Ghastly Affair is the Gothic Game of Romantic Horror, set in the fevered age of Marie-Antoinette, the Marquis de Sade, and Napoleon. Its a world of haunted castles, desperate love, and wicked Libertines, where High Society is filled with human monsters as terrifying as any werewolf. Now its available for download from DriveThruRPG, and RPGNow!
The rules of Ghastly Affair utilize the familiar terms and concepts of Old-School Role Playing Games, but with a modern twist. The basic system is a simple “roll-under-Ability” mechanic. Character Classes include such classic Gothic tropes as the Bandit, Grave Robber, and True Innocent. Each Class has its own flavorful array of Special Abilities and Weaknesses, and can also be customized with free-form, player-defined Assets and Afflictions.
The Ghastly Affair Player's Manual (Illustrated PDF Version) contains all the information needed to be a Player in the Ghastly Affair RPG. It includes complete rules for creating and advancing characters, with nine Gothic Character Classes (and optional rules for playing Vampyres and Werewolves). Guidelines are given for situations ranging from flirting at the masquerade ball, to fighting supernatural horrors. Plus, extensive information on the culture, clothing, objects, and attitudes of the Ghastly Age is woven throughout the text.
The Ghastly Affair Player's Manual (Illustrated PDF Version) has been designed for on-screen viewing and usability – fully bookmarked, indexed, and extensively hyperlinked throughout. It includes the historical sidebars and illustrations of the print edition, including the full-page images by artist Stacey Kaelin. Now you can have the Ghastly Affair experience in PDF!
Purchase on DriveThuRPG:
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/205466/Ghastly-Affair-Players-Manual-Illustrated-PDF-Version
Purchase on RPGNow:
https://www.rpgnow.com/product/205466/Ghastly-Affair-Players-Manual-Illustrated-PDF-Version
Please note: Ghastly Affair emulates the shocking world of the original Gothic Romances, and is therefore intended for mature readers.
