Defender Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 It's official. I hold in my hands a copy of the BtVS Core Rulebook. I swear to you it was not my intention to purchase this game. . .I did not seek it out, it chose me. Being an admirer of the show and the comics (Tales of the Slayer is an awesome anthology, both novel and graphic novel, and if you haven't read Joss Whedon's Fray mini-series from Dark Horse comics you should check it out) I decided to pick it up and see what there was to see. So what's it like? Pretty much the same attitude as the series; quick with the quips and a lot of horror staples thrown in for seasoning. It used a d10 system (no buying of new dice. Whew.), and explores the universe of the series in greater depth than you might expect. You can take on the roles of the cast, or create your own characters to defend the good folk of Sunnydale from the forces of evil. There are a variety of templates and options, such as Vampire Slayer, Initiative Commando, Psychic, Demon Hunter, Watcher, Witch, and the beloved Scooby Gang member. Of particular interst was the breakup of characters into sub-classes. You can have the Hero, your butt-kicker of big bads, the White Hat; a more or less average joe or jane who uses her wits and pluck to save the day, or the Experienced Hero, the stuff of cinematic and literary badassness. Okay, so it's not a game that will change your life, but if you've got the extra money and you like the TV series I think you'd enjoy BtVS the RPG. It's fun, easy to comprehend and play, and a good way to get together with some friends, fight the bad guys and make wisecracks at their expense. I give it an 8.5/10. -Defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILL Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Okay Okay.... dammit.. I admit it....so i've watched every episode, I have all the DVD's... and Angel for that matter...damn you Defender for bringing this game to my attention! arrghhhhhhhh ::smiley1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender Posted August 29, 2002 Author Share Posted August 29, 2002 I know, and their next release is a 176-page hardback devoted entirely to the Slayer; past, present, and future. . .argh! It's entrapment! ::crazy -Defender. For more info, check out the site at www.btvsrpg.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILL Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 *blinks*you posted a link?aww.. thas just.... just.... just evil man. ::sly *click* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender Posted August 29, 2002 Author Share Posted August 29, 2002 Heh heh heh. . .dance puppet, dance for the puppet master. . . ::devil -Defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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