| You’re
an explorer commanding the newest starship in
the fleet, or… a brilliant scientist seeking
a cure for a deadly alien virus, or… a
battle-weary space marine fighting to protect
the galaxy, or any other SF hero you can imagine!
Experience The Future – One Adventure
at a Time!
This roleplaying game provides the framework
for all kinds of contemporary to far-future
science fiction adventures. The Player’s
Handbook, the companion volume to the Alternity
Gamemaster Guide, contains everything players
need to create SF heroes and play the Alternity
game, including:
An easy-to-learn game system designed around
a unique dice mechanic.
A "Fast-Play" chapter that teaches
the basics and quickly gets you into the action.
Rules for generating a wide variety of unique
heroes – including five alien hero species.
Many distinct character professions and careers
that allow you to further refine and define
your character – from bounty hunters
to computer hackers, starship pilots to interplanetary
traders.
Simple yet wide-ranging rules presented in
a format that lets you add levels of complexity
as desired.
Optional rules for mutants, psionics, and
cybernetics.
Plenty of equipment covering a variety of
technological levels – computers, vehicles,
starships, armour, weapons, and assorted gear.
A compilation of tables and forms that players
need, plus a comprehensive index.
- From the Alternity Player’s Handook
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