In short, the more cinematic the action and immersed in the character you are, the more opportunities for success you have. The size of your pool is determined not only by your stats, but also the type of action that you choose to take, as well as how you plan to portray that action in game. The conflict resolution system for this game really sings. An important detail for a pirate campaign, methinks.īe sure to click the link below to see a map of Theah! There is even a beautifully rendered coat of arms displayed for each one. The attention to detail exercised here really comes through in the final product. I wanted to just breeze over this section but wound up reading every word. This section breaks down the individual countries, some of their collective views and values, a brief overview of the customs, important people, social strata, military, religion, etiquette, etc. The first 130 pages or so are dedicated to fleshing out Theah.
This allows the players and GM to draw on the shorthand knowledge that they have about the real world country and/or culture upon which it is based.
The Setting –Īs mentioned before, the setting is roughly 17 th century Europe with the names changed to protect the innocent. The rules are concise, with examples of execution, well laid out, and easy to find. The pages are filled with gorgeous and immersive landscapes, believable character portraits, and inspiring scene captures by a team of fantastic artists. Sleeker mechanics and speedier action make for slightly fewer choices for the players but add so much more to the collaborative storytelling aspect of the game. The second edition is trimmed down a bit. It was a fun and refreshing look at the genre presented in a way that hadn’t really been done before. I really liked the original edition of 7 th Sea. That said, this is the 2 nd edition of a game that I enjoyed very much so I think the review needs a little comparison to be complete. All told with cinematic flare in this beautiful little 300 page gem by John Wick.Īs most of you know, I don’t usually like to compare games that I’m reviewing with other games. Pirates, heroes, political intrigue and secret societies in a world peppered with legends and lore, a pinch of sorcery, and a punch of corruption set the backdrop for the fantastic tales of your swashbuckling, savoy heroes. For those of you who don’t know, 7 th Sea 2 nd Edition is a tabletop RPG set in “Theah”, a world very similar to 17 th century Europe.
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