There are a few RPGs out there about Demigods amongst mortals, and it's a theme that appeals to me. But none of the existing games (Exalted, Part-Time Gods, Scion, Nobilis) worked for me, for a variety of reasons. So when Godbound was kickstarted I decided to pitch in even though it was OSR and that didn't particularly appeal to me. But I have to say that Kevin Crawford surpassed my expectations here. The OSR framework is there, but it's twisted very intelligently to achieve in a simple manner what the Exalted mechanics failed at, through accumulation of special talents: give PCs an awesome level of power over their dominion. I haven't read all of the GM section yet, but I know already that I will try and run this when I can. In fact, I've even ordered a printed hardcover to make the reading easier.
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