Arianrhod RPG

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Arianrhod RPG
Arianrhod RPG cover (paperback)
Designer	Takeshi Kikuchi, F.E.A.R.
Publisher	Fujimi Shobo, Game Field
Publication date	2004
Genre(s)	fantasy
System	custom

Arianrhod RPG is a Japanese fantasy role-playing game released in 2004. It has spread rapidly because the rulebook is an inexpensive paperback.

The game's flavor is similar to that of MMORPGs: for example, guild skills shared by the party, skills similar to Final Fantasy XI's combos, and manga-like illustrations. At present, Arianrhod RPG is as popular as Alshard and Dungeons and Dragons version 3.5 in Japan.

The setting's world, named Erindyll, is an orthodox fantasy world similar to Forcelia of Sword World RPG, leading some gamers to believe that Arianrhod is a successor to Sword World.

Arianrhod RPG is known for several seiyū such as Noriko Rikimaru, Ema Kogure and Megumi Kojima were playing in the official game sessions.

[edit] Game Mechanics

[edit] Classes

Arianrhod RPG used a dual-class system. You can choose from 4 base classes (Warrior, Acolyte, Mage, Thief) for the main class, the definer of your core abilities. You also choose from 4 base classes plus Alchemist, Bard, Dancer, Gunslinger, Monk, Ninja, Ranger, Sage, Samurai, Summoner and regional classes (Gladiator, Healer, Shaman, Viking) for the support class. Moreover, 10 advanced classes for high-level characters are present.