{"slug":"burning-wheel","title":"Burning Wheel","url":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/burning-wheel","agentUrl":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/burning-wheel.json","summary":{"blurb":"Luke Crane's long-running fantasy TTRPG about characters driven by what they believe. Players burn characters through lifepaths and write Beliefs, Instincts, and Traits that the GM tests and the Artha reward system pays for. A d6 dice pool with scripted fights and debates, best for long campaigns and groups that like crunch.","atAGlance":"Character-driven fantasy TTRPG • d6 dice pools • lifepath character creation • Beliefs, Instincts, Traits and Artha • scripted Fight! and Duel of Wits • core book 600 pp • free Hub and Spokes PDF","whyItFits":"Choose Burning Wheel when your group wants a long fantasy campaign where players write what their characters believe and the GM builds scenes to test it. Start with the free Hub and Spokes PDF to see if the rules fit your table. Skip it if you want fast setup, light rules, or a book that works as a quick reference."},"constraints":{"playerRange":null,"sessionRange":null,"setupMinutes":null,"characterCreationMinutes":null,"prepLevel":"Medium","priceModel":"Paid"},"fit":{"beginnerFriendly":false,"newGmFriendly":1,"oneShotFriendly":false,"campaignFriendly":true,"soloFriendly":false,"improvBurden":"High","structureLevel":"Open","contentIntensity":"Medium"},"scores":[{"key":"complexity","label":"Complexity","value":5},{"key":"new_gm","label":"New GM Fit","value":1},{"key":"roleplay","label":"Roleplay Focus","value":5},{"key":"combat","label":"Combat Focus","value":3},{"key":"tactical","label":"Tactical Depth","value":3},{"key":"campaign","label":"Campaign Depth","value":5}],"availability":{"quickstartAvailable":true,"pdfAvailable":true,"physicalBookAvailable":true,"vttReady":true},"recommendations":{"bestFor":["Groups that want a long fantasy campaign driven by what the characters believe and want","Tables that enjoy detailed character creation, bookkeeping, and rules that reward commitment","Players of Torchbearer or Mouse Guard who want the full system behind them"],"avoidIf":["You want light rules, fast setup, or a one-shot you can learn in an evening","You want a book that works as a quick reference at the table","Your players dislike writing Beliefs or having a GM push on them"]},"facets":{"genres":["Fantasy"],"systems":[],"mechanics":["Campaign","Character Customization","Classless","Narrative-Driven","Rules Heavy","Skill-Based"],"themes":[],"decisionTags":[]},"links":{"websiteUrl":"https://www.burningwheel.com/products/burning-wheel-gold-revised","reviewsUrl":"https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/448187/Burning-Wheel-Gold-Revised?affiliate_id=1659151"}}