Psi World

Psi World is a role-playing game published by Fantasy Games Unlimited in 1984.

Description

Psi World is a science-fiction system set approximately in the 21st century and featuring the widespread use of psionic powers.[1] Psionic characters (like the PCs) are oppressed by an intolerant society and the government.[1] The rules cover character creation, skills, psionic powers, combat, and "the World."[1] The game includes two introductory scenarios and a GM's screen.[1]

Publication history

Psi World was designed by Del Carr and Cheron, with art by Bill Willingham and Matt Wagner, and was published in 1984 by Fantasy Games Unlimited as a boxed set with a 32-page book, a 30-page book, a cardstock screen, a sample character sheet, and dice.[1]

In 1985, William H. Keith, Jr. and J. Andrew Keith expanded into Fantasy Games Unlimited's game lines including Psi World.[2]:75

Reception

Lawrence Schick commented: "Feel persecuted just because you're better than everyone else? This game is for you!"[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. p. 357. ISBN 0-87975-653-5.
  2. ↑ Shannon Appelcline (2011). Designers & Dragons. Mongoose Publishing. ISBN 978-1-907702-58-7.
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