Painting the Dungeon Red

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Dungeon World 2's Alpha vRed is here! Read through it, play it, and let us know what you think of it.

What is This Update?

As we said two weeks ago, Alpha Red isn't a step forward, as much as a step to the side. This isn't an abandonment of Alpha v1 (now called Blue), but another experiment to see how much of Dungeon World's other extreme, D&D-like aesthetics, terms, and mechanics, we can use while still creating "narrative-focused found family fantasy adventure" experiences. Here is what that looks like in general:

• HP and Damage dice have been added to the game. HP is determined by Class and Armor. Damage is determined by weapon.
• Conditions now focus much more on emotions. “Crossing” a condition has been removed as a game mechanic.
• Stats have been changed to Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma.
• Defiance has been removed and Defy Danger has been re-added, though this version uses CON instead of a variable stat.
• Affinity has been removed. Now when you Aid a Companion you either mark your Bond with them or mark a condition.
• Burdens have been removed.
• The Cleric, Fighter, and