Downtime in Zyan
A downloadable game
Downtime in Zyan presents a system for downtime, the activities characters engage in between adventures. The mole rat people of Wishery will be your guides to this enchanting subject. Brought to life by the whimsical art of Evlyn Moreau, the mole rats will show you how to transform the neglected space between adventures into a site where player-driven schemes and dreams grow with delightful results. The unified but flexible system of downtime procedures presented in this zine allows players to leave a lasting mark on the campaign world beginning at the end of their very first adventure. The zine presents flavorful but simple rules for building institutions, cultivating relationships, crafting splendid items, gathering intelligence, mastering martial techniques, researching obscure topics, engaging in wild revelries, plumbing the perilous depths of spellcraft, mastering skills, and seeking enlightenment through spiritual exercises. Supercharge your sandbox campaign with this elegant and innovative supplement!
Downtime in Zyan is system agnostic. But it is written with older editions of Dungeons & Dragons, their retro-clones (such as Old School Essentials), and other rules lite OSR systems in mind.
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Hey Ben. Love Downtime in Zyan. Been looking for a print copy. Any plans to print more?
Huh, an entire system that was specifically created to expand the out-of-dungeon activities for PCs?
What a terrific idea! I've always wanted to incorporate the downtime mechanic of games like Blades in the Dark or Pathfinder, but it's always such a hassle to covert the rules to make them compatible with the book I'm reading. This is exactly what I've yearned for to add some spice to my sessions.
But, could I get a more in-depth view of the rules, like the tools required and how the downtime mechanic really works?
Actually, if possible, could you send me a free copy so that I can take an even closer look at the rules...?
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There’s a preview here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/417937/Downtime-in-Zyan
Awesome read from start to finish! Just the thing I needed to give my solo games more depth.