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Amazing Engine System Guide
"This is a game system unlike any you've played before.
In this booklet are the rules you need to create a character core. With that character core, you can create any number of player characters for any number of game universes within the AMAZING ENGINE™ game system. You can create wizards, mercenaries, alien technologists, xeno-form thieves — any kind of character, from nearly any kind of fantasy or science fiction setting, is possible with these rules and the appropriate Universe Book.
This System Guide also explains the rudiments of combat (how does my character hit things?) and skills (what does my character know?}. Plentiful examples take you step by step through the character generation process, and illustrate the concepts behind this system's skill uses.
These rules are designed to be used in conjunction with the Universe Books. You must have both this booklet and a Universe Book in order to play within the AMAZING ENGINE game system."

1993 ... 32 pages ... TSR 2700 ... ISBN 1560765909

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For Faerie, Queen, & Country
""It's a right pea-souper, innit, guv'ner! No tellin' what kinds a' bogies're out slippin' 'round tonight" The fish vendor tips his filthy porkpie hat to the passing inspector, who hardly notices the vague shape lurking in the shadows of the narrow alleyway behind him. "Certain and it's not a fit night out fo—" His voice is cut off sharply as a clawed hand closes around his throat, its iron nails digging into his skin. His screams shatter the silence of the foggy waterfront.
Inspector Prescott realizes, with a start, that he has been standing rooted to the pavement, while a black annis has just killed another victim. He's been warned that one's been about, striking silently and without warning, but he certainly never thought to get this close to one.
From behind him comes a hideous cackle. Turning, he sees a misshapen, four-limbed creature that seems to be sprouting leaves. In its bony hands it clutches a large knobby club.
"Never a Peeler around when you need one," Prescott mutters, formulating a spell in his mind ...
For Faerie, Queen, and Country is the first fantasy Universe Book created for the AMAZING ENGINE™ game system. The setting: Victorian England, 187-. The Tuatha de Danann are represented in Parliament. America is a British penal colony And your character? She could be a governess to a family in Bloomsbury, skilled in herbal lore and fairy lore because she was raised in Ireland. He could be a consulting detective, half-faerie himself, with training in phrenology. Or, your character might be a full-blooded Tuatha de Danann, bent on wreaking mischief throughout London!
Step into the universe of For Faerie, Queen, and Country. And don't forget the bit of cold iron for your pocket!"

1993 ... 128 pages + map ... TSR 2701 ... ISBN 1560765917

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Bughunters
Clearly inspired by Aliens and Starship Troopers, Bughunters adds depth and a novel twist. The book comes with a fold-out map of nearby star systems, much like that of the 2300AD RPG set.

"The Bughunters role-playing game —- part of the Amazing Engine line-up —- casts player characters as protectors of the human race in a hostile galaxy.
From orbital stations to fledgling colony worlds and Mother Earth herself, Bughunters PCs seek out and battle inimicable alien creatures while trying to piece together the secret of a horrifying galactic threat!
Building upon the rules in the Amazing Engine
System Guide, a copy of which is necessary for play, this book includes a detailed system for generating Bughunters characters, expanded tactical combat rules, equipment, starships, alien creatures, adventures, and more.
Don't miss the adventure! Join a Bughunters squad today!"

1993 ... 128 pages + map ... TSR 2702 ... ISBN 1560766239

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Magitech
See also Shadowrun.

"Imagine an alternate earth, one somewhat different from our own? and earth that has always been home to elves, dwarves, centaurs, and other fantastic folk, an earth where magic has been scientifically studied and quantified, and now serves as a clean power source for modern devices like crystal balls computers, flying carpets, and autocarriages . . .

The world of the MAGITECH Game is Earth in the 1990s-with a few twists. Magic has long been recognized and studied, so that normal technology is stunted, and magical items are commonplace modern conveniences. Other intelligent species evolved with humankind, and now elves run a powerful Central American nation, minotaurs govern the nation of Texas, and intelligent reptiles control Southeast Asia. European colonization was halted by native magic. and nations of Africans and Native Americans were established long ago, and remain powerful today.

While most people lead normal lives, going to work and school, other choose a life of adventure, exploring the ruins of a Europe devastated at the end of World War II, searching for treasure in the jungle temples of a Venus colonized more than a millennium ago, or an adventure of modern, magical civilization."

1993 ... 128 pages ... TSR 2703 ... ISBN 1560766611

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The Galactos Barrier
"Daisonne Morione stood on the bridge of her cruiser, surveying the enemy fleet just now becoming visible across the vacuum that separated them. Daringly, the flagship was displaying the colors of the outlawed S'farna pirates.. To her left, her first officer bared his fangs in a rare show of emotion.
"We can't allow this affrontery. Emperor! Shall I call for emergency procedures?" The lupiral shook with rage, barely contained despite his years of Domain service.
"That won't be necessary, Sho. Please, continue watching the screen." Daisonne's voice held steady, its timbre betraying nothing. She gestured calmly. "There, at ninety. Watch that glow."
The bright spot in question grew larger, encompassing most of the fleet in its brilliance. As the glow faded, the fleet reappeared—no longer metallic and shining, as it had been only moments earlier, but stony gray and dull. All motion had ceased; no lights blinked, no tracking devices swiveled.
"Our Harmonian has performed his Coda Well" intoned Daisonne Morione. The Galactos Barrier had been played upon the enemy fleet, and the music of the spheres had been their swan song.
Intergalactic empire building, a magic system that marches to that proverbial different drummer, and a choice of player-character species including amorphous blobs, snakelike bipeds, and purple-scaled, four-armed powerhouses; these are just a few of the elements included in this Universe Book designed for play in the AMAZING ENGINE™ game system. All the rules you need to enjoy adventures set in the Morione Domain are included in this booklet. You must have the System Guide in order to play."

