# Epigoni tags: #game/rpg/epigoni ![[Epigoni (cover).jpg]] **Epigoni: Essential** is a tabletop role-playing game where you play as the descendants of legendary figures, gods, and even abstract concepts. Imagine being the kid of Medusa, or the great-grandchild of the embodiment of War. These "Epigoni" are ordinary people living ordinary lives, but they're constantly pulled into the conflicts and schemes of the "Myth Entities" – the powerful beings that make up the hidden world of Myth. As one reviewer put it, the game "echoes a lot of references to pop culture, even more than to mythology," drawing inspiration from works like Neil Gaiman's **American Gods** and **Vampires: The Masquerade**. It's a game about the clash between the mundane and the mythic, where players explore themes of identity, free will, and the weight of legacy. ## Die Mechanics: Rolling Low and Fighting Fate The core mechanic in **Epigoni: Essential** revolves around dice pools of eight-sided dice (d8s). However, unlike many other RPGs, success favors the low roller. The target number changes based on the difficulty of the action, and you accumulate successes by rolling at or below that number. ## Editions: From Kickstarter to Essential **Epigoni: Essential** represents a refined and expanded version of the original **Epigoni** RPG. It streamlines the rules, fleshes out the setting, and provides a more accessible entry point for players. While it may not have achieved mainstream recognition like **Dungeons & Dragons**, it offers a unique and compelling experience for those seeking something different. As one reviewer noted, it "tackles the central theme decisively and courageously," offering "great narrative and interpretative depth" despite its "extremely light mechanics." ## References - [Epigoni: Essential by Oddplan! - itch.io](https://oddplan.itch.io/epigoni-essential) - A digital version of the game available on itch.io - [Epigoni - Mythpop RPG | Review - No Dice Unrolled](https://www.nodiceunrolled.com/epigoni-a-mythpop-rpg-review/) - A review of the game on No Dice Unrolled, providing detailed insights into the game's mechanics and themes - [Epigoni (Versione Digitale) - La Terra dei Giochi](https://www.terradeigiochi.it/giochi-di-ruolo/8756-epigoni-versione-digitale.html) - Listing on an Italian online game store (in Italian) - [Epigoni - NessunDove](https://nessundove.it/shopping/epigoni/) - Another Italian online store listing (in Italian)