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janedoelish's review
5.0
Ever since reading "Quicksilver" by Neal Stephenson and "The Masked Empire" by Patrick Weekes, I have been longing for a roleplaying game set in a Baroque setting. Well, my wait is finally over! "7th Sea" delivers all I could ever hope for, and more.
Each quasi-European country feels distinct and unique, right down to their "metaphysical identity", and a story-driven reward system is simply the best thing that could happen to encourage more exciting plots than "slay monster, collect treasure" (although you can do that as well if that rocks your boat).
Even while reading it, I could already feel dozens of characters and scenarios form in my mind - and that is a VERY good sign.
Already a favourite, and I am very much looking forward to actually playing it.
Each quasi-European country feels distinct and unique, right down to their "metaphysical identity", and a story-driven reward system is simply the best thing that could happen to encourage more exciting plots than "slay monster, collect treasure" (although you can do that as well if that rocks your boat).
Even while reading it, I could already feel dozens of characters and scenarios form in my mind - and that is a VERY good sign.
Already a favourite, and I am very much looking forward to actually playing it.
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