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"Wrestling is ballet with violence."-Jesse The BodyVentura

A NO HOLDS BARRED ROLE-PLAYING GAME OFFEROCIOUS FEUDS AND GARGANTUAN GRUDGES!

WRITTEN & DESIGNED BYJOE J PRINCE

EDITED BYANDREW KENRICK

COVER & LOGO DESIGN BYPAUL BOURNE


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Piledrivers and Powerbombs

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This game requires: a deck of playing cards,paper and pencils, two or more players,twisted imagination and a truckload of trashtalk!

Published by Prince of Darkness Games

http://www.princeofdarknessgames.comInterior artwork is from http://www.hemera.com

PILEDRIVERS AND POWERBOMBS: CHOKESLAM OF DARKNESS

is 2007 by Joe J Prince.

All rights reserved.

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Intro -------------------------------6

THE PREMISE ---------------------------8

Game Mechanics ---------------------9

GM -------------------------------------10

Building a Promotion ----------------11Superstar Creation ------------------17Nemesis Genesis ---------------------25

Playing the Game --------------------30

FLAIR POINTS --------------------------32PLAY STRUCTURE -----------------------33

Pre-Match Scenes--------------------39

CONNECTING ---------------------------42AMBUSHES------------------------------45INFLAMING THE FEUD ------------------47

Matches-----------------------------50

Results -----------------------------64Post-Match Scenes ------------------65

BEATDOWN -----------------------------69DEVELOPMENT --------------------------71BOOKING A MATCH ---------------------73

Endgame ----------------------------76Wrasslin Resources------------------80


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NPC Sheets --------------------------92Superstar Sheets --------------------93

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WTWTWTFFF!!! WWWTTTFFF!!! WWWTTTF!F!F!

RJ: Welcome to the WrestlingTime Federation, your number onechoice for sports-related violence -if you dont follow soccer.

Bazz: No doubt RJ. Up the Arsenal!

RJ:Joining me on color commentary is Bazz, my ablebroadcast partner.

Bazz: And its a pleasure to be here RJ, I cant wait to seethese losers rip chunks out of each other.

RJ: It certainly has all the makings of a modern day classic.

Bazz: These guys hate each other! And I mean NancyKerrigan Tonya Harding style hate! And iron bars arelegal in a hardcore environment! Its gonna be abloodbath!

RJ: I have to agree with you Bazz, with the currentlyvacant WTF title up for grabs theres everything to

fight for and everything to lose.

Bazz: No doubt. Ive been in the ring with bears man, bears!But these guys are just as mean and just as hungry.

RJ:Bears? OK... Now we join our very own JohnnyRoachman who has an exclusive pre-match interviewwith one of the super-stars


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GGGETETET INININ TTTHEHEHE RRRIIINGNGNG!!!

Welcome grapple fans, to

Piledrivers and Powerbombs(P&P) -the pro-wrestlingrole-playing game youve beenwaiting for.

This all new Chokeslam of Darkness edition features morerules, background and options to guarandamntee you nightafter night of electrifying entertainment!

This game accurately simulates the noble and glorious sport

of professional wrestling.

There are no-holds barred as you enter a world ofgargantuan grudges and ferocious feuds.

Smash, stomp and suplex anyone stupid enough to climb intoyour ring.

Fight by fair means or foul as you strive to become:

The new undisputed champion of the world!!!

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WWWHHHATATAT ISISIS RRROOOLELELE---PPPLLLAYAYAY???

Role-playing is about playing the role of a fictionalcharacter, but without a script. In short, role-play is amore structured version of improvisational acting.

WWWHHHATATAT ISISIS AAA ROROROLELELE-

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A role-playing game is a form of self-expression andentertainment lying somewhere between theatre andtraditional boardgames (or the boards and a board). As youmight expect, a role-playing game hinges upon the playersrole-playing various fictional characters. As thesecharacters interact and compete, the players build a storytogether.

WWWHHHATATATSSS TTTHEHEHE PPPOOOINTINTINT???

Role-playing is the only narrative art form in which theparticipants can actually influence the unfolding story as

such it is the only art form which can truly explore theconcept of free-will.

But more than that, its supposed to be fun!

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Im ready for a match with the Russian BearGonna pile-drive him, pull his hairI might have a foreign object in my trunksI might have to use on that punk

-The Crusher, The Ramones

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HEHE PPP

Each player takes on the role of a pro-wrestler shortlybefore the biggest opportunity of his career -winning thecurrently vacant world championship belt. Each of theseSUPERSTARS is embroiled in a bitter feud with his NEMESIS.

SUPERSTARS develop as they wrestle matches, ambushopponents and push their gimmicks.

In order to succeed, SUPERSTARS need to band together toform a stable or FACTION. Only when they have the

strength of unity can

they defeat theirNEMESES.Then the only

obstacles to the titlebelt are each other

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"Don't hate the player, hate the game."-Jeff Jarrett / Booker T

GGGAAAMEMEME MMMEEECHCHCHAAANNNICSICSICS

Piledrivers and Powerbombs uses a standard deck of 52playing cards plus the two jokers.

Outside of matches a single hand of cards determinesscene resolution. Normally, each player involved draws anumber of cards equal to one of his SUPERSTARS attributes.Whoever gets the highest card wins the check. The winnerusually acquires narration of the scene.

P&P uses a card scoring system similar to blackjack.

Face cards count as having a numerical value of 10, butqueen still beats jack and king beats queen as usual. Acescount as 11s. Also, cards of a kindcan be added together.Three eights equal 24 and a pair of jacks is worth 20.Jokers count as wild cards, very powerful.

If two or more hands are tied for highest card thencompare the next highest cards to determine who wins. Ifa player runs out of cards to compare, tough! Thatll teach


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them to play with the big boys.

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TTTHEHEHE GGGEEENNNEEERALRALRAL MMMAAANNNAAAGGGER

ERER

Every wrestling promotion or federation has someone incharge. In Piledrivers & Powerbombs this individual iscalled the GENERAL MANAGER (GM).

The GM is in charge of the wrestling federation andschedules which matches will take place during eachwrestling SHOW. The GM is a non-player character (NPC).This means that no single player controls the GM.

Instead, each round or SHOW, one of the players assumesthe role of the GENERAL MANAGER. This role is similar to

that of the Games Master in traditional tabletop RPGs, butnot identical. Whoever is playing the GM is also assumed tobe playing the play-by-play commentator, although this rolecan be ceded to another player if desired.

Whilst playing the GM, that players SUPERSTAR will beabsent from the SHOW.

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If youd prefer to keep things traditional then one playercan take the role of GM for the entire game. In this case,the GM assumes responsibility for all NPCs instead ofcreating his own superstar.

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SSSEEETTTTTTIIINGNGNG

Before play can commence the group needs to decide uponthe setting for the game. As P&P is a game about wrestlingthe most important things to brainstorm together aredetails about the wrestling federation or promotion theSUPERSTARS fight in. The next section gives you somedetailed information about building a federation.

However, if youd prefer to get straight to the action, youcan use the WTF promotion outlined in this section.

FFFEDEEDEEDERARARATIONTIONTION GGGEEENNNEEER

RRAAATIONTIONTION

There are five steps to Federation generation:

1. Historical backdrop2. Name3. Titles, belts and champions4. Staff GM, commentators...etc


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is based in will have an effect on how the game plays. AJapanese wrestling promotion will have a different feel to aUS one for example.

Its simplest to go with a contemporary setting based onthe federation the group is most familiar with. Howevertheres no reason why you cant explore a fantasy or sci-fistyled federation!

E.g. The World famous Wrestling-Time Federationis based in the contemporary US.N

NNAMEAMEAME

Its not much of a promotion if no one knows what itscalled!

I recommend going acronym-tastic here. Its handy if youracronym makes a good chant too. But always beware thewrath of panda lovers

E.g. Wrestling-Time FederationWTF! WTF! WTF!

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TTTITITITLESLESLES

Part of the games premise is that the World Championshipbelt is currently vacant, so Id suggest you stick with that.

Feel free to come up with any other titles the federationhas sanctioned. If you have ideas for who is holding thebelts currently then great! But if not, dont worry, youllhave plenty of ideas after creating superstars!

