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GATEWAY - The d20 Tabletop Roleplaying Game

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GATEWAY The Tabletop RPG is a Free, rules-lite, easy-to-learnfast-paced, and universal d20 Roleplaying Game framework that is perfect for introducing new players to the hobby of tabletop roleplaying games. This system allows for any theme or setting, from Fantasy to Cyberpunk, from Horror to Noir, or whatever your imagination can create.

GATEWAY's simple rules are based on similar mechanics from the 5th Edition of "The most popular roleplaying game in the world".  It is easy for new players to learn the rules, go on an adventure in a short period of time, and is the perfect "gateway" to other tabletop RPGs. The open genre even provides a great format for "One Shot" adventures with your fellow veteran players and Game Masters.

Alternatively, longer-term campaigns are possible by using GATEWAY's "Advanced Play Variant" or by simply incorporating rules from other d20 systems such as D&D, Pathfinder, Star Wars d20, Call of Cthulhu d20, etc. You can even move your adventure over entirely to those rulesets.

This rule system includes the following:

  • 16 Pages of Rules for Players and a Game Master's Section
  • 1 Page Quick Reference Sheet to be used during gameplay
  • 1 Page Character Sheet (Printable or Form Fillable Options!)
  • Formatted in an easily accessible and printable PDF
  • Core Rulebook now en Español!

Brand New Update

Advanced Play Rules Variant and Advanced Character Sheets have been added to this product! The original rulebook has its own single page of rules and form-fillable character sheets to support gameplay. This variant opens up more customized and balanced characters for longer-term play. Also, download the free high fantasy beginner module "The Missing Princess of Thornfall".

For more free stuff for your games, check out Aurican's Lair Publisher's Page.


News and Updates:

Follow GATEWAY RPG on Facebook and Instagram for updates including character creation tips, homebrew supplements, live plays, etc.


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GM D July 04, 2022 3:01 am UTC
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"a lot of the basic d20 rules seen in popular RPGs such as Dungeons & Dragons®, Pathfinder®, GURPS®, etc."

GURPS. GURPS????

GURPS does not use "d20 rules". Or even twenty-sided dice, in any fashion at all. You aren't even trying to roll above a target number!
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Curtis S February 23, 2023 4:15 am UTC
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Hi Garth, you are correct, in the former version, the reference was just "basic rules" and then changed to "d20 rules". In my next revision I will edit that typo. Thanks for the catch!
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JESUS D May 17, 2021 3:56 am UTC
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Hello Gateway Folks! Do you have any guidance on converting DnD 5e & D20 Characters (especially D20Modern/Future) to Gateway RPG? Many thanks.
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Curtis S September 19, 2020 7:11 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
Core Rulebook en Español has been added to the downloads.
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jasen C October 31, 2018 4:02 pm UTC
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I love this little RPG its perfect for games with very little prep time and I can tweak it as I like perfect fun time thanks.
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Curtis S October 31, 2018 5:21 pm UTC
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Glad you like it Jasen! Feel free to leave a review or share some of your experiences with the games you have run. I would love to hear about them!
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Curtis S April 21, 2018 12:59 am UTC
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The files seem to be down currently. I will be fixing this in the next hour. Sorry for the inconvenience!
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Curtis S April 21, 2018 1:46 am UTC
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Files have been fixed. I believe it was the Zip File that caused the hiccup. Enjoy!
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Curtis S April 13, 2018 6:26 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has taken their time to download my humble little Indie RPG. It has reached 2000 downloads today and 4.5 Stars out of 5 after being released a little over a year ago. I am humbled by you all and hope to see more people get into the hobby by using GATEWAY. Cheers! :-D
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Curtis S April 24, 2017 8:05 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
Please feel free to leave a review after giving it a read through or a playtest. And if you have any questions, feel free to post them. Thanks! Happy Gaming!
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This title was added to our catalog on April 17, 2017.