''Archmagic'' is a 1993 role-playing game supplement published by
Mayfair Games
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as part of their ''
Role Aids
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'' line.
Contents
''Archmagic'' is a
boxed set
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Music
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consisting of three books, and is intended as a rules expansion for high level wizard characters to continue progressing.
Reception
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Writings
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reviewed ''Archmagic'' in ''
Pyramid
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'' #3 (Sept./Oct., 1993), and stated that "While ''Archmagic'' is intended for use with ''
AD&D
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'', portions of it will be applicable to your ''
GURPS
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'' (or any other) fantasy campaign. The advice on archmage motivations, strategy, etc., are particularly useful for anyone planning a high-powered magical NPC."
References
Fantasy role-playing game supplements
Role Aids
Role-playing game supplements introduced in 1993
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