E.g. Alongside the world championship, WTFcurrently have sanctioned: The hardcore title, thewomens title and the tag team titles. Thediminutive mental patient Screwloose is hardcorechampion. The Borg Boys Jack Fury and Bryan V are thecurrent tag champs. And the womens title is held by noneother than WTF General Manager Violet Noire, who beatDee Monique thanks to a very unsporting assist fromAjax.

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The most important staff member is the GM. Then thecommentary team. Its fun to come up with other staff too,such as referees. However, it is not essential as they canbe easily made up on the spot. Keep a piece of paper handyto record details about staff members.


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play-by-play commentator is more important for the game,as he can always be joined by another superstar providing

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color commentary.

E.g. In the WTF, the no-nonsense RJ is thecurrent play-by-play commentator. His broadcastpartner on color is ex-wrestler Bazz, who hasperhaps taken one too many chair-shots to the head

The only other WTF staff member of note is theinterviewer Johnny Roachman, aka The Roach. Rumours ofhim being possessed by an evil ancient Sumerian insect areunderstood to be greatly exaggerated.

CCCUUURRRRRREEENTNTNT RRROOOSSSTTTERERER

The roster will be filled out as players create their

SUPERSTARS and NEMESES, but players should feel free tojot down any ideas they have for other wrestlers.

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RJ:I understand wereabout to meet a newsuperstar.

Bazz: Who is this chump?

RJ:They call him KaosKlown! Hes ahomicidal harlequin!

Bazz:As long as he aint a mime, RJ. I hate those blackand white jerkoffs.

RJ:No Bazz, its pandas you hate.

Bazz:No doubt! Bears man, freakinbears.Whys thisclown spell his name with a k?

RJ:

Hes just k-krazy that way!


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CCCHHHARAARAARACCCTTTERERER CCCRRREAEAEATTTIIIONONON -

-- BBBIIIRRRTHTHTH OFOFOF AAA LLLEEEGGGEEENDNDND

Each player creates their wrestling SUPERSTAR and writesthem up onto a Piledrivers & Powerbombs SUPERSTAR sheet.Although all wrestlers are arguably superstars, inPiledrivers & Powerbombs SUPERSTAR refers to a playercharacter wrestler.

There are three major steps to this process:

CONCEPT ATTRIBUTES


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NEMESISCCCOOONNNCECECEPTPTPT

Each player needs to conceptualize his wrestler.Is he a huge hairy head-case or a lithe leaping luchador?Specifically, whats he called?Height? Weight? Hometown? Entrance Music?

E.g. Dave decides he is going to play Kaos Klown ahomicidal harlequin who stands 6 feet tall andweighs in at 225lbs. He ran away to join the circusas a boy and has never looked back. He enters to Conquerby the Insane Clown Posse.

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FFFIIINNNIIISSSHHHERERER

An essential aspect of any potential ring-warrior is hisfinishing move or FINISHER. Players are encouraged tocome up with the most ridiculous and over-the-top namesand descriptions when coming up with their FINISHERS. A

SUPERSTAR can have multiple FINISHERS if his player wants.SUPERSTARS may also add new FINISHERS to their repertoireduring play.

E.g. Dave decides that Kaos Klowns FINISHER willbe a vicious modified powerbomb called Whoslaughing now!?GGGIIIMMMMMMI

IICKCKCK

Every successful wrestler has a gimmick. A gimmick isexactly what it sounds like, something unique to thesuperstar, which helps him stand out from the crowd.

Gimmicks are what make or break a superstars career.

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concept, but feel free to steal gimmicks from wrestlerspast and present. Gimmicks can also assist wrestlers with

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one of the most powerful abilities in their arsenal thecatchphrase.

If a superstar manages to work his gimmick into a prematchsequence, exchange or post-match sequence, then hegains a FLAIR POINT (see page 32).

E.g. Kaos Klowns gimmick is just that -hes an evilclown (are there any good ones?)AAATTTTTTR

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A SUPERSTARS four ATTRIBUTES describe his wrestlingability.

Each of the ATTRIBUTES ranges from 1-7.

POPULARITY

INFAMY TESTICULAR FORTITUDE MAD SKILLZPPPOOOPPPUUULLLARARARITY


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ITYITY

This ATTRIBUTE describes how well liked a superstar is. Inthe wacky world of pro-wrestling POPULARITY is everything

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its always the most popular wrestlers who triumph in theface of adversity. Popular good-guy SUPERSTARS are knownas babyfacesor faces for short.

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If youre not famous you can be the next best thing infamous. INFAMY is the dark counterbalance to POPULARITY.

INFAMY represents how reviled a wrestler is. VillainousSUPERSTARS (those with more INFAMY than POPULARITY) areknown as heels.

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FFOOORRRTITUTITUTITUDEDEDE

If a superstar needs one thing to enter the hallowedsquared circle, its TESTICULAR FORTITUDE. This ATTRIBUTEdescribes the stamina, heart and cajones of a SUPERSTAR.Yes, even female SUPERSTARS have TESTICULAR FORTITUDE.


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MMMADADAD SSSKKKIIILLZLLZLLZ

Ya gotta have some MAD SKILLZ to survive in this game!MAD SKILLZ represents a SUPERSTARS ability to deliverimpressive moves or spots. The higher a SUPERSTARS MADSKILLZ, the more potential SELLAGE he can inflict in oneEXCHANGE.

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AAASSSSSSIIIGGGNNNIIINGNGNG AAATTTTTTRRRIIIB

BBUTUTUTESESES

Each ATTRIBUTE starts at 1. Decide as a group how manyextra ATTRIBUTE POINTS (APs) your SUPERSTARS begin with.

Usually one of the following amounts:

Jobber (Rookie) +3 APs Mid-Carder (Experienced) +6 APs Main-Eventer (Veteran) +10 APsE.g. Daves group have opted to start as mid-card

wrestlers, so Kaos Klown has 6 APs to spend. Daveknows the pure evil of the Klown, so puts 3 extrapoints into INFAMY and 1 point into each of the otherATTRIBUTES.

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GEGE PPPOOOIIINNNTSTSTS

GRUDGE POINTS represent the intensity of the feud. Inorder to trigger the final confrontation each SUPERSTARneeds a certain number of GRUDGE POINTS (default is 4).Each SUPERSTAR begins with one GRUDGE POINT. The key toattaining GRUDGE POINTS is conflict with your NEMESIS.

GRUDGE POINTS also act as a cap for FLAIR POINTS (see page32).

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"A Steel Cage Elimination Chamber Match...is wherewrestlerscareers go to die."-Jim Ross

OOOPPPTIOTIOTIONALNALNAL RRRUUULELELE::: S

SSPPPECECECIIIAAALLLITIITIITIESESES

Some wrestlers excel at certain types of matches. If usingthis rule then each mid-carder SUPERSTAR gets to choose asingle match type that they specialise in. Each main-eventerSUPERSTAR gets to choose two SPECIALITIES, but may choose

the same type twice to double specialise in thatenvironment. Singles matches cannot be chosen asspecialities. When wrestling in his SPECIALITY match, aSUPERSTAR gains a significant advantage. See the Matchessection, page 62 for more information. If usingSPECIALITIES then NEMESES can also specialise.

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Connection & Conflict AttributesCCCOOONNNCECECEPTPTPT

Who is your SUPERSTARS NEMESIS?What do they look like?Whats their gimmick?Try and develop your NEMESIS as much as your SUPERSTAR.

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CCCOOONNNNNNECECECTIONTIONTION &&& CCCOOONNNFLFLFLIIICT

CTCT

A superstar and his NEMESIS are on a collision course fromday one. In order to keep this focused, each SUPERSTARmust have some sort of CONNECTION to, and CONFLICT withtheir NEMESIS.

The CONNECTION can be practically anything the playercomes up with from something as simple as being related,to something as outlandish as both being survivors of analien abduction! Remember, this is the world of wrestlingstorylines, so be as nonsensical as you like. The CONNECTIONshould run both ways, SUPERSTAR & NEMESIS should both

feel inexorably connected to one another.

