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Against the Darkmaster - Quickstart

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Return to the Classic Game of Fantasy Adventure!

Against the Darkmaster is a Epic Fantasy role-playing game of high adventures, eldritch magic and heavy metal combat.

Inspired by the classic fantasy sagas and 80s fantasy movies, Against the Darkmaster is built for heroic action and intense, character driven campaigns.

The Against the Darkmaster Deluxe Quickstart Rules include everything you need to start playing, In fact, it could well be a full RPG! This beautifully illustrated 122-page PDF includes:

  • Character creation rules and options;

  • Detailed rules for travels, combat and adventuring;

  • A complete magic system, with over 100 spells;

  • Attack tables and Critical Strikes;

  • Dozens of creatures for your heroes to face


Grab your dice and get ready to join the fight Against the Darkmaster!

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Matthew S November 11, 2021 9:10 am UTC
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When are you going to do PoD or start shipping to the UK? Brexit 'restrictions' is a terrible excuse to not ship, no other company has any issue putting something in the post box and getting it over here. Or, you know, just set a PoD if you can't be bothered. I really want to support this game but with such a huge book, I really need a physical copy to do it and I find the unwillingness to ship to me really upsetting and offputting.
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Pauli K July 29, 2021 7:01 am UTC
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My video review!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-lzs3QipJo
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jim M March 27, 2021 4:35 am UTC
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Need this PoD
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Martyn F October 15, 2020 5:54 pm UTC
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This is great - but it really needs a blank character sheet so it's easy to try this out?? Is one available anywhere?
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Nikola S October 20, 2020 5:45 pm UTC
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Sure! You can get one for free on our website!
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William H August 02, 2020 10:00 pm UTC
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Pretty complete for a QS.
Pretty clearly a retroclone of ICE's MERP, too. Including the trade dress.
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Samuel K July 30, 2020 10:16 pm UTC
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Hey. The dowload links above (after one purchases it) show "Against_the_Darkmaster_QS_Deluxe_2.2.pdf" and "Quick_Start_Deluxe.pdf" but both download as the same file, "Quick_Start_Deluxe_2.0.pdf" Are there supposed to be two different files and/or a 2.2 (instead of 2.0) file? Thanks!
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Nikola S August 15, 2020 7:57 pm UTC
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Hi, the Quick_Start_Deluxe_2.0.pdf is the correct file, not sure how the other versions got there, we'll look into it. Sorry for the inconvenience!
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Samuel K August 15, 2020 10:23 pm UTC
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No problem, thanks!
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Scott N April 14, 2020 1:29 pm UTC
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When will is the core book coming out, it's been along time now.
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Nikola S April 14, 2020 3:08 pm UTC
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Hi Scott!
The Core Rules are already available for preorder! Just follow the link on our Kickstarter page, by preordering the Core Rules you'll also immediately get access to the art-free "early access" version of the full book!
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Aaron J January 14, 2020 9:29 pm UTC
This looks intriguing! I pray you don't ruin the final product with hideous background art on every page. If the final product sticks to Black text on White background and the beautiful line art as in this Quick Start then I'll definitely spring for the hard copy when it comes out.
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Luigi C December 31, 2019 11:14 am UTC
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Hi,
Will the complete game include spells for levels above tenth level?
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Nikola S January 03, 2020 5:43 pm UTC
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Hi! The Core Book will include options to create your own spells above the 10th Weave
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Luigi C January 04, 2020 11:24 am UTC
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Ok, thanks
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Mark A September 08, 2019 5:09 am UTC
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Very good game. Only a part of what is to come but very well thought out with a fantastic flavour and some of the best spells & chants I have seen in an RPG. If you liked MERP you will love this.
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Danny D August 28, 2019 11:02 am UTC
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Old school MERP with 2019 flavor. This will probably be the next system I will use for my RP game session. Planing to try it soon, I can't wait to see the full release of it!
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Hunter T May 23, 2019 3:21 pm UTC
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I love it! Will be buying the full release.
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Ayube A May 08, 2019 11:03 pm UTC
Is there a system reference doc.?
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Nikola S May 10, 2019 1:03 pm UTC
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Hi, no at the moment we don't have a SRD.
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David G May 04, 2019 4:27 pm UTC
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Can't wait for the full game! This is a must buy
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Richard Thomas H May 03, 2019 6:30 pm UTC
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Excellent truly excellent. Easily the best pwyw product for a long time. The rule system is streamlined yet detailed. Like so many others, I'm so looking forward to the Kickstarter.
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Thomas G May 01, 2019 11:49 pm UTC
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I am beyond excited for this! I love the classic MERP/ Rolemaster vibe! The quickstart did its job with me. I cannot wait to back this game!
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This title was added to our catalog on April 23, 2019.
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Open Ended Games, Inc.
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