A Fiction-First Tabletop RPG
D6 Storyteller
The fiction-first tabletop roleplaying engine that uses pools of six-sided dice to help players create dramatic stories across many genres and worlds.
D6 Storyteller resolves uncertain actions through narrative position and consequences, not complex arithmetic. Start playing in minutes. Tell stories that matter.
The System
What is D6 Storyteller?
D6 Storyteller is a fiction-first tabletop roleplaying engine that resolves uncertain actions with pools of six-sided dice.
Before any dice are rolled, the table answers one guiding question: what is happening in the fiction? Your character's narrative position (whether you're cornered, holding the high ground, or working with incomplete information) determines how many dice you roll and how much effect your action can have.
The result never just says "you succeed" or "you fail." It generates narrative consequence: partial results, complications, opportunities, and costs. The story moves forward regardless of the outcome.
No proprietary dice. No lookup tables. No arithmetic heavier than counting dice. Just standard six-sided dice, descriptive characters, and the fiction your group creates together.
The Library
The Complete Series
Ten volumes. One hundred worlds. Every genre, every tone.
The Format
Ten Worlds in Every Volume
Every companion book in the D6 Storyteller series follows the same proven structure, giving your group a complete, ready-to-play world the moment you open the cover.
Ten Settings
A complete playable world with lore, tone, and sensory detail for each of the ten settings in the volume.
Unique Mechanics
Each setting has one genre-specific mechanic that captures the tension of its world and hooks into the D6 engine.
Ready Archetypes
Three ready-to-play character archetypes per setting with descriptors, drives, flaws, and approach distributions.
Condition Palettes
Genre-tuned physical, social, and psychological conditions so Storytellers never improvise harm from scratch.
Starter Scenarios
A complete three-layer starter scenario seed with immediate threat, ticking danger clock, and hidden opportunity.
Character Sheets
Custom character sheets designed for each setting's specific approaches, tracks, and genre mechanics.
Explore by Genre
Choose Your World
Every companion covers a distinct genre. Find the one that fits your group's next campaign.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D6 Storyteller?
D6 Storyteller is a fiction-first tabletop roleplaying system created by Alex Merced. It uses pools of standard six-sided dice to resolve uncertain actions, with narrative position and consequences driving play rather than complex numerical modifiers.
Which book should I start with?
Start with D6 Storyteller: The Core Rulebook. It contains the complete rules engine plus ten starter worlds spanning multiple genres. Once your group is comfortable with the system, any companion volume can be added.
Do I need the Core Rulebook to use a companion?
Each companion contains a summary of the core mechanics, but the Core Rulebook provides the full rules reference, character creation guidance, and the Storyteller's guide. Groups new to the system are encouraged to begin there.
What dice does D6 Storyteller use?
Only standard six-sided dice (d6): the kind found in almost any board game. No proprietary or unusual dice are required.
Does each companion contain ten settings?
Yes. Every companion volume in the D6 Storyteller series contains ten complete, ready-to-play settings for that genre. Each setting includes unique mechanics, archetypes, a condition palette, and a starter scenario.
Can I mix settings and mechanics from different books?
Absolutely. The D6 Storyteller engine is designed to be modular. Setting-specific mechanics from any companion can be combined with lore and worlds from any other book in the series.
Ready to Roll?
The complete D6 Storyteller series (the Core Rulebook plus nine genre companions) is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats.
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