Skyships. Pirates. Musketeers. Fencing. Intrigue. Mysticism. Adventure! The back cover promises all of these things and <I>S7S</I> delivers at every turn. Read on about this fun, high action game driven by the PDQ system.
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Re: [RPG]: Swashbucklers of the 7 Skies, reviewed by C.W.Richeson (5/5)
FYI, those wishing to get a preview of the game can download a free PDF of the PDQ# core rules from Chad's AtomicSockMonkey website.
The rules look comprehensive enough to be used on their own to develop your own games (they're basically an expanded version of the existing PDQ core rules), though there is some swashbuckling-specific content. On the other hand, it's hard to think of an RPG setting that couldn't be improved with the addition of a bit of swashbuckling...
Re: [RPG]: Swashbucklers of the 7 Skies, reviewed by C.W.Richeson (5/5)
Hello!
Just wondering if the game could be described as a mix of Sundered Skies (Triple Ace Games) & Fifty Fathoms (Pinnacle), Pirates of the Spanish Main or 7th Sea.
Or maybe not.
Re: [RPG]: Swashbucklers of the 7 Skies, reviewed by C.W.Richeson (5/5)
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Originally Posted by The Black Hack
Thank you for the great review. There's something about floating islands and flying ships, that I just can't resist...
Also I think I really like your group's characters
Thanks, Black Hack!
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Originally Posted by ACÓNITO
Hello!
Just wondering if the game could be described as a mix of Sundered Skies (Triple Ace Games) & Fifty Fathoms (Pinnacle), Pirates of the Spanish Main or 7th Sea.
Or maybe not.
I've only read Fifty Fathoms and 7th Sea, but from those I would say S7S stands apart with its own unique feel. Flying through the sky, encountering all sorts of bizarre and interesting creatures, you can't help but embrace the magical aspect of the setting.
That said, if you dig those titles I'm confident you'll enjoy this game.
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