A great and seamless mashup of two very different systems (Rolemaster and D&D) with a unique victorian setting tucked in, where society had been suddenly pushed into co-existing with anthropomorphic animals.

While it does borrow a lot of concepts from Rolemaster; the main die used to resolve actions is a D20 (or more specifically, an E20, which explodes on the maximum natural number) as opposed to a D100. But even with the obvious inspiration from the heavy reliance in tables and charts (Chartmaster ring a bell?), the system still feels tight and polished; being its own unique beast.

If you like a deadly, impactful and gritty combat, where each weapon type has its own chart, with encounters being a dangerous affair that shouldn't be initiated lightly (and the setting interest you). Then go play this (free) game, it's quite enjoyable.

Recommended!

From the guy who wrote Dark Dungeons he goes on his own to make an old school game that is basically new and streamlined as well. While I applaud and encourage people to do this instead of photocopying the old rules it was not a direction that I would go, but it is very good and you should look at it. It might just be the new old school you are looking for.

A fun if albeit magically over loaded RPG that that uses the 1E20 dices rules instead of the regular 1D20. Well worth getting and playing