Go beyond just a diversion with this revised and expanded, universal tabletop roleplaying rules manual that is more versatile, more dynamic, more heroic, and more exciting. This book provides a game system that is not only easy to learn and quick-playing, but also extremely customizable and flexible. The rules are simple, allowing you to get down to business -- playing the game -- quickly. Optional rules can either be ignored or easily implemented -- and provide a framework for building your own game elements. Consistent mechanics for characters, vehicles, and creatures avoid confusion. Built-in rules for magic, and guides for directing the game and adapting older titles expand horizons even further. If you've been looking for a tabletop roleplaying game system that you can sink your teeth into quickly and has the versatility needed for just about any setting, look no further.

The genreDiversion Manual: The easy to learn universal tabletop roleplaying game. (genreDiversion 3E Games)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Bernstein, Brett M.

Gaming

Precis Intermedia

Prepare to Unleash your Imagination with Ancient Odysseys: Treasure Awaits!, an introductory fantasy roleplaying game. Assume the role of a mighty warrior, powerful wizard, or crafty rogue and explore the ancient dungeons, catacombs, and ruins in the Known World. Start playing in less than 10 minutes. Two or more friends can join your adventures-or grab all the glory for yourself. Choose which areas to explore, choose which monsters to attack, and choose how to dole out the treasure. Then proceed with your own adventures into the dark and dangerous depths, exploring either random catacombs or those you design yourself. Written for beginners, yet perfect for veteran roleplayers in search of a fast-playing and flexible experience. Requires one or two dice. Downloadable sheets for characters and monsters are available at the Precis Intermedia website (www.precisintermedia.com).

Ancient Odysseys: Treasure Awaits! Pocket Edition

Precis Intermedia / Politically Incorrect Games

The paranormal is real, or is it? You decide in this roleplaying game of supernatural mystery. Investigate cases involving ghostly encounters, possessed victims, or freakish constructs -- or mortal threats, like rogue sorcerers and diabolists. Portray characters who follow special pursuits in life, such as science, magic, or the occult. Those tainted by the supernatural gain secret knowledges based on their chosen pursuits. From the Second Sight and Divine Arts to Sorcery and the Unholy Arts, use these powers to solve mysteries or defend humanity against the horrors.

Ghostories: Supernatural Mystery Roleplaying (genreDiversion i Games)

Spahn, Peter C.

McElroy, Matt

Explore the best and bleakest aspects of film noir in this roleplaying game that draws on classic films of the Forties for inspiration. Chase down missing persons and investigate murders with the grittiness and cynicism of film noir. Portray private detectives, femmes fatales, desperate district attorneys, con-artists, government agents, reporters, and other classic staples of the genre.

Mean Streets: Classic Film Noir Roleplaying (genreDiversion i Games)

Bruno, Mark

Norris, Jack

Jones, William

Ruiz, Kathi

Nantus, Sheryl

The alien Korr have come, crippling the once-mighty global superpowers and leaving the Earth defenseless. Tanks have stopped moving and planes stay grounded. Now, a horde of bioengineered, alien war-machines sweeps across the countryside, killing everything. But there is still hope. pockets of resistance have begun to gather and fight the invaders. Outnumbered and outgunned, they need your help. Do you have what it takes to close the stormrifts and halt the invasion of Earth? This stand-alone game is powered by Precis Intermedia’s critically-acclaimed genreDiversion™ third edition rules, requiring only two 6-sided dice and can be played with or without miniatures.

Stormrift (genreDiversion 3E Games)

Storytelling is one of the oldest living traditions, continuing today as theatre, literature, television and film. Roleplaying games evolved their own version of storytelling by piecing together a tale based on the outcome of dice rolls and player choices. Story Engine breathes new life into this multi-authored game format, infusing it with the fluidity of oral tradition while liberating it from the confines of turn-based mechanics. Create characters using adjectives and phrases. Like novels, the different elements of a character all contribute to the story -- even flaws and foibles. Collaborate to tell a story of the characters. Pool resources to work as a group to solve conflicts. Narrate the outcome of scenes based on success. This updated 2011 edition of the original ground-breaking Story Engine roleplaying game features: Complete rules, plus introductory Story Bones™ rules Optional rules for customizing the system Extensive advice on running games Three plug-ins for running different genres: Six Guns & Whiskey™ (Wild West), In the 'Zone™ (Sci-Fi), and Of Legend™ (Fantasy) Plug-in for use with the Maelstrom Storytelling™ world Two adventures

Story Engine Plus Edition: Universal Rules for Scenematic Roleplaying

Aldridge, Christian

Pit Army against Army. You Decide the Outcome!  A FISTFULL OF MINIATURES’ unique combat system allows 15mm (or 25–30mm with some tweaking) figures based from other rules to be used without modification—whether you have 100 or 10,000 miniatures. Fast-moving mechanics for beginners and veterans alike, coupled with no paperwork while playing, allow huge battles to reach a conclusion in 2 hours or less.  The open-ended point system allows for just about any pre-firearms historical army to be created. Build infantries, cavalries, chariotries, and engines. Equip them with varying grades of armor, arms, quality of training, and leaders. Includes sample armies and battles.  Requires two six-sided and one averaging die.

A Fistfull of Miniatures Basic Game

Humor & Entertainment

Abbott, Jayson

Puzzles & Games

The Ultimate Superhero Add-on for genreDiversion 3E. Add a framework for heroic adventure to your genreDiversion 3E games. Portray paragons, gadgeteers, mutants, aliens, and constructs. Seek acclaim while struggling with true heroism. Use augmented abilities (extra, super, and epic scales) and special powers, while attempting to overcome limitations and weaknesses. Choose to register as a hero in Prudence City or work as a vigilante, open to legal prosecution. Smile for the camera and cause collateral damage with new exploits.

Bold & Brave: A Heroic Resource for genreDiversion 3E (genreDiversion 3E Games)

Take up arms against the British and aid the American colonies in their fight for independence. Or join the early United States in their struggle to maintain their freedom. Now, you too can take part in this story of revolution and independence. This book is primarily designed for use with the Coyote Trail Roleplaying Game, but is also compatible with other genreDiversion i games. Certain elements, such as siege warfare and forts, can be integrated into and extend your Coyote Trail adventures. Other elements, like new backgrounds and gimmicks are intended exclusively for America&#8217;s Fight for Liberty.

Coyote Trail: Colonial Record: America's Fight for Liberty (genreDiversion i Games)

Parker, Jake

The Task: design a complete dungeon in one page. The Complete 2012 Collection. Includes all 106 submissions, including the 24 winning entries. Check out the official 2012 One Page Dungeon Contest page for free downloads of the submissions.

The One Page Dungeon Contest 2012

Schroder, Alex

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