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Solve the Mysteries of ‘The Secret World’ With ‘Savage World’ Rules – Live on Kickstarter Now

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May 1 2024
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The MMORPG from Funcom gets a feature-packed Savage Worlds rulebook that’s a must for every Secret World fan.

An Age is ending… and the darkest days are already here. As magic begins to fail, ancient enemies cast their avaricious gaze upon our world. Threats both mortal and cosmic—once thought merely myth, but horrifically all too real—begin to reveal themselves as the clock counts down towards apocalypse. In the midst of these growing shadows, some hope yet remains… and you are that hope. 

Can you discover the truth behind the Secret World?

 

Secret World for Savage Worlds

The Secret World combines FunCom’s iconic MMORPG and is powered by the classic Savage Worlds TTRPG ruleset. The 220-page rulebook will take you and your party to Gaia – a place filled with danger, intrigue, and mystery. Take on urban horror, ancient conspiracies, and secret societies as you explore the universe. It’s the perfect fodder for amazing stories to be told and games to be played! 

Within the core rulebook’s pages, you will find rules for creating your own chosen hero, or “bee.” Gain information on factions to join, and arm yourself with fantastic abilities that give you a fighting chance to stop the world around you from crumbling into oblivion.

Incredible Heroes

In the RPG, you are the chosen of Gaia. A hero imbued with fantastic powers that otherwise would take several lifetimes to learn. Your skills, tenacity, and prowess are forged in this time of need to defend our world. They may be enough to stave off the imminent darkness… or you may hasten its approach. This dire choice is yours to bear.

You are also an agent of a secret society: the stoic Templars, the enigmatic Dragon, or the guileful Illuminati. Your faction supports you as one of their champions in exchange for certain “small favors” you perform on their behalf. The assistance they offer could aid in your fight or influence your decisions, which may lead everything towards destruction. 

There are plenty of new options to further define your hero, including three Factions: the Dragon, the Illuminati, and the Templar. Plus, there are new edges, hindrances, and powers to make your own personal “bee” hero. Bees have a unique Secret World mechanic. It allows players to switch character abilities to be more effective in any situation.

The heroes of the Secret World won’t lack foes to challenge them, from the restless dead known as Revenants to far more dangerous enemies. This book contains plenty of foes to challenge your players.

A Deep Setting Filled with Danger

The game is packed with foundational information about the setting of this incredible game world, including factions, important locations, historical events, and the current state of things for the heroes and people struggling to survive in the Secret World. Veteran Secret World MMO writer Joshua Doestch has helped flesh out some fascinating areas of the setting, making this book a must-have for Secret World fans.

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The Kickstarter

Along with the core rulebook, the campaign has a ton of extras you can add to your pledge that will make your gaming experience more immersive and organized. Snag alternate rulebook covers, a map pack, and a set of pre-made archetypes. Bring the world to life with The Art of Secret World PDF. It contains over 100 pieces of fantastic art inspired by the setting.

Dive into Secret World fast with The Stoneward Bound adventure. In it a mysterious fog has rolled into Boston Harbor, choking out light, life, and hope. As servants of Gaia, it’s up to the heroes to face the forces of darkness that want to see Boston overrun. Players will need to use their wits, battle prowess, and investigative skills if they hope to succeed.

Decks to Keep The Adventure Going

Keep your games organized and moving with informative monster, action, and conduit decks.

  • The Monster Deck is a handy GM resource is a deck that contains 30+ monsters and NPCs from the Secret World RPG, ORGANIZED for your convenience on cards you can easily reference during the game.
  • Conduit Cards represent a conduit for your hero’s abilities; it could be a talisman, a pistol, a sword, or a keepsake. When you spend an edge to acquire the conduit, you gain access to a set of powers and special abilities related to that conduit.
  • The Action Card deck contains 56 cards in 4 suits as usual for an action deck, plus four jokers, and features stunning art from The Secret World RPG.

Choose from nine pledge levels (from just $30 for the core rulebook) that will allow you to immerse yourself in the world of the Secret World and run action-packed games for your players. There are also stretch goals waiting to be unlocked!

This Campaign is Fully Funded and Ends on Saturday, May 25th – Get Your Pledge in Today!

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Author: Mars Garrett
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