The Sagas.
An illustration of Odin's farewell to Baldr by W.G. Collingwood, 1908 Here is a game that is playable but that you can also think of as an argument. Rolling stats that you immediately discard in favor of labels comes from the excellent Sam Doebler: https://dreamingdragonslayer.com/2020/04/13/the-darkening-of-mirkwood-a-landshut-hack/ There are two kinds of storytellers in this game: the Singer and their Heroes. Here are the things these rules can tell you about the Heroes, Their Strength. Roll 2d6. If you roll 10 or higher, write down “strong.” If you roll 6 or lower, write down “weak.” If you roll 7-9, write nothing down. Or, write down whatever you like. I am not your master. Their Speed. Roll 2d6. If you roll 10 or higher, write down “fast.” If you roll 6 or lower, write down “slow.” If you roll 7-9, write nothing down. Or, write down whatever you like. I am not your master. Their Cunning. Roll 2d6. If you roll 10 or higher, write down “cunning.” If you roll 6 or lower, write