Many "rules-light" RPGs are either free (like Risus), or are available for relatively little money. Often the idea with them is to provide some structure to a c

Many "rules-light" RPGs are either free (like Risus), or are available for relatively little money. Often the idea with them is to provide some structure to a collaborative narrative, and the best systems not only handle conflict resolution, but also conflict creation, and typically provide mechanical incentives (often in the form of dice pools or other resources) for initiating dramatic plot beats.