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Wellstone City Chronicles - Encounter Deck
Publisher: Silver Gryphon Games
by Thomas B. [Featured Reviewer]
Date Added: 08/06/2011 11:58:41

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: This 8 page PDF is a "random events" chart designed for Wellstone City that can be used with any deck of standard playing cards (which are standard stuff for Savage Worlds). It is notable in part because many of the "randon events" can have HUGE implications on the campaign, like your own faction sending a sniper after you, or your rivals trying to recruit you as a double agent. The events are divided by suit, with a specific event for each card, although Spades/Hearts and Diamonds/Clubs use largely the same events with major/minor tweaks to them.

WHAT WORKS: Based off of a playing card deck makes the PDF incredibly simple to use, especially for folks on a printer budget. So many of the events having the ability to turn things on their ear is very much a plus in my book.

WHAT DOESN'T WORK: Given how big some of the events can be, and how closely they are mirrored in the Minor/Major scale, drawing once per scene seems excessive, especially when you factor in the "Joker" rule that can put multiple cards in play. I did note a few typos that made it into the final product. The PDF price seems a little high, but only in relation to other Wellstone City/Silver Gryphon Games products.

CONCLUSION: Great concept, but then I love random roll/draw charts, and the scale at which this chart works is very nice, with some real game-changing options present, which can lead to a series of double-crosses and and the like. A great idea for a great setting, adding an element of chance that can affect the game in minor ways (finding $20 on the street) to major ways (having the FBI offer you the chance to take down the Russian Mafia from the inside, or the CIA turning on you mid-op with an assassination attempt, for their own reasons). Especially recommended if you feel like your Wellstone City game is lacking a certain spark right now.



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[4 of 5 Stars!]
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Wellstone City Chronicles - Encounter Deck
Publisher: Silver Gryphon Games
by Samuel K. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 07/13/2011 22:28:33

Basically a random encounter / adventure seed generator, but not to be confused with a full-fledged random adventure generator like those found in Thrilling Tales, Shaintar, etc. Makes things a bit easier on the GM, especially if you need a short encounter to stall when your PCs go off the rails in your current adventure. Definitely worth the price.



Rating:
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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