Beyond the Glow: An Unofficial Guide to the Illuminated Worlds System
A downloadable Book, Guide
What is this book about?
"Beyond the Glow" is the definitive unofficial guide to the Illuminated Worlds System (IWS). It's a comprehensive toolkit for players who want to master the engine and for designers who want to adapt it. We demystify the core mechanics—from Drives and Marks to Gilded Actions—and provide a robust framework for hacking the system to fit any genre, from gritty noir to space opera. This guide even explores adapting IWS for narrative board games, offering a new frontier for your stories.
Key Features:
- In-depth analysis of all core IWS mechanics.
- A step-by-step guide to creating your own thematic Roles, Drives, and Abilities.
- Rules and advice for creating narrative board game experiences.
- Fully compliant with the Darrington Press Community Gaming License
Release planned for late 2025
Published | 9 days ago |
Status | In development |
Category | Physical game |
Author | 🚀Navarro Game Studio |
Tags | 2D, el-camino-de-hierro, guide, indie-rpg, narrative-game, navarro-game-studio, navarroje, ngs, rules-light, Tabletop role-playing game |
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