Forgemasters RPG Playtest Feedback

Forgemasters RPG Playtest Feedback

Help us refine the forge! Share your honest thoughts about your experience with Forgemasters RPG. All fields are optional unless otherwise noted.
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Questions below, you have two ways to respond. You may choose one or both:

The Grade (Rating Scale): Rate your experience on a scale of 1-10.

The Note (Narrative): If you have the words, tell us why. A single sentence or a specific example is worth its weight in silver.
The Soul of the Character (Player Experience)

Focus: Internal resonance and the "fit" of the persona.
1–2 Brittle: Significant issues felt weak or frustrating.

3–4 Flawed: Functional, but needs work or felt "off."

5–6 Serviceable: Average; it worked well enough, but didn't stand out.

7–8 Tempered: Strong, engaging, and felt "right" for the game.

9–10 Masterwork: Exceptional; seamless, powerful, and highly satisfying.
The Casting: How well did your character feel like a distinct, well-defined archetype to play?

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The Casting — "What made it feel defined?
The Fellowship: How well did your character feel like a distinct, necessary part of the party?

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The Fellowship — What made you stand out?
The Awakening: How intuitive and natural were your character's abilities to pick up and use in play?

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The Awakening — What clicked quickly?
The Tempering: How well did the system reward your character's progress or growth over the session?

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The Tempering — What progression felt earned?
Overall Rating - The Soul of the Character
The World’s Edge (Setting & Narrative)

Focus: External immersion and the "gravity" of the story.
1–2 Brittle: Significant issues felt weak or frustrating.

3–4 Flawed: Functional, but needs work or felt "off."

5–6 Serviceable: Average; it worked well enough, but didn't stand out.

7–8 Tempered: Strong, engaging, and felt "right" for the game.

9–10 Masterwork: Exceptional; seamless, powerful, and highly satisfying.
The Hook: How well did the lore or setting material draw you in?

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The Hook — · What stood out?
The Crucible: How well did the system's risk/stakes mechanics create real tension?

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The Crucible — · What mechanic raised the stakes?
The Footprint: How well did the system give you concrete tools to make your actions matter?

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The Footprint — · What let you leave a mark?
The Horizon: How much did you want to chase an unresolved mystery? (1 = nothing left unresolved, 10 = desperately wanted to know more)

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The Horizon — What?
Overall Rating - The World’s Edge
The Mechanics of Fate (System & Play)

Focus: The flow of the game.
1–2 Brittle: Significant issues felt weak or frustrating.

3–4 Flawed: Functional, but needs work or felt "off."

5–6 Serviceable: Average; it worked well enough, but didn't stand out.

7–8 Tempered: Strong, engaging, and felt "right" for the game.

9–10 Masterwork: Exceptional; seamless, powerful, and highly satisfying.
The Stroke: How much did a system mechanic (not a GM ruling) shape a pivotal moment?

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The Stroke — Which mechanic?
The Tool: How satisfying were the current core rules (presented) to use?

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The Tool — Favorite rule or ability?
The Friction: How well did the rules stay out of the story's way? (1 = constant friction, 10 = never got in the way)

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The Friction — Where?
The Flow: How smooth did resolving an action feel mechanically?

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The Flow — Example?
Overall Rating - The Mechanics of Fate
Forging The Future

Looing ahead.
How excited are you to see Forgemasters RPG fully realized and published?

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How likely are you to want to play this again or bring it to your own table?

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How likely are you to recommend this game to another player or GM?

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Final Reflection — What most influenced your overall experience today? Additional comments?
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Forgemasters RPG Playtest Feedback

The Soul of the Character (Player Experience)

The World’s Edge (Setting & Narrative)

The Mechanics of Fate (System & Play)

Forging The Future