A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying

No. A professional Game Master will guide you as you progress. You roll pools of six-sided dice against a difficulty, with abilities and specialties adding to your dice. Certain situations can provide bonus dice, allowing you to roll extra and keep the best result. Social conflicts follow similar steps to combat, meaning conversation is just as important as steel. If you are unfamiliar with Westeros, the GM will provide a clear introduction and strong hooks to get you involved quickly. You can use pre-generated characters or create one with assistance.

SIFRP focuses on politics and tough decisions in a low-magic setting. There are established rules for intrigue, meaning that arguments, threats, and negotiations have genuine consequences, rather than being mere roleplay. Armour mitigates damage, injuries persist, and success often stems from alliances instead of riches. Adventures typically revolve around courts, inheritances, and feuds, with rules for warfare when diplomacy fails. If you’re looking for a GM who favours courtly drama or battlefield tactics, check out GM playstyles to find the tone that suits you best.

Absolutely, particularly for campaigns. You and the GM can establish your House’s history, holdings, allies, rivals, and ambitions, then observe how those decisions influence scenes in court and on the battlefield. Your resources and reputation can either create opportunities or lead to complications. For a one-off session, you might use a pre-prepared House or play as sworn retainers caught up in a tournament, trial, or border crisis. House politics provide everyone with a common interest, even when characters have differing opinions.

Both are available. The 2012 A Game of Thrones Edition compiles updates to the 2009 core. Many groups choose the later book for clarity, but a professional Game Master can run either and will confirm your preference before preparation. If you already have older characters or notes, the GM can convert them. You can browse available Game Masters and request the edition you want in your booking message.

SIFRP accommodates between 2 to 6 players, with the ideal number typically being 3 to 5. This allows everyone ample opportunity to plot, negotiate, and take action. Sessions are generally planned for 3 to 4 hours. Scenarios featuring numerous NPCs or extensive battles tend to benefit from the longer duration. Our Game Masters manage the pacing of scenes and shift focus to ensure that quieter players have meaningful moments, while also adjusting the complexity to suit your group's comfort.

This game delves into mature themes, such as violence, betrayal, coercion, and complex politics. It is not suitable for children. Before starting, your GM will discuss boundaries and consent tools, then tailor the content to suit your comfort level. You can request a tone that avoids sexual content or graphic detail, focusing instead on implication. If you prefer a more straightforward swords-and-chivalry vibe, let the GM know, and they will adjust accordingly.

Very. Combat is unpredictable and decisive, with injuries that impose penalties and can bring a fight to a swift conclusion. Armour reduces damage, but you cannot absorb blows indefinitely. Yielding, sustaining injuries to prevent worse outcomes, and accepting defeat are part of the rules, so planning, positioning, and retreat are important. Duels are intentionally tense and risky. If your group prefers fewer fatalities, your GM can set stakes around capture, debts, or loss of reputation instead of death.