lawrence.whitaker 1,630 Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 20 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baragei 98 Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 I know what it is! Something else I have to get my paws on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muminalver 54 Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 When, how and where? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mankcam 1,311 Posted June 4, 2016 Report 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 Link to post Share on other sites
RosenMcStern 1,180 Posted June 4, 2016 Report 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 Link to post Share on other sites
smiorgan 596 Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Introductory ruleset! Cool! Very cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clarence 712 Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 When do we get to see more? : ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curwen 15 Posted June 4, 2016 Report 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 post Share on other sites
clarence 712 Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 It seems geared towards fantasy - how easy is it to repurpose for modern/scifi? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lawrence.whitaker 1,630 Posted June 5, 2016 Author Report 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. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Puck 18 Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 The cover art looks brilliant. Hard to see particularly well from the pic, but very evocative. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
threedeesix 505 Posted June 5, 2016 Report 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 Link to post Share on other sites
rust 209 Posted June 5, 2016 Report 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 Link to post Share on other sites
clarence 712 Posted June 5, 2016 Report 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 Link to post Share on other sites
ShawnLStroud 22 Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Loz: It looks lovely! And hopefully, soon it will look purchase-able! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lawrence.whitaker 1,630 Posted June 5, 2016 Author Report 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. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrippyHippy 281 Posted June 5, 2016 Report 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 post Share on other sites
pachristian 285 Posted June 6, 2016 Report 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 post Share on other sites
rsanford 524 Posted June 6, 2016 Report 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Vile Traveller 564 Posted June 6, 2016 Report 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 post Share on other sites
rust 209 Posted June 6, 2016 Report 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 Link to post Share on other sites
lawrence.whitaker 1,630 Posted June 6, 2016 Author Report 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Archivist 47 Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 I will buy this. Please tell me when it is ready ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
10baseT 145 Posted June 6, 2016 Report 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 post Share on other sites
pachristian 285 Posted June 7, 2016 Report 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 post Share on other sites
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