''D6 Fantasy'' is a generic fantasy
role-playing game
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(RPG) based on the
D6 System
The ''D6 System'' is a role-playing game system published by West End Games (WEG) and licensees. While the system is primarily intended for pen-and-paper role-playing games, variations of the system have also been used in live action role-playin ...
. ''D6 Fantasy'' is published as a stand-alone rulebook (not dependent upon or requiring any other D6 System rulebook) and is supported by its own line of supplements.
Setting
Being a generic game, ''D6 Fantasy'' contains no setting information, instead providing rules material for playing in a wide variety of cinematic
high fantasy
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,
sword and sorcery
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and
swashbuckling
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settings. A setting supplement ''Otherwheres'' was completed but is awaiting cover art. Another setting ''Sundered World'' is in the planning phases.
System
''D6 Fantasy'' is a D6 Classic System game, and shares many of the rules from other games using that system. The attribute set is defined as Agility, Coordination, Physique, Intellect, Acumen and Charisma. Two optional extranormal attributes, Magic and Miracles are also possible.
A new power system for Miracles is presented, which builds upon the Magic system also contained within. These are both derived from the Special Effects system from
MasterBook (which, in turn, was based on the magic system from
Torg
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).
Ron McClung's review of D6 Fantasy on Gaming Report
/ref> Miracles are a power set exclusive to ''D6 Fantasy''; Magic as presented in the rulebook is identical to the system in '' D6 Adventure''.
The skill list is smaller than most other D6 System games and the ability to read and write is treated as a skill, rather than an assumed ability. In addition, rules and equipment listings for sea going vessels are included, as is a basic monster construction system.
History
Eric J. Gibson reworked the D6 System
The ''D6 System'' is a role-playing game system published by West End Games (WEG) and licensees. While the system is primarily intended for pen-and-paper role-playing games, variations of the system have also been used in live action role-playin ...
into a more generic rules system, as the third iteration of West End Games published a series of three core hardcover books, '' D6 Adventure'' (2004), ''D6 Fantasy'' (2004) and ''D6 Space
''D6 Space'' is a generic science fiction role-playing game (RPG) based on the '' D6 System''. Although derived, in part, from material originally presented in ''The Star Wars Roleplaying Game'', ''D6 Space'' is published as a stand-alone ruleboo ...
'' (2004), and supplements to these genre books focusing on creatures and locations were published in 2004 and 2005.
See also
* '' D6 Adventure''
* ''D6 Space
''D6 Space'' is a generic science fiction role-playing game (RPG) based on the '' D6 System''. Although derived, in part, from material originally presented in ''The Star Wars Roleplaying Game'', ''D6 Space'' is published as a stand-alone ruleboo ...
''
Notes
References
* Vrtis, Nikola ''D6 Fantasy Rulebook'' (West End Games, 2004)
* Various Authors ''D6 Fantasy Creatures'' (West End Games, 2004)
* Dake, Robert; Jones, William; Marsh, Steven ''D6 Fantasy Locations'' (West End Games, 2005)
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