1993 ... 144 pages + fold-out map ... Colin McComb ... TSR 2704 ... ISBN 1560766905

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The Once and Future King
"The year is A.D. 4485. Technology has advanced to the point that the entire solar system is populated, a central mainframe computer links every household, and normal humans are no longer genetically capable of violence. Life, however, is far from dull. The Knights of Arthur's Round Table live again, and they have molded civilization to their own liking. Masking technology's function within the trappings of medieval form, these nobles travel upon robotic horses, bearing electronic swords and armor.
Meanwhile, the wonders of the royal court come to life again as Morgan Le Fay and others weave their spells of intrigue and deceit in hopes of bringing ruin to the king of Camelot.
Once & Future King is the fifth release for the AMAZING ENGINE™ game system. This book contains the core rules for the AMAZING ENGINE™ system as well as all of the supplemental rules for role-playing characters in a world of high technology and chivalric knights all rolled together. The universe section includes a detailed system of character generation, rules for chivalric combat, a list of equipment including armor and weapons, fantastic beasts, famous and infamous nonplayer characters, an introductory adventure, and more.
The road to Camelot begins with the very first step!"

1994 ... 144 pages + map ... TSR 2707 ... ISBN 1560768231

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Kromosome
"If you got the edge, you got it all. Surf the Net, ride the new tech, twist it. If you lose your edge, you might as well be a zombie. Keep it while you can — a cybernation of millions is ready to take you down. The opposition has more money. Belters have newer genes, and the young Netrunners have slicker programming, but you're still a better breed of human. You've got tech under your skin and a vision in your soul — if you still have a soul.
KPOMOSOME includes complete rules for a dark future setting of biotechnology, cybernetic enhancements, a living computer net, and the struggle for fame, wealth, and survival in a hostile and crumbling world. Sign on for the most mind-bending, body-altering role-playing game ever. Stay alive, get rich, and try to stay human."

1994 ... 144 pages + map ... TSR 2709 ... ISBN 1560768819

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Tabloid!
An antecedent to the Alternity DarkMatter campaign setting? See also Dark Conspiracy

"Yes, it's true! Aliens really did endorse all three Presidential candidates in the last election. And they continue to give the First Lady advice on her hair! Of course, the power behind the throne is none other than the King of rock and roll himself, alive again after having faked his death—or is that really his clone? That would explain the multiple sightings all across this great country.
Most people today don't believe in all this "non-scientific" and "unproven" stuff, but as a reporter for one of those high-circulation, colorful supermarket tabloids, you know they're wrong! It's those so-called crackpots who hold the secrets to everything, but they're afraid to reveal them for fear that groups like THE CONSPIRACY will destroy them. But those sorts of threats have never stopped you. The truth must be told! In living color with three-inch headlines and as many lurid photographs as possible!
All the rules you need to be a TABLOID? reporter are included in this book, even the AMAZING ENGINE®System itself! So what's stopping you? Go get that story!"

1994 ... 144 pages + map ... TSR 2710 ... ISBN 1560769122

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Metamorphosis Alpha to Omega

Metamorphosis Alpha to Omega
See also: The original Metamorphosis Alpha

"Welcome to the strange world of the Starship Warden, where sentient plants and intelligent animals share the crowded decks of a giant spaceship with mutants and primitive pure-strain humans. This is the world of Metamorphosis Alpha to Omega — a world of weird science where centaur cowboys tend intelligent cattle while keeping a sharp eye out for minotaur rustlers; a world where Amazons hunt robots and your most trusted friend could be an android in disguise; a world where mutant and pure-strain humans strive to come to terms with one another, while other new races fight to establish their own niches. All the old knowledge about how the ship's technology works, even the fact that they are aboard a spaceship at all, was lost long ago. Will your player characters survive all these challenges and be the ones to unravel the ship's many secrets and initiate Operation Exodus?
* Originally published in 1976, Metamorphosis Alpha has been adapted, expanded, and updated to fit in the AMAZING ENGINE system.
* This is a complete, stand-alone role-playing game: all the rules you need to play are included within.
* This rulebook includes new skills, mutations, new races, high-tech weaponry and gadgets, and robots, as well as a detailed description of the ship's many ecosystems."

1994 ... 144 pages + map ... TSR 2708 ... ISBN 1560768517

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Metamorphosis Alpha 25th-Anniversary Edition
"The Future isn’t in your future.... In the vastness of outer space a science ship rams into something that has been left undetected for 99,000 years. The players try to survive while chaos attacks their ruined ship from all sides.

Using an all-new 3d6 system of play, players and game masters will be quickly and easily setting up and playing quickly. Character generation is not a one-time event in Metamorphosis Alpha, and players evolve their characters as the game develops. The dangers that you face today may be quite different in a very short time.

This is an all-new 3rd Edition of the very first science fiction role-playing game. First published 25 years ago, this game has been updated and reworked for today’s sophisticated gamer. Designed by the award-winning James M. Ward."

2003 ... ISBN 0971323496 ... Fast Forward Games

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