Make Believe — Playtest V0.1

MAKE BELIEVE — PLAYTEST V0.1

This is the public playtest release for Make Believe, a setting-agnostic tabletop RPG focused on:

• Fast combat flow (2 Major Actions + 1 Minor Action, split movement)

• Clear defenses (Evasion / Resolve / Guard)

• Tactical reactions using Reaction Points (RP)

• Free-form magic (separate PDF) built around Intent + Potency

Downloads

• Core Playtest PDF: full rules + examples (authoritative)

• Cheat Sheet: table-speed reference for players & GMs

• Magic & Advanced Systems: magic, conditions, and deeper systems

What I want feedback on (Playtest focus)

1. Does combat stay readable under pressure?

2. Do Reactions (Block/Dodge/Parry/Interrupt) feel fair and fun?

3. Does the 2-Major-Action economy feel empowering or overwhelming?

4. Where did you get confused / stop to re-read?

How to give feedback

• Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/Vz7gEtCRwD

• Post in: #feedback

• Please include: group size, what you played, and the exact page/section if possible.

Version: V0.1 (Jan 2026)

Credits

Created by Rangeworks / Range.