Why you should try using these rules instead of something else:
- Lean, Mean, and Concise
- This is straight up a MLP setting with the Savage Worlds Core rules, rather than heavily modifying them or creating a brand new system. Therefore there's a bare minimum of new rules, and all you really need to know can fit on a single page (beyond the core Savage Worlds rules, which is a mere $10 / centimeter thick book / 200pages). Everything else is just new Edges/Hindrances/Spells/Setting Rules beyond what the core rules offers and are totally optional. Fast, Furious, and Fun!
- Play Whatever Species You Want
- Using the Savage World's "Making Races" template, you can now play any species in the MLP:FiM universe. Zebras, batponies, griffons, changelings, and yes, even alicorns. Tired of waiting for other creators to create races for you, or them worrying about balancing issues? Ffffffffft it took me like ten seconds, eleven tops to whip up Savage Worlds races for MLP:SA.
- It's Flexible
- Because 99.9% of this uses the core Savage Worlds rules, it's really easy to add in new edges/hindrances/spells for whatever you want. Since there's virtually no change in how the core rules work, you don't have to worry too much about "breaking the game" or "balancing stuff" as long as you follow the basic Savage Worlds philosophy. Easy-peasy!
Also I wrote these rules to be fun to read instead of being all SRS BSNSS. I am all for the LOLs
My Little Pony - Savage Adventures was built to emulate a pulp-action adventure a la Daring Do while incorporating the MLP theme of Friendship is Magic – a party of heroes working together is going to be more fun than a lone wanderer! MLP:SA adds to the Savage Worlds camaraderie by adding in more abilities to assist your friends, so that you can be adventurous, fierce, and undeniably, unquestionably, unstoppable. But since this is Savage Worlds, your foes are just as formidable…
Yes, I know someone's already made a Savage Worlds MLP port: The Savage World of My Little Pony, 4th ed, by Giftkrieg23 / Rodger Marsh / IRanSoFarAway.
Yes, I know someone's already created a tabletop system for MLP: Roleplaying is Magic by Roan Arts LLC. Among others.
Whatever floats your boat, dudes. Check this out and see if this is your kind of cake. While my version and Giftkrieg23's version are both based on the same Savage Worlds core rules, they are two different ponies.
- If you prefer high-powered fantasy, individualistic DnD-like play, and godlike powers, try Giftkrieg23's version.
- If you prefer more tactical and team-based combat with a more Indiana Jones / Daring-Do pulp flair, and the flexibility to add in new abilities on the fly, try my version.
- If you prefer a lot more fluff, try Roan Arts LLC's version
- Or you can choose to use any of myriad other pony tabletop rules, like Ponyfinder or Heroes of Equestria or Courage Is Magic, etc!
The important thing is that we're playing My Little Pony:Friendship is Magic with a bunch of friends and some (hopefully lucky) dice. :D