The Chronicles of Ramlar Player's Guide
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The Player's Guide for the Chronicles of Ramlar Revised Edition fantasy role-playing game presents the expanded A/B System ('Armor/Body')¸ usable with any game world.
"The Player's Guide is a toolbox for players to create both dynamic characters and stories¸ although you can use it for straightforward dungeon crawls just as easily. Is it a 'fantasy heartbreaker'? We don't think so¸ as evident by the great emphasis on roleplaying¸ but we invite you to judge it for yourself.
The Player's Guide for the Chronicles of Ramlar Revised Edition fantasy role-playing game presents the expanded A/B System ("Armor/Body”)¸ usable with any game world. The game engine features:
Critically acclaimed Demeanor/Theme system that reinforces and rewards character goals; character advancement is not hand-waved but through roleplaying Incentives and bonuses for building a solid character concept¸ so the effort won't go unrewarded Innovative Momentum mechanic to encourage teamwork and swing the tides of battle Freeform Expertise to express a character's unique qualities and skills however you like; perform "stunts” to dramatically stretch the limits of your expertise Improvisational Magic so you never have to cast any spell the same way twice Resource Level that eliminates bean-counting Imagine and create your own devastating combat maneuvers¸ not from someone else's pre-defined menu Customize armor¸ weapons¸ and virtually any provision on the fly Streamlined combat; "tactic” is a product of dramatic narratives rather than hardcore number-crunching Intuitive percentile resolution to support thrilling heroics; the importance of your action to the story will actually determine the difficulty modifier Three styles of play: Heroic¸ Adventurous¸ and Mortal to tailor the rules to fit your campaign
The Player's Guide is a toolbox for players to create both dynamic characters and stories¸ although you can use it for straightforward dungeon crawls just as easily. Is it a "fantasy heartbreaker”? We don't think so¸ as evident by the great emphasis on roleplaying¸ but we invite you to judge it for yourself. We do believe¸ like many players and reviewers alike have discovered¸ you will find the game system a versatile¸ affordable (at $20)¸ and exciting alternative to the traditional fantasy fare.