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Pipedream
PIPEDREAM is a #SWORDDREAM roleplaying game of detectives, problem-solving, and rural mysteries in a fantastic world; or a farcical drug comedy. You may play it as both. The game is played as a conversation between a Referee and 1-4 Wisefellows (halfling detectives). The Referee describes the scenes and supporting characters, and presents problems and threats that players are faced with. The other players portray the Wisefellows and decide on their actions as they experience surprising adventures in the world of Irisfields. PIPEDREAM is not meant to be an accurate depiction, or endorsement, of smoking or any other kind of recreational or shamanic drug use. A complete tabletop roleplaying game based on Cthulhu Dark.Rules for creating irascible scoundrels who do not belong anywhere near a crime scene, and sending them off on their first (and potentially last) case.Two kinds of risky magic: Elder Weed (smoked in pipes) and Words of Power (did someone say "Elbereth?").Dual-wielding rules (for smoking).The Tolkienesque setting of Irisfields and Beyond.Jovial giants, clever giant spiders, whispering irises, fierce gay fire crows and other fauna and flora of the world.Referee advice for little mysteries.Each Wisefellow player will need 3 six-sided dice, 1 of a different colour or size to represent the Dream die. Everyone needs something to take notes with.2-3 hours to play (4+ hours if more than 2 Wisefellow players). Suitable for one-shots and campaigns. PIPEDREAM is adapted from Cthulhu Dark with permission of Graham Walmsley. It was created for the #DREAMJAM (2019) and embraces the principles of the *DREAM movement. Other influences on PIPEDREAM include Beyond the Fence, Below the Grave by T AKW, Trophy by Jesse Ross, Ghostbusters by  Sandy Petersen, Lynn Willis and Greg Stafford, Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker and Meguey Baker. We also recommend the Halfling random table zine With Regards to the Good Folk Upon the River by Goatman's Goblet, a supplement that was
Price:
$5.99
Rating:
4.90 (from 13 reviews)
Published:
06 August 2019 @ 22:07
Updated:
06 September 2020 @ 06:19
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