Resolution Mechanic

Simultaneous Turns

Rulers uses dicepools of six-sided dice (d6). A roll of a 5-6 is considered a success. The degree to which an action succeeds is determined by the number of successes rolled. In an opposed roll this is the net total of successes.

All players are considered to take their turns simultaneously, along with all NPC and GM actions. During the following turn the results of these actions are resolved.

Time Scale

Abstract Values

By default, each turn is assumed to take place over the course of one season (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter). Every 4th Turn is the start of a New Year.

Values in Rulers are considered to be abstract, allowing for both players and GMs interpret them as they wish to suit their narrative.

Attributes vs. Resources

Spending Resources

An Attribute is a set value, defining the features of a Region. Resources are calculated either from Attributes, other sources, or a combination. Resources can be spent to take actions. Attributes cannot be spent on actions.

Resources do not accumulate. There is no treasury or stockpile. At the start of a turn each Realm will update its current available Resources. Those Resources are available to spend on that turn and that turn only.

Setting Agnostic

It is the intention of Rulers to be setting agnostic. While there is a tendency to lean on European medieval and renaissance history, the game itself is designed with the idea that it could be used in any setting and in any time period.

Stand-alone or as template

Rulers can be played as its own game, without any need for additional content or rules.

By design, Rulers can also be used as a template paired with other TTRPG systems to simulate the power of nations.

Similarly, players may use alternative game systems for resolving warfare in a game of Rulers.

⭕ Action

⚖️ Political Actions

🏹 Military Actions

⚒️ Economic Actions

⏳ Turn(s)

🌄 New Year

👣 Speed

🪙 Wealth

🪵 Materials

🌾 Food

💠 Influence

⚔️ Might

🛖 Minor Settlement

🏰 Major Settlement

🔲 Available Building Slot

🔳 Filled Building Slot