Each SUPERSTAR has some sort of ongoing CONFLICT withtheir NEMESIS. Sometimes this CONFLICT springs from theCONNECTION, creating tension. A classic CONFLICT is the lovetriangle -theres a ton of mileage with that.

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RRIIIBBBUTUTUTESESES

A NEMESIS begins with the same ATTRIBUTES as the SUPERSTAR,except that POPULARITY and INFAMY are switched.

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++++ SSSSAAAAMMMMPPPPLELELELE SSSSUUUUPEPEPEPERRRRSSSSTTTTARARARAR ++++

KAOS KLOWNPPOPULARITYOPULARITY IINFAMYNFAMY MMADAD SSKILLZKILLZTTESTICULARESTICULARFFORTITUDEORTITUDE2 4 2 2HHEIGHTEIGHT:: 6 ft WWEIGHTEIGHT:: 225 lbs

HHOMEOME:: Charlies CircusTTHEMEHEME MMUSICUSIC:: Insane Clown Posse -ConquerGGIMMICKIMMICK:: Crazy Clown & Homicidal HarlequinFFINISHERINISHER::WHOS LAUGHING NOW?!(sit-out choke-bomb)GGRUDGERUDGE PPOINTSOINTS 1SSSPPPEEECCCIIIAAALLLI

IITTTIIIESESES::: Custard pie match

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--RANDY FACTO

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FINISHER: The Randomizer (moonsault)CONNECTION/CONFLICT: Both trained at

Chucks Circus, but Randy hates Kaosclownish antics.

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RJ: Oh my god! What is theChuckmeister doing?

Bazz: Hes a sick freak. No doubt.RJ: Where did he pull that rubberchicken from?

Bazz: Ive a hunch it involves lubricant, RJ.

RJ: My lord, hes lashing himself like hes in some sort of

religious ecstasy.Bazz: Thats flagellation RJ, plain and simple.RJ: Hes a crazy kook hes flipped his lid.Bazz: Hes FOWL. No freakin doubt! Ha ha ha.


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GGGAAAMEMEME OOONNN --- MMMEEECCCHHHAAANININIC

CCALALAL RRREEEFFFRRREEESSSHHHERERER

Outside of matches a single card draw determines sceneresolution. Each player involved draws a number of cards

equal to their SUPERSTARS relevant ATTRIBUTE. Whoevergets the highest card wins the CHECK. The winner acquiresnarration of the scene.

+ Face cards count as 10.+ Aces count as 11s.+ Pairs and cards of a kindcan be summed.+ Jokers are wild.FFFL


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LLAAAIRIRIR PPPOOOIIINNNTSTSTS

FLAIR POINTS are an important concept in the game, theycan make all the difference between winning and losing.

SUPERSTARS gain bonuses for stylinand profilinand forworking their GIMMICK. A player gains a FLAIR POINT whenthey say or do something suitably cool, funny, (melo)dramatic or gimmicky.

The GM or any player without a character in the currentscene can, at any time, hand out a FP. Incidentally, playerswithout a character in the current scene are assumed tobe part of the CROWD.

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A SUPERSTAR can burn a FLAIR POINT to gain a bonus cardto a CHECK. This can be done anytime before cards arerevealed.Multiple FPs can be spent on a single CHECK.A SUPERSTAR can never have more FPS than GRUDGEPOINTS.SUPERSTARS begin each game session with no FPS.A backstage SUPERSTAR can also burn a FP to do a RUN

IN. This means interfering in someone elses match.Invent your own FP specials (with group approval)!PPPLLLAYAYAY SSSTTTRRRUUUCCCTTTU

UURERERE

Piledrivers & Powerbombs has a rigid play sequencecompared to most other RPGs. The Game always followsthis structure:

1. Rotate-a-GM2. Announce match card3. Pre-match scenes


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RRROTOTOTAAATETETE---AAA---GMGMGM

A new player becomes the GM for each show. Each playerdraws a card, high card becomes the GM for the firstshow. After the first show, the player to the GMs left

becomes the next GM.

GGGM PM PM POIOIOINNNTSTSTS

Each GM gains a number of GM POINTS (GMPs) during theirtime in charge. The GM receives a number of POINTS equalto the number of SUPERSTARS in the SHOW. These functionlike FLAIR POINTS and can be spent to add to card CHECKS or

to trigger run-ins. Anytime a GMP is used, it should beobvious that the management has a hand in events.Alternatively, the GM player can spend all GMPs to havethe GM turn. This means the GM changes from being aheel to a face or a face to a heel.

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SSUUUPPPEEERRRSSSTTTARARAR

The GMs SUPERSTAR is not present during the show.However, during the POST-MATCH SCENES each GM gets toeither narrate a DEVELOPMENT promo for his SUPERSTAR orhave his SUPERSTAR demand a match. If DEVELOPMENT ischosen then his SUPERSTARS NEMESIS also DEVELOPS (see pg71).

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E.g. Dave is the current GM. There are four otherplayers in the group so Dave has four GMPs tomenace the SUPERSTARS with. Later in the SHOW, Davenarrates a DEVELOPMENT promo for Kaos Klown. RandyFacto also develops.

IIINNN AAABBBSSSEEEN

NNTIATIATIA

Sometimes a SUPERSTAR will miss a SHOW, perhaps theyreout injured or perhaps a players real life has got in theway. Though the lazy, part-time gamers probably dontdeserve it, The Chokeslam of Darkness edition hasmechanics for match absences. The wrestling promotion iskeen to use the stars return to gain as much publicity aspossible. These rules can also be used if a superstar joinsthe promotion late on in the game -read debut for return.

For each show a SUPERSTAR misses, he gets the equivalent

of one SCENE. Each scene can be either a DEVELOPMENTpromo or BOOKING the big return match. If an absentSUPERSTAR DEVELOPS, then his NEMESIS also DEVELOPS.

On the SUPERSTARS return his player gets an extendedscene representing all the scenes he is due. This takesplace before the match-card is announced.

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AAANNNNNNOOOUUUNNNCECECE MMMAAATTTCHCHCH CCCARDARDARD

The GM, composes the match card for tonights show. Ifany matches were booked during the last show, (after beingdemanded), these are automatically part of the match card.

The GM now books the rest of the SUPERSTARS in MATCHES.Each SUPERSTAR must wrestle a MATCH. SUPERSTARS mayface each other, the NEMESES or NPC wrestlers. ASUPERSTAR cannot be booked in the same MATCH as hewrestled last show. The GM can also announce matchesinvolving only NPCs if he wishes, the group has the option ofplaying these out if they want. Some MATCH TYPES can befound in the Wrasslin Resources pages 81-83.

In character, the GM announces the match card to theCROWD. Play then proceeds to PRE-MATCH SCENES.

E.g. Dave is GM for the first SHOW. He decides tokeep things simple.Dave: Welcome fans to the world famous Wrestling TimeFederation. Weve got a treat for you tonight in this veryring. A fatal four way involving all new superstars: The


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Surgeon vs El Spectaculara vs Sir Bob vs Minotaur! Firstto score a pinfall or submission wins the match up.

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"Broken necks, splattered patellas, severed arteries:These are the things from which dreams are made of."-Road Warrior Hawk

PPPLLLAAAYYYIIINGNGNG SSSCECECEN

NNESESES

Each player in turn gets to set a SCENE for theirSUPERSTAR. How each scene turns out will affect asuperstars development.

The active or SPOTLIGHT PLAYER can narrate alliedSUPERSTARS or non-player characters (NPCs) into theirSCENES if they wish.

The SPOTLIGHT PLAYER chooses who should play each NPCin their SCENE or whether they will simply narrate the

NPCs actions. Its best to try and have the same playerportraying a particular NPC across SCENES.

Different people will play their characters in differentways. Some players prefer to play their SCENES like tellinga story, narrating their SUPERSTAR in the third person.

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While some players prefer to describe things in the firstperson, from a SUPERSTARS eye view.

E.g. I fix Kaos with a steely stare and say Youwanna get in the ring with me? I beat you one,two, three!Some players prefer to cut down on anything said out ofcharacter and portray their character as an actor would.

E.g. (Fixes Kaosplayer with a quizzical look) Youwanna get in the ring with me? Ill beat you one,

two, three.All of these approaches are fine, indeed most players willdrift between the methods as they see fit.

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RJ:My word! Kaos Klown islying in wait for Randy.Again.

Bazz: Now thats using somesmarts. This clownputs the k intocruelty.

RJ:Here comes Randy now and hes accompanied bytwo honeys!

Bazz:Hubba, hubba RJ. Theyve brought puppies!

RJ:Kaos strikes! One two three custard piesdelivered right to the kisser!

Bazz:Facto always said he liked pie, RJ.

RJ:Not even Randys love of geometry can save him now.Kaos Klown follows up with a low blow!

Bazz:Those shoes are over three feet long! Ouch, myeyes are watering in sympathy RJ.

RJ:No pre-match happy sack action for Randy.

Bazz:

No doubt. But he can sing soprano!


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"Tonight The Rock is going to play movie director andlet you see firsthand the unedited, uncut version of TheRock's major motion picture, entitled 'Laying TheSmackdown on Your Roody-Poo Candy Ass!'"

-The Rock

PPPRERERE---MMMA

AATTTCHCHCH SSSCCCEEENNNESESES

After the match card has been announced, each SUPERSTARgets to decide upon a pre-match course of action, or SCENE.A SUPERSTAR has four options:

CONNECTtry to establish an alliance with anothersuperstar.

AMBUSH -attempt to get the drop on your match opponentand weaken him before he even reaches the ring!

INFLAME-confront your nemesis and try to inflame yourfeud.


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FREE-PLAY propose some other pre-match scene, likecutting a promo.

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CCCOOONNNNNNECECECTITITINGNGNG TTTIIIESESES TTTHAT

HATHAT BBBIIINDNDND

When trying to CONNECT with another SUPERSTAR, theSPOTLIGHT PLAYER gets to set the scene. He describes thewrestlers meeting up (probably in a back-stage area) androle-plays his pitch to the other SUPERSTAR. The SPOTLIGHTSUPERSTAR must propose some sort of CONNECTION betweenthe two of them which should lead to them teaming up.

The SPOTLIGHT SUPERSTAR then checks his POPULARITY, the

passive SUPERSTAR checks his INFAMY. Whoever wins gets todecide whether or not a CONNECTION is established and thenature of that CONNECTION. The two players should thenrole-play out the rest of the scene to reflect this change.

In order to trigger the FINAL CONFRONTATION allSUPERSTARS must be part of the same FACTION (whichusually means being CONNECTED to at least two otherSUPERSTARS). Whenever SUPERSTARS CONNECT, their NEMESESare assumed to CONNECT too, this enables the creation of


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Grant: OK, its in the parking lot. The Surgeon has just gotout of his limo when he hears a loud whistle. The camerapans up and high upon a beam we see Spectaculara sittingcross legged.

Al: What do you want luchadore?

Grant: Hey amigo, remember when my neck was broken.They said Id never fly again. You saved me holmes. I thinkwe should stick together.

GM: Ok, lets have some cards to see how it goes. ElSpectaculara has POPULARITY 3 and The Surgeon has

INFAMY 2. (The cards are dealt, Grant gets: 2, 8 & king,but Al gets a king and an ace). Al, its up to you.

Al: Yeah I want the connection. As Spectacular swingsdown from the roof The Surgeon pontificates -It was aremarkable piece of work, I invented a new surgicaltechnique. Yes indeed I believe we should join forces.The two superstars shake hands.

GM: Right, both record each other as an ALLY and writedown your connection. Something along the lines ofbonding over past surgery. As you leave the parking lot

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the camera reveals your two nemeses, lurking in theshadows and glowering after you.

FFFAAACCCTIONTIONTION FFFOOORRRMMMAAATI

TITIONONON

If CONNECTED, two wrestlers are said to be ALLIED and nowcount as part of a FACTION. A SPOTLIGHT SUPERSTAR cannarrate ALLIES into his scenes.

If the wrestlers reference their CONNECTION during theSCENE the SPOTLIGHT SUPERSTAR should gain A FLAIR POINT.If the SCENE calls for an ATTRIBUTE CHECK then any presentSUPERSTAR ALLIES may also draw cards, with the best handwinning narration.

A SUPERSTAR can also spend a FP to perform a run-in duringan ALLYS match.

As an optional rule the group can allow SUPERSTARS toCONNECT with each others NEMESES. You can use this optionto have heels and faces stick together.

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Kick him when he's down -he's easier to reach."-Scott Hall

AAAMMMBBBUUUSSSHHHESESES

When attempting to AMBUSH an opponent, the spotlight

player gets to set the SCENE.

The SPOTLIGHT SUPERSTAR then makes an INFAMY CHECKopposed by his victims INFAMY.

The winner gets to narrate a SCENE in which the loser takesa beating. The loser must wrestle the match carrying apoint of SELLAGE.

E.g. Kaos Klown has been booked in a match withhis nemesis Randy Facto. Daves not going to missan opportunity to ambush his foe!

Dave: Ok, so Randys heading back to his dressing room,with a floozy on each arm. But waiting for him, with abunch of flowers is Kaos Klown! These are no ordinaryflowers though and I

GM: Ok, lets have some cards. KaosINFAMY is 4 so thatsfour cards for Dave. Randy only gets two. (The cards are

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dealt, Dave gets: 2, 6, king and ace but Randy hits a pairof 8s for a total of 16).

Dave: No way! I lost with an ace

GM: Way. Ok Kaos goes to pass the flowers to Randy butone of the floozies grabs them first Oh theyre lovelyshe exclaims, but then they spray her dress with somesort of liquid. Arrgggh! It burns!she shrieks.

Dave: Oops-a-daisy. Heh. Hi Randy hows it going?

GM: Randy nails Kaos with a big right hand sending him

spinning to the ground. The distressed diva is trying totake her dress off to hoots of approval from the crowd.Randy acts quickly by throwing a bucket of ice water overher. More cheers from the crowd. As she stands theredripping Randy leads her into his dressing room Now letsget you out of those wet clothes

Dave: The ice bucket lands on my head. Curses.

GM: Nice touch Dave, have a FLAIR POINT. Remember Kaosis wrestling the match carrying a point of SELLAGE.

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"I'm gonna stick your head so far up your ass youregonna have to cut holes in your nipples to see!"-The Rock

IIINNNFLFLFLAAAMMMIIINGNGNG TTTHE

HEHE FFFEEEUDUDUD

When attempting to INFLAME the feud, the SPOTLIGHTSUPERSTAR sets the scene for a confrontation with hisNEMESIS.

The SPOTLIGHT SUPERSTAR then makes a POPULARITY orINFAMY CHECK opposed by the number of GRUDGE POINTS hecurrently has.

If the SUPERSTAR wins, then the conflict is exacerbated. Hegains +1 GRUDGE POINT should narrate the rest of thesequence to reflect this increase in tension.

If the SUPERSTAR loses then the connection with hisNEMESIS proves too strong, things dont go the SUPERSTARSway and the GM narrates the rest of the SCENE to reflectthis. GRUDGE POINTS do not increase in this case.


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E.g. Al decides to try and INFLAME THE FEUD byhaving The Surgeon confront his NEMESIS, themonstrous Son of Skar.47+ Scenes +

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Al: Checking no-one is around, I slip into the boiler room. Imake my way through the darkness with only a smallflashlight for illumination. Finally the light comes to restupon the huddled form of the muzzled Son of Skar. Skarturns his head towards the light.

GM: Cards, cards, cards. Surgeons POPULARITY is 3 (dealsAl three cards) and his GRUDGE POINTS are currently 1(turns over a card). I get an 8.

Al: I got a queen. Right I havent forgotten about you,you freak. I know what you did. Once again Im left toclear up your fathers mistakes!Skar howls with rage and

hurls himself at the Surgeon. I drop the flashlight andbolt out of the boiler room, slamming the door behind me.Its not time yet. But soon.

GM: Cool, you gain a GRUDGE POINT.

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"I would rather hurt a man than love a woman."

Mick Foley, aka Cactus JackMMMIIISSSCELLCELLCELLANANANEEEOUSOUSOUS SSSCECECEN

NNESESES ANDANDAND FFFRRREEEEEE---PPPLLLAYAYAY

Sometimes a player may not be able to decide which typeof SCENE they want or may want a custom SCENE. In these

cases, there is the opportunity for FREE-PLAY. During FREEPLAYthe SPOTLIGHT player has full narrative control withone proviso -no scores can be altered. The SPOTLIGHTplayer is free to narrate other SUPERSTARS or NPCs intotheir SCENE. FREE-PLAY is a good choice for cutting adazzling FLAIR gathering promo or recruiting a manager.

If a conflict of some kind should emerge then FREE-PLAYcan change into one of the other types of SCENE and theappropriate CHECK be made, otherwise the SPOTLIGHT


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player can end the SCENE whenever they feel it has run itscourse.

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Got the hardest hold you can put on anyoneIf youre my victim youre beaten.Im a lean mean fighting machinePowerful and strong like King KongIm The Crusher, king of the ring

-The Crusher, The Ramones

MMMAAATTTCH

CHCHESESES LLLAAAYYYEEETHTHTH TTTHEHEHE SSSMMMAAACK

CKCK DDDOOOWNWNWN

Piledrivers and Powerbombs uses a card based bettingmechanic during matches, representing all the involvedcharacters trying to gain an advantage.

T


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TTHEHEHE BBBUIUIUILDLDLD---UUUPPP

Lets get rrready to rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrumble!

The ring announcer (usually played by the GM) introduceseach competitor. Each wrestlers controller describes hischaracters entrance: the music, the pyros, how they get intothe ring. The commentary team can also give their views onthe competitors and their forecasts for the match. Have funwith the build up.

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E.g. The Tag-team of The Surgeon (Al) and ElSpectacular (Grant) have been booked in a nontitletag match against the current champions The Borg BoysJack Fury and Bryan V. The Borg Boysare true NPCs (TNPCs), as opposed to NEMESES. See page

85.GM (Dave): Col & Ben, your guys arent around at themoment. How about Minotaur joining on color commentaryand Col, you can run Jack Fury.

Ben: Cool. Hey if Taurs on commentary does he getannounced?

GM: Yeah, if you want.

Col: Yeah Ill play Jack. Grants stupid-named luchadore isgonna get jack-hammered!

Grant: I don fink so ese.

GM: OK, the announcers ready. Ladies and gentlemen,joining our commentary team for the next match up is theraginbull Minotaur!

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Ben: Taur pounds down the entrance ramp ignoring thecrowd. He squeezes himself behind the commentary table.

GM: Making their way to the ring, at a combined weightof 450 lbs the tag team of The Surgeon and El LuchadoreSpectaculara!

Grant: Boom! Our pyros hit throwing up silver sparkles. ElSpec comes leaping out high fiving the crowd.

Al: The Surgeon walks calmly to the ring, accompanied bythe lovely nurse Sandy.

GM: And their opponents, at a combined weight in excessof 600 lbs, they are the WTF tag-team champions, BrianV and Jack Fury The Borg Boys!High volume industrialmusic crunches in as the two champions emerge, lit frombehind by white light. They pose for a second displayingthe belts. Theyre both wearing some sort of militaryfatigues.

Col: Jacks an absolute monster, he must be nearly sevenfeet tall.

Grant: Gulp.

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"Beat me if you can. Survive, if I let you."

TazTTTHEHEHE SSSYSYSYSTTTEMEMEM

Ding ding!

At the start of an exchange each involved wrestlerdeclares tactics. The GM deals the first hand. The playerto the left of the dealer declares first, play proceedsclockwise. All cards are dealt face down.

There are three tactics available:

Wrestle CLEAN Fight DIRTY Go HIGH-RISKWrestlers using CLEAN tactics (usually faces) are dealt anumber of cards equal to their POPULARITY.

Wrestlers employing DIRTY underhanded tactics (usuallyheels) are dealt a number of cards equal to their INFAMY.

Wrestlers opting for HIGH-RISK tactics (usually flingingthemselves off great heights) are dealt a number of cardsequal to their POPULARITY minus one OR their INFAMY minusone.

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SAMPLE MATCHThe Tag-team of The Surgeon (Al) and El

Spectaculara (Grant) have been booked in a nontitletag match against the current champions The BorgBoysJack Fury and Brian V.

Grant: El Spectaculara will start the match. Ok MisterSurgeon, I deal with the big one yes?

Al: As you wish my Mexican friend.

GM (Dave): First exchange, Im dealing, tactics everyone?

Al: Clean, Surges POPULARITY is three (GM deals him 3cards).

Grant: HIGH RISK, obviously! My POPULARITY is 3 so thats2 cards for me (GM deals them).

Col: Big Jacks going to fight CLEAN to begin with. His POPis 2 (is dealt 2 cards).

GM: Brian is fighting DIRTY, with his cheeky INFAMY offour. (deals himself 4 cards). Ok, back to Al, is TheSurgeon in?

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WWWRARARASSSSSSLLLINININ

Now, beginning with the player who declared first, eachplayer decides whether to SELL IT (fold) or whether to stayin and BRING IT ON!

Folding in P&P is called SELLING IT and a player who folds,

must describe his character taking some sort of hit -nothing too serious but enough to remove him from thecurrent EXCHANGE.

A character who elects to SELL IT takes a point of damage,which in P&P is called SELLAGE.

GM: Brian is fighting DIRTY, with his cheekyINFAMY of 4. (GM deals himself 4 cards). Ok, backto Al, is The Surgeon in?

Al: Im BRINGING IT ON. I talk trash to Brian. A brute like

you has no precision.

Grant: Crap, Im going to SELL IT. OK El Spec and Brianstart the match up. I leapfrog Bryan and springboard offthe ropes. I try to land a cross-body but Bryan catchesme and drops my spine onto his knee with a vicious back

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breaker. He stomps me as I scramble for the corner.

GM: Thats 2 points of SELLAGE because of your HIGH RISKantics (Grant throws his hand in and picks up 2 SELLAGEchips).

Col: Jack stays in. Im bringing it.

GM: Brians in too. He gesticulates to The Surgeon to getin the ring.Last chance to spend FLAIR POINTS.BRING IT ON!

BBBRRRIIINNNGGG IIITTT ON!ON!ON!

A player BRINGING IT ON describes what his wrestler isdoing. Role-play some choice insults to your opponents orperhaps showboat for the crowd. Youre cocky and

confident. Show how this manifests.

When multiple wrestlers BRING IT ON, it all kicks off!

All wrestlers BRINGING IT ON reveal cards simultaneously.Highest card wins.

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If two or more characters are tied for highest card thencompare their 2nd highest card, then 3rd highest, and soon, to determine who wins.

In the unlikely event that two or more players tie thewinning hand exactly, cut the deck to break the tie.

The winner then gets to hand out some pain. He narrates awrestling sequence in which his opponents get a whupping,remembering to include clean/dirty/high risk moves asappropriate. The winner assigns SELLAGE to his enemies. Theamount of SELLAGE assigned can be up to the winners MADSKILLZ.

Its a good idea to have counters available for matches, torecord SELLAGE accrued.

GM: OK, time to reveal cards (players show theirhands). Brian has an ace.

Col: Only a seven. I was bluffing!

Al: Well Ive got a seven and a joker for a total of 14! ElSpectaculara makes the tag and Surge vaults into the

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ring. Brian misses with a punch and Surge grabs him in aheadlock. The Surgeon throws Brian into the ropes andthen executes a perfect dropkick -knocking him out ofthe ring!Thats 2 SELLAGE to Bryan V.

GM: Curses. Brians TESTICULAR FORTITUDE is 3 so hes notin too much trouble yet. Next exchange, youre dealingAl

HHHIIIGHGHGH R

RRIIISKSKSK

Its a risky business at the best of times but these movesare ridiculous.

A wrestler using HIGH RISK tactics takes an additional pointof SELLAGE whenever they get assigned any.

However, if a wrestler using HIGH-RISK tactics wins anEXCHANGE then they inflict 2 additional points of bonusSELLAGE, which is not limited by MAD SKILLZ.

NNNEEEXTXTXT EEEXXXCCCHANGEHANGEHANGE


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After someone wins or there are no opposing charactersleft in, the EXCHANGE is concluded. The deck passes left toa new dealer and the next EXCHANGE begins.

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FFFIIINNNIIISHSHSH HHHIMIMIM

When a wrestler has racked up more SELLAGE than hisTESTICULAR FORTITUDE hes in big trouble.

When declaring tactics, a wrestler may elect to try and use

a FINISHER on an opponent carrying SELLAGE in excess of hisTESTICULAR FORTITUDE.

A wrestler using a FINISHER chooses tactics as normal. Ifhe SELLS IT, WIMPS OUT or loses, then the FINISHER has noeffect.

If however, he wins the EXCHANGE then he gets to removethe hapless victim with a finishing move.

The winner narrates a finishing sequence, which culminatesin his victim being eliminated from the match. Whendelivering a FINISHER, a wrestler cannot assign SELLAGE to

anyone other than their target. Although wrestlers have asignature finishing move (or moves), during a match theyare free to devise any finish they wish. Stealing anopponents FINISHER is popular, as is using a weapon forheels.

A character targeted by a finisher cannot opt to SELL IT orto WIMP OUT, as that would result in their elimination.

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Unless it is a multiple elimination event, the match will beover after a single elimination.

OOOPPPTIOTIOTIONALNALNAL RRRUUULELELE DQDQDQS

SS

After a wrestler has been eliminated by a FINISHER usingDIRTY tactics, his player may name a card type (ace, 2,queen...etc) and draw a card. Any player may spend FPs orGMPs on this check to allow more cards to be drawn. Ifthe value named is drawn then a ref spots the blatantcheating and disqualifies the opponent. In this case theeliminated wrestler wins the match by DQ. Some matchtypes do not permit disqualifications.

RRRUN

UNUN IIINSNSNS

"We don't do anything illegal, we do 'run ins'"-Edge

SUPERSTARS can also spend a FLAIR POINT to interfere insomeone elses match. This is known as a RUN IN.


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When attempting a RUN IN, the wrestler is dealt into thecurrent EXCHANGE and gains +1 card for the element ofsurprise!

RUNNING IN is a DIRTY TACTIC, unless the opponent hasalready had an ALLY RUN IN to help them. A wrestler canonly RUN IN on one match per SHOW.

The GM can always spend a GMP to have an NPC RUN IN.

SSSPPPEC

ECECIIIAAALLLITIITIITIESESES

A wrestler in a type of match he specialises in gains anadvantage. A specialist is dealt a bonus card at the start ofthe match. He may view the card and use it in a handanytime during the match.

K

KKEEPEEPEEP ITITIT IIINNNCLCLCLUUUSSSIIIVEVEVE


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Often, not all the SUPERSTARS will be involved in a match.In this case, players not in the match may have theirSUPERSTAR on color commentary or assume the role of NPCsincluding NEMESES or become part of the CROWD.

The GM has the final say on this, and is always assumed tobe on play-by-play commentary.

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MMMEEERRRCYCYCY OFOFOF TTTHEHEHE CCCRRROOOWDWDWD

The CROWD can influence matches by chanting. There aretwo main chants that the CROWD use.

Bor-ing, bor-ing Ho-ly shit, Ho-ly shitBBBOOORRRIIINGNGNG

This chant is delivered when a SUPERSTAR is being, well,

boring. Protracted procrastination or repetitive moves areclassic boring acts. For every boring chant a SUPERSTARreceives they lose a FP. If they have no FPs then they aredealt one less card next EXCHANGE, to a minimum of one.

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HHITITIT

This chant is delivered when a wrestler pulls off a frickinamazing move, usually a HIGH-RISK move. A SUPERSTARreceiving a holy shit chant gains a FLAIR POINT.

Remember, the CROWD can also award FPs outside ofmatches.

Getting into the spirit of the crowd can be a lot of fun,especially if you start coming up with crowd signs for yourfavourite and most hated wrestlers!

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"You can talk about your Psalms and your John 3:16.Well, Austin 3:16 says I just whupped your ass!"

Stone ColdSteve AustinMMMAAATTTCHCHCH OOOUUUTTTCCCO

OOMMMESESES

Depending upon how it went down in the ring, a SUPERSTARSor NEMESISATTRIBUTES may change.

Winning a match: +1 POPULARITY Bonus for landing a HIGH-RISK FINISHER: +1 MAD SKILLZ Getting hit with a FINISHER: +1 TESTICULAR FORTITUDE Getting DQd: +1 INFAMY Losing to your NEMESIS: +1 GRUDGE POINT64 + Matches +

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PPPooosssttt MMMaaatttchchch SSSccceeennnes

eses

After all matches have concluded, each superstar gets todecide upon a post-match course of action. There are sixoptions:

CONNECT :Attempt to establish some common ground withanother superstar.

INFLAME :Confront your nemesis and try to inflame yourfeud.

BEAT-DOWN :Endeavour to deliver a post-match beat-down to your recent opponent.

DEVELOPMENT : Improve through a training montage!

BOOK A MATCH : Visit your GM to demand the contestof your choice for the next show.


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FREE-PLAY : Propose some other post-match scene, likerecruiting a manager.

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CCConnonnonneeecccttt

This scene works the same way as the pre-match scene ofthe same name.

The SPOTLIGHT PLAYER gets to set the scene. He describesthe wrestlers meeting up and role-plays his pitch to theother SUPERSTAR. The SPOTLIGHT SUPERSTAR must propose

some sort of CONNECTION between the two of them whichshould lead to them teaming up.

The SPOTLIGHT SUPERSTAR then checks his POPULARITY, thepassive SUPERSTAR checks his INFAMY. Whoever wins gets todecide whether or not a CONNECTION is established and thenature of that CONNECTION. The two players should thenrole-play out the rest of the scene to reflect this change.In case of disagreements, the player who won the checkhas narration privileges.

Whenever SUPERSTARS CONNECT, their NEMESES are assumedto CONNECT too, this enables the creation of opposing

FACTIONS.

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"...On top of all that, look at this guy? I mean he's an

idiot, he's 7 feet of pure idiot. You put his brain in a

parakeet... zing! It'll fly backwards."

-The Rock

IIInnnfffllla

aamememe

This SCENE works the same way as the pre-match SCENE ofthe same name.

When attempting to INFLAME the feud, the SPOTLIGHTSUPERSTAR sets the scene for a confrontation with hisNEMESIS.

The SPOTLIGHT SUPERSTAR then makes a POPULARITY orINFAMY CHECK opposed by the number of GRUDGE POINTS hecurrently has.

If the SUPERSTAR wins then the conflict is exacerbated, hegains +1 GRUDGE POINT should narrate the rest of thesequence to reflect this increase in tension.

If the SUPERSTAR loses then the connection with hisNEMESIS proves too strong, things dont go the SUPERSTARSway and the GM narrates the rest of the SCENE to reflectthis. GRUDGE POINTS do not increase in this case.


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BBBeeeatatat---dododownwnwn

When attempting to deliver a post-match BEAT-DOWN totheir opponent, the SPOTLIGHT player once again gets to setthe scene. It can be in the ring as soon as the matchconcludes, or it can be later that night

The SPOTLIGHT SUPERSTAR then makes an INFAMY checkopposed by his victims POPULARITY or INFAMY, whichever ishigher. The acting player gets a +1 card bonus if he won thematch (or got DQd).

If the acting SUPERSTAR wins then he gains +1 INFAMY andgets to narrate the rest of the SCENE and administer abeating.

If a SUPERSTAR deals his NEMESIS a BEAT-DOWN he gains +1GRUDGE POINT.

If the SPOTLIGHT SUPERSTAR loses then the GM narrates

the rest of the SCENE and no ATTRIBUTES change.

E.g. Minotaur has just beaten Randy Facto 1,2,3.However, Ben decides Taur has not finished withRandy yet and calls for a BEAT-DOWN post match.Dave applauds this decision.

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Ben: I go to climb out of the ring, but then pause halfwaythrough the ropes and look back at the prone body ofFacto.

GM: The crowd hiss as they realise your intention.

Ben: I ignore the crowd and step back into the ring. I getinto a ready crouch as the ref helps Facto back to hisfeet.

GM: (As RJ) Oh my God! Hes already won the match buthes moving into position to deliver another Taur-gore.Oklets have some cards. Facto gets 4 for his POPULARITY.

Ben: My INFAMY is 3. I get +1 card for winning the matchthough. (Cards are dealt. The GM gets a jack and a king,but Ben hits a pair of queens for 20). Ho, ho, ho Mr Facto.I have narration.

GM: Indeed.

Ben: As Facto gets unsteadily to his feet I chargetowards him and spear him with another Taur-gore. Theref is taken out with the impact. Showing no mercy I lift

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Facto above my head in a military press, then drop himface first onto the turnbuckle. He falls to the canvasbleeding. I walk back up the ramp, without a backwardglance.

GM: This Minotaur is an inhuman monster! What a viciousassault!Thats +1 INFAMY Ben.

DDDeeevvveeelo

lolopmpmpmeeennnttt

Cos everybody loves a montage

A SPOTLIGHT player who wishes to train or DEVELOP hisSUPERSTAR narrates a short montage which shows theSUPERSTAR improving in some way. The PLAYER then increasesany ATTRIBUTE by a point.

However, the SUPERSTARS NEMESIS, also trains. The GMdescribes a short montage and the NEMESIS gains a onepoint improvement to an ATTRIBUTE of the GMs choice.

The GM can also DEVELOP his absent SUPERSTAR, andNEMESIS with a short montage.

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E.g. Grant is in the SPOTLIGHT post-match anddecides he wants a DEVELOPMENT scene for ElSpectaculara.Grant: I want a better POPULARITY, so Im going to have ElSpec visit a Mexican orphanage. Hes a big hit, he gives allthe kids little masks and lets them beat him in a pretendmatch.

GM: (As RJ) What a commendable superstar ElSpectacular is. Hes putting something back into hiscommunity.Add one POPULARITY Grant. Ok, across town ElDiablo is leaping from rooftop to rooftop in a deathdefying manner. Hes loco, you see. Plus one for El Diablos

MAD SKILLZ.

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"You want me in the ring? Now I know you've beendrinking!"

Kurt AngleBBBooooookkkiiinnnggg aaa mmma

aatttchchch

The final type of post-match SCENE sees a SUPERSTARvisiting the general manager to demand a match for thenext show. The SPOTLIGHT PLAYER gets to set the scene androle-play his pitch to the GM. The SUPERSTAR can specifyany MATCH TYPE and opponent(s) or team mate(s).

The cards drawn to resolve BOOKING A MATCH depend uponthe GMs affiliation. For a heel GM, the SUPERSTAR gets anumber of cards equal to his INFAMY. If the GM is a good

guy, then the SUPERSTAR gets cards equal to his POPULARITY.The GM always draws a number of cards equal to theSUPERSTARS GRUDGE POINTS.

If the SUPERSTAR wins then the GM agrees to the proposedmatch. Role-play out the rest of the scene to reflect thisand confirm the match for the next show.

If the SUPERSTAR loses then the GM is not impressed withthe proposal, but instead has a much better idea for the


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E.g. Daves in the spotlight. Kaos Klown is going toBOOK A MATCH.Dave: Kaos cycles into Ms Noires office on his tiny bike.Hes juggling oranges.

GM: Ha ha, have a FLAIR POINT (as Violet Noire) Juggling.How adorable.

Dave: Greetings miss GM. Allow me to propose a matchfor next week. It will surely be a match of the ages, thegreatest wrestling spectacle known to man.

GM: You got one minute clown.

Dave: I want Facto and I want him in a little people tagmatch.

GM: A what?

Dave: I Kaos Klown, teaming with The Furious Midget willdefeat Randy Facto and his choice of dwarf partner.

GM: Violet stares at youLets have some cards. Ok,Noire is a heel so you get five cards Dave. Kaoshas three

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GRUDGE POINTS so thats three for me. (cards are dealt).Ok, Ive got an ace, so that should spare us the midgetwrestling-

Dave: Ha! One jack, two jacks, I believe twenty pointsbeats eleven.

GM: OK then... Violets eyes light up Ive had a greatidea, a circus theme for our next show. Ok Kaos, you getyour stupid match, but if those little people dont bring inbig ratings youll regret it!

Dave: The middle drawer of Noires filing cabinet bursts

open and The Furious Midget leaps out. He jumps to giveKaos a high-five then rides out on the tiny bike. Kaosbounds after him.

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" The Rock says this, if the Rock hits you he'll kill you.

If he misses, the wind behind the punch will give you

pneumonia and you'll die anyway, so the choice is yours

jabroni."

-The Rock

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The game climaxes during the final confrontation.

The ENDGAME is triggered when all the SUPERSTARS haveformed a solid FACTION (this usually means being CONNECTEDto at least two other SUPERSTARS) and when the GRUDGETHRESHOLD has been reached. The default THRESHOLD is 4GRUDGE POINTS each.

When the ENDGAME has been triggered, the sequence ofplay alters. Play out any outstanding matches. Do notproceed to POST-MATCH SCENES.

Instead, each SUPERSTARS player gets to frame and narratea climactic scene with his NEMESIS, in which their conflict isbrought to boiling point. This leaves the PCs and NEMESESwith a date with destiny! Mechanically, treat these scenesas INFLAMING THE FEUD SCENES. The GMs SUPERSTAR is

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included in this (and so doesnt get a DEVELOPMENT SCENEthis SHOW).

The GENERAL MANAGER announces a special pay-per-view(PPV) event at which the two FACTIONS will duke it out forthe title. From now on playing the GENERAL MANAGER is ashared responsibility. The GM character does not have anyGM points during the final confrontation.

The players compose this PPV jointly. This is the climax ofthe game so make sure its cool and try to give everyonewhat they want. Each player gets to decide what type ofmatch their SUPERSTAR will face his NEMESIS in.

PRE-MATCH events can occur at the PPV, or you can getstraight to the action.

Then the battle of the FACTIONS begins!

Play out the MATCHES, taking it in turn to portray oneanothersNEMESES.

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e!e!

The SUPERSTARS stand triumphant, their NEMESES defeated.Their FACTION is victorious.

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In fact, I thought, why stop there? Why not add theBig Show, or Chris Jericho, or the whole state ofNebraska for that matter? And don't you think awrestling ring is a little old school, Lillian? Why not putthe match in a shark tank, with real live sharks? Hungrysharks! And the only way to beat your opponent is tostuff him down a shark's throat, and pin the shark.Wouldn't that be a hoot?

-Kurt Angle

MMMA

AATTTCHCHCH TTTYPYPYPESESES

There are multitudes of match types in pro-wrestling andenterprising promoters are constantly inventing new andbizarre matches -from the razorwire death match to thePunjabi prison match. GMs can feel free to come up withthe craziest matches possible, they still wont get anyodder than the real thing

Here are some examples of better known match types toget you going.

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A basic one-on-one wrestling match, ending by a pin-fall,submission, disqualification or count-out.

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A two-on-two team match. Only one wrestler from eachteam can be in the ring at any time. In order to switch, anactive wrestler must tag his partner in (this is simplynarrated for clean tactics and may even be ignored whenfighting dirty). The match ends after one elimination.There is also a tornado tagvariant in which all fourwrestlers fight simultaneously.

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Certain foreign objects become legal for the duration ofthis match. An old favourite are steel chairs or Singaporecanes.

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These matches are all characterised by the lack ofdisqualifications. Basically, anything goes, pin-falls andsubmissions outside the ring typically count. The use ofweapons is common, nay expected in these matches.

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During a cage match, the ring is enclosed in a steel meshcage. Victory is awarded to the wrestler (or team) whoescapes first from the cage.

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A belt or other prize hangs suspended above the ring. Thefirst wrestler to set up a ladder, climb to the top and claimhis prize wins the match. Ladders are of course legal duringthis match. There are normally no DQs in Ladder matches.

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Pin-falls and submissions do not count, there are no countoutsor disqualifications. The only way to win is to put youropponent through a table.

