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Previous versions of the rules, used for Shadows over Angers up till Part 4. By and by I will be presenting the role-playing system I use in my games. A role-playing/storytelling system The system is relatively simple and is inspired by The Window , D6 and Risus . It only uses six-sided dice. An attribute, characteristic typically range from 1-7+. 1   Poor (10) 2   Below Average (20) 3   Average, Mediocre (28) 3+ Competent (36) 4   Above Average, Skilled (44) 4+ Professional, Talented (52) 5   Excellent, Very Good (60) 5+ Expert (68) 6   Superb, Remarkable, (76) 6+ Amazing (84) 7   Grandmaster, Incredible (92) 7+ Unbelievable (100) The numbers in round brackets indicates a suggested equivalent value in a percentile system. This may be useful in converting characters from other systems to URPS. Every system is different and you should try to work out what makes sense in each. From time to time ...

This continues from Shadows over Angers - Part 3 Scene 13 - To the Train Station Pierre drove the motor-car swiftly down the street and presently came up to the alley where the ambulator was parked. Stopping the motocar behind it, he carried Marie into the back of the ambulator and did he best to staunch the bleeding with what equipment he had. His initial assessment suggested Marie was very lucky and the shot did not hit any vital organs or major arteries. Pierre did what he could to stop the bleeding then drove the ambulator towards the train station in the hope that he would not get spotted in the encroaching darkness. Reaching there he realised his plan to leave Angers by train or road is dashed as the local constabulatory has already set up roadblocks and is checking on passengers departing by train. Joseph obviously had the same idea as Pierre spotted him and got him into the ambulator before they were seen. Heading back to the house seemed the best thing for now. Pierre ho...

As part of the programs of Toa Payoh Central CC I volunteered to teach and play games with kids at the Pertapis Children's Home. The day started relatively early at 9am or so. We had previously discussed and rehearsed the games we are going to play and how to facilitate the session. We brought a variety of games from Ubongo to Ugly Dolls. All the games could be taught in five minutes. In the end the kids had a great time and we all can't wait for the next visit! More photos here: http://www.meetup.com/Boardgames-Singapore/photos/1169130/

Part 3 is dedicated to Andreas Wein. This continues from Shadows Over Angers - Part 2 Scene 10 - Back at the Cathedra l Back at the cathedral Father Andre escorted them to the refectory to provide some refreshments for the group. There they were met with a nun, Sister Marie who was acquainted with Joseph. Pierre narrated what happened leaving out any mention of demons. Father Andre then presented to Pierre a black box contain the pistol he requested for with 2 clips of ammunition. A novice arrived to advise Father Andre of a commotion out the front who left the group to investigate. Harumi and Sister Marie decided to follow to see what the fuss was about. They peeked out ...to see Father Andre in agitated conversation with a group of gendarmes. They could just make out a man identifying himself as Chief Inspector Lauvin who wanted to arrest persons matching the description of Pierre, Joseph and Harumi for the murder of Eric Gilbert. Hurrying back they related this to the oth...

The player characters  (The characters are still being developed between sessions) Pierre Letreque played by David R. 1.8 m, 70 kg, curly brown hair w/ gray streaks & receding hairline, aquiline nose, stooped shoulders, clean-shaven, late 30s. He usually has his medical bag with him and drives an ambulance. Pierre participated in the Great War as an Army Doctor where his youthful idealism was crushed by the horrors of the trenches. He resigned from the Army in 1921, the same year his wife died. He works at a government health department as a roving physician to smaller towns and villagers. He has no children. He has a quiet demeanor. He is cynical about politics and government He is in Angers to visit Dr. Eric Gilbert (a friend) and to replenish medical supplies. Excellent Physician (trauma, great bedside manners) 5 Above average intelligence 4 Experienced amateur botanist 4 (can survive in the woods  3) Handy at fixing his ambulance 3 (general mechanic 2...

This continues from Shadows over Angers - Part 1 Scene 5- The Next Morning The next morning they reconvened with Father Andre for breakfast. Joseph ate sparingly as he nursed his hangover. Pierre joined them soon and they discussed the events of last night. Pierre advised that Eric has agreed to introduce him to Henri Tergeon under more amicable circumstances. He asked Father Andre to procure a pistol for him and advised the others he will take some sample from the body to a trusted medical facility to have it tested and he should be back by end of the day. Scene 6a - The Boy Harumi and Joseph decided to investigate Angers by day and re-traced their steps last night. They stopped in front of Dr Gilbert's residence they ascertained he was not in and slotted in a note asking to see him. Harumi felt her senses tingling just as a boy of ten or so appeared asking if they were looking for Dr Gilbert and promising to bring them to find him. While suspicious they decided to follow ...

Place: Angers, France Date: Early September, 1931 Weather: The last days of Summer. The Great Depression has come to France and the common people are suffering. Our protagonists meet for the first time in Angers. They will find themselves embroiled in strange and dark happenings of the town... Scene 1 -First Meeting Where we find Pierre Letreque, itinerant Doctor on government service, Harumi, recently from Japan, dressed in a red Kimono. Father Joseph, a priest of the Church of England. They struck up a conversation in English and explained their respective purposes in Angers. Pierre was here to replenish medical supply and call on his friend Dr Eric Gilbert a local physician. Father Joseph came at the request of Father Andre, a good friend and a local Catholic priest. Harumi said,"sight-seeing". Father Andre arrived and introductions were made. Harumi accepted the invitation of Father Andre to lodge at quarters on the grounds of the Cathedral of Saint-Maurice whe...