Rules

This is the heart of Tensided. The rulebooks, character sheets, and all other material is available from this page, seperated by setting. Rules are in .doc format, character sheets and weapon lists are in .xls format. Visit the links page to download OpenOffice if you're unable to open these files.

Cyberpunk (New York 2030)

Character Sheet Template. Fill in the blanks to create a character.

Abilities. A list of available abilities.

Merits. A list of available merits and flaws.

Skills. An explanation of Major and Minor skills.

Equipment. A list of equipment.

Vehicles. Vehicle listing.

Weapons. Weapon listing.

Build A Gun. For creating weapons not found on the list.

Cybernetic Upgrades. Cybernetic equipment/implants.

Telepathy. Telepathic powers and abilities.

Fantasy (World of Hightower)

Character Sheet Template. Fill in the blanks to create a character.

Abilities. A list of available abilities.

Merits. A list of available merits and flaws.

Skills. An explanation of Major and Minor skills.

Equipment. A list of equipment and weapons.

Magic. Rules for spells.

Alternate Past (Hot Plasma, Cold Dames)

Character Sheet Template. Fill in the blanks to create a character.

Abilities. A list of available abilities.

Merits. A list of available merits and flaws.

Skills. An explanation of Major and Minor skills.

Equipment. A list of equipment.

Vehicles. Vehicle listing.

Weapons. Weapon listing.

Build A Gun. For creating weapons not found on the list.

Blasters. Blaster listing.

Build A Blaster. For creating blasters not found on the list.

Mafia (Los Angeles 1938)

Character Sheet Template. Fill in the blanks to create a character.

Abilities. A list of available abilities.

Merits. A list of available merits and flaws.

Skills. An explanation of Major and Minor skills.

Equipment. A list of equipment.

Vehicles. Vehicle listing.

Weapons. Weapon listing.

Build A Gun. For creating weapons not found on the list.

Modern

Character Sheet Template. Fill in the blanks to create a character.

Abilities. A list of available abilities.

Merits. A list of available merits and flaws.

Skills. An explanation of Major and Minor skills.

Equipment. A list of equipment.

Vehicles. Vehicle listing.

Weapons. Weapon listing.

Build A Gun. For creating weapons not found on the list.

Superhero

Character Sheet Template. Fill in the blanks to create a character.

Powers. Rules for creating super powers.

Power Cost. Reference for powers.

Western

Character Sheet Template. Fill in the blanks to create a character.

Abilities. A list of available abilities.

Merits. A list of available merits and flaws.

Skills. An explanation of Major and Minor skills.

Equipment. A list of equipment.

Weapons. Weapon listing.

Build A Gun. For creating weapons not found on the list.

General

This information applies to all settings.

Noise. Rules for noise.

Bleeding. Rules for bleeding.

Spotting. Rules for spotting.

Hit Location Table. Use this for extremely gory battle descriptions.

Other/Work In Progress

These are additions/modifications/updates to the existing rules. They may add functionality, levels of realism, and new ideas.

Tensided on the Go (WIP). For long car rides or boring lectures, also known as Diceless Tensided.

Old Sourcebooks

These are extremely outdated and have been replaced by the other documents, but are currently the only comprehensive guides available. Not to be used for play, only to get an overall idea of the complete rules.

Big Book of Blades and Barmaids. Fantasy setting.

Big Book of Guns and Glory. Modern/Cyberpunk setting.

Contributions

Do you have an idea to make Tensided better? Whether it be a tiny word change, or something that would shake the core, let Justin know about it.