Pyramid 3/010: Crime and Grime
This issue of Pyramid - the PDF magazine for roleplayers - covers "Crime and Grime¸" and it's criminally full of helpful and fun ideas for a medieval- or fantasy-themed campaign. Whether your adventurers are agents of law and order¸ actively oppose those agents¸ or just want to stay out of the way¸ they're sure to find something they can use. This issue contains: "The Justiciar¸" a new template for GURPS Dungeon Fantasy¸ written by GURPS line editor Sean Punch! "On De Medici's Secret Service¸" about a covert organization that keeps the peace in Florence. Written by GURPS Hot Spots: Renaissance Florence author Matt Riggsby¸ this article comes with a full-color map of the famous city! "Holy Dirty Money¸" a description of a widespread type of serious crime commonplace in medieval times that is almost non-existent today. "Dominion¸" a full campaign that puts the heroes in the role of the king's agents¸ responsible for upholding law and order. This setting framework can be used by itself or overlaid onto an existing campaign! "Cruel and Unusual¸" a discussion of 18 punishments that can serve as the springboard for adventure. "Deal the Loot¸" a card-based method to bridge the gulf between quick-and-dirty robbery or pickpocketing rolls and lengthy roleplaying sessions. In addition¸ Pyramid locks up more goodies that make a magazine fun¸ including odds and ends¸ Murphy's Rules with Greg Hyland¸ Steven Marsh's Random Thought Table¸ reviews and recommendations that fit the theme¸ and a "Last Word¸" where we ask an industry notable to pick a word or phrase related to the issue's theme. This month¸ Simon Washbourne - author of the Medieval Mysteries RPG - gives us the last word on medieval crime and grime.