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Review #1 : Truth & Justice
TRUTH & JUSTICE

Check it out at RPGNOW - just follow this link.

So this review is my first in a long, long time, and it's my attempt to catch up on being . . . well, terminally behind on reviews. Plus, it's a break from studying for finals. Unlike other reviews I've done, I've not had the opportunity to run this game. Only due to time restraints, however.

Oh - also - I've given up on the "numerical rating" system for reviews. Too much a pain in the butt, and not nearly as objective as I'd hoped. So now, it's all subjective reviews. Suckas.

(Also - if you order this - spend the extra $12.00 and get the print version. It's worth it. Or do what I did - buy the PDF, review it, and then go back and order the book. But get the book - you won't regret it.)

Truth & Justice is written by

chadu, and uses his PDQ system. The other games that use this system - Dead Inside and Monkey, Ninja, Pirate, Robot: The Roleplaying game - are also available, as is a free download of the Prose Descriptive Qualities (PDQ) System. The system is pretty simple - you need 2d6, your character, and your creative mind.

Caveat: It is, of course, very easy to manipulate and destroy all rules light systems - a fact that I hate. I don't want to memorize page after page of rules, I just want the rules to fit on one notecard, and go from there. Like all such systems, PDQ can be easily power gamed and min-maxed - though because it focuses more on story than stats, it probably won't be quite as 'rewarding.' This is NOT a slam on the system - I think the PDQ system is really well thought out and serves its purpose admirably. I think it is an excellent system for super-hero gaming.

Onward:
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I recommend this book. It's really well done, and totally worth what it costs.

Rich

Current Music: Anything Box - Living in Oblivion

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