This is Lighthearted

A Magical 80s RPG

Lighthearted plays out like a movie or TV show, setting scenes by describing the lighting, camera angles, and soundtrack then playing through the action and dialog.

The game utilizes an original system, but draws inspiration from Savage Worlds and Powered by the Apocalypse games. The system focuses on the balance between the character’s motivation and their emotional struggle at any given moment, helping to create both external and internal conflict within the game.

How does it play?

Like a neon dream

Lighthearted plays out like a movie or TV show, setting scenes by describing the lighting, camera angles, and soundtrack then playing through the action and dialog.

The game utilizes an original system, but draws inspiration from Savage Worlds and Powered by the Apocalypse games. The system focuses on the balance between the character’s motivation and their emotional struggle at any given moment, helping to create both external and internal conflict within the game.

Downloads

CHARACTER SHEET • QUICKSTART

Character Sheet

Download the Lighthearted character sheet to print and play at home.

Character Keeper

A Character Keeper is a Google Sheet with space for multiple characters’ information all visible on the same screen. The Lighthearted Character Keeper has all the information you’ll need to build a character and play online.

Lighthearted Quickstart

Want to pickup the Quickstart to get a feel for the game before you buy or to use as simple on ramp for new players? Signup for the newsletter and get a copy of the Lighthearted Quickstart in your inbox!

Lighthearted Theme Song

Written by Elspeth Golden

Elspeth Golden wrote the totally radical Lighthearted Theme Song as a stretch goal from the Kickstarter! It is open to use in any streams or actual plays with credit to the artist. It’s pay what you want so you can grab it for free or if you’d like to support Elspeth’s work any purchases go directly to her.

Actual Plays

See how the game plays.

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