The Rack System is the core zine and contains the rules and explains how this system is meant to be experienced. It is written for the person who will be acting as the Narrator (or GM) and is not required for the players.
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CONTENTS

the system

A brief intro into the system and all the ways it is different from more traditional style tabletop role playing experiences.

The Prep

What is needed from the one who is running the experience? Well, quite a bit.

the Roles

It's not just GM and players. The Roles include Narrator, Journal Keeper, and Cast.

Making A Character

The system doesn't focus on combat or treasure, but the simplified approach to character creation still allows a deep level of customization.

The Gameplay

How you take the prep, the roles, and the characters to form stories.

Rolling Dice & Event Encounters

Finally, the zine dives into the encounters that can be built within The Racked System.

The Racked Rule Set

40 pages that break down what makes The Racked System unique and how it can aid in telling hard stories. The print download is laid out to be saddle stitched and turned into a zine. The digital is broken up into chronological spreads.

DIGITAL 12mb
Print 113mb
Cover of The Racked System Rule Book

Interested in making your own setting?

If you want to utilize The Racked System to share a historical event we encourage you to check out the Reccan Guidelines. It will aid you in laying out a cohesive zine, similar to the ones found on this site.

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Cover of the Reccan Guidelines