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Forbidden Psalm

Game ID: GID0452193
Game Info
Year
2021
Players
1-4
Age
14+
Playtime
45 min
Complexity
2.5/5
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Description

Rules-light 28mm miniatures-agnostic skirmish game set in the dark world of Mork Borg supporting solo coop and versus play

Description

Rules-light 28mm miniatures-agnostic skirmish game set in the dark world of Mork Borg supporting solo coop and versus play

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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Dead-simple core rules that don't get in the way of play
  • 100% compatible with Mork Borg so content stacks across games
  • Budget-friendly; accessible as PDFs, print-and-play, or using desk-top stand-ins
  • Skirmish-scale, playable on small tables with generic minis or standees
  • Strong potential for narrative play and campaign hooks
Cons
  • Some expansions are lighter and add less core depth
  • Some monster and spell-casting rules can be punishingly dangerous (calamity table) for new players
  • Endless dungeon mode is underdeveloped in some expansions
Thematic elements
  • grimdark survival, exploration, and narrative-driven skirmishes
  • A end-of-world, doom-haunted fantasy setting inspired by Mork Borg, where warbands explore monster-infested ruins seeking the Forbidden Psalm.
  • narrative-driven skirmish with RPG-lite character creation and campaign hooks
Comparison games
  • Mork Borg
  • Fearsome Wilderness
  • Warhammer Quest
  • Five Leagues from the Borderlands
  • Zombie Side
  • Zombicide
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • Bestiary and monster design — A diverse bestiary with monsters and random encounters; monsters use simple attacks and quick movement.
  • Campaign and XP progression — XP progression, injuries, and the potential to recruit mercenaries or heal dead characters between scenarios.
  • D20-based resolution — Roll a D20, add modifiers, and meet or beat a target number (usually 12).
  • Initiative and action economy — Each round, players roll initiative, then perform a movement action and an additional action.
  • Morale and death saving — Morale checks and death-saving throws after injuries; persistent injuries can affect future play.
  • Omens and luck mitigation — Omens provide luck mitigation options like rerolls, damage boosts, or auto-pass on tests.
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  • the rules can be summarized on a single page
  • you don't need minis you don't need terrain you don't need any of that
  • it's dead simple
  • it's 100% compatible with Mork Borg
  • you can use meeples
  • inexpensive to get into
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