punisher5150 said:
I just pulled my copy of Indiana Jones Adventures off the shelf. I incorrectly stated that it was part of the Masterbook series. In actuality, this particular module was one done to convert the Indy line to the d6 rules. Sorry if I misled anyone in that earlier description.
After reading this thread, I did some digging and apparently they made a running change and later Indy books DID use d6, just not the earlier ones.
I'm not sure what the masterman system is, but it seems to be based on percentile dice, which is a very efficient system - used by Top Secret/SI (the revised version of the older "Top Secret" game.)
However, I found the d6 system to be very easy and user friendly. It made for a very brisk, fast-paced playing style, which was perfect for the lighthearted swashbuckling of the "Star Wars" universe.
And, correct me if I'm wrong, but did some of those Indiana Jones books use pre-made character templates, like the "Star Wars" game did? If so, I think that would have been a great inclusion, particularly in light of the greater difficulty in finding characters interesting and suitable for the Indiana Jones universe.
Wow, this thread has gotten me excited. Wish I could break open some books and play a new campaign!