# Dawn of the Orcs tags: #game/rpg/dawn-of-the-orcs ![[Dawn of the Orcs (cover).jpg]] **Dawn of the Orcs** is a tabletop role-playing game where you and your friends play as a council of Sages desperately trying to save your homeland by creating a race of Orcs. It's like a dark fantasy version of Frankenstein, but with more bickering and hopefully fewer pitchforks. The core mechanic involves rolling a handful of d6s and comparing the results to target numbers. Each Sage has a set of attributes like Cunning, Wisdom, and Hubris (because what's a council of meddling wizards without a healthy dose of ego?). When a Sage wants to do something, they roll a number of d6s equal to the relevant attribute and try to roll over a target number set by the current challenge. If they succeed, they get to narrate how their brilliant (or foolhardy) plan unfolds. If they fail, well, let's just say things might go hilariously wrong. Oh, and did I mention there are no game masters? That's right, everyone gets to be a player and contribute to the unfolding narrative. Just try not to let the power of creating life go to your head. ## References - [Dawn of the Orcs by Lyme, plasmophage - Itch.io](https://lymetime.itch.io/dawnoftheorcs) - [Channel Your Inner Saruman And Create Your Own Orcs With Dawn of the Orcs - Rascal News](https://www.rascal.news/channel-your-inner-saruman-and-create-your-own-orcs-with-dawn-of-the-orcs/) - [Critique Navidad: Dawn of the Orcs - Playful Void - Game.blog](https://playfulvoid.game.blog/2024/12/07/critique-navidad-dawn-of-the-orcs/) - [Dawn of the Orcs - One Shot - Technical Difficulties Gaming Podcast](https://www.technicaldifficultiespod.com/episodes/2024/11/27/dawn-of-the-orcs-one-shot) - [Dawn of the Orcs by Lyme - Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lyme/dawn-of-the-orcs)