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Revision as of 07:40, 21 September 2009
Contents
Synopsis
This is a skirmish system for miniatures-based gladiatorial combats, designed to be quick to learn, flexible and adaptable to your own miniatures collection.
Morturi Te Salutant (trans.: "we who are about to die, salute you") is by default a game designed to allow for simulation of the gladiatorial contests of ancient Rome, but can be easily modified to represent arena combat in any era, or even more general skirmishes or fantasy-world gaming.
There are two modes of play:
In a Pick Up Game, two or more players (called "Lanistae" in this game) generate a School of Gladiators each, and collaborate to design a Battle. In this type of game, the Gladiators in each school are designed from scratch by the Lanistae They then play off against each other, to see who can win! This sort of game is GMless, and works in the same way as a normal miniatures skirmish game, in that adjudication is reached by consensus, and everyone at the table plays for the shared enjoyment of everyone present, even while they are trying to attain victory!
In a Campaign Game, there are not only players, but also a GM (called the "Imperator" in this game). The Lanistae start with a school budget, but purchase their Gladiators from an Auction. Each Battle is part of a group of Ludi (trans.: "The Games"), and the goal is to not just win individual battles for their prize money, but also to grow your school with that money, attain fame as a Lanista and to ultimately win the campaign itself. This is Morturi Te Salutant played in its most complete form, and explores many aspects of the game that Pick Up Games cannot.
Players Section: We who are about to die...
This section provides all the information you need to create your Lanista and a School of Gladiators.
- The Lanista and the School - Generating your Lanista and your School.
- Gladiators - How to generate individual gladiators.
- Rules of Conflict - Game systems for resolving Gladiatorial Battles.
GM Section: Mundi et Ludi
This section provides optional rules for Campaign-based play, and the role of a GM in Morturi Te Salutant.
- Battle Design - Designing individual battles.
- Campaign Rules - Running extended campaigns.
- Beyond the Arena - Battles outside of the Ludi.
Premades: Ready to die!
This section provides premade schools and battles for your consideration.
- Premade Schools - Designing individual battles.
- Premade Schools - Designing individual battles.
Credits
This is a complete roleplaying game / skirmish wargame, originally created on the rpg.net wiki by Asklepios.
More by Asklepios:
Contributions invited and encouraged! Please add your names below as well!
