num_pages: 370
description: Tired of all those namby-pamby game systems that eviscerate and emasculate the powers and privileges of being GM? Looking for a system that's new and exciting, but feels so familiar, you'll swear that you've played it before? Look no further! In a world where there is no shortage of mediocre games, you've stumbled across the Arkenstone of the dragon's hoard. 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 alternative 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 a sampling of what you'll find in this massive tome:* Over 435,000 supremely important words of wisdom* The HackMaster GameMaster's Oath and Code of Conduct* Detailed laws, crimes and punishments (formerly in HackLaw)* Details on over 30 diseases for infecting PCs* GM essential secrets on quirks and flaws* Revised Smartass Smackdown Table* Revamped HackMaster character classes, including HackFighter, HacKleric, HackMage and HackSassin* Detailed tavern information including intoxication and gambling rules* Ingenious graphical alignment tracking system for both individuals and groups* Complete listing of magic-user spells by school* Detailed honor awards chart* Over 700 new magic items (many cursed)* Details on role-playin character clans* Complete critical hit and fumble charts (7000+ entries) to use on your players* Spell mishap table with over 400 entries* Details on over 25 poison and acid types* Massive d10,000 random encounter tables* Over 500 useful tables and much, much more.
language: English
title: HackMaster GameMaster's Guide
titlecomplete: HackMaster GameMaster's Guide
genres: Gaming, Fantasy, Role Playing Games
ratings_count: 31
series: HackMaster 4th Edition
publisher: Kenzer & Company