Quest tabletop RPG review - the definitive roleplaying game for beginners?

We get asked to recommend RPGs for beginners a lot at Dicebreaker - Johnny reckons Quest might well be the one.

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[jnjbaggott]

I have personally been running a quest campaign for 13 sessions and can personally attest to its flexibility and ease for the guides and players. It also makes it incredibly easy to create and balance monsters with only 3 types of encounters. The limited lore and set up which is include as part of the systems is a fantastic and creative starting point which let me plan 2 four hour long sessions in just an hour. I strongly recommend it

[austinhunter]

Quest let me play as a lizard wizard and a squirrel ranger. Both characters were fun and powerful in their own ways while still feeling like they fit. It's a good and fun system

[markmcmanus]

Oxford comma😂 The detailed level of review that sets this channel apart

[katierubins]

My group is just finishing up our campaign of Quest! It’s great and really allows for some creativity!

[krinkrin]

I love the generalization of classes. There's cleric, ranger, druid, sorcerer, wizard, etc, but they are described in a way that frees them from the roots and broadens their scope. Also not all of the special abilities focus on combat (the cleric stand-in doesn't have a single one), which is an awesome thing after playing D&D for a decade.

[CaitlinRC]

When in doubt, lock them in a room with 10 tabletop RPGs and don't let them out until they choose one

[chriswalker]

Obtaining a physical copy of this game, based on this review alone! This game sounds perfect for attempting to get my friends into RPGs.

[BewareTheJadePhoenix]

oh look, my Quest group is here! lol and yeah, it's great. careful reading of some abilities can allow for combinations that has the GM adjusting all enemy difficulty... ;P

[SeanvanderM]

This sounds great and I love the art. It sounds like a very handy storytelling tool. Would love to see the Dicebreaker team play a session of this.

[aegresen]

Could we get a playthrough of this? Looks like the perfect RPG for a short and sweet campaign that lasts a couple of hours.

[tobe]

Dude, this is the only review of this game I could find. And you can only find the game on it's website. Nothing on Ebay or Amazon. The sign of a truly great game. Looking to get it for my daughter.

[noelnoel]

Man, that is DEFINITIVELY for new players. First thing you select for your character is the name? I'd take 4 hours to cross that.

[torgranael]

Focusing on the 'RP' rather than the 'game'? I wish I'd heard of this years ago. And yes, the snacks are an essential part of the session. Always give offerings to the DM/GM/Guide/Storyteller/etc. and the dice gods.

[emmaplaysgreen]

Why couldn't you have posted this video before I ordered the D&D Essentials Kit two days ago? :-)


Seriously, I am about to start playing again with my 10 & 14 yr old kids after a, ahem, 30 yr hiatus. I have never DM'ed. We live in France but my French, while excellent and fine for board games, isn't good enough to play RPGs with local groups.


Quest seems like the perfect choice as an introduction for my impatient, neurodivergent kids.

[morebaileyskim]

Thank you!!! I have been wanting to find something just like this as I have zero rpg experience and nor do my friends but interested in trying it out! Really appreciate it

[Metal_Horror]

I'd love to try this game. Part of the reason some of the mechanics are simplified or removed was to move that aspect of the game into the role-playing space. For example, rather than rolling for persuasion, you would simply roleplay the interaction. I really like this idea, and although it's simplified "on paper" (pun intended) that doesn't mean it will necessarily play out that way.

I also love the d20 system and the skill system, and have a feeling this will do a lot to mitigate the issue of min-maxing and power gamers.

And finally, other than the system itself, the game encourages a certain culture of being inclusive and socially responsible which can be a problem in the DnD world for example. One of the first things I read on the website was something along the lines of "this game is about you and your friends on an adventure." Compare this to DnD where the characters arent guaranteed to even *like* or trust each other let alone be *friends*. How many times have you heard of the That Guy Paladin who DOES NOT TRUST CERTAIN PARTY MEMBER BECAUSE HE IS NOT LAWFUL GOOD AND MUST DIE and keeps trying to pvp over petty in-game drama. I think Quest may solve a lot of issues with DnD and make it a smoother and more enjoyable experience.

[MinecraftLovesSteve]

I'm definitely adding Quest to my wishlist now!

[BigMackWitSauce]

This seems just what I'm looking for, I run a general social meetup and every now and then I get people who express interest in trying out tabletop games. I decided to do an event in about a month or so to get all these people together, likely somewhere between 8-12 people, and introduce them to RPGS. The review really sold me on this being something I can use to get people together, many of whom may have never played before, and have them have a good time without feeling overwhelmed. My hope is then is that all these people I bring together can go off and form their own tabletop groups with a solid baseline of knowledge that applies to most RPG systems they might play

[Thetasigmaalpha]

I still remember by my first game oh red box d&d your rust monster how I miss you.

[amandacarrington]

Thank you so much @Dicebreaker!
Entering into another lockdown, thought it would be fun to run an RPG with some friends. Having not really played D&D or RPG in general, was getting a bit overwhelmed by all the "Advantage", "Checks" and "Proficiency". Had actually gone through my manual crossing out huge segments that I was going to ignore. Was a huge relief to discover that someone had already created a system that I could follow and SUPER relieved to see that you folks had managed to play this remotely.
Was beginning to feel like I'd have to tell my friends that I wouldn't be able to run a champagne, but Quest has renewed my interest :) wish me luck