Originally Posted by
Bellberith
I am looking for a system that is for the most part level-less. I don't want to be caught in the D20 game problem of my players wanting to be a higher level to gain cool abilities but as a consequence not be able to be challenged by nearly anything that isnt a demon invasion or god of some sort because they are level 20 (mainly a 3.5 problem.... but it applies to other level-based D20 systems to a lesser extent).
A system that is designed to be fluent with combat. Good hitting and dodging/blocking/whatever mechanics. Something like Shadowrun 5e but WAY more simple, or something like VtM but more balanced. (Overly complex systems like Shadowrun 5e and Exalted are a no-go... Not that Shadowrun 5e is too complicated in itself, but the book is so bloated and the rules are all over the place so its a chore to find anything. It turns off most would-be players instantly. Same with Exalted.)
I would like it to be a completely open sandbox kinda like Star Wars Saga, doesn't have to be sci-fi or a giant galaxy setting, but something where my players will have a nearly infinite amount of options to do things.
Being able to dodge/block bullets and sword or whatever is fine, and magic/psionics is also fine. But a non-heroic setting in the sense where if you get shot in the head you will probably die would be good too... (basically i dont want someone to have 300hp and get stabbed 40 times and not die.)
~Thank you for any and all recommendations.
I know what i asked might be a tall order as i havent found an answer yet, but im hoping there is something out there.