| genreDiversion products are downloadable roleplaying games in Adobe® Reader® PDF format devoted to a specific genre or theme. Players portray characters in the game, acting as if on-stage, although typically huddled around a table. One player acts as the gamemaster, like the director of a play, who is the referee and narrator, and sets the stage for the other players. While the rules are easy to learn, we recommend that at least one player understands the concepts of roleplaying and gamemastering, no matter how slight his experience is. Any genreDiversion game would make an excellent introduction to roleplaying for those who resist because of oversized books and an excess of rules. In fact, the less a group of players knows about the system, the better it is for the gamemaster, as he can unfold the story based on the portrayals of the characters they play, rather than being a slave to the rules.
Are you looking for a game that you can pick up today and play tonight?
Download a genreDiversion game and get everything you need for that genre, including ready-to-use characters, ready-to-play scenarios, and easy-to-learn rules. View the game on-screen, or print out the entire book or just the pages you need.
Does your busy schedule prevent you from getting through a 200-page book?
genreDiversion games are designed to be loaded with usable information and rules in under one-hundred pages, rather than having endless fiction or settings that require exhaustive study. All the necessary information is included with rules that simplify life for the gamemaster.
Not comfortable paying a lot for a game you may or may not like?
genreDiversion games are priced low, so you can focus on the game rather than worrying about your monthly credit card bill. genreDiversion games are not lower quality than other, more expensive titles, however. Their PDF files are not only optimized so you can print more efficiently, they also feature extremely-legible layouts as well as time-saving organization and PDF bookmarks. Expensive artwork is kept to a minimum so that the high costs are not passed on to the consumer, yet the content is professional and focused.
Do you like printing out extra character and reference sheets for your players, or even pages specific to their characters?
The advantage of PDF files is that you can print out extra copies of the pages you need. Plus, you can search for words or phrases, and click on bookmarks to instantly jump to specific sections.
Do you prefer to hold a real book in your hands, but don't want to print it yourself?
The Expanded editions are available as regular softcover books. Download the PDF for instant use and wait for the softcover to arrive in the mail. if you prefer to look over the PDF first, you can upgrade to the softcover at a later time.
What are the game mechanics like and what sort of dice are required?
genreDiversion games use 2 six-sided dice, the most common type available. Characters possess ratings in various abilities and skills (as well as other elements). To determine if a character accomplishes a questionable task, simply roll the dice and hope for a total less than or equal to the character's ability and skill rating combination. Difficulty levels let you adjust the odds on any given task and special situations use customized yet consistent mechanics. The system is also cross-compatible with Active Exploits Diceless Roleplaying.
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