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Squamous: Cosmic Horror Roleplaying
Squamous is a rules lite roleplaying game of cosmic horror using the In Darkest Warrens system, meaning it's a full ruleset in a single sheet of paper.  Not only do you get a full set of rules, but Squamous also includes a list of mythos creatures and a full Mystery scenario The Dreaming House to get you started. Play as an Occultist, Soldier, Private Investigator, Professor or DoctorA simple single d6 system for fast, uncomplicated playThe lucidity system means madness doesn't take you out of the game A list of Lovecraftian horrors for investigators to faceClue system means the investigation never grinds to a haltSimple to convert other Lovecraftian adventures for use with Squamous
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$0.00
Rating:
4.90 (from 14 reviews)
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