Sneak Peek of Story Engine Third Edition

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Story Engine fans can now get a sneak peek of Story Engine 3E with the free Story Bones 3E Pre-Release. These rules are a light version of Story Engine, stripped to its most fundamental parts. The third edition of Story Engine will include many new features, such as convictions for unburning descriptors; threads for inter-character scenes; and cross-compatibility with games like Iron Gauntlets, HardNova 2, and EarthAD 2.

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Originally published by Hubris Games, Story Engine is a set of universal rules that were designed to run story-based games from the ground-up. Its relative rather than linear scale accommodates everything from gothic and film noir settings to heroic fantasy and super-heroes. Action is resolved in whole scenes and can turn crucial moments into dramatic scenes. Both dice and diceless play is supported, and coupled with its innovative mechanics, Story Engine adapts seamlessly to any genre, providing fluid and fun games that focus on story and not the rules.

The Classic Edition of Story Engine is currently available in PDF format, along with Maelstrom Storytelling and its supplements (select softcovers and downloads available for the Maelstrom line). Order here.

Incorporating one of the first e-publishing RPG companies, Precis Intermedia (formerly Politically Incorrect Games) is known for its diverse line-up of clear and concise roleplaying games, as well as its commitment to developing new ways of working with downloadable content. Precis Intermedia's current game lines include HardNova 2, EarthAD 2 and Coyote Trail for low-cost, ready-to-play entertainment; Iron Gauntlets for customizable heroic fantasy gaming; Active Exploits Diceless for universal diceless roleplaying with that familiar 'dice' feel; Two-Fisted Tales for thrilling pulp action; Story Engine for scene and adjective-based, collaborative roleplaying; and more. For more information, visit the Precis Intermedia web site.

 

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And a reminder that our Maelstrom special offer will soon expire...

Haven't experienced the Maelstrom yet? Now is your chance with this exclusive offer. For a limited time, Precis Intermedia will give you the Tales from the Empire softcover (a complete guide to the city of Diodet, with decadence, art, and swordplay) and 5 Dice for FREE when you order the classic Maelstrom Storytelling softcover at the low price of $12.95. But that's not all--you also get the PDF Dogbound Edition, so you can download and start reading about the Maelstrom immediately.

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Maelstrom Storytelling presents a world of shifting realities, all tied together by one consistent storm. Home to alien cultures, Leonardan magic, gunpowder and pseudo-science, the game caters to different styles of play. From piracy on the high seas of the Outer Crescent to illegal duels at the Queen's Amphitheater, this setting touches on magic, science, and the world of dreams. Maelstrom Storytelling is a stand-alone game or can be used as a sourcebook for Story Engine. Confront the Unknown and Transcend the Impossible in the Maelstrom.

The game is driven by a set of rules that were designed to run story-based games without the vestiges of wargaming that shackle so many other "storytelling" games. Or combine Maelstrom Storytelling with the Story Engine Universal Rules - a plug-in is included with the Story Engine book for use with Maelstrom.

Also available for Maelstrom Storytelling in PDF format is Dacartha Prime, which focuses on the city of Dacartha in detail, from the barrios and the undercity to the Free Legions and the Senate. Dacartha Prime includes story hooks, game ideas, and more! Explore the steaming undercity. Take your chances with the Trade Alliance. Steal Art from the penthouse homes of the Dam. Live it up in the Black Barrio. Walk the dream while ghosting on the Threes. Sign up for the Expeditionary Forces. Outfox the commissars. Explore the world. Just don't turn your back, and keep your eye on the door.