GateWar Introduction and Description

GateWar:
Believable Fantasy Role-Playing in the World of Vinya

Escape Ventures proudly presents a unique fantasy (and potential sci-fi) role-playing game. GateWar is the result of the most concentrated playtesting effort in gaming history -- the game "you" helped create. For the past ten years, our friends at the EVPA have been finding out what you wanted in a role-playing game. The result is GateWar -- with a plethora of character enhancements, copious campaign and cultural details including history, magics, politics, geography, and all the astounding creatures found in the world of Vinya.

Background

Sixty years ago, the native Vinyans lost control of their experimental off-planet Gateway. Malfunctions have allowed random hordes of inter-galactic invaders to descend upon the peaceful Vinyan landscape, plunging their once utopian civilization into a state of chaos.

It is in this time that the players become caught up in the "GateWar" of this medieval fantasy world. Become an adventurer in Vinya, where the player characters determine the fate of their own planet--and many others as well.

Facts and Features

GateWar is a comprehensive, believable fantasy role-playing system that introduces or enhances several concepts in the genre.

Meta-rules provide improved rule harmony, adding to the enjoyment and speed of play while making the Game-Master's role headache-free.

All character combat and magic activities are divided into a unique 3-action phase that enhances realism without becoming mired in technicalities.

Open-ended rule design and complexity customization features make it easy for the GM or players to do almost anything imaginable.

Variable campaign scenarios with alternative past and future development make every GateWar game unique.

Over 120 of the most imaginative and fantastic creatures are featured. Not found in any other game, their detail and realism has earned them the moniker "Thinking Man's Monsters."

Hi-tech "opens flat" binding, 288 pages.

Hi-lights of the Manual

The GateWar manual includes everything needed to start play (except for dice). No supplemental books are required. Manual includes:

Character Creation

Everything necessary to breathe life into the character: many vital statistics; Mental, Physical, and Professional skills; Common Magic; and a plethora of other enhancements that allow players to develop their character as they wish.

Performance

How to apply and use statistics and skills in a fair and logical manner.

Environment

Copious campaign and cultural details, including history, geography, magics, politics, and all the astounding creatures currently found in the world of Vinya.

Playing Aids

An introductory scenario, a multitude of examples that make the game easy to learn, plus maps, pregenerated characters, and much more. Also included is an introductory scenario, a multitude of examples that make the game easy to learn, maps, pregenerated characters, and more.

Game Data: For 2 or more players, ages 12 to adult.
by Escape Ventures, Inc.
Stock #: EVI 100
Suggested Retail Price $29.95

Ask for GateWar at your favorite retail shop today or purchase on-line from Escape Venture's on-line storefront at Amazon.com.

	GateWar: Believable Fantasy Role-Playing in the World of Vinya
	Escape Ventures proudly presents a unique fantasy (and potential sci-fi) role-playing game. GateWar is the result of the most concentrated playtesting effort in gaming history -- the game "you" helped create. For the past ten years, our friends at the EVPA have been finding out what you wanted in a role-playing game. The result is GateWar -- with a plethora of character enhancements, copious campaign and cultural details including history, magics, politics, geography, and all the astounding creatures found in the world of Vinya. Background Sixty years ago, the native Vinyans lost control of their experimental off-planet Gateway. Malfunctions have allowed random hordes of inter-galactic invaders to descend upon the peaceful Vinyan landscape, plunging their once utopian civilization into a state of chaos. It is in this time that the players become caught up in the "GateWar" of this medieval fantasy world. Become an adventurer in Vinya, where the player characters determine the fate of their own planet--and many others as well. Facts and Features GateWar is a comprehensive, believable fantasy role-playing system that introduces or enhances several concepts in the genre. Meta-rules provide improved rule harmony, adding to the enjoyment and speed of play while making the Game-Master's role headache-free. All character combat and magic activities are divided into a unique 3-action phase that enhances realism without becoming mired in technicalities. Open-ended rule design and complexity customization features make it easy for the GM or players to do almost anything imaginable. Variable campaign scenarios with alternative past and future development make every GateWar game unique. Over 120 of the most imaginative and fantastic creatures are featured. Not found in any other game, their detail and realism has earned them the moniker "Thinking Man's Monsters." Hi-tech "opens flat" binding, 288 pages. Hi-lights of the Manual The GateWar manual includes everything needed to start play (except for dice). No supplemental books are required. Manual includes: Character Creation Everything necessary to breathe life into the character: many vital statistics; Mental, Physical, and Professional skills; Common Magic; and a plethora of other enhancements that allow players to develop their character as they wish. Performance How to apply and use statistics and skills in a fair and logical manner. Environment Copious campaign and cultural details, including history, geography, magics, politics, and all the astounding creatures currently found in the world of Vinya. Playing Aids An introductory scenario, a multitude of examples that make the game easy to learn, plus maps, pregenerated characters, and much more. Also included is an introductory scenario, a multitude of examples that make the game easy to learn, maps, pregenerated characters, and more. Game Data: For 2 or more players, ages 12 to adult. by Escape Ventures, Inc. Stock #: EVI 100 Suggested Retail Price $29.95 Ask for GateWar at your favorite retail shop today or purchase on-line from Escape Venture's on-line storefront at Amazon.com.