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Interlock System
The Interlock System is R. Talsorian Games' proprietary role-playing system. History Interlock was a game system by R. Talsorian Games based on a simple system of adding a bonus to a roll on a 10-sided die. ''Mekton II'' (1987) – the third edition of R. Talsorian's mecha game – was the first game to use the full-fledged Interlock system, and featured point-based characters with a character background system adapted from the original ''Mekton'', though in a more complex and comprehensive form called Lifepaths. '' Cyberpunk 2013'' (1988) was the second design to feature R. Talsorian's Interlock system. ''Cyberpunk'' introduced a new combat system to the original Interlock system called "Friday Night Firefight", while the second edition of the game, '' Cyberpunk 2020'' (1990), made further improvements on the Interlock system resulting in what is now known as "Standard Interlock". Interlock is one of the direct parents of the Fuzion system (the other is the Hero System). The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Mekton II
''Mekton'' is a role-playing game which centers on the conventions of mecha anime and science fiction (although it can easily enough be adapted to other genres like police drama or high fantasy). It has seen several editions since its introduction in 1984, the most recent, ''Mekton Zeta'' (メクトン Z; a reference to the seminal mecha anime series ''Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'') being first published in 1994. Mekton was the first anime role-playing game available in North America; the anime influence was muted compared to later editions, but this is in parallel with North America's growing exposure to and awareness of anime in general. The use of katakana to represent the title of the game begins with the "Zeta" edition and may or may not be carried over into future editions. A "fourth edition," usually referred to as ''Mekton Double Zeta'' and assumed to be using the '' Fuzion System'' rules (''Mekton II'' and ''Mekton Z'' use the older ''Interlock System''), has been rumored to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Mekton
''Mekton'' is a role-playing game which centers on the conventions of mecha anime and science fiction (although it can easily enough be adapted to other genres like police drama or high fantasy). It has seen several editions since its introduction in 1984, the most recent, ''Mekton Zeta'' (メクトン Z; a reference to the seminal mecha anime series '' Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'') being first published in 1994. Mekton was the first anime role-playing game available in North America; the anime influence was muted compared to later editions, but this is in parallel with North America's growing exposure to and awareness of anime in general. The use of katakana to represent the title of the game begins with the "Zeta" edition and may or may not be carried over into future editions. A "fourth edition," usually referred to as ''Mekton Double Zeta'' and assumed to be using the '' Fuzion System'' rules (''Mekton II'' and ''Mekton Z'' use the older ''Interlock System''), has been rumored ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Cyberpunk 2013
''Cyberpunk'' is a tabletop role-playing game in the dystopian science fiction genre, written by Mike Pondsmith and first published by R. Talsorian Games in 1988. It is typically referred to by its second or fourth edition names, ''Cyberpunk 2020'' and ''Cyberpunk Red'', in order to distinguish it from the cyberpunk genre after which it is named. Setting ''Cyberpunk'' exists within its own fictional timeline, which splits from the real world in 1990. The timeline has been extended with each major edition of the game, from the first edition set in 2013 to Cyberpunk Red set in 2045. The backstory begins with the USA becoming embroiled in a major conflict in Central America in the 1980s, causing a significant economic collapse ending in a military coup resulting in the European Common Market and Japan as superpowers and the Soviet Union not collapsing. This is coupled with the development of orbital habitats that become independent states and the rise of megacorporations that f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Cyberpunk 2020
''Cyberpunk'' is a tabletop role-playing game in the dystopian science fiction genre, written by Mike Pondsmith and first published by R. Talsorian Games in 1988. It is typically referred to by its second or fourth edition names, ''Cyberpunk 2020'' and ''Cyberpunk Red'', in order to distinguish it from the cyberpunk genre after which it is named. Setting ''Cyberpunk'' exists within its own fictional timeline, which splits from the real world in 1990. The timeline has been extended with each major edition of the game, from the first edition set in 2013 to Cyberpunk Red set in 2045. The backstory begins with the USA becoming embroiled in a major conflict in Central America in the 1980s, causing a significant economic collapse ending in a military coup resulting in the European Common Market and Japan as superpowers and the Soviet Union not collapsing. This is coupled with the development of orbital habitats that become independent states and the rise of megacorporations that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Fuzion
''Fuzion'' is a generic role-playing game system created by the collaboration of R. Talsorian Games and Hero Games. The rights to Fuzion are jointly held by Mike Pondsmith of R. Talsorian Games, along with Steve Peterson and Ray Greer of Hero Games. ''Fuzion'' is a combination of the Interlock System, (used in games like ''Mekton'' and '' Cyberpunk 2020''), and the HERO system (used in '' Champions'', ''Justice, Inc.'', ''Star Hero'', etc.). ''Fuzion'' is an adaptable system which can be played in any genre and setting imaginable. ''Fuzion'' is noted for its anime-genre support, customizable rules flexibility, and being one of the first generic game systems to be released for free over the internet. It is one of the first games to readily allow licensing, albeit not the "hands-off" licensing offered by the Open Gaming License (OGL) that came about some years later. A modified OGL set of rules based on ''Fuzion'' is published by Gold Rush Games as the ''Action! System''. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Hero System
