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Against the Darkmaster Fantasy RPG is Available in PDF

Against the Dark Master (Open Ended Games)Following a successful Kickstarter, Open Ended Games has released their RPG Against the Darkmaster in PDF. The game takes players on a journey to a fantasy world threatened by an ultimate evil. The 580 page PDF is available at DriveThruRPG for $24.99.

From Open Ended Games:

Your epic saga is about to begin!

The Darkmaster, an immensely powerful being of pure Evil, threatens the world once again. The last hope of the Free Kins lies in a handful of heroes, who alone dare to defy Him.
Against the Darkmaster is a tabletop Epic Fantasy roleplaying game of high adventure, heroic action, and heavy metal combat.

Will you stand against the coming Shadow? Will you heed the call to adventure?

In Against the Darkmaster, you and your friends will take the role of a fellowship of valiant heroes, standing together against the seemingly overwhelming power of Darkness.

You will travel to distant lands, face terrible dangers, uncover ancient items of power, and gather the armies of the world under your banner to defeat the great Evil that threatens your world: the Darkmaster.

Against the Darkmaster isn’t tied to a single fantasy setting, but it’s written with a specific sub-genre of fantasy fiction in mind. It draws inspiration from the classic Epic Fantasy Sagas,  and we’ve tried to capture the feeling of Against the Dark Master Art (Open Ended Games)those stories, embedding some of their core thematic elements into the game system.

This makes Against the Darkmaster the perfect game for setting your adventures in the world described by your favorite fantasy author, or in your very own quasi-medieval world.

But above all, Against the Darkmaster focuses on the characters you create, the Passions driving them, and their choices. Because heroes aren’t measured by the number of enemies they defeat, but by the choices they make to reach their goal.

A complete rule system, including:

  • Unified d100-based action resolution mechanic
  • Huge variety of character customization options
  • Detailed travel mechanics for long overland adventures
  • Flexible magic system with over 300 spells
  • Tactical combat and brutal Critical Strikes
  • Immersive rules for character driven adventures
  • A Bestiary with over 60 fearsome creatures
  • A full introductory campaign in three parts

Grab your dice and get ready to join the fight Against the Darkmaster!

Jeff McAleer

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