Ascendant - superpowered role-playing game of infinite possibilities
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Ascendant is the superpowered role-playing game of infinite possibilities. In this 496-page standalone rulebook¸ you get:
Elegant game mechanics that swiftly simulate the physics of a comic-book world using easy-to-reference real-life benchmarks Color-coded challenge action resolution tables that resolve complex actions with superspeed Infinitely scalable system lets you play heroes of any power level¸ from streetfighters to living gods and replicate virtually any character from your favorite anime¸ comic¸ manga¸ or movie settings Countless powers all customizable with an easy-to-use system of modifier tags that lets you match your power's specifics to your character concept Comprehensive detective mechanics for investigating crimes¸ interviewing witnesses¸ and finding clues Detailed options for super-geniuses to create inventions¸ cure diseases¸ and even bring their outlandish devices into mass production Extensive rules for responding to emergencies such as asteroid strikes¸ avalanches¸ disease outbreaks¸ earthquakes¸ fires¸ nuclear disasters¸ tornados¸ tsunamis¸ and volcanoes A huge catalog of pre-built characters and objects including major military vehicles such as aircraft carriers¸ attack submarines¸ and ballistic missiles A dynamic mission generation system to help you create challenges for your heroes An optional campaign setting with ready-to-use heroes¸ villains¸ and organizations Spectacular artwork by industry-leading pencilers¸ inkers¸ and colorists
Who will you become when you ascend? Don your cape and mask and find out in Ascendant .
February 26 Update:
We are pleased to share updated versions of the Ascendant rules. The file Ascendant Core Rulebook with Vision Layers features additional layers for you to customize for your use and enjoyment of the title. You can choose to view the PDF in color or in grayscale and either with art or without art. These layers allow you to customize the PDF to suit your needs.
Since not all options will work for everyone or every device¸ we are also provided some standard options:
Ascendant Core Rulebook - Color is the standard full-color rulebook. Ascendant Core Rulebook - B&W presents all of the pages in grayscale. This improves accessiblity for readers who found the white-on-red and white-on-blue text blocks hard to read. Ascendant Core Rulebook - No Art removes all of the art from the book. This is useful to those who want to share the book with younger readers or who want to be able to print pages without art.
Errata Corrected
The Core Rulebook has been updated to include all of the errata identified since the game has been released. The Errata Compilation PDF provides a detailed overview of all of the corrections that have been made to the book. The errata is compiled in order of priority with the opening pages covering the most important matters.
Print Options Now Available
The new print files have been proofed and the print options are now available. If you've already purchased the PDF¸ check your email for a $20 coupon for the softcover!
Star-Spangled Squadron Flyer
Ascendant: Star-Spangled Squadron is a graphic novel set in the universe of Ascendant. It will be crowdfunding on IndieGoGo on March 15 . Check out the flyer to see one of the four covers for the upcoming book. We'll be distributing a sneak preview on DriveThruComics soon.
Ascendant is the superpowered role-playing game of infinite possibilities. In this 496-page standalone rulebook¸ you get:
Elegant game mechanics that swiftly simulate the physics of a comic-book world using easy-to-reference real-life benchmarks Color-coded challenge action resolution tables that resolve complex actions with superspeed Infinitely scalable system lets you play heroes of any power level¸ from streetfighters to living gods - and replicate virtually any character from your favorite anime¸ comic¸ manga¸ or movie settings Countless powers all customizable with an easy-to-use system of modifier tags that lets you match your power's specifics to your character concept Comprehensive detective mechanics for investigating crimes¸ interviewing witnesses¸ and finding clues Detailed options for super-geniuses to create inventions¸ cure diseases¸ and even bring their outlandish devices into mass production Extensive rules for responding to emergencies such as asteroid strikes¸ avalanches¸ disease outbreaks¸ earthquakes¸ fires¸ nuclear disasters¸ tornados¸ tsunamis¸ and volcanoes A huge catalog of pre-built characters and objects including major military vehicles such as aircraft carriers¸ attack submarines¸ and ballistic missiles A dynamic mission generation system to help you create challenges for your heroes An optional campaign setting with ready-to-use heroes¸ villains¸ and organizations Spectacular artwork by industry-leading pencilers¸ inkers¸ and colorists
Who will you become when you ascend? Don your cape and mask and find out in Ascendant.
February 26 Update:
We are pleased to share updated versions of the Ascendant rules. The file Ascendant Core Rulebook with Vision Layers features additional layers for you to customize for your use and enjoyment of the title. You can choose to view the PDF in color or in grayscale and either with art or without art. These layers allow you to customize the PDF to suit your needs.
Since not all options will work for everyone or every device¸ we are also provided some standard options:
Ascendant Core Rulebook - Color is the standard full-color rulebook. Ascendant Core Rulebook - B&W presents all of the pages in grayscale. This improves accessiblity for readers who found the white-on-red and white-on-blue text blocks hard to read. Ascendant Core Rulebook - No Art removes all of the art from the book. This is useful to those who want to share the book with younger readers or who want to be able to print pages without art.
Errata Corrected
The Core Rulebook has been updated to include all of the errata identified since the game has been released. The Errata Compilation PDF provides a detailed overview of all of the corrections that have been made to the book. The errata is compiled in order of priority with the opening pages covering the most important matters.
Print Options Now Available
The new print files have been proofed and the print options are now available. If you've already purchased the PDF¸ check your email for a $20 coupon for the softcover!
Star-Spangled Squadron Flyer
Ascendant: Star-Spangled Squadron is a graphic novel set in the universe of Ascendant. It will be crowdfunding on IndieGoGo on March 15. Check out the flyer to see one of the four covers for the upcoming book. We'll be distributing a sneak preview on DriveThruComics soon.