1997 · Campaign Setting (game world)
Basic West
A historically grounded Wild West roleplaying supplement set after the end of the Indian Wars, featuring cowboys, sheriffs, outlaws and other classic frontier characters. It includes a detailed historical section covering chronology, daily life and the portrayal of the West in film. Additional rules and skills cover lassoing, tracking, gambling, explosives, driving trains and wagons, taming animals, piloting boats and more, along with firearms from pistols and rifles to Gatling guns. Special combat rules handle saloon brawls, dual-wielding and shooting at moving targets. Three adventures are included.
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