Edelweiss FAQ

What is "Edelweiss"?

It's a cozy role-playing game inspired by cottagecore aesthetics, lo-fi music and Ghibli movies.

What does the word "Edelweiss" mean?

It is an English name of a beautiful alpine flower: Leontopodium nivale.

What is Edelweiss about?

It is a game about good people experiencing nice things in a beautiful world.

What does the world of "Edelweiss" look like?

It is an idyllic land of soaring mountains, ancient forests and flowery pastures, inhabited by gentle giants, mischievous gnomes and curious humans.

Is the world of "Edelweiss" part of some larger universe?

No, this is a fully standalone game and a world that does not require knowledge of any specific books, movies or other works of art.

What does the rules of "Edelweiss" look like?

The rules of the game are very simple. Their job is to help create interesting characters, identify what those characters are striving for, and create a story about the character's journey to that goal. Instead of focusing on whether a character can accomplish something, the rules focus on how a character accomplishes something. There is no gamerunner and all dice rolls are optional.

What dice are used when playing "Edelweiss"?

Six-sided dice are used during the game.

Who is "Edelweiss" for?

For people who want to play a peaceful, safe, relaxing game without violence, high risk and monsters. Some people can spend an entire game session in the cozy tavern, discussing politics, crops, and weather with local farmers. Some groups can play five or ten game-sessions without a single fight, and if they finally meet an ogre—they will befriend him. If you are one of those people—this might be a game for you!

Who is "Edelweiss" not for?

For people looking for dynamic, brutal games focused on combat, risk and violent emotions. If you are searching for adrenaline, epic battles and mighty monsters, this game may be not to your taste.

Is "Edelweiss" a boring game?

It depends on: for whom. If you are looking for high thrills and epic battles, then yes, this game may not be very exciting for you. However, if you are looking for an opportunity to relax, tell nice stories and enjoy the atmosphere of the game world—you will have a great time here.

Is "Edelweiss" a good game for beginners?

Not really. This is a game designed for people who already have some experience with role-playing games. In any case, it would be good if at least one person at the table knew something about role-playing games.

How big is the basic manual for "Edelweiss"?

The manual has 30 pages, including covers, character sheet and numerous illustrations.

How much is the basic manual for "Edelweiss"?

The Edelweiss core manual and all add-ons for this game are available for free on Itch and DriveThruRPG.

Will the basic manual for "Edelweiss" be printed?

Probably not.

Will there be any additional handbooks for "Edelweiss" game?

Yes, there will be some small supplements to enrich the world and the rules of the game with new elements.

If you have any other questions, feel free to share them in the comments!