''Aztlan'' is supplement published by
FASA
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in 1995 for the
cyberpunk
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role-playing game ''
Shadowrun
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'' .
Contents
''Aztlan'', written by
Nigel Findley
Nigel D. Findley (July 22, 1959 – February 19, 1995) was a Canadian game designer, editor, and an author of science fiction and fantasy novels and role-playing games (RPGs).
Biography
Nigel Findley was born in Venezuela in 1959 to Canadian par ...
, details the nation of Aztlan for the ''Shadowrun'' setting.
Aztlan features a mix of Aztec mythology, cybertech and corporate crime, with chapters on corporate security, religion, fashion, and history.
Reception
In the December 1995 edition of ''
Dragon'' (Issue #224),
Rick Swan
Rick Swan is a game designer and author who worked for TSR.
His work for TSR, mostly for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, appeared from 1989 to 1995.
Swan also wrote ''The Complete Guide to Role-Playing Games'' (1990), published by St. Martin's Pr ...
thought the blend of Aztec and cyberpunk culture was deft. He found the chapter on religion was "especially good". Swan concluded that this book was "One of the late Nigel Findley's best."
References
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Role-playing game supplements introduced in 1995
Shadowrun supplements