Congratulations! In a world where there is no shortage of mediocre games, you ve managed to find one of the true gems. Designed from the ground up to be played AT A TABLE with REAL LIFE FRIENDS, HackMaster makes no qualms about its old school heritage. This is the way role playing games were meant to be played and we present to you the best of breed.
This version of the game is 'basic' only in that it serves as a gateway to the dynamic thrill of the HackMaster game. Gone are the days of waiting around for your 'turn', of battling static opponents or of being anything but totally in charge of your own destiny.
Here s just a sample of what you re gonna find in this tome:
- An entirely revamped combat system geared for quick, hard-hitting, dynamic action.
- Knock-Back rules and special melee maneuvers eliminate static conga line of death battles
- Penetration damage, damage reduction from armor and shields and revamped ranged combat rules, including shield 'cover'
- A combination of slot and spell point system that allows for 'straight up' mage play but at the same time allows your mage to change spells on the fly or increase a spell s range, duration and other effects
- 70+ spells (including Skipping Betty Fireballs and Heat Seeking Fist of Thunder)
- Classic fantasy races (dwarf, elf, halfling, human) and classes (fighter, thief, mage, and cleric) for your campaign
- Five clerical classes to choose from!
- An all-new thief ability: Luck Points!
- Quirks and flaws that transform your PC into a real character
- Building Point rules that let you customize a character to your own style (there are no cookie cutter characters here!)
- Quick-Start rules for even faster character creation - 90+ skills and talents and proficiencies (including all weapons and armor) and specialization open to every character class... for a price
- Honor tightly integrated into play and with more flexible usage
- Confidential GameMaster chapters with treasure tables, 75 monsters, magic items, tips and more
- An entire chapter devoted to proper dice usage and etiquette
- Knights of the Dinner Table guest appearances with hilarious examples
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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Kenzer & Co. HackMaster (5th Edition) Hackmaster Basic (VG+)Manufacturer: Kenzer & Co.Product Line: HackMaster (5th Edition)Type: SoftcoverCode: KEN2500Copyright Date: 2009Page Count: 128Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is VG+. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:Congratulations! In a world where there is no shortage of mediocre games, youâve managed to find one of the true gems. Designed from the ground up to be played with at a table with real life friends, HackMaster makes no qualms about its old school heritage. This is the way role playing games were meant to be played and we present to you the best of breed.This version of the game is 'basic' only in that it serves as a gateway to the dynamic thrill of the HackMaster game. Gone are the days of waiting around for your 'turn', of battling static opponents or of being anything but totally in charge of your own destiny. Seller Inventory # 2148781129
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