{"slug":"the-dee-sanction","title":"The Dee Sanction","url":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/the-dee-sanction","agentUrl":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/the-dee-sanction.json","summary":{"blurb":"A standalone TTRPG of Tudor occult investigation in which condemned agents serve John Dee and the Crown. Light die-step rules, consequential Falters, and communal Tradecraft reward preparation and resourceful plans against supernatural threats.","atAGlance":"Elizabethan occult investigation • Game Moderator required • Die-step challenges • Classless agents • Prepared mysteries and recurring missions","whyItFits":"Choose The Dee Sanction when your group wants a historically specific occult investigation game with few numerical modifiers and consequential outcomes. Abilities reward a plausible approach, while Tradecraft makes knowledge, contacts, and equipment part of overcoming supernatural danger. A prepared case and an experienced facilitator help the light rules deliver coherent mysteries."},"constraints":{"playerRange":"1+ players + Game Moderator","sessionRange":null,"setupMinutes":null,"characterCreationMinutes":null,"prepLevel":"Medium","priceModel":"Paid"},"fit":{"beginnerFriendly":false,"newGmFriendly":2,"oneShotFriendly":true,"campaignFriendly":true,"soloFriendly":false,"improvBurden":"Medium","structureLevel":"Balanced","contentIntensity":"High"},"scores":[{"key":"complexity","label":"Complexity","value":2},{"key":"new_gm","label":"New GM Fit","value":2},{"key":"roleplay","label":"Roleplay Focus","value":4},{"key":"combat","label":"Combat Focus","value":2},{"key":"tactical","label":"Tactical Depth","value":1},{"key":"campaign","label":"Campaign Depth","value":3}],"availability":{"quickstartAvailable":false,"pdfAvailable":true,"physicalBookAvailable":true,"vttReady":true},"recommendations":{"bestFor":["Tudor occult mysteries with vulnerable agents and politically compromised patrons","Players who enjoy applying broad abilities through specific plans","Prepared one-shots or recurring investigations connected by a retinue of agents"],"avoidIf":["You want tactical combat builds or powerful, independent heroes","You need a fully scripted first-GM teaching experience","Religious persecution, threatened execution, and coercive service are unwelcome premises"]},"facets":{"genres":["Historical","Horror","Mystery and Investigation","Mythology and Folklore","Supernatural"],"systems":[],"mechanics":["Campaign","Classless","Narrative-Driven","Rules Lite","Spy and Espionage"],"themes":["Political"],"decisionTags":["Award-Winning","One-Shot Friendly"]},"links":{"websiteUrl":"https://www.thedeesanction.com/","reviewsUrl":"https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/344492/the-dee-sanction?affiliate_id=1659151"}}