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Timeline Ltd.
Timeline Ltd. was an American game company that produced role-playing games and game supplements. History Timeline is the publisher of ''The Morrow Project ''The Morrow Project'' is a science fiction role-playing game created by Kevin Dockery, Robert Sadler and Richard Tucholka and published by Timeline Ltd. It is set after a devastating nuclear war. It was first released in the 1980s, and it still ...'' (1980). Timeline Ltd. also published the role-playing game '' Time & Time Again'' in 1984. References {{reflist Role-playing game publishing companies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Role-playing Game
A role-playing game (sometimes spelled roleplaying game, RPG) is a game in which players assume the roles of player character, characters in a fictional Setting (narrative), setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting or through a process of structured decision-making regarding character development. Actions taken within many games succeed or fail according to a formal role-playing game system, system of rules and guidelines. There are several forms of role-playing games. The original form, sometimes called the tabletop role-playing game (TRPG), is conducted through discussion, whereas in live action role-playing game, live action role-playing (LARP), players physically perform their characters' actions.(Tychsen et al. 2006:255) "LARPs can be viewed as forming a distinct category of RPG because of two unique features: (a) The players physically embody their characters, and (b) the game takes place in a physica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Morrow Project
''The Morrow Project'' is a science fiction role-playing game created by Kevin Dockery, Robert Sadler and Richard Tucholka and published by Timeline Ltd. It is set after a devastating nuclear war. It was first released in the 1980s, and it still has a loyal following. The fourth edition was released as of December 15, 2013 by Chris Garland, the head of Timeline Limited. History In 1974, Robert Sadler wrote an outline for a post-apocalyptic adventure story. Richard Tucholka added a second chapter, but then the project was buried for a year or more. In 1975, they were introduced to roleplaying, and Tucholka suddenly realized that ''The Morrow Project'' could be an adventure background for a roleplaying game. He used Sadler's story as a guide to write that game background. Then the two joined forces with Kevin Dockery to flesh out the military portion of the game. After months of playtesting, it was run at an early Michicon and was a great success there. At that point, Timeline G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time & Time Again
''Time & Time Again'' is a role-playing game published by Timeline Ltd. in 1984. Description ''Time & Time Again'' is a time-travel system featuring combat rules that can be used for any historical period. PCs can't change the past; they are employed to protect observing time-travel scholars or track down time travelers who have gone berserk. The emphasis is on interacting with historical societies, not altering them. The game includes character creation, maps, charts, and three sample scenarios. Publication history ''Time & Time Again'' was designed by H.N. Voss and W.P. Worzel, and published by Timeline Ltd. in 1984 as a boxed set containing a 52-page book and a 48-page book, and three four-page pamphlets. The campaign setting ''Holy Warriors'' was published in 1985. Reception William A. Barton reviewed ''Time and Time Again'' in ''Space Gamer'' No. 76. Barton commented that "if you prefer a lot of background info, relatively simply but realistic mechanics, and straight, 'h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
