I’m looking to start a text based campaign with a couple of friends. But most of the systems we play tend to be more tactical combat oriented (Pathfinder, Lancer, etc) and it feels like it’d be really awkward to switch over to a VTT every time a fight breaks out. Are there any systems that would be easy-ish to learn and good for text based games?
If you are happy rolling dice, you could use systems like FATE for a narrative-like combat experience. (Also the rules are free, I personally recommend the Condensed version)