lawrence.whitaker Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 19 Quote The Design Mechanism: Publishers of Mythras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baragei Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I know what it is! Something else I have to get my paws on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muminalver Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 When, how and where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankcam Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) Definitions of 'Imperative' adjective: of vital importance, crucial; also preemptive or authoritative command noun: obligatory; also urgent or essential The last definition is very telling I believe it could be a new slimmed core rule book for Mythras. Probably an edited RQ6 Essentials, possibly with an example setting included. I'm no Sherlock, the cover title includes the phrase: 'An introductory Ruleset for Mythras and D100 Roleplaying"... Edited June 4, 2016 by Mankcam Quote " Sure it's fun, but it is also well known that a D20 roll and an AC is no match against a hefty swing of a D100% and a D20 Hit Location Table!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosenMcStern Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I suspect that this is the famous "BRP Essentials that never was". As Mr Spock would say, it would have been illogical to not put it to good use 1 Quote Proud member of the Evil CompetitionTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiorgan Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Introductory ruleset! Cool! Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarence Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 When do we get to see more? : ) Quote FrostByte Books M–SPACE d100 Roleplaying in the Far Future Odd Soot Science Fiction Mystery in the 1920s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raunen Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) Beautiful artwork! And the new layout is also very nice. Edited June 4, 2016 by Curwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarence Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 It seems geared towards fantasy - how easy is it to repurpose for modern/scifi? Quote FrostByte Books M–SPACE d100 Roleplaying in the Far Future Odd Soot Science Fiction Mystery in the 1920s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawrence.whitaker Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 It's actually generic, and has modern/SF elements already built into it. More to come on precisely what Mythras Imperative is, soon. 7 Quote The Design Mechanism: Publishers of Mythras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 The cover art looks brilliant. Hard to see particularly well from the pic, but very evocative. 3 Quote 294/420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threedeesix Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 If she's a player character, I'd be asking her what she want's her next character to be. Rod Quote Join my Mythras/RuneQuest 6: Classic Fantasy Yahoo Group at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/RQCF/info "D100 - Exactly 5 times better than D20" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rust Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 3 hours ago, lawrence.whitaker said: It's actually generic, and has modern/SF elements already built into it. Now I am very interested in it. Quote "Mind like parachute, function only when open." (Charlie Chan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarence Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 4 hours ago, lawrence.whitaker said: It's actually generic, and has modern/SF elements already built into it. Perfect. This is exactly what's needed I think. Quote FrostByte Books M–SPACE d100 Roleplaying in the Far Future Odd Soot Science Fiction Mystery in the 1920s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnLStroud Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Loz: It looks lovely! And hopefully, soon it will look purchase-able! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawrence.whitaker Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 Mythras Imperative What is Mythras Imperative? A 34 page introduction to the Mythras system, designed for both newcomers and old hands. It gives you a pared-down, simplified version of Mythras but still with enough options and depth to be a playable game. The rules cover character creation, skills, the core mechanics of the game, spot rules for different circumstances, combat mechanics, and several creatures from fantasy, real life and science fiction. Is this a fantasy game? We’ve made Mythras Imperative generic. Skills cover the ancient, modern and futuristic worlds, and the weapons include firearms. So Mythras Imperative gives you the starting point for adventuring in any time period you want. Other supplements, and the core Mythras rules themselves, expand on things like magic, vehicles, psionic powers and so on. So no magic then? Not in Mythras Imperative. We’ve kept things at a high level to make it easy for everyone to get the hang of the basics. When you’re ready, trade-up to the full Mythras rules for a total of five different magic systems! What else can I do with it? Mythras Imperative can be used by third party publishers to develop their own, Mythras-powered games, in conjunction with the Mythras Gateway License. This simple agreement extends our permission for the Imperative rules to be used wholesale in new systems people want to create. Contact us for more details. What else is available for Mythras Imperative? We have several free scenarios ready for adventurers – fantasy and science fiction so you can see first-hand the scope of the Mythras rules. Does this replace RuneQuest Essentials? Yes it does. From summer 2016, RuneQuest Essentials will be discontinued. If you have a copy already, you’ll find it fully compatible with Mythras Imperative. 6 Quote The Design Mechanism: Publishers of Mythras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrippyHippy Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Actually, something I wanted to ask about Mythras is whether it can Supers or not? It's a low priority, but is in some ways is the critical measure of how generic a system is. Luther Arkwright has psychic powers, which is largely in this direction - but what about being able to do things like the Avengers or the Justice League? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachristian Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 This sounds promising: I'm putting together a Monster Island game - linked to the Dreamlands - where the PC's are 21st century people who when they sleep find that they are trapped in Monster Island - where the colony is an early 20th century colonial outpost - right down to the corrupt governor and "the company". Each time they transition they pick up where they left off. As the game goes on it becomes more and more confusing as to which is real - Monster Island, or the lives they thought were real. And yes, if you die in your 'sleep' you die... Having some modern skill options in Mythras will make it much easier to run this game. Keep the good stuff coming'!* *P.S. what I'm really panting for is Mythic Greece... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsanford Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 11 minutes ago, pachristian said: *P.S. what I'm really panting for is Mythic Greece... That makes two of us. I already have Pete's Rome for BRP. Sell me Mythic Greece and I will be a happy man. ps - Pachristian you might want to look out for "Before Iron" from Nocturnal. It's also supposed to be a mythic Greece type sourcebook and it is supposed to come out this year... Quote Check out our homebrew rules for freeform magic in BRP -> No reason for Ars Magica players to have all the fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vile Traveller Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) 5 hours ago, lawrence.whitaker said: Mythras Imperative So no magic then? Not in Mythras Imperative. We’ve kept things at a high level to make it easy for everyone to get the hang of the basics. When you’re ready, trade-up to the full Mythras rules for a total of five different magic systems! I'm totally down with this. I have always found magic systems to be one of the most setting-specific elements in any game, so much so that you can't really have a game with a magic system built in and still call it "generic" (and I include D&D in that). I can't wait for this. But I guess I'll have to. Edited June 6, 2016 by Vile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rust Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 13 hours ago, lawrence.whitaker said: We’ve made Mythras Imperative generic. Skills cover the ancient, modern and futuristic worlds, and the weapons include firearms. So Mythras Imperative gives you the starting point for adventuring in any time period you want. Other supplements, and the core Mythras rules themselves, expand on things like magic, vehicles, psionic powers and so on. Well, I certainly have to get Mythras Imperative. Any ideas when the Mythras core rules and the supplements might become available (yesterday would be fine ...) ? Quote "Mind like parachute, function only when open." (Charlie Chan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawrence.whitaker Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 We're getting everything ready for a July transition from RQ6 to Mythras, so things are getting close. 1 Quote The Design Mechanism: Publishers of Mythras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archivist Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I will buy this. Please tell me when it is ready ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10baseT Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Archivist said: I will buy this. Please tell me when it is ready ;-) Me too. Also gonna buy Mythic Britain Saxons as well (i think that's what it'll be called) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachristian Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 23 hours ago, rsanford said: ps - Pachristian you might want to look out for "Before Iron" from Nocturnal. It's also supposed to be a mythic Greece type sourcebook and it is supposed to come out this year... Thanks ! I will look for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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