Enter a world at war, one that resembles our WWI yet with fantastic dieselpunk technologies and supernatural mysteries that threaten the very fabric of space-time itself.
This core rulebook provides all the information necessary to run a Carbon Grey Role-playing Game session, from character creation to combat and resolution.
Built on the time-tested legacy of the D6 System by seminal developer West End Games, players will be able to dive into the world of CARBON GREY quickly and easily through the new "Magnetic Variant (D6MV)" Rule Set. Taking full advantage of the unique and popular “Wild Die” feature, adventures in CARBON GREY will be as thrilling and cinematic as players dare to imagine.
This Core Rule Book is designed to introduce you to the world of Carbon Grey and the Magnetic Variant of the West End Games D6 System ruleset. It also includes an introductory adventure and some pre-generated characters to quick play.
For the full force action of this war-torn world, you'll want to get your hands on the Deluxe Boxed Set Edition featuring 21 detailed miniatures (between 32-90mm), 24x36" battle maps, 140 enemy and asset cards, dozens of tokens and map markers, custom D6MV dice in three unique colors, and a sturdy casebound GM screen.
In the CARBON GREY Role-playing Game, thrills, excitement, and action await your every die roll. You will face the might of a nation, be forced to make grim choices, stand against deadly challenges, and take on missions no one else dare attempt—so steel your nerves, check your ammo, and heed the call of war!
Take on the role of heroes struggling against a seemingly unstoppable empire with world-conquering aspirations. Survive the grimness of trench warfare. Dare to soar the deadly skies. Master the art of espionage to uncover the secrets of your enemies. Navigate the social hierarchy and underhanded dealings of both the nobility and the underworld. Discover and learn to manipulate the strange powers that affect the very reality of the world around you.
In a world made of war, battle lines are fluid. Skirmishes are fought not only in the mud, muck, and mire but also in the ballroom. In order to win even a small victory, one needs to be willing to go to any lengths or die trying. Such is the world of Carbon Grey.
Take on the role of a cagey operative or innocent pawn awakened from blissful unawareness to the fantastic forces secretly at play in the universe.
As one of twenty-four unique character archetypes, you’ll be gifted with talents and abilities you choose to make your presence unique and indispensable to uncovering – and perhaps stopping – the hidden machinations manipulating world events.
Navigate the treacherous water of nobility as a Sovereign or Free Lady. Silence opposition as a deadly Royal Operative or Reluctant Mentor. Own the battlefield as a Trench Fighter or rule the skies as a Dogfighter. Navigate the underworld as a Moonlighter or Master Spy. Or walk the edge of reality as a mystical Dharman Adept or sentient Fenris Wolf!
Face off against over 50 enemy and monster types as you explore the world of Mitteleuropa and its many hidden corners that are filled with shadowy forces and unimaginable terrors. Come face to face with military forces strengthened by technologies that shouldn't exist and find ways to turn those tools against them. Discover secrets that could usher a new dawn or seal everything in eternal night.
Encounter and support dozens of NPC Heroes from the rich lore of the original graphic novel to play a key role in unfolding the prophesies that bind reality!
HC, FC, 224pgs, 8.5x11″ with linen-textured cover, spotUV elements, and curved corners.
