RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha...is an all-new edition of one of the world's most influential and acclaimed fantasy roleplaying games. First appearing almost 40 years ago,...RuneQuest...is as dynamic and vital as ever. This all-new, deluxe edition introduces...RuneQuest...and its setting of Glorantha to new players everywhere. Try out a skill-based percentile system that balances experience-based progression with deadly combat! The core rules of...RuneQuest...are essential for players and gamemasters, as they contain all the rules for character creation, starting homelands, background history, professions, skills, starting Runes and magic, and the cults and gods whose influence will define your character's activities. Further, the rules for character advancement are contained here, for the times between adventures. An RPG with a difference RuneQuest...is part of Chaosium's D100 Basic Roleplaying system. It is intuitive and easy to play: virtually all rolls determining success or failure of a task are determined via the roll of percentile dice. RuneQuest...has no character classes or alignments; characters are defined by their culture, the gods they follow, and the Runes that inspire them. Nor does the...RuneQuest...system use levels; instead, characters advance in skills and abilities by using them in course of play....Anyone can try to pick a lock, cast a spell, or decipher some ancient runic script. Combat in...RuneQuest...is exciting, immersive, visceral and always potentially deadly; players should be mindful even the lowliest trollkin can take out an experienced warrior with a lucky blow. ... Players...will want this book to create their unique characters, diving into sorcery, picking their cult, or taking up shamanism to converse with mysterious spirits.... Gamemasters...need this book, as it contains the core rules for the game, including task resolution, combat, and damage, as well as guidelines for special situations in combat, such as formations and chariots. These core rules are designed to be used in conjunction with the upcoming...Glorantha Bestiary...and the...RuneQuest Gamemaster Pack and Screen. Here are some useful downloads that are included with your purchase:... RuneQuest Glorantha Character Sheet Character Background Worksheet Holdings/Family/Allies sheet Glorantha Bestiary Sample For gamemasters wanting to jump right in, the...RuneQuest Quickstart...contains a complete adventure suitable for new characters, and we have included a preview of monsters and creatures from the...Glorantha Bestiary...provides a few classic creatures.
