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SerenaDawn

Date Joined: Oct 6, 2007

Posts: 527

The mission of U4 is to present 4th EDITION rules for use in non-fantasy settings. These include pre-modern settings, contemporary settings, and those that are far flung fantastic and futuristic. U4 is perfectly suited for any of these following campaigns:

Cyberpunk
Espionage
Modern warfare
Space opera
Technofantasy
Urban fantasy
Wild west, with or without aliens

U4 has no included setting, allowing you to explore the rules in whatever context you wish. The rules are offered in a general way, not assuming any time period. The equipment lists a wide range of various firearms. Though most are modern, there are quite a few that are retro and futuristic.

Features:

The new "Ladder" system which offers more adjustability with character creation. Modify your class with one of seven ladders.
Eleven new classes including sniper, faceman, infiltrator, and the grappler.
New armor including powered combat suits.
New skills & feats.
All new weapons including traditional firearms, rocket launchers, and laser rifles.
Pimp your auto. Purchase vehicles and modify their features.
All new opponents from fanatics to tanks.

SerenaDawn

Date Joined: Oct 6, 2007

Posts: 527

And we have preliminary sketches...

SerenaDawn

Date Joined: Oct 6, 2007

Posts: 527

And a logo

bone_naga

Date Joined: Aug 30, 2007

Posts: 10,100

Sweet. Estimated release date?

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SerenaDawn

Date Joined: Oct 6, 2007

Posts: 527

The cover

bone_naga

Date Joined: Aug 30, 2007

Posts: 10,100

Sweet! When can we buy it?

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Style75

Date Joined: Oct 25, 2009

Posts: 1,983

I'm very interested in buying this. Release date please!

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