There’s absolutely nothing in the system that I can fault. Add to that a beautifully described setting and stunning presentation and you have possibly the greatest roleplaying game ever created.
Re: [RPG]: Qin: The Warring States, reviewed by malladin_ben (5/5)
This one is one of my favorite systems. It ranks up there with Call of Cthulhu and Savage Worlds. This being said, it's a lite-rules system, which doesn't appeal to everyone. Character creation is very simple and fast (and you get some really complex characters at the same time) and the setting section is a pleasure to read with lots of insights into the Warring States culture, and all of it useful to use during adventures. It presents a nice, sweeping picture of the era, states-relations, notable figures which is not very deep but deep enough so you can mine it for plenty of ideas.
In my opinion you can run this game in three modes with plenty of variations if you mixe them: historical mode (even though the Heroes have Taos and martial arts), full wuxia mode (the section about the World of Martials Arts is there for a reason) and fantasy mode (if you throw in some magic and supernatural creatures - exorcist, anyone?). And you can mix and match any of these for various degrees of flavor.
I sucessfully ran a year-long campaign (which ended for reasons beyond the game) using nothing but the core rulebook. If you're a wuxia buff or chinese history fan or just want a fantasy game outside the pseudo-Tolkien range, pick this one up. Two thumbs up!
Final note: And Verbus is correct. Too bad they aren't releasing Wudang & Shaolin anytime soon, because it presents a Chinese setting (with the same base rules) but in the 18th century (akin The 36th Chamber of Shaolin).
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Re: [RPG]: Qin: The Warring States, reviewed by malladin_ben (5/5)
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Originally Posted by Dwarin
Final note: And Verbus is correct. Too bad they aren't releasing Wudang & Shaolin anytime soon, because it presents a Chinese setting (with the same base rules) but in the 18th century (akin The 36th Chamber of Shaolin).
Or even the seminal Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, although it is not immediately apparent.
Re: [RPG]: Qin: The Warring States, reviewed by malladin_ben (5/5)
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Too bad 7eme Cercle isn't making an English version of Wudang et Shaolin. It is the best sourcebook ever.
Verbus
7th Circle may not be, but Cubicle 7 IS
[edit: this was mentioned at the end of the review too, dang it - said here again for emphasis]
These guys bought the rights to Qin (including Wudang and Shaolin) and will slowly release translated versions of the products. I don't know how long it will take before the Shaolin supplement, so don't hold your breath. The good news is that it is coming. Check out the website:
Re: [RPG]: Qin: The Warring States, reviewed by malladin_ben (5/5)
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Originally Posted by xiaolung
7th Circle may not be, but Cubicle 7 IS
These guys bought the rights to Qin (including Wudang and Shaolin) and will slowly release translated versions of the products. I don't know how long it will take before the Shaolin supplement, so don't hold your breath. The good news is that it is coming. Check out the website:
Re: [RPG]: Qin: The Warring States, reviewed by malladin_ben (5/5)
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Originally Posted by xiaolung
7th Circle may not be, but Cubicle 7 IS
These guys bought the rights to Qin (including Wudang and Shaolin) and will slowly release translated versions of the products. I don't know how long it will take before the Shaolin supplement, so don't hold your breath. The good news is that it is coming. Check out the website:
Re: [RPG]: Qin: The Warring States, reviewed by malladin_ben (5/5)
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Originally Posted by xiaolung
7th Circle may not be, but Cubicle 7 IS
These guys bought the rights to Qin (including Wudang and Shaolin) and will slowly release translated versions of the products. I don't know how long it will take before the Shaolin supplement, so don't hold your breath. The good news is that it is coming. Check out the website:
Yes, good news indeed. I know French so buying the originals is not a problem but this gem of a game deserves more recognition. There are a lot of people out there who aren't French fluent and would die (or kill) to get their hands on the shield and supplements. By the way, the shield contains a nice little booklet with more combat maneuvers, and levels 5 and 6 of the Taos presented in the main rulebook so effectively it completes the game (they are not necessary but they are very good). It also contains a complete adventure which is a sequel to Towards a World of Forest and Lakes and a prologue to the main official campain Tian Xian (unfortunately only in French).
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Re: [RPG]: Qin: The Warring States, reviewed by malladin_ben (5/5)
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Originally Posted by Dwarin
Yes, good news indeed. I know French so buying the originals is not a problem but this gem of a game deserves more recognition. There are a lot of people out there who aren't French fluent and would die (or kill) to get their hands on the shield and supplements. By the way, the shield contains a nice little booklet with more combat maneuvers, and levels 5 and 6 of the Taos presented in the main rulebook so effectively it completes the game (they are not necessary but they are very good). It also contains a complete adventure which is a sequel to Towards a World of Forest and Lakes and a prologue to the main official campain Tian Xian (unfortunately only in French).
Yes, I agree. The GM Screen in my mind absolutely completes the game. Everything else is great, but not necessary in my mind (although the book of creatures was also great - I read a bit of French too).
That being said - it seems to be that some of the BEST RPG's seem to be coming out of France. Between KURO and CAPHERNAUM, all I can say is ... wow. I really wish I could get these in English. Caphernaum seems to be following the same pattern as QIN - first a GM Screen, then a book of creatures. I have the core book and it is beautiful - everything the LBS RPG should have been.
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