Post originally by Mark Bruno at 2003-05-30 08:53:00
Converted from Phorums BB System

Actually, Dan, you were forwarded a copy of HardNova which uses the same rules as Ghost Stories, albeit with tweaks to the system to match the genre. But, for an overview of the mechanics, hit this link:

http://www.pigames.net/genrediversion.html

Here is info that I posted to the HardNova review, regarding the mechanics:

<< Is there a core mechanic and how does it work? >>

The rules are an amalgamation of the PIG House Rules and its Active Exploits system. Utilizing a 2d6 mechanic, the player attempts to roll as low as possible under a combined target number that includes the sum of the character's trait + skill. The addition of one or more bonus dice allows you to pick the lowest two. The presence of penalty dice means you have to roll extra dice and go with the highest pair. Increasing the range the dice roll must succeed by is used to simulate difficult actions.

<< How does combat work? >>

I'll quote from another recent review of HardNova on GameWyrd:

"The combat system is easy – those 2d6 – and yet has enough flexibility to give the players some options. If you want to attempt a quick draw then the difficulty for the combat role increases. Unarmed attacks do damaged based on the attacker’s strength but firearm damage does not.

Hope this helps a bit...

-- Mark Bruno