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Rolemaster is a table-top role-playing game published by Iron Crown Enterprises. Rolemaster has come in four separate editions. The 3rd edition, first published in 1995, is also known as the "Rolemaster Standard System" (or RMSS for short). Since 1999, the current edition is called "Rolemaster Fantasy Roleplaying" (or RMFRP) and differs from RMSS only cosmetically, and in its organization.

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Rolemaster uses a percentile dice system and employs both classes (called "Professions" in Rolemaster) and levels to describe character capabilities and advancement. Character generation can take neophyte players quite a long time, and even some experienced RMSS players can take an hour or two to create a new character. Rolemaster is sometimes derisively called 'Chartmaster' or 'Rulemonster' for depending upon a large number of tables and charts for resolving game actions, and for its perceived vast array of rules covering every possible situation. In fact, the game system is relatively simple, with a single mechanic resolving all actions, and relatively few situational rules.

Task resolution is straightforward; roll percentile dice, apply relevant modifiers, and look the result up on the appropriate chart. There are, however, a lot of charts (though many of these are optional, and many rolls can be made on a relatively small number of tables unless the group desires otherwise).

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i'm gonna be embarassed if it's the same ppl working..i have on the same sweat pants as last time.at least i know they wear the same shirts
RoleMaster (VK) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:51:54 -0000
i'm gonna be embarassed if it's the same ppl working..i have on the same sweat pants as last time.at least i know they wear the same shirts
bras are overrated...just cover em up w/ a sweater lol
RoleMaster (VK) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:50:31 -0000
bras are overrated...just cover em up w/ a sweater lol
my plan for my awesome day so far though is to now sip a lil sumthin, smoke a lil sumthin, on the way to chipotle :) the sippin bein coffee
RoleMaster (VK) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:32:22 -0000
my plan for my awesome day so far though is to now sip a lil sumthin, smoke a lil sumthin, on the way to chipotle :) the sippin bein coffee
the only thing ruining this day is knowing that i have school tomorrow...8am school at that...where i have to teach...awesome...NOT
RoleMaster (VK) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:31:39 -0000
the only thing ruining this day is knowing that i have school tomorrow...8am school at that...where i have to teach...awesome...NOT
I'm getting so hungry. I like days that involve laying in bed w/someone until you're both in trouble. My birthday book is even in my bed lol
RoleMaster (VK) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:29:58 -0000
I'm getting so hungry. I like days that involve laying in bed w/someone until you're both in trouble. My birthday book is even in my bed lol
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al_lopezf (Alejandro Lopez) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:11:51 -0000
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Nash: Rolemaster - Explore optional rules, errata and a collection of official rulings. Additional features include XML formatted game rules data and an open source character generator.
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No Human Voice : A Setting for Role Master. - Explore a space-based universe created for use with the Rolemaster rules system. Items covered are worlds, races, mechanics, and suggested races for particular playing styles.

404 Pixie RM Resources - New rules, modified rules and comments on existing rules.
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RoleMaster Character Generator - Character generation web application written in JavaScript for first edition RM.

Rolemaster Collected Rulings - Peruse a collection of official rule clarifications issued by the game's publisher. Topics include actions, character creation and old Rolemaster systems.

404 Rolemaster Gaming Resources - Contains articles, indexes, and product lists.
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Spell Mastery Additional Modifications - Additional modifiers, talents, and flaws that utilize the Spell Mastery skill in the RMSS system.

The Halls of Sir Fenris - A Java-based treasure generator, character sheets, and the campaign world of Allansia.

Unusual Magic Items - A collection of unusual magic items for the RMSS fantasy setting.

WebRing: rmring - Group of interlinking sites forming the Rolemaster Webring
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Worlds of Legend - Describes optional rules for spells, professions, characters, and combat. Also offers a list of characters and details on a campaign setting.

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