World vs. Hero: The Strategic Storytelling Game for Two Players
is the rulebook for a unique gaming experience designed and written by
John Fiore, illustrated by Adam Otero, and published by Word Mill Games. The book is available as a PDF download or in physical form.
In World vs. Hero, two players pit their wits and imaginations
against one another to create the adventures of amazing heroes battling
terrifying adversaries in fantastic worlds!
WvH is a unique game because
the "moves" that the players make have more in common with what writers
do than with what board game players do. Rather than manipulating
objects on a table, WvH players are manipulating story elements
in an ever-changing plot composed of daring heroes, evil villains, and
incredible conflicts!WvH is like a traditional role-playing game, or RPG, but it differs from most RPGs in the following three important areas: - In RPGs, a "Game Master" creates a secret adventure for a group of players and guides them through the plot. In WvH, the Game Master is replaced by the "World Player" who has much less control over the direction of the story.
- In RPGs, the players in the group use numerical statistics to make
"Player Characters" that will experience the Game Master's plot. In WvH, the "heroes" are created descriptively, not mathematically, and all are controlled by one "Hero Player."
- In RPGs, game action is resolved through the application of charts,
maps, tables, rules, