Rating: [ 6.97 / 10.00 ]
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The Zorcerer of Zo (ZoZ) is a fairytale RPG by Atomic Sock Monkey Press, publishers of Dead Inside and Truth & Justice. Inside ZoZ, you'll find:
- An extensive discussion on fairytales, their nature and tropes.
- An evocative game setting: the Zantabulous Land of Zo (and its five Kingdoms) -- strongly influenced by much-beloved fairytale otherworlds like Oz (naturally), Narnia, Wonderland, Fantastica, The Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Florin & Guilder, Neverland, Living Island -- and how it developed in-play with the help of the author's gaming group.
- The "Good Parts" PDQ System -- a slimmed-down version of the PDQ Core Rules, complete in itself, suitable for fast-paced, straightforward fairytale play.
- Extensive notes on how the initial ZoZ campaign was begun, the setting and episodes were developed, how the game was run, and the campaign came to an exciting climax (and advice on how you can do the same yourself).
- Two "DVD commentary tracks" of textboxes -- one from the author/GM and one from the players of the PCs -- on the Actual Play of the campaign.
- An appendix with Bonus Material like campaign production notes and additional NPCs.
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| Rating | User | Summary |
| 4 + 5 | Christopher V. Brady | The Zorcerer of Zo. This to me should have been what Wushu should have been. Simple, evocative, a descriptive attribute system but with an obvious point to the die rolls. [ Read Review ] |
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| Rating | User | Comments |
| 8 / 10 | Doc Halloween | The setting is generic fantasy with element bits of Fairy Tales thrown in. I believe it would have gotten a 9 possibly a 10 if it focused soley more on "Fairy Tale" elements and characters. The mechanics is simple, gives room for your imagination, and easy to execute. |
| 9 / 10 | Justin D. Jacobson | The PDQ system is a great compromise system between super-crunchy D&D and obtuse narrative play. Fully embraces the fairy tale tropes it intends to cover. And, of course, if you like design and campaign notes, this includes the most thoroughy and insightful set around. |
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