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Codex Infinitum: Gaia (EDGE)
Step into the mystical world of Gaia and discover its ancient mysteries buried underneath her sentient soil. “On the war-torn planet of Gaia, magic and science are almost inter-twinned. Factions clash among themselves across a vast chasm here and even the ground one walks upon can be sentient. Tread carefully, for Gaia is merciless to those who would threaten her existence.” - Livis Dorrel, Emperor of the Swordsworn Empire Gaia is a high magic, high-medieval fantasy world where magic has gone rampant and has given sentience not only to various species, but also to mundane objects and even the ground itself.The resulting magical surge was caused by an event called the Great Ascension that imbued the entire planet with magic and started numerous bloody wars in the process. Are you the one to delve into the magical mysteries of this planet and emerge victorious with many powerful artifacts in-hand, or will you die in the attempt like so many before you? Please note, that this is one of the three setting books for the EDGE RPG and only details things that are setting-specific (like races, factions, items, etc.). To learn how to play the game, you also need the EDGE Core Rules (available from the vendor's page) or you can use the book as a standalone setting book with some additional tweaks. A note to all players: All of my games are 100% OGL-free! FEATURES:A unique world: Gaia is unlike any other planet. It was created by the Gods as a near-perfect cosmic vivarium that was plunged into chaos by The Great Ascension. The laws of reality are always challenged by magic here. Watch your step.8 unique races to choose from: Players can choose from 8 distinct races, none of which are elves, dwarves, orcs or even humans. Many of these races also offer sub-races to choose from and each has two unique racial abilities.Landmarks, settlements and people: The book offers a description for every landmark and settlement on the world map as well as all of the important leaders of each major faction and their short backgrounds.Religion and mythology: An entire pantheon of Gods to worship, each with their own unique blessings and banes that they can bestow upon the party.Time and money: A breakdown of how time is measured on Gaia as well as her important events and the breakdown of the many currencies used by different factions.Items: Many different items to choose from in this timeline, from classic weapons like longswords, to rare weapons like muskets and mortars.Mounts: A list of mounts and vehicles available in this timeline, like horses, wagons and airships.Creatures: 70 different creatures and their stat blocks for the GM to challenge the party with. Also comes with random encounter tables.World Map: A hand-drawn world map of Gaia and her points of interest.One-shot: A play-tested one-shot with 7 pre-made characters for players to try out the setting. EDGE has been in the making for 6+ years since 2016 and has gone through many iterations in that time. It was made by one man and was play-tested on a weekly basis for over 2 years. That being said, there was no feasible way to test out every single aspect of game and therefore, there might be some small balance patches on the way, based on player feedback. Disclaimer: This game was made by gamers for gamers. It is not and never will be politically motivated in any way.$4.00
Codex Infinitum: Omniverse (EDGE)
Fly through the stars of a vast universe or explore the secrets that lie beyond its controlled borders where beings as old as the Omniverse lie in wait. “The Omniverse is vast and hides many horrors that are easily capable of destroying it. If you fly past the borders of known space, know only this - the spacers did that once, and now their eyes are blackened forever. Whoever or whatever is responsible for that...I don’t think I want to meet them.”- Mayson Craddock, leader of the Outlaw Alliance The Omniverse is a high-magic, sci-fi universe where astronomical anomalies are twisted and changed by magic. Science, for the most part, is useless here without a knowledge of the Arts as the Omniverse is literally the final barrier between the living world and the Aether that surrounds it.The Omniverse is a magical universe that was made so when the Great Ascension happened on Gaia. The magical shockwave rippled out of the planet and changed the Omniverse forever. It gave birth to different races and caused strange anomalies and phenomena that are still being analyzed by arcane scientists. It is a universe carved apart by several powerful factions vying for control of its sectors and is surrounded by a near-infinite sea of unexplored space. Please note, that this is one of the three setting books for the EDGE RPG and only details things that are setting-specific (like races, factions, items, etc.). To learn how to play the game, you also need the EDGE Core Rules (available from the vendor's page) or you can use the book as a standalone setting book with some additional tweaks. A note to