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A fantasy role playing game is a “living” novel where interaction between the actors (characters) creates a constantly evolving plot. Thus each player assumes the role of (role plays) his character and the Gamemaster role plays the non-player characters. Each “player” controls the actions of his “player character” or alter ego, while the Gamemaster controls the actions of all of the other characters (called non-player characters). The actions of the characters (and thus part of the plot) are determined during the game by the game “players” and the Gamemaster. In a role playing game, the author (called the Gamemaster) determines the setting and some of the basic elements of the plot. In a novel the author determines the setting of the novel along with the actions of all of the characters and thus the plot. The easiest way to understand a role playing game is to think of it as a work of fiction such as a novel or a play or a movie. In such cases, these pronouns are intended to convey the meanings: he/she, her/his, etc. Note: For readability purposes, Rolemaster uses standard masculine pronouns when referring to persons of uncertain gender. More experienced readers may want to skip this material, but the novice should read them carefully. The rest of this section is meant to be an introduction for someone who is unfamiliar with the concept of fantasy role playing.

A more detailed description of each component system is presented in Section 1.3.1. Such a process can increase the variations and options available to the Gamemaster and the players without forcing an abrupt transition to a new game system. These four products allow a Gamemaster to expand an existing system by gradually inserting components. Gamemaster Law (GML) provides the detailed guidelines and material that a Gamemaster needs to run a role playing game in general and specifically using the RMSS. Spell Law (SL) provides the spell lists and spell combat tables and charts for the RMSS, while the Rolemaster Standard Rules fully describes their use within the system. Its primary parts are concerned with character definition, character design, performing actions, and outlining the Gamemaster’s tasks.Īrms Law (AL) provides the melee and missile combat tables and charts for the RMSS, while the Rolemaster Standard Rules fully describes their use within the system.

The Rolemaster Standard Rules (RMSR) provides all the guidelines and rules needed to play Rolemaster. The Rolemaster Standard System’s four basic components are:

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So as future optional guidelines and rules are released, a GM can easily update his world’s rules system with the material he deems appropriate. The RMSS is provided in a convenient 3-hole punch format with a system of access tabs for easy reference. A variety of tables and charts add a great deal of flavor and detail to a game without significantly decreasing playability.

It contains complete rules for handling most of the situations that arise in FRP games. The RMSS is suitable for experienced gamers who want guidelines and material to inject into their own existing game systems and world systems, as well as for those who are looking for a realistic yet playable fantasy role playing system.

The Rolemaster Standard System (RMSS) is ICE’s complete fantasy role playing system, combining four basic parts: the Rolemaster Standard Rules, Arms Law, Spell Law, and Gamemaster Law. Rolemaster Standard System I INTRODUCTION

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