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The '''''A Time of War: Quick-Start Rules''''' is a 2010 free PDF product created by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] available on the CGL website. It is a set of quick rules to start playing [[A Time of War]].
 
The '''''A Time of War: Quick-Start Rules''''' is a 2010 free PDF product created by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] available on the CGL website. It is a set of quick rules to start playing [[A Time of War]].
  
In this version of the quick-start rules, the pre-generated characters are generic archetypes, and the scenario included is non-specific.
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In this version of the quick-start rules, the pregenerated characters are generic archetypes, and the scenario included is not specific to any time or place.
  
 
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* ''A Time of War: Quick-Start Rules'' lacks an explicit table of contents. The list shown here was assembled primarily from page headings.
 
* ''A Time of War: Quick-Start Rules'' lacks an explicit table of contents. The list shown here was assembled primarily from page headings.
  
* Two other versions of the ''A Time of War: Quick-Start Rules'' have been released as PDFs, one each for Free RPG Day [[A Time of War: Quick-Start Rules (Free RPG Day 2012)|2012]] and [[A Time of War: Quick-Start Rules (Free RPG Day 2013)|2013]].  These differ in the pre-generated characters and scenarios included. 2014 and 2015 versions also exist in print.
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* Two other versions of the ''A Time of War: Quick-Start Rules'' have been released as PDFs, one each for Free RPG Day [[A Time of War: Quick-Start Rules (Free RPG Day 2012)|2012]] and [[A Time of War: Quick-Start Rules (Free RPG Day 2013)|2013]].  These differ in the pregenerated characters and scenarios included. 2014 and 2015 versions also exist in print.
  
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A Time of War: Quick-Start Rules
Product information
Type Rulebook (PDF)
Pages 29
Cover Artwork Neil Roberts
Publication information
Publisher Catalyst Game Labs
First published 2010
MSRP Free
Content
Series A Time of War Quick-Start Rules
Followed by A Time of War: Quick-Start Rules (Free RPG Day 2012)

Description[edit]

The A Time of War: Quick-Start Rules is a 2010 free PDF product created by Catalyst Game Labs available on the CGL website. It is a set of quick rules to start playing A Time of War.

In this version of the quick-start rules, the pregenerated characters are generic archetypes, and the scenario included is not specific to any time or place.

Contents[edit]

  • A Universe in Flames!
  • What is a Roleplaying Game?
  • Characters
  • Combat
  • Sample Characters:
    • Soldier
    • Scout
    • Combat Tech
    • MechWarrior
  • Probably Too Good To Be True
    • Probably Too Good To Be True: GM Only!!!

Notes[edit]

  • The file can be accessed at CGL's page for the title.
  • A Time of War: Quick-Start Rules lacks an explicit table of contents. The list shown here was assembled primarily from page headings.
  • Two other versions of the A Time of War: Quick-Start Rules have been released as PDFs, one each for Free RPG Day 2012 and 2013. These differ in the pregenerated characters and scenarios included. 2014 and 2015 versions also exist in print.