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Several wrestlers participate in a free-for-all. Wrestlersare eliminated one at a time until only one remains. Oftencompetitors can only be eliminated by being thrown overthe top rope.

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Another wrestler referees the match. This ref can FIGHTDIRTY to inflict SELLAGE on the wrestlers. If the guest reftakes any SELLAGE, he may disqualify whoever inflicted it.

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If you get a large group of players together (8 or 16 workespecially well for a tournament) you can use these variantrules.

Do not create NEMESES, each SUPERSTAR begins with noGRUDGE POINTS. Instead allow the feuds to develop in playbetween the PCs. Before the feuds can be inflamed, theymust be ignited!

Any SUPERSTAR may take an IGNITING THE FEUD SCENE inplace of an INFLAME SCENE. When IGNITING A FEUD, the

active player sets the scene as usual and narrates anotherSUPERSTAR into the scene. The two SUPERSTARS make anopposed INFAMY CHECK. Whoever wins the CHECK can decidewhether or not the two are beginning a feud and narratethe scene appropriately. If a feud begins the SUPERSTARStake each other as NEMESES and go to one GRUDGE POINTeach.

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triggered.

Special thanks to Yoki Erdtman for this (and many other)ideas!

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MMMOOO WWWRARARASSSSSSLLLEEERSRSRS

The SUPERSTARS and their NEMESES give you a good solidfoundation for the federations roster. However, you mightlike to construct a few more non-player character

wrestlers to flesh out the federation a bit more.Alternately, these guidelines allow a GM to quickly generateNPC opponents if needed. Wrestlers who are notSUPERSTARS or NEMESES are TRUE NON-PLAYER CHARACTERS(TNPCs).

These guys cannot train (DEVELOP) but their ATTRIBUTESmay change as a result of matches they are involved in.

Here are some handy dandy TNPC generation rules Ivedevised.

Decide on experience of wrestler: JOBBER, MIDCARDERor MAIN-EVENTER.Draw cards to determine their ATTRIBUTES.Draw a card for GIMMICK and one for FINISHER.Name the wrestler and write them up on a NPC sheet.E.g. Dave the current GM wants to create a JOBBERand MAIN-EVENTER NPCs.


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Each of the suits is tied to a specific ATTRIBUTE:.Hearts = POPULARITY.Spades = INFAMY

.Diamonds = TESTICULAR FORTITUDE.

Clubs = MAD SKILLZA JOBBER draws two ATTRIBUTE cards, the first card grants+2 to the relevant ATTRIBUTE and the second grants +1.

MID-CARD wrestlers get three cards, worth: +3, +2 and +1respectively.

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E.g. For the JOBBER, Dave draws a club (+2 MS) anda spade (+1 INF).The JOBBER has: POP1, INF 2, TF 1 and MS 3.

Dave then draws four cards for the MAIN-EVENTERgetting: diamond (+4 TF), club (+3 MS), heart (+2 POP) anda final heart (+1 POP).

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The main-eventer has: POP 4, INF 1, TF 5 and MS 4. Hesone tough face!

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GMs are free to invent their own GIMMICKS and FINISHERSfor their TNPCs. Alternatively, a GM can draw some cardsand consult the charts on the following pages.

All that remains now is to write up the wrestlers on a NPCsheet, like that found on page 92.

E.g. Dave draws three cards for each of his NPCs.It turns out the JOBBER is a furious biker who usesa super-kick as a finisher. Dave names him GreasyPete. The MAIN-EVENTER turns out to be a silent preacherwho uses a camel-clutch as a finisher! Dave opts to makehim a New-Age Buddhist called Brother Dragonfly andrenames his finisher The Karma clutch.

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PunkAristocratPreacher

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Tornado DDTFishermans SuplexCamel ClutchSuperplexFrog SplashSuper KickMoonsaultShooting-Star Press

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Value 1st Card 2nd Card 3rd CardAce Power -Bomb2 Diving Elbow Smash3 Atomic Back Drop4 Northern Lights Neck Driver5 Frog Body Splash6 Deadly Leg Lock7 Impact Muscle Buster8 Ultimate Arm Breaker9 Fishermans Shoulder Suplex10 Tornado Face DDTJack Shooting-Star -PressQueen Super -KickKing Choke (choking) -Slam

I recommend the Seventh Sanctum website

www.seventhsanctum.com/index-comb.php

for more random wrestling moves!

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CONNECT With another superstarAMBUSH Your match opponentINFLAME The feud with your nemesisFREE-PLAY Do something else!PPRERE--MMATCHATCH SSCENESCENESPOP VS INFINF VS INFPOP/INF VS GPS (+1 GP)-PPLAYLAY SSEQUENCEEQUENCE1. ROTATE-A-GM2. ANNOUNCE MATCH CARD3. PRE-MATCH SCENES4. PLAY MATCHES5. POST-MATCH SCENESMMATCHATCH OOUTCOMESUTCOMESWinning a match +1 POPULARITYWith a high risk finish +1 MAD SKILLZTaking a FINISHER +1 TFGetting disqualified +1 INFAMYLosing to NEMESIS +1 GPPPRERE--MMATCHATCH SSCENESCENESPOP VS INF

INF VS INFPOP/INF VS GPS (+1 GP)-PPLAYLAY SSEQUENCEEQUENCE1. ROTATE-A-GM2. ANNOUNCE MATCH CARD3. PRE-MATCH SCENES4. PLAY MATCHES5. POST-MATCH SCENESMMATCHATCH OOUTCOMESUTCOMESWinning a match +1 POPULARITYWith a high risk finish +1 MAD SKILLZTaking a FINISHER +1 TF

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NNESESESCONNECT With another superstar POP VS INFINFLAME The feud with your nemesis POP/INF VS GPSBEAT-DOWN Your recent opponent INF VS INF (+1 INF)DEVELOP With a training montage +1 STAT (+1 NEM)BOOK A MATCH Visit the GM to demand a match! POP/INF VS GPSFREE-PLAY Do something else! -


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TTTAAAPPPPPPIIINGNGNG OOOUTUTUT.........

Piledrivers & Powerbombs has a special place in my heartand Ive enjoyed every game of it Ive had.

P&P began life as a 24hr RPG -written in a single planetarycycle. It was also the first game I actually finished. Iwrote P&P very soon after discovering indie games, TheForge (www.indie-rpgs.com) and RPG mechanics from a wholenew perspective! In particular Paul Czeges My Life WithMaster (www.halfmeme.com) was a huge influence. A systemresolving an entire scene in one check broke new ground forme. The design of P&P had a huge influence on my othergames -both Swansong and Contenders owe a lotto P&P.

Now its two and a half years later and Ive got P&P lookinghow I want it. The Chokeslam of Darkness edition.

I couldnt have done it without my run-in buddies.

Thanks to the glorious playtesters: BadDave Roper, DanJoyce, Ian Waller, Alan Luke, Adam Magson, StuartMcIntyre, Joe Murphy, David Roseburgh, Colin McGray,Grant Milne, Matt Reid, Dan & Gemma Peck, all the GUGS -specially Doc, Claire, Ade, Craig, Snap & Pete.

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Big respect to the boys from the best con game ever -Indy2006: David Ionadi, Gabriel Gentile, Josh Fuher, JosephGrasso & Richard The BulldogJordan.

Props to my Collective Endeavour (www.collective-endeavour.com)stable-mates: Andrew Kenrick, Gregor Hutton, MalcolmCraig, Matt Machell and Iain McAllistar.

Yoki Erdtman -youre a total star, many thanks for all yourinput and enthusiasm!

Special thanks to to Kev Scott (visit www.ukg-publishing.co.uk)and to Vince McMahon -Govans greatest maths teacher!

And a big thank-you to my favourite reluctant playtestersMarie and Mum.

Most importantly, thank-you to all the men and women inthe wrestling business who endure pain for ourentertainment.

Wrestling tells a story old as humankind, a tale of a greatconflict -between good and evil...

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Any thoughts, questions or comments?Please let me know!

www.collective-endeavour.comwww.princeofdarknessgames.com

[email protected]

Happy gaming!JoE

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