Category Archives: Viride

Discussion and articles relating to the first game we’re working on

Systems

Posted on March 17, 2007 by matt

A posting on RPGnet asks us to describe our homebrew systems. I ended up describing mine thusly. Maths-easy 2d6 comedy with either a manga/anime/mecha or zombie holocaust backdrop Qualitative success using 0-3d10 to create a crunchy yet narrative system which … Continue reading →

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Viride: The Shoals

Posted on November 8, 2006 by matt

The Shoals are small, rocky outcrops that lie far from the Citadels and other large rocks in the deserts of Viride. Among these smaller rocks and shallow sands are small settlements. Populated by people from the Citadel as well as … Continue reading →

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Viride: The Mercantile Tsaz

Posted on September 27, 2006 by matt

A thousand leagues to the south lies the Tsaz Citadel. The Tsaz live by a merchant code – they trade freely with anyone who wall accept their currency or barter terms. There is no such thing as an average Tsaz … Continue reading →

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Viride: The Shifting Sands

Posted on September 6, 2006 by matt

The sands are fine and greyish in colour. Fine enough to seep between the fibres of all but the finest threats. A human who stands still enough will slowly begin to sink and almost anything laid on the surface of … Continue reading →

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Powder Rods and Bayonets

Posted on September 3, 2006 by matt

Powder Rod The Powder Rod is the long range weapon of choice for the Arbiter. They are commonly made to order, personalised for the Arbiter and are usually the same height as the owner. The rod is hollow, usually black … Continue reading →

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