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[[ | ''(This page is about the core rulebook for '' Ars Magica Revised Edition. ''For a full list of pages related to Revised (second) Edition, see [[:Category:ArM2]].)'' | ||
'''Ars Magica Revised Edition''', also called '''Second Edition''' or '''ArM2''', was published by [[Lion Rampant]] in 1989 as a 160-page softcover rulebook. It was the first edition to reach wide circulation. | '''Ars Magica Revised Edition''', also called '''Second Edition''' or '''ArM2''', was published by [[Lion Rampant]] in 1989 as a 160-page softcover rulebook. It was the first edition to reach wide circulation. | ||
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|edition = Second | |||
|abbreviation = ArM2 | |||
|type = core rules | |||
|authors = [[Jonathan Tweet]] and [[Mark Rein·Hagen]] | |||
|publisher = Lion Rampant | |||
|productNumber = AG0201 | |||
|isbn = None | |||
|releaseDate = 1989 | |||
|format = [[Softcover]] | |||
|pageCount = 160 | |||
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== Subject and Contents == | |||
= Subject and Contents = | |||
This was a revised edition of the core rules that streamlined gameplay a bit. The layout was improved from [[Ars Magica (First Edition)|First Edition]] but still rudimentary by modern (c. 2012) standards. | This was a revised edition of the core rules that streamlined gameplay a bit. The layout was improved from [[Ars Magica (First Edition)|First Edition]] but still rudimentary by modern (c. 2012) standards. | ||
== Contributions to [[Canon]] == | == Contributions to [[Canon]] == | ||
ArM2 introduced the [[Houses of Hermes]], though it mentioned them only briefly and left the details to the supplement, [[Order of Hermes | ArM2 introduced the [[Houses of Hermes]], though it mentioned them only briefly and left the details to the supplement, ''[[Order of Hermes Book|Order of Hermes]]''. | ||
== Comparison with Other Editions == | == Comparison with Other Editions == | ||
Compared to ArM1, Second Edition was generally more polished and streamlined. Many of the changes seem to have been made with playability in mind: | Compared to [[ArM1]], Second Edition was generally more polished and streamlined. Many of the changes seem to have been made with playability in mind: | ||
* ArM2 was the first edition to use [[season]]s for laboratory work and character advancement (ArM1 used months, which were comparatively much more cumbersome) | * ArM2 was the first edition to use [[season]]s for laboratory work and character advancement ([[ArM1]] used months, which were comparatively much more cumbersome) | ||
* ArM2 converted [[Parma Magica]] into an [[Ability]] (in ArM1, Parma Magica was a [[Rego]] [[Vim]] [[General spell]]) | * ArM2 converted [[Parma Magica]] into an [[Ability]] (in ArM1, Parma Magica was a [[Rego]] [[Vim]] [[General spell]]) | ||
* [[Combat]] was revised to be somewhat simpler and faster-paced. | * [[Combat]] was revised to be somewhat simpler and faster-paced. | ||
= | == Availability == | ||
ArM2 was out of print for many years. On December 2, 2016, Atlas Games [https://plus.google.com/+Atlasgamesnews/posts/iBAnbzqFeXj?sfc=true announced on Google+] that a PDF was finally made available. | |||
= Opinion & Reviews = | == Opinion & Reviews == | ||
ArM2 maintained a loyal following even after [[ArM3]] was published, and was long called the [[One True Edition]] (or OTE) by its proponents. | ArM2 maintained a loyal following even after [[ArM3]] was published, and was long called the [[One True Edition]] (or OTE) by its proponents. | ||
= Related Pages = | == Related Pages == | ||
* [[Ars Magica (First Edition)]] | * [[Ars Magica (First Edition)]] | ||
* [[Ars Magica | * [[Ars Magica Third Edition]] | ||
* [[:Category:ArM2]] | * [[:Category:ArM2]] | ||
== External Links == | |||
* Order from [http://www.warehouse23.com/products/AG0201PDF Warehouse 23] | |||
* [http://index.rpg.net/display-entry.phtml?editionid=42 Ars Magica Revised Edition] at [http://www.rpg.net/ rpg.net] | |||
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[[Category:ArM2]] | |||
[[Category:Products| Ars Magica 2nd Edition]] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:52, 2 December 2016
(This page is about the core rulebook for Ars Magica Revised Edition. For a full list of pages related to Revised (second) Edition, see Category:ArM2.)
Ars Magica Revised Edition, also called Second Edition or ArM2, was published by Lion Rampant in 1989 as a 160-page softcover rulebook. It was the first edition to reach wide circulation.
 | |
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| Rules Edition: | Second |
| Abbreviation: | ArM2 |
| Product Type: | core rules |
| Author(s): | Jonathan Tweet and Mark Rein·Hagen |
| Publisher: | Lion Rampant |
| Product Number: | AG0201 |
| ISBN: | None |
| Release date: | 1989 |
| Format: | Softcover, 160 pages |
| Availability: | PDF only |
Subject and Contents
This was a revised edition of the core rules that streamlined gameplay a bit. The layout was improved from First Edition but still rudimentary by modern (c. 2012) standards.
Contributions to Canon
ArM2 introduced the Houses of Hermes, though it mentioned them only briefly and left the details to the supplement, Order of Hermes.
Comparison with Other Editions
Compared to ArM1, Second Edition was generally more polished and streamlined. Many of the changes seem to have been made with playability in mind:
- ArM2 was the first edition to use seasons for laboratory work and character advancement (ArM1 used months, which were comparatively much more cumbersome)
- ArM2 converted Parma Magica into an Ability (in ArM1, Parma Magica was a Rego Vim General spell)
- Combat was revised to be somewhat simpler and faster-paced.
Availability
ArM2 was out of print for many years. On December 2, 2016, Atlas Games announced on Google+ that a PDF was finally made available.
Opinion & Reviews
ArM2 maintained a loyal following even after ArM3 was published, and was long called the One True Edition (or OTE) by its proponents.
Related Pages
External Links
- Order from Warehouse 23
- Ars Magica Revised Edition at rpg.net
The edit history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at Legacy:arm2.