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<blockquote data-quote="Gamenomicon" data-source="post: 9202590" data-attributes="member: 7016953"><p><a href="https://gamenomicon.itch.io/tension-engine-srd" target="_blank">Welcome to the heart-stopping realm of the Tension Engine,</a> the TTRPG system that powers Gamenomicon’s first ever published game, the pulse-pounding 1980s alt history, pulp horror game – Party First!</p><p></p><p>Roll and Keep System: Dive into the action with a sleek d6 system, where every roll propels your story forward. The Tension Engine focuses on building and breaking tension in a cinematic manner, ensuring every moment is filled with suspense and excitement.</p><p></p><p>Dynamic Tension Mechanic: Feel the pulse of the story as tension dynamically adapts to the challenges your characters face. Unlocking a car in calm circumstances may be a breeze, but as tension escalates and an adversary such as a slavering werewolf gives chase, the difficulty intensifies, creating heart-pounding moments of suspense.</p><p></p><p>Narrative Climaxes: Experience the power of tension breaks, introducing smaller climaxes throughout play. Whether facing a terrifying foe or unraveling a mysterious plot, Tension Engine provides a dynamic canvas for unforgettable storytelling moments and shaping the narrative in unexpected ways.</p><p></p><p>Rules Light, Fast-Paced Play: Originally crafted for quick, rules-light one-shot games, the Tension Engine offers rapid character and adversary generation. Dive straight into the action, making it perfect for both newcomers and seasoned gamers seeking a streamlined, immersive experience.</p><p></p><p>Versatile & Accessible: Whether you're a seasoned game master or a first-time player, Tension Engine's versatility invites you to shape your own tales of suspense. Elevate your tabletop gaming with a system where tension isn't just a mechanic; it's the driving force of your narrative.</p><p></p><p>Elevate your tabletop gaming with Tension Engine – where every roll, every decision, ratchets up the suspense in a pulse-pounding journey!</p><p></p><p>Other Tension Engine Games by Gamenomicon:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://gamenomicon.itch.io/party-first" target="_blank">Party First</a> - 1980s alt history where players fight pulp horror and the forces of communist bureaucracy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gamenomicon, post: 9202590, member: 7016953"] [URL='https://gamenomicon.itch.io/tension-engine-srd']Welcome to the heart-stopping realm of the Tension Engine,[/URL] the TTRPG system that powers Gamenomicon’s first ever published game, the pulse-pounding 1980s alt history, pulp horror game – Party First! Roll and Keep System: Dive into the action with a sleek d6 system, where every roll propels your story forward. The Tension Engine focuses on building and breaking tension in a cinematic manner, ensuring every moment is filled with suspense and excitement. Dynamic Tension Mechanic: Feel the pulse of the story as tension dynamically adapts to the challenges your characters face. Unlocking a car in calm circumstances may be a breeze, but as tension escalates and an adversary such as a slavering werewolf gives chase, the difficulty intensifies, creating heart-pounding moments of suspense. Narrative Climaxes: Experience the power of tension breaks, introducing smaller climaxes throughout play. Whether facing a terrifying foe or unraveling a mysterious plot, Tension Engine provides a dynamic canvas for unforgettable storytelling moments and shaping the narrative in unexpected ways. Rules Light, Fast-Paced Play: Originally crafted for quick, rules-light one-shot games, the Tension Engine offers rapid character and adversary generation. Dive straight into the action, making it perfect for both newcomers and seasoned gamers seeking a streamlined, immersive experience. Versatile & Accessible: Whether you're a seasoned game master or a first-time player, Tension Engine's versatility invites you to shape your own tales of suspense. Elevate your tabletop gaming with a system where tension isn't just a mechanic; it's the driving force of your narrative. Elevate your tabletop gaming with Tension Engine – where every roll, every decision, ratchets up the suspense in a pulse-pounding journey! Other Tension Engine Games by Gamenomicon: [URL='https://gamenomicon.itch.io/party-first']Party First[/URL] - 1980s alt history where players fight pulp horror and the forces of communist bureaucracy. [/QUOTE]
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