I’ve Got Reach wrote:
I was given a copy of Avalon Hill's (AH) Rune Quest (RQ) back in the 80's (affectionatly called Rule Quest), but could never wrap my immature mind around the rules completely. RQ was an upgrade to an AH game called Powers & Perils (P&P)
Please allow me to correct that.
Rune Quest being the game that got me to RPGs, and still being my Holy Grail. The Game was created published and by Chaosium (of CoCuthuhu and Pendragon fame).
Their Basic Roleplay System was used in all their RPGs with slight modifications for the relevant game. Their Learning-by-doing skill system was revolutionary, and it was one of the first games which allowed you to basically play any race. What I loved most was their unique, well developed and described world, Glorantha.
3er Edition RW was distributed by AH, in a try to reach a broader player base.
It still holds a special place in my heart, and sometimes I just lean back and page through the books and old campaign notes.