Tribe 8
By Philippe R. Boulle, Stephane Brochu, and Joshua Mosqueria
Dream Pod 9
$29.95
Tribe 8 - the newest game release from Dream Pod 9, is an innovative post-apocalyptic Earth. Summed up in the phrase " The Past is Dead, Your Future Begins Now," Tribe 8 deals with the possibilities of what is to come, rather than dwelling on what has happened. The core book offers a complete world and system to immediately begin gaming.
The book opens solidly, with the prophecies and words of the leaders and people who inhabit the island of 'Vimary,' the detailed setting of Tribe 8. The world is rich and textured, coming alive as you follow the confessions and tales, and you learn of the many and varied elements of Vimary through the seamless prose. The illustrations, surprisingly, coincide with the writing and are of professional quality. Definite eye candy! By the time you complete the first half of the main rule book, you'll be completely immersed in the atmosphere of the game.
Tribe 8 centers around the Fallen, individuals who have questioned the status quo and have subsequently been exiled. This is where the characters begin play, having recently been stripped of family, clan, and tribe. Character creation is fun and set up in steps, helping the player complete a fully realized, three dimensional person. Ideas and concepts to bring the characters together in a 'Cell' are provided, taking a large burden off of the Weaver (Gamemaster), as well.
. . .This article originally appeared in the second volume of Pyramid. See the current Pyramid website for more information.
Article publication date: November 13, 1998
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