Active Exploits
Encyclopedia
Active Exploits is a diceless
set of role-playing game rules by Precis Intermedia Gaming
. The core rules (which contain no setting) are distributed for free as a pdf file, or for a fee as a printed book. There are a number of published game settings and official game conversions which use these rules.
The system is considered innovative, but more in common with GURPS
and Unisystem
, rather than other diceless games such as Amber
and Nobilis
The game has options for freeform and live action role-playing, as well as for converting the game to other systems. Ample conversion rules allow the adaptation of the engine to a number of commercial systems.
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Diceless role-playing game
A diceless role-playing game is a role-playing game which is not based on chance: it does not use randomisers to determine the outcome of events in its role-playing game system...
set of role-playing game rules by Precis Intermedia Gaming
Precis Intermedia Gaming
Precis Intermedia publishes downloadable PDF-based and traditional printed role-playing games. They also pulish downloadable paper gaming miniatures called Disposable Heroes, and other various miniatures and tabletop games...
. The core rules (which contain no setting) are distributed for free as a pdf file, or for a fee as a printed book. There are a number of published game settings and official game conversions which use these rules.
The system is considered innovative, but more in common with GURPS
GURPS
The Generic Universal RolePlaying System, or GURPS, is a tabletop role-playing game system designed to allow for play in any game setting...
and Unisystem
Unisystem
Unisystem is a generic role-playing game system produced by Eden Studios, Inc. It is used in All Flesh Must Be Eaten, the Buffyverse role-playing games, CJ Carella's WitchCraft, Conspiracy X , and several other games. Games designed using Unisystem have been nominated for, and won, Origins...
, rather than other diceless games such as Amber
Amber Diceless Roleplaying Game
The Amber Diceless Roleplaying Game is a role-playing game created and written by Erick Wujcik, set in the fictional universe created by author Roger Zelazny for his Chronicles of Amber...
and Nobilis
Nobilis
Nobilis is a contemporary fantasy role-playing game created by Jenna K. Moran, writing under the name R. Sean Borgstrom. The player characters are "Sovereign Powers" called the Nobilis; each Noble is the personification of an abstract concept or class of things such as Time, Death, cars, or...
The game has options for freeform and live action role-playing, as well as for converting the game to other systems. Ample conversion rules allow the adaptation of the engine to a number of commercial systems.
Published Settings and Official Conversions
Active Exploit has converted other published RPGs into diceless versions.- Sengoku: Chanbara, a role-playing game based in Feudal Japan.
- Dreamwalker, a setting taking place in others' dreams.
- Blood Island Diceless, swashbuckling adventures on the high seas.
- CORPS Diceless, based on CORPSCORPSThe CORPS game system, or Complete Omniversal Role Playing System, is a generic role-playing game system. It was created by Greg Porter in 1990....
, a conspiracy themed RPG about UFOs, vampires, secret societies, etc..
Basic Exploits
This is an introductory version of the rules, intended for those who are new to the system or prefer something less involved.Advanced Exploits
This presents both advanced and optional rules which players can selectively use. Some examples of advanced elements are:- Flairs: These zoom in on character's abilities.
- Fields of Expertise: These replace the need for skills by generalizing occupational knowledge.
- Convictions: These expand on the basic concept of Principles (in Basic Exploits) by utilizing Revelation and Dementia.
- Threads: These define group dynamics and help encourage more character-oriented roleplaying.
- Vehicles: Rules for using vehicles, from motorcycles to starships.
Live Exploits
These are guidelines from the Basic and Advanced Exploits sections which are optimized for live action role-playingLive action role-playing game
A live action role-playing game is a form of role-playing game where the participants physically act out their characters' actions. The players pursue goals within a fictional setting represented by the real world, while interacting with each other in character. The outcome of player actions may...
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