Tales from the Floating Vagabond
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Tales from the Floating Vagabond is an out of print science-fiction roleplaying game by Lee Garvin[1], published by Avalon Hill in 1991[2]. It has the tagline "Ludicrous Adventure in a Universe Whose Natural Laws Are Out To Lunch."[3] The game takes a comedic approach to the genre, encouraging the gamemaster to begin each adventure in an outer space bar called The Floating Vagabond. Players choose from races such as humans, elves, Cute Fuzzy Things, and dogmen[4], learn skills like "Look Good at All Times" and "Projectile Vomiting," and consume dangerous beverages containing toxic substances such as a singularity.
One of the more memorable aspects of the game was a system of shticks that players could choose from, including:
- The Rambo Effect allows you to dodge automatic gunfire at close range (and only at close range).
- The Trenchcoat Effect gives you a chance to pull any mundane item out of your trenchcoat, but only if a different party member has already brought up the need for that item.
- Theme Music gives you a personal soundtrack that can warn you of danger or other upcoming events.
[edit] References
- ^ "Lee Garvin." Pen & Paper Online Database. http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showcreator&creatorid=1998. Accessed 11/04/06.
- ^ "Tales from the Floating Vagabond (1991)." Pen & Paper Online Database. http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showbook&bookid=5068. Accessed 11/04/06.
- ^ Garvin, Lee. Tales from the Floating Vagabond. Avalon Hill: 1991. Cover.
- ^ "Tales from the Floating Vagabond." Noble Knight Games. http://www.nobleknight.com/ProductDetail.asp_Q_ProductID_E_8334_A_InventoryID_E_2147412139. Accessed 11/4/06.
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