all players: All of my games are 100% OGL-free! FEATURES:A unique world: The Omniverse is populated by dozens of inhabited and uninhabited worlds. Outside its borders, however, lies Deep Space, where the rules of the known Omniverse do not apply and no rules of engagement exist. Once you step outside the known Omniverse, you’re on your own.8 unique races to choose from: Players can choose from 8 distinct races many of which have evolved from Unity’s races as well as new races that were native to other planets. Many races have sub-races to choose from and have two unique racial abilities.Landmarks, settlements and people: The book offers a description for every anomaly, orbital structure and planet on the space map as well as all of the important leaders of each major faction and their short backgrounds.Religion and mythology: A dozen different religions from all corners of the galaxy each with one or more gods or aspects to worship.Time and money: A breakdown of how universal time is measured in the Omniverse as well as important events and the breakdown of how its unified currency is used.Items: A sci-fi arsenal of weapons from starmauls to laser rifles. It also features cyberwear that characters can implant into their bodies.Vehicles and spacecraft: A list of many basic and unique vehicles available in this timeline as well as all spacecraft available in this timeline.Creatures: 50+ different creatures and their stat blocks to throw at your party. Also comes with random encounter tables.World Map: A hand-drawn universe map of The Omniverse and its points of interest.One-shot: A play-tested one-shot with 7 pre-made characters for players to try out the setting. EDGE has been in the making for 6+ years since 2016 and has gone through many iterations in that time. It was made by one man and was play-tested on a weekly basis for over 2 years. That being said, there was no feasible way to test out every single aspect of game and therefore, there might be some small balance patches on the way, based on player feedback. Disclaimer: This game was made by gamers for gamers. It is not and never will be politically motivated in any way.$4.00
Codex Infinitum: Unity (EDGE)
Fly through the stars of a vast universe or explore the secrets that lie beyond its controlled borders where beings as old as the Omniverse lie in wait. “The Omniverse is vast and hides many horrors that are easily capable of destroying it. If you fly past the borders of known space, know only this - the spacers did that once, and now their eyes are blackened forever. Whoever or whatever is responsible for that...I don’t think I want to meet them.” - Mayson Craddock, leader of the Outlaw Alliance The Omniverse is a high-magic, sci-fi universe where astronomical anomalies are twisted and changed by magic. Science, for the most part, is useless here without a knowledge of the Arts as the Omniverse is literally the final barrier between the living world and the Aether that surrounds it. The Omniverse is a magical universe that was made so when the Great Ascension happened on Gaia. The magical shockwave rippled out of the planet and changed the Omniverse forever. It gave birth to different races and caused strange anomalies and phenomena that are still being analyzed by arcane scientists. It is a universe carved apart by several powerful factions vying for control of its sectors and is surrounded by a near-infinite sea of unexplored space. Please note, that this is one of the three setting books for the EDGE RPG and only details things that are setting-specific (like races, factions, items, etc.). To learn how to play the game, you also need the EDGE Core Rules (available from the vendor's page) or you can use the book as a standalone setting book with some additional tweaks. A note to all players: All of my games are 100% OGL-free! FEATURES:A unique world: The Omniverse is populated by dozens of inhabited and uninhabited worlds. Outside its borders, however, lies Deep Space, where the rules of the known Omniverse do not apply and no rules of engagement exist. Once you step outside the known Omniverse, you’re on your own.8 unique races to choose from: Players can choose from 8 distinct races many of which have evolved from Unity’s races as well as new races that were native to other planets. Many races have sub-races to choose from and have two unique racial abilities.Landmarks, settlements and people: The book offers a description for every anomaly, orbital structure and planet on the space map as well as all of the important leaders of each major faction and their short backgrounds.Religion and mythology: A dozen different religions from all corners of the galaxy each with one or more gods or aspects to worship.Time and money: A breakdown of how universal time is measured in the Omniverse as well as important events and the breakdown of how its unified currency is used.Items: A sci-fi arsenal of weapons from starmauls to laser rifles. It also features cyberwear that characters can implant into their bodies.Vehicles and spacecraft: A list of many basic and unique vehicles available in this timeline as well as all spacecraft available in this timeline.Creatures: 50+ different creatures and their stat blocks to throw at your party. Also comes with random encounter tables.World Map: A hand-drawn universe map of The Omniverse and its points of interest.One-shot: A play-tested one-shot with 7 pre-made characters for players to try out the setting. EDGE has been in the making for 6+ years since 2016 and has gone through many iterations in that time. It was made by one man and was play-tested on a weekly basis for over 2 years. That being said, there was no feasible way to test out every single aspect of game and therefore, there might be some small balance patches on the way, based on player feedback. Disclaimer: This game was made by gamers for gamers. It is not and never will be politically motivated in any way.$4.00
EDGE Core Rules
“You have been given a chance. One soul of billions pulled from the absence of time and space - a coincidental choice picked by the Gods. Unfrozen, you now stand on the precipice of the Aether’s many realities. Which will you choose? Will you end up as a hero, or a villain, that will turn the tide of this reality, or will you fall like thousands before you and have another take your place?” - Sira, the Goddess of Life and Rebirth You are a mortal like any other. You are not special and you are not unbeatable. But hey, the good news is - neither is anyone else. EDGE RPG is a table top roleplaying game that can be described in one word: freedom. Your character can be whoever they want to be and explore three different settings full of mysteries and secrets. It is the ultimate sandbox game, that combines the best of many different genres and gives a fresh spin on old ideas. The lore of the game is rich and detailed and offers a little bit of everything, from high-fantasy war-torn worlds to dystopian post-apocalypses. EDGE tries to bridge the gap between old-school roleplaying and a more modern, cinematic style of play by giving GMs a ruleset that rewards smart play with almost cinematic-like moments and punishes dumb moves without mercy. In EDGE, your character inhabits one of its three settings, from a high magic fantasy war-torn world, through a dystopian, post-apocalypse, to a space-faring, sci-fi universe. Whichever world you choose to play in is up to you and the rules are always the same, merely expanded for that setting. That being said, this book only explains those rules and you also need to purchase one of the three setting books for a list of all items, vehicles and other setting-specific stuff that’s needed for that setting (check vendor page for the books) or you can use the book as a system-agnostic set of rules if you wish to use it in other settings. A note to all players: All of my games are 100% OGL-free! FEATURES: The Aether and the Gods: A short introduction on the major Gods and the nature of reality of the game's settings.4 Roles and 14 Classes: The core of a character’s abilities and potential powers, each with its own passive effects, racial synergies and its five unique Class Features, each of which have 8 tiers of abilities and 3 passive effects. The customization options in EDGE are robust enough for virtually any build!The Core Rules: All the rules needed to explain how things work in EDGE. The rules are easy enough to understand and have a lot of depth once you truly dive into the system’s mechanics.A Deep and Tactical Combat System: Combat in EDGE is tactical, unforgiving but also rewarding to those who know how to use the rules to their advantage. It offers a near-realistic combat experience whilst still offering many abilities for that cinematic kill. Don't make any dumb moves in this game if you want your character to live.Powers: Over 300+ supernatural Powers to choose from (for you spellcasters out there). They range from elemental spells to spiritual incantations all the way to magically-infused cybernetics.You're Being Watched: In EDGE, the Gods are always watching you, whether you want them to or not and the world responds to your deeds when they hear of, or witness them. Your character's virtue and corruption thus warrants potential blessings and banes from the Gods and a robust reputation system determines how the world around your character responds to your deeds (if they know about them, of course).An arsenal of gadgets: The game offers almost any type of weapon one can think of: from throwing daggers and muskets to flamethrowers and missile launchers. It also features many different utility gadgets, from healing potions to jetpacks.Game Master’s Guide: The book also includes a GM’s Guide that explains detailed rules for every scenario. It features tools to craft your own universes, races and factions as well as nuanced rules like mass combat and downtime activities.Character sheets: The game offers a form-fillable, print-ready character sheet and 5 other sheets that might come in handy for pets, constructs, creatures, vehicles and spacecraft. EDGE has been in the making for 6+ years since 2016 and has gone through many iterations in that time. It was made by one man and was play-tested on a weekly basis for over 2 years. That being said, there was no feasible way to test out every single aspect of game and therefore, there might be some small balance patches on the way, based on player feedback. Disclaimer: This game was made by gamers for gamers. It is not and never will be politically motivated in any way.$5.00
EDGE Starter Set
This FREE Starter Set features a condensed set of rules needed to play the three one-shots also included in this download. EDGE RPG is a table top roleplaying game that can be described in one word: freedom. Your character can be whoever they want to be and explore three different settings full of mysteries and secrets. It is the ultimate sandbox game, that combines the best of many different genres and gives a fresh spin on old ideas. The lore of the game is rich and detailed and offers a little bit of everything, from high-fantasy war torn worlds to dystopian post-apocalypses.EDGE tries to bridge the gap between old-school roleplaying and a more modern, cinematic style of play by giving GMs a ruleset that rewards smart play with almost cinematic-like moments and punishes dumb moves without mercy.In EDGE, your character inhabits one of its three settings, from a high magic fantasy war-torn world, through a dystopian, post-apocalypse, to a space-faring, sci-fi universe. Whichever world you choose to play in is up to you and the rules are always the same, merely expanded for that setting. A note to all players: All of my games are 100% OGL-free! FEATURES:The Basic Rules: A condensed version of the most important rules for the game. The rules are easy enough to understand and have a lot of depth once you truly dive into the system’s mechanics.A Deep and Tactical Combat System: EDGE's combat is tactical, unforgiving but also rewarding to those who know how to use the rules to their advantage. It offers a near-realistic combat experience whilst still offering many abilities for that cinematic kill. Don't make any dumb moves in this game if you want your character to live.Three One-Shots: Three, distinct one-shots, one for each of EDGE's timelines. Each one-shot features 7 pre-made characters with descriptions for all relevant abilities and powers.Character sheets: The game offers a form-fillable, print-ready character sheet and 5 other sheets that might come in handy for pets, constructs, creatures, vehicles and spacecraft. EDGE has been in the making for 6+ years since 2016 and has gone through many iterations in that time. It was made by one man and was play-tested on a weekly basis for over 2 years. That being said, there was no feasible way to test out every single aspect of game and therefore, there might be some small balance patches on the way, based on player feedback. Also note, that the book features royalty-free art and does not yet have its own art. The proceeds from the sale of EDGE’s books will however go towards commissioning actual art for the game. Disclaimer: This game was made by gamers for gamers. It is not and never will be politically motivated in any way.$0.00
Tome of Guidance
Your guide to fantasy campaigns is here! Tome of Guidance is a campaign guide which can be used to help run a campaign in any fantasy setting and is also used as a supplement for EDGE's fantasy setting - Gaia. It also includes an adventure for level 1 characters, which can also be adapted into a system-agnostic adventure without too much work! A note to all players: All of my games are 100% OGL-free! FEATURES:Campaign guide: A detailed campaign guide for fantasy settings, detailing how to start and run a campaign in this setting, including a random social encounter generator!Quest guide: A guide for making quests and a list of the most famous dungeons on Gaia, which can also be used as a template for any fantasy setting.Lurker's companion: A guide detailing the denizens of Gaia and the various customs of different factions. Also includes 7 new faction origins to use with the game and a detailed breakdown of each faction's capital city. Includes a wilderness guide to magical anomalies as well as 6 new random encounter tables! All of these can be modified to work with any fantasy setting!The Elder Chronicle: An adventure for level 1-3 characters featuring a mountain village (with map) and 3 new dungeons (with maps)!New Items: 3 new unique items and a new item type: artifacts (3 new ones included in the book). EDGE has been in the making for 6+ years since 2016 and has gone through many iterations in that time. It was made by one man and was play-tested on a weekly basis for over 2 years. That being said, there was no feasible way to test out every single aspect of game and therefore, there might be some small balance patches on the way, based on player feedback. Disclaimer: This game was made by gamers for gamers. It is not and never will be politically motivated in any way.$4.00Product Type
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