Amora Game, LLC has launched a Kickstarter for a campaign setting called, Art of War. Art of War is an Eastern fantasy setting inspired by the Three Kingdoms of China and the Sengoku Period of Japan. Art of War is powered by Savage Worlds and 5th Edition of the world’s oldest role-playing game.
The Setting:
It is the start of a new dynasty for the three Providences of the San Empire under a new Emperor. The three Great Clans bicker among themselves as the dust settles after an Oni invasion. The land needs heroes to protect the people from hungry ghost, renegade bandits, encroaching Nagas, flesh-eating Oni, tyrannical feudal lords, and inter-clan territory skirmishes. Will you join the call and become a Legend?
Both settings introduce the Chi System, Chi Techniques, rules for dueling and 7 new playable races. Players can choose to be members of a Great Clan, pledge to defend the Imperial family, or travel the countryside as wondering heroes. Art of War gives a little wuxia action allowing for over the top cinematics or brooding gritty dark sagas.
For Savage Worlds
Influenced by anime, Art of War the Savage Worlds edition includes Tropes that act as frameworks to use as inspiration for the creation of heroes. Tropes determine access to Chi Techniques. Chi Techniques act as a point system similar to Powers in Savage Worlds, we call it the Chi System. This allows characters to have one or two over the top specializations like, Shadow Clone where you can momentarily create a double of the character, or Scorpion Sting that acts as though you have struck an opponent’s pressure points. We also include new Edges and Hindrances adapted to add some comedic relief, like Nosebleed. The Savage Worlds edition also introduces new Skills: Acrobatics and Meditation.
For 5th Edition
The Chi System mechanics works in accordance to ki class feature of the Monk class, but redesigned as a subsystem to function for every class. The tropes presented act as character paths for various classes. The Shinobi trope is a path for the rogue class. The fighter receives the Path of the Samurai as a viable option. The Youxia trope is available to both rogues, rangers and fighters. Each one taking on a variation of the concept. The 5th Edition version of Art of War introduces numerous new Backgrounds, Inspirations, new Feats, and equipment.
Amora Game, LLC is a Missouri based game publishing company founded in 2012.
