From the publisher's website: Tales of Blades and Heroes is a fast-playing, uncomplicated set of fantasy RPG rules based on the origins-nominated Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition miniature rules. Its key features are: minimal bookkeeping; a character sheet that fits on a 3x5” index card; d6 based skill and action system; simple enough for newcomers, yet sophisticated enough to satisfy expert players; no classes or levels: create any character with a point system; combat is based on a single d6 roll and damage tables: play faster, meaningful battles where your tactical decisions matter; play with miniatures, counters or paper figures; online support via the song of blades yahoo group and an active community of players and creators; story and character-based rewards: gain experience for being imaginative and playing in character; no spells to memorize: the freeform magic system encourages ingenuity and lets you create any magical effects through the combination of power words. Note: this book has all you need to begin playing, but we are working on a GM’s book too.