Etherscope

by Ben Redmond (Creator), Nigel McClelland (Creator)

Enter Etherspace In 1876, Harold Wallace discovered something that changed the world: Etherspace. The might of Victorian industry drove forward, breaking down the frontiers of technology. Steam engines became smaller, weapons became more powerful, and cybernaughtics replaced limbs lost in bloody imperial wars. Then mankind learned to step into Etherspace itself.

Cyberpunk Victoriana

Now it's 1984. In this alternative world of out-of-control technology, Etherspace is the new frontier. Punk scope riders fight evil industrialists while occult investigators war against Etherspace demons. Mysterious System Agents lurk in the shadows as treasure hunters raid Lemurean ruins for lost secrets. Jack in, scope up, and get ready, because the options for an Etherscope game are endless!

Etherscope is a complete OGL role playing game containing everything you need to create a character, play an adventure, start a campaign, and explore Etherspace!

Genres: Role Playing Games, Games, Steampunk

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 16, 2006

Reviews

[Stan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really interesting role playing game, it's not steampunk, it's not cyberpunk, it's cyberpunk victoriana. The setting is engaging and takes some time to get your head around. The game mechanics are pretty robust and could be intimidating to new gamers. That being said, it's a unique setting and I think it would appeal to fans of both the steampunk and cyberpunk genres. Etherscope is certainly worth checking out.