{"slug":"daggerheart","title":"Daggerheart","url":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/daggerheart","agentUrl":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/daggerheart.json","summary":{"blurb":"From Critical Role’s Darrington Press, Daggerheart blends narrative depth with a unique d12 system—Hope and Fear dice reflect character drives. Set for full release in 2025, this fantasy RPG emphasizes collaborative storytelling in a vivid world. Its approachable mechanics and emotional stakes make it a standout for new and seasoned players alike.","atAGlance":"Fantasy • 2-5 players • Needs GM • 3/5 complexity • Campaign friendly","whyItFits":"Daggerheart works best for groups who want emotionally legible fantasy adventure and a campaign engine that keeps characters central to the table's decisions. It is easier to approach than heavy crunchy fantasy games, but it still expects the GM and players to engage actively with the fiction and make judgment calls in play."},"constraints":{"playerRange":"2-5 players + GM","sessionRange":"180-240 minutes","setupMinutes":20,"characterCreationMinutes":30,"prepLevel":"Medium","priceModel":"Paid"},"fit":{"beginnerFriendly":1,"newGmFriendly":3,"oneShotFriendly":0,"campaignFriendly":1,"soloFriendly":0,"improvBurden":"Medium","structureLevel":"Balanced","contentIntensity":"Medium"},"scores":[{"key":"complexity","label":"Complexity","value":3},{"key":"new_gm","label":"New GM Fit","value":3},{"key":"roleplay","label":"Roleplay Focus","value":4},{"key":"combat","label":"Combat Focus","value":3},{"key":"tactical","label":"Tactical Depth","value":3},{"key":"campaign","label":"Campaign Depth","value":5}],"availability":{"quickstartAvailable":1,"pdfAvailable":1,"physicalBookAvailable":1,"vttReady":1},"recommendations":{"bestFor":["Groups who want heroic fantasy with strong character arcs","Campaign tables that like collaborative worldbuilding","Players who want narrative play without giving up tactical texture"],"avoidIf":["You want ultra-light rules with almost no subsystem overhead","You want highly rigid combat procedure and strict initiative structure","You need a low-improv GM experience"]},"facets":{"genres":["Fantasy","Dark Fantasy"],"systems":[],"mechanics":["Character Customization","Collaborative Worldbuilding","Narrative-Driven","Tactical Combat"],"themes":["Dark"],"decisionTags":[]},"links":{"websiteUrl":"https://www.daggerheart.com/","reviewsUrl":"https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/508832/daggerheart-corebook?affiliate_id=1659151"}}