The Cosmology of Novi - Lowell R Matthews
The Story of Creation and the Pantheon of Novi. (RM2)
Catalyst Record Sheet - RC Kirkland, Jnr.
Rescued from the cutting room floor, this custom sheet makes
recording possession and use of catalysts much easier. (RMSS)
Language Record Sheet - RC Kirkland, Jnr.
For Nomenist spell users, this custom sheet simplifies language
and Primal Tongue tracking. (RMSS)
Land Costs - RC Kirkland, Jnr.
Guidelines for faster calculation of the costs of land and buildings.
(RMSS)
Two
Training Packages - Nicholas HM Caldwell
Also rescued from the cutting room floor, the Shapeshifter and
the Tutor training packages. (RMSS)
Interface - Michael A Bott
The first instalment of our series on adapting RMSS to the cyberpunk
genre. First download covers skills appropriate to this dark
future. (RMSS)
Character Backgrounds - Tim Dugger
Bring three dimensions to your characters by judicious background
building. (RMSS)
The
Misinterpretation of Dreams - Nicholas HM Caldwell This article brings you concrete examples of how to use
Mentalism Companion's Dream material for maximum effect.
(RMSS)
The
Philosophy of Professions - Nicholas HM Caldwell A modest proposal for rationalising professions in RMSS.
(RMSS)
Irregular
Realms - Tim Dugger The modest proposal is implemented in a profession creation
system. (RMSS)
Ritual
Casting - Aran Mull An alternative ritual magic system applicable to all realms
of power. (RMSS)
The
Shao-Lin Monk - Cory Magel The coauthor of Channeling Companion brings us a
new profession - a Channeling-based monk. (RMSS)
A
Talented Option - Tim Dugger New methods for using the Talents and Flaws system presented
in Talent Law. (RMSS)
Character
Creation in The World of Novi - Lowell R Matthews A guide to all aspects of character creation including races,
professions, languages, background options, adolescence, and
skills. Includes a new profession - The Time Traveller. (RM2)
Magic
and the Ether - Andrew C Durston A new look at the ethereal plane and a new Arcane spell
list Ethereal Travel. (RM2)
Mythic
Greece for MERP - Daniel M Myers Are you inspired by Hercules The Legendary Jouneys
or Xena: Warrior Princess? Now you can use MERP rules
for this fantastic genre! Rolemaster GMs will also find this
article a great starting point for running RMSS/RMFRP games
in this milieu. (MERP)
RM2
to RMSS Skill Conversions - Brent Knorr A comprehensive skill conversion table for Rolemaster GMs
moving from RM2 to RMSS/RMFRP (RM2/RMFRP)
Artificial
Intelligence - Lowell R Matthews Magical artifacts with minds of their own can be both interesting
and deadly, but how are such items created? (Any RPG)
The
World of Aernth - Part 3 - Aaron Smalley An overview of the cities of Gorled and Dorgard on the World
of Aernth. (Any RPG)
Weapons
of Novi - Lowell R Matthews Includes weapons unique to the World of Novi which can
be used in any Rolemaster fantasy world. (RM2/RMSS/RMFRP)
Rolemaster
Bestiary - compiled by Lowell R Matthews Three new Rolemaster monsters, and eight new Felinoid races
for Rolemaster 2nd Edition. (Rolemaster)
Arcane
Guarding - Eric Peterson A new Arcane spell list focusing on defenses against scrying.
(RMSS/RMFRP)
Expanded
Combat Options - Tim Dugger Warriors need to defend as well as attack. This article
explores new defensive maneuvers to parry and dodge. (RMSS/RMFRP)
Spell
Mastery - Thomas A Stobie Additional rules, talents and flaws for Spell Mastery in
RMSS campaigns. (RMSS/RMFRP)
Interface
3: The Corporate Mogul - Michael A Bott The Dark Future of RMSS returns with a new profession for
the cyberpunk world. (RMSS)
The
Hall of Champions: Dalin Stone - Chris Harrison Meet Dalin Stone, a complete character with history for
your RMSS/FRP games. (RMSS/RMFRP)
CEATS-II
for RMSS - Joel Lovell CEATS (Combat Environment Activity Tracking System), the
alternative Rolemaster initiative system, has been revised and
is now fully compatible with RMSS and RMFRP. (RMSS/RMFRP)
August 1999
Review:
AND A 10-FOOT POLE - Nicholas HM Caldwell A "Standard System" sourcebook covering equipment
and technology from the Stone Age to the present day. Is it
more than just a 10-foot pole for every era? Read on. (Review)
Review: EMER
I HAESTRA - Jay A Howell The first of the new Shadow World supplements to be written
by Terry Amthor!(Review)
The
5% difference, a review of Rolemaster Fantasy Role-Playing - Brent
Knorr ICE's new repackaging of Rolemaster brings the heart of
RMSS into a single book. This article is both a review and a
thorough examination of what's changed between RMSS and RMFRP.(Review)
The
Scholar's Bookshelf : Diseases and Poisons - Laura Trauth Diseases and poisons can challenge the mightiest player-characters.