The ''Hero System'' is a generic role-playing game system that was developed from the superhero RPG ''Champions''. After ''Champions'' fourth edition was released in 1989, a stripped-down version of its ruleset with no superhero or other genre elements was released as The '' Hero System Rulesbook'' in 1990. As a spinoff of ''Champions'', the ''Hero System'' is considered to have started with 4th edition (as it is mechanically identical to ''Champions'' 4th edition), rather than on its own with a 1st edition. However, the first three editions of the game are typically referred to as ''Champions'', rather than the Hero System, as the game for its first three editions was not sold as a universal toolkit, instead largely focusing on superheroes. The ''Hero System'' is used as the underlying mechanics of other Hero Games role-playing games such as '' Fantasy Hero'', '' Star Hero'', and ''Pulp Hero''. It is characterized by point-based character creation and the rigor with which it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Character Class
In tabletop games and video games, a character class is a job or profession commonly used to differentiate the abilities of different game characters. In role-playing games (RPGs), character classes aggregate several abilities and aptitudes, and may also detail aspects of background and social standing, or impose behavior restrictions. Classes may be considered to represent archetypes, or specific careers. RPG systems that employ character classes often subdivide them into levels of accomplishment, to be attained by players during the course of the game. It is common for a character to remain in the same class for its lifetime; although some games allow characters to change class, or attain multiple classes. Some systems eschew the use of classes and levels entirely; others hybridize them with skill-based systems or emulate them with character templates. In shooter games and other cooperative video games, classes are generally distinct roles with specific purposes, weapons or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Teenagers From Outer Space (role-playing Game)
''Teenagers from Outer Space'' (often abbreviated ''TFOS'') is a rules-light comedy role-playing game written by Michael A. Pondsmith and published by R. Talsorian Games. It was inspired by gag anime such as ''Urusei Yatsura'' and ''Ranma ½''. The game was first released in 1987, when anime was still mostly an underground sensation. The game is currently in its third edition, published in 1997. This edition was retooled to play up the anime inspirations after anime had become more mainstream. At least two modules were published for the original edition. The first was "Field Trip" written by Dave Friedland and published by R. Talsorian Games. The second was "TFOS does Winterfest", written by Douglas Garrett, Paul Lidberg and Michael MacDonald and published under license by Crunchy Frog Enterprises. In 2001, A2 Press published a TFOS universe expansion book named "The Landing" which was written by Michael Cox. More expansions were supposed to follow. Concept The basic setting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Gundam Senki
''Mekton'' is a role-playing game which centers on the conventions of mecha anime and science fiction (although it can easily enough be adapted to other genres like police drama or high fantasy). It has seen several editions since its introduction in 1984, the most recent, ''Mekton Zeta'' (メクトン Z; a reference to the seminal mecha anime series ''Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'') being first published in 1994. Mekton was the first anime role-playing game available in North America; the anime influence was muted compared to later editions, but this is in parallel with North America's growing exposure to and awareness of anime in general. The use of katakana to represent the title of the game begins with the "Zeta" edition and may or may not be carried over into future editions. A "fourth edition," usually referred to as ''Mekton Double Zeta'' and assumed to be using the '' Fuzion System'' rules (''Mekton II'' and ''Mekton Z'' use the older ''Interlock System''), has been rumored to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Ability Score
In the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game, game mechanics and dice rolls determine much of what happens. These mechanics include: * Ability scores, the most basic statistics of a character, which influence all other statistics * Armor class, how well-protected a character is against physical attack * Hit points, how much punishment a character can take before falling unconscious or dying * Saving throws, a character's defenses against nonphysical or area attacks (like poisons, fireballs, and enchantments) * Attack rolls and damage rolls, how effectively a character can score hits against, and inflict damage on, another character * Skills, how competent a character is in various areas of expertise * Feats, what special advantages a character has through natural aptitude or training Ability scores All player characters have six basic statistics: * Strength (STR): Strength is a measure of muscle, endurance and stamina combined. Strength affects the ability of characters to l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Min-maxing
This list includes terms used in video games and the video game industry, as well as slang used by players. 0–9 A B C D E F G H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |