num_pages: 400
description: Congratulations! In a world where there is no shortage of mediocre games, you've managed to find one of the true gems. Furthermore, if you've ever played a fantasy role-playing game before based on a d20 combat roll and armor class, you already know how to play this game! And while this is the 4th edition of the HackMaster game, in another time, another edition or an alternate universe, this could easily have been called "3e." It's the 1st/2nd edition with new crunchy-bits and a whole lot of fresh attitude. Playing this game will make you feel like you did when you first started role-playing. Excited. Filled with wonder. And just a bit nervous.Here's just a sample of what you're gonna find in this tome:* Over 750 Spells (97 new MU spells alone, including Sidewinders, Skipping Betties and 17 other Fireball spells!)* 17 character classes (including a revamped non-wuss Bard, Monk, Berserker, BattleMage, Dark Knight, Assassin and Knight Errant)* Building Point rules with more than 250 Skills, Talents and Proficiencies (including Mapless Travel, Armor Maintenance, Attitude Adjustment, Wuss Slap, Mocking Jig, Advanced Looting, Underground Survival and Major Taunting)* 13 revised races (including Grunge Elves/Grel, Drow, Pixie Fairies, Gnome Titans and Gnomelings)* 132 Official map symbols* Exclusive, highly detailed Honor system* Countless tips on improving your play to a more respectable level* Insight into the dice-rolling techniques of the creator Himself* All-new quirks and flaws (including trick knee, HackFrenzy, multiple personality disorder, and more)* Improved combat system with Penetration Damage, Hit Points for armor and shields and revamped Turning rules* Mulligans, Bad Karm, Dibs Protocol* Advice on sympathy monsters, grudge monsters, character baiting and other classic GM tricks for the unwary* Over 150 different charts and tables (Including Birth Legitimacy, Quality of Upbringing, Livestock, and Saving Throws* In excess of 350,000 words of wisdom
language: English
title: HackMaster Player's Handbook
titlecomplete: HackMaster Player's Handbook
genres: Role Playing Games, Gaming, Games, Fantasy
ratings_count: 79
series: HackMaster 4th Edition
publisher: Kenzer and Company