Laura reviews several books and on-line resources which provide
game-level detail on these topics, and converts a poison reference
system into simple yet realistic game mechanics for Rolemaster
and Hero
Predator
: Deadliest of the Species - Glen E Terry An in-depth look at the Predator race with conversion notes for Space
Master. Editor's note: This is an artwork-rich article so may
take significant time to download on slower connections.(Space
Master)
The
Weapons of Laernon - Randy Campbell A set of weapons unique to the world of Laernon which could
spice up any Rolemaster game. (RM2/RMSS/RMFRP)
Three
Rounds for Casting - Joel Blair Normally Rolemaster spells take three rounds, two for preparation
and one for final casting. Have you ever asked "Why?".
Joel has and here's his answer. (Rolemaster)
Magical
Stages of Tech Advancement - Joel Blair We're used to the idea of technology advancing in stages.
But what about magic? Joel proposes a scheme of magical tech
levels. (Rolemaster)
Toast
Law - Lyn Mortenson Because we can. Just read it, OK? (Rolemaster)
September 1999
Interface
5: The Criminologist - Michael A Bott In the Dark Future of RMSS, there will always be a need
for the master criminal on both sides of the law! (RMSS)
A
Cut Above Crystal Catalysts - Rich Kirkland and Scott Moore A deeper look at crystal catalysts by the authors of Essence
Companion(RMSS/RMFRP)
Learning
New Spell Lists - Lael Buchanan Optional rules to assist the gamemaster in restricting access
to spell lists for extra realism by requiring teachers. (RMSS/RMFRP)
The
Ecology of Magic - Tim Dugger A discussion on magic and its sources in the worlds of Rolemaster.
(Rolemaster)
Rolemaster
Bestiary - compiled by Lowell R Matthews Three new Rolemaster monsters to terrify your player-characters
out of their wits (Rolemaster)
Ethereal
Visions - Andrew C Durston Notes for a fully integrated multiplanar setting. (Rolemaster)
The
Pyramids of Luyten - Greg Pearson A Spacemaster scenario set in the early days of exploration
amongst the ruins of alien civilisations and the backdrop of
the unknown. (Spacemaster)
Review:
HAALKITAINE - Jay A Howell The second in the new Shadow World modules produced by Terry
Amthor. Should you venture to the city of Haalkitaine? Read
on. (Review)
Heroes
of Mythic Greece - Daniel M Myers A veritable Who's Who for Mythic Greece. Each of the ten
heroes and heroines has a brief biography, description of personal
traits, and game statistics (both for MERP and Rolemaster 2nd
Edition) (MERP/RM2)
Rolemaster
Weapon Attributes - Ray Ward A discussion of the key factors in Rolemaster weapons and
a comprehensive list of statistics for Arms Law weapons and
a whole lot more. (Rolemaster)
Mentalism
Companion Official Training Package Costs - Nicholas HM Caldwell
The official set of Development Costs associated with the
new professions introduced in Mentalism Companion for
all companions and sourcebooks. (RMSS/RMFRP)
Alternate
Spellings - Tim Dugger An alternate method for handling catalyst casting in Rolemaster(RMSS/RMFRP)
Vancu
Skin Magic - Brian Olsen Mysterious tattoo enchantments harnessing the Hues magic
of Bladelands, ICE's upcoming world setting. (RMSS/RMFRP)
Dec 1999
Rolemaster
Bestiary Part Three - compiled by Lowell R. Matthews The Nightmares of Xenar, dangerous and hostile entities
from another plane, have arrived! (Rolemaster)
Expanded
Martial Arts - Tim Dugger New maneuvers to add extra spice to Martial Arts Styles.
(RMSS/FRP)
Interface
6: The Sprawl Dwellers - Michael A Bott The Dark Future of RMSS uncovers the lives of the Sprawl
Dwellers. Includes Adolescence table and suggestions for character
concepts. (RMSS/FRP)
Eldritch
Manipulations - Lowell Matthews, Helen Mazarakis and Aaron Williams
A new spell list to store, protect and transport items of
importance. Usable in all versions of Rolemaster. (Rolemaster)
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