SPECIAL NOTE: This and 14 other ASCII textfiles in this package are excerpts from -- NOT the complete text of -- this new magazine. This package has been prepared specifically for electronic distribution, first uploaded to the America Online Computer Network. Readers may download and distribute this package as long as all of its contents, including this "cover sheet" file, are both unmodified and complete. Two identical versions differering only in compression format should be available: ZIP format (ideal for IBM PC & compatible users as well as Apple II machines) and STUFFIT (aka SIT) format (ideal for Macintosh users). Since there are 15 files in this package, a separate hard disk directory or folder is suggested. All files grouped in electronic form with this text file are considered part of this publication to which refer the copyright and trademark statements below. Trademarks in all such files will be indicated with asterisks, though the lack of such indication is unintentional and in no way represents a waiver of rights or ownership. Further distribution of one or more of these files or computer printouts thereof is a violation of copyright law and is expressly prohibited. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MYTHIC MASTERS* Magazine For JMs and players of the Mythus* Fantasy Roleplaying Game and the Dangerous Journeys* Multigenre Roleplaying Game System Contents (This applies to the published paper version. Excerpts from most articles are included in this package.) Editor's Pit 3 Dimension Hopping: Game System News 4 GameSpeak: The DJ Patois 6 Feature: Knowledge/Skill Areas Complete K/S Listing 9 New K/S Areas (& Additions) 13 Rudimentary Knowledge (New Rule) 20 K/S Cross-Feeding Update 21 Personas Plus: Character Notes & CHOPs Creating a Great Heroic Persona 23 Steps in HP Creation 24 CHOPS: Complete Heroic/Other Personas This month: The Explorer 29 Mystical Manifestations: Mythus Game Rule Expansions Vocational Change 34 HP Age Table additions 34 SEC, Birth Rank, and Inheritance 35 SEC-Based Adjustments 36 Special Quirks 37 In Vocations This month: The Courtier 40 Enchanted Equipment 48 The Daily Deity: Greco-Roman Pantheon (Part 1) 41 The Town Crier's Gone Mad! -- Commentary 49 Product Ordering Information 51 Audience Participation (Letters) 52 Crossing the Line: Considerations for Cross-Genre gaming 53 Changeling* Weird Science-Fantasy Game (Part 1) Introduction to the Genre 55 PrŽcis of the Milieu 63 Mythic Masters Magazine Submission Policy 64 ISSUE #1 Volume 1, Number 1 September 1993 Publisher: Trigee Enterprises Corporation Editing & Layout: J. Franklin Mentzer Proliferation: E. Gary Gygax * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PUBLISHER'S STATEMENT Entire contents © 1993 Trigee Enterprises Corporation, all rights reserved, unless otherwise stated and provided for in writing. * Mythic Masters is a trademark of Trigee Enterprises Corporation. Aerth, Changeling, City of Ascalon, Dangerous Journeys, Epic of Aerth, Journeys, Mythus, Mythus Magick, Necropolis, and Unhallowed are trademarks of Omega Helios Limited and used with permission. Subscription: Mythic Masters Magazine is available in the U.S.A. by subscription at the rate of $50 per 12 issues (in Canada: $60 in U.S. funds). Subscriptions will begin with the earliest available back issue, up to a maximum of 3 such issues, and continue from that number onwards for 12 issues. Single copy: $5.00 (in Canada: $6 U.S.). This publication is mailed by United States Postal Service, Third Class Mail. Forwarding postage is not guaranteed. Publisher declines responsibility for issues lost in the mail. All subscriptions and single copy orders must include name, address, and check or money order for the appropriate amount. Send your order to: Trigee Enterprises Corporation Dept. MMM Post Office Box 388 Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Prices for electronic subscription to be announced. All prices subject to change. Advertising in this publication is by special arrangement only. Please contact the publisher. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NEXT ISSUE: ¥ Feature: Combat & Weapons ¥ Changeling* Game installment #2 ¥ Witchcraefter EP ¥ WitchFinder Vocation And the usualsÉ The Daily Deity Dimension Hopping Mystical Manifestations Enchanted Equipment The Town Crier