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The Glory of Rome
Author David Pulver
Publisher TSR
Publication date
1993

The Glory of Rome is an accessory for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.

Contents

The Glory of Rome lays out guidelines for moving the AD&D game to the Roman Empire. [1] In terms of character classes, mages and psionicists are not available, and fighters can become legionaries, gladiators, and charioteers. [1] Equipment changes as well, for example a short sword becomes a gladius in ancient Rome, and magic works differently. [1]

Publication history

The Glory of Rome was designed by David Pulver, and released by TSR, Inc. [1] Editing was by Mike Breault and Thomas M. Reid, with illustrations and icons by Roger Raupp.

Reception

Rick Swan reviewed The Glory of Rome for Dragon magazine #205 (May 1994). [1] Swan praised the book for "some of the year's most literate writing and meticulous research, courtesy of ace designer David Pulver". [1] He felt that the "unstable political climate—which may be inflamed by senatorial PCs—makes Rome an ideal setting for military campaigns. The Roman gods get a cold shoulder, and the gazetteer should've been ditched in favor of a few adventure outlines; otherwise, this is the most satisfying entry in TSR's Historical Reference series." [1]

Reviews

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Swan, Rick (May 1994). "Role-playing Reviews". Dragon (#205). Lake Geneva, Wisconsin: TSR: 101–102.
  2. ^ https://archive.org/details/australian-realms-magazine/Australian%20Realms%20%2316%20MarchApril%201994/page/n5/mode/2up