''The Glory of Rome'' is an accessory for the ''
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons''
fantasy role-playing game
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Contents
''The Glory of Rome'' lays out guidelines for moving the ''AD&D'' game to the Roman Empire.
In terms of
character classes,
mages and
psionicists are not available, and
fighters can become legionaries, gladiators, and charioteers.
Equipment changes as well, for example a short sword becomes a gladius in ancient Rome, and magic works differently.
Publication history
''The Glory of Rome'' was designed by
David Pulver
David L. Pulver (born 2 November 1965 in Kingston, Ontario) is a Canadian freelance writer and game designer, author of more than fifty role-playing game rulebooks and supplements, including the award-winning ''Transhuman Space''.
Early life and e ...
, and released by
TSR, Inc. Editing was by
Mike Breault and
Thomas M. Reid, with illustrations and icons by
Roger Raupp
Roger Raupp (born October 1, 1963 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin) is an artist whose work has appeared in games such as the '' Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game from TSR, and the collectible card game '' Magic: the Gathering'' from Wizards ...
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Reception
Rick Swan reviewed ''The Glory of Rome'' for ''
Dragon
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'' magazine #205 (May 1994).
Swan praised the book for "some of the year's most literate writing and meticulous research, courtesy of ace designer David Pulver".
He felt that the "unstable political climate—which may be inflamed by senatorial PCs—makes Rome an ideal setting for military campaigns. The Roman gods get a cold shoulder, and the gazetteer should've been ditched in favor of a few adventure outlines; otherwise, this is the most satisfying entry in TSR's Historical Reference series."
References
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Dungeons & Dragons sourcebooks
Role-playing game supplements introduced in 1993