Combinable aptitudes
Progress from novice to master in the disciplines you choose, with capstone quests built around their core fantasies.
A tabletop roleplaying game by Richard Ramage
Familiar mechanics.
Extraordinary
character possibilities.
Build your own archetype. Combine aptitudes, find powerful synergies, and make every turn your own.
All eight PDFs will be free. Release date to be announced.
FANTASY / SCIENCE FICTION / YOUR WORLD
Your character. Your choices.
A familiar hero.
An unexpected combination.
Combine Weaponry, Stealth, Evocation, Diplomacy, Shapeshifting, and more. Specialize deeply or bring different disciplines together. APTUS gives players who enjoy building and optimizing characters room to explore.
The rules support fantasy, science fiction, and worlds of your own creation. Describe your abilities to suit the character you imagine. Flavor is free.
Make the turn your own
Movement, attacks, spells, and support compete for your normal three Action Points. Positioning and teamwork matter.
Grow after each session
Spend Character Points on the abilities that suit your character. Combine compatible spell Riders to expand your options.
The complete collection
Eight books.
One shared foundation.
Every PDF will be free to download.
Optional paid softcovers will be available on DriveThruRPG.
Start here
Core Rulebook
Character creation, shared rules, combat, and advancement. Your starting point for APTUS.
PDF & print · coming at release
The essential companion
Aptitude Codex
31 aptitudes, their abilities, core choices, spell Riders, and progression from novice to master.
PDF & print · coming at release
Ready to play
Sample Characters
16 starting characters, first-session advancement examples, and blank character sheets. Each character has a fantasy and science-fiction portrait.
PDF & print · coming at release
For the Game Master
GM’s Guide
Adjudication, encounter design, rewards, examples, and reference tools to support your own adventures.
PDF & print · coming at release
Populate your world
Creature Compendium
Creatures with distinct attacks, defenses, and abilities, plus guidance and examples for building opponents.
PDF & print · coming at release
Make treasure matter
Item Index
Equipment, distinctive treasures, exceptional items, and guidance for creating rewards tailored to your players.
PDF & print · coming at release
For players · spoiler-free
Twin Worlds Setting
Meet Apteria, the fantasy setting where the accompanying campaign begins. Discover its people, places, and possibilities.
PDF & print · coming at release
For GMs · contains spoilers
Twin Worlds Campaign Guide
Dangerous Gifts, recurring rivals, and a major vault expedition. An optional continuation opens into the wider twin-world conflict.
PDF & print · coming at releaseMade to be shared
Download. Share. Print. Create.
Share the PDFs, print personal copies, and create and sell your own original adventures, settings, and supplements under the APTUS Community License.
Commercial printed editions of Richard Ramage’s covered books remain reserved to the author. See the full license for terms.
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Coming to your table.
Release date to be announced. Digital and print editions are planned to launch together after physical proofs are approved.