Omnigon

Last updated

Omnigon, role-playing game.jpeg

Omnigon is a role-playing game published by Omnigon Games Inc. in 1989.

Contents

Description

Omnigon is a science-fiction role-playing system. [1] Characters can be human or one of five alien races (animal-based humanoids - lizard people, cat-people, etc.). [1] There are six character classes: warrior, rogue, infiltrator, scout, Psionicist, and alpha knight (warriors with some psionics). [1] Character class chosen dictates what skills are available. [1] The game includes combat rules, equipment, and five levels of psionic abilities. [1]

Publication history

Omnigon was designed by Dennis Craig, Scott Groves, Alan P. Widtmann, and Glenn Zaroski, and published by Omnigon Games Inc. in 1989 as a 60-page book. [1]

Reception

Stewart Wieck reviewed Omnigon in White Wolf #21 (June/July 1990), rating it a 2 out of 5 and stated that "In all, this game includes everything you need to play a SF campaign, and while the rules are usable, the game falls short of establishing a mood or interesting background." [2]

Lawrence Schick called the game system "simple and rather trite". [1]

Related Research Articles

<i>TWERPS</i> Role playing game

TWERPS is a minimalist role-playing game (RPG) originally created by Reindeer Games in 1987 and distributed by Gamescience. Presented as a parody of the complicated RPG systems which were prevalent at the time while still being a playable game in its own right, its simple structure and humorous nature gave it unexpected popularity.

<i>The Complete Fighters Handbook</i>

The Complete Fighter's Handbook is a supplemental rulebook published in December 1989 for the 2nd edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Accompanying manuals are The Complete Thief's Handbook, Priest's Handbook, and Wizard's Handbook.

<i>The Complete Thiefs Handbook</i>

The Complete Thief's Handbook is a supplemental rulebook published in 1989 for the 2nd edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Accompanying manuals are The Complete Fighter's Handbook, Priest's Handbook, and Wizard's Handbook.

<i>The Complete Priests Handbook</i> 1990 book by Aaron Allston

The Complete Priest's Handbook is a supplemental rulebook published in 1990 for the 2nd edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Accompanying manuals are The Complete Fighter's Handbook, Thief's Handbook, and Wizard's Handbook.

<i>Psi World</i> Tabletop science fiction role-playing game

Psi World is a science fiction role-playing game published by Fantasy Games Unlimited (FGU) in 1984 that takes place in a near-future society in which certain individuals have psionic powers.

<i>Enforcers</i> (role-playing game) 1987 superhero role-playing game

Enforcers is a near-future superhero role-playing game published by 21st Century Games in 1987.

<i>Hidden Kingdom</i> (role-playing game)

Hidden Kingdom is a role-playing game published by New Rules Inc. in 1985.

<i>MEGA Role-Playing System</i> Tabletop role-playing game

MEGA Role-Playing System, Fantasy Edition is a Norwegian role-playing game published by MEGA Games Ltd. (U.K.) in 1987.

<i>Mutazoids</i> Tabletop science fiction role-playing game

Mutazoids is a science fiction role-playing game published by Whit Productions Inc. in 1989, set in the 21st century, when a virus has mutated many humans.

<i>Expendables</i> (role-playing game) 1987 science fiction role-playing game

Expendables is a science fiction role-playing game published by Stellar Games in 1987 in which the players take on the roles of interstellar explorers

<i>High Colonies</i> Science fiction role-playing game

High Colonies is a science fiction role-playing game published by the Canadian firm Waterford Publishing House in 1988.

<i>Eternal Soldier</i> 1986 combat role-playing game

Eternal Soldier is a set of rules for role-playing game combat that was published by Tai-Gear Simulations in 1986.

Ironhedge is a role-playing game published by Empire Wargames in 1979.

Worlds Beyond is a role-playing game published by Other World Games in 1990. It was acquired by Precis Intermedia in 2020.

Witches is a supplement for fantasy role-playing games published by Mayfair Games in 1990.

<i>Covenants</i> (Ars Magica)

Covenants is a supplement published by White Wolf Publishing in 1990 for the fantasy role-playing game Ars Magica.

The Stormrider is an adventure published by Lion Rampant in 1989 for the fantasy role-playing game Ars Magica.

<i>Lejentia Campaigns Book 1: Skullys Harbor</i> Tabletop role-playing game supplement

Lejentia Campaigns Book 1: Skully's Harbor is a 1989 fantasy role-playing game supplement published by Flying Buffalo and Task Force Games.

<i>CyberRogues</i>

CyberRogues is a supplement published by Iron Crown Enterprises (I.C.E.) in 1990 for the cyberpunk near-future science fiction role-playing game Cyberspace.

The Hammer Shall Strike is a 1985 role-playing game adventure published by Fantasy Games Unlimited for Psi World.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. p. 306. ISBN   0-87975-653-5.
  2. Wieck, Stewart (June–July 1990). "Capsule Reviews". White Wolf Magazine . No. 21. p. 32.