I’ve only ever played 5e for my ttrpgs, but with WOTC showing its true colors, I’m trying to find a new system to adopt. I’ve been seeing people say Pathfinder 2e, and while i have a digital copy of the book I’ve been reading, i didn’t realize how large it was until i saw it in a game store; the core rulebook is almost 3 times as long as the 5e PHB!
I guess what I’m looking for is a system that isn’t as heavy as Pathfinder 2e but still has depth to it. Do you all have any suggestions?
My suggestion would be to go a bit more old school with the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG by Goodman Games. It’s lighter than 5e and PF2e, but there’s a fun magic system and martial characters also get some love through the improvisational Mighty Deeds of Arms mechanic. There’s only one core book, but there’s an incredible amount of adventure and setting support. The community is chill and welcoming.