{"product_id":"the-mountain-witch","title":"The Mountain Witch","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Mountain Witch,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplayers take on the role of ronin in mythical, feudal Japan. Outcast and unemployed, these samurai accept a deal that no one else would take—to assault and kill the dreaded O-Yanma, the Mountain Witch of Mt Fuji. But haunted by the past and by dark fortune, these characters very quickly find themselves trapped in desperate circumstances.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Mountain Witch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eimplements a “play to discover your character” approach which encourages character development during gameplay sessions. To guide the narrative, each character is assigned a secret “Dark Fate,” which creates an ulterior motive for the ronin, and a Zodiac sign for character inspiration. The ronin can expend “Trust points” to either help or betray other characters in future Conflicts. Led by a Game Master, players develop their characters, journey through the lowlands and mountain terrain of Mt. Fuji, battle minions of the Mountain Witch, and guard their own secrets. The ultimate drama of the game comes not from battling the Mountain Witch and his minions but from the mounting tension between characters which grows during this journey. In the closing acts of the game, players reveal the Dark Fates which have been guiding their course throughout the quest, corner the Mountain Witch, and feel the consequences of their characters’ choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally written for the Game Chef RPG design contest in April 2004 held at The Forge website\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Mountain Witch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas become a landmark in the world of indie RPGs. This revised edition provides streamlined play advice and explanations for a smoother gameplay experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5″ hardcover format, 172 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew play advice, techniques, and streamlined rules language for revised edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendices full of world-building material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for playing a shortened version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers drive the direction of the story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Trust points” mechanic allows players to help or betray their fellow ronin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGameplay proceeds in Kishōtenketsu four-act storytelling structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion game box\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 gameplay cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 d6 dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150 punchboard game tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Central Michigan University Press - Indie Press Revolution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48080825286756,"sku":"MW-503","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/0619\/7092\/files\/MW_BookCoverMockUp_TopView_300px.webp?v=1773790515","url":"https:\/\/store.gglehi.com\/products\/the-mountain-witch","provider":"Game Grid - Lehi Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}