# A Fistfull of Darkness tags: #game/rpg/fistfull-of-darkness ![[A Fistfull of Darkness (cover).jpg|400]] ## Summary **A Fistful of Darkness** is a tabletop RPG hack of **Blades in the Dark**, designed by **Tse Tse Worldwide Productions**. It's a **Weird West** fantasy game that throws gunslingers, outlaws, and supernatural elements into the Old West, all while the world teeters on the brink of apocalypse. Think **Deadlands** meets **Blades in the Dark**, but with more demons and less historical accuracy. ## Core Die Resolution Mechanics In **A Fistful of Darkness**, actions are resolved using a dice pool system based on **[[Blades in the Dark]]** mechanics. Players roll a number of six-sided dice (d6) based on their character's attributes and skills. The goal is to roll high enough to beat a set difficulty. Additionally, the game introduces unique mechanics like **Hellstone**, **Grit**, **Ablass**, **Stigmatas**, **Doom**, and the **Riders of the Apocalypse**. These elements add layers of complexity and thematic depth to the gameplay, making it more than just a simple dice roll. It's like trying to hit a bullseye while riding a bucking bronco – you need skill, luck, and a steady hand. ## Editions and Changes **A Fistful of Darkness** has only one edition so far, released in 2020. There haven't been any significant changes or updates since its initial release, making it a fresh take on the genre without any confusing rewrites or revisions. ## References - [A Fistful of Darkness - Tse Tse Worldwide Productions | DriveThruRPG](https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/307391/a-fistful-of-darkness) - [A Fistful of Darkness - Weird West Hack of BitD - Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/bladesinthedark/comments/a9sfos/a_fistful_of_darkness_weird_west_hack_of_bitd/) - [Has anyone played Fistful of Darkness and if so how does it run?](https://www.reddit.com/r/bladesinthedark/comments/hjgans/has_anyone_played_fistful_of_darkness_and_if_so/) - [A Fistful of Darkness is a near perfect hack for Blades. I have a few questions for anybody who has played though. - Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/bladesinthedark/comments/vy9cmn/a_fistful_of_darkness_is_a_near_perfect_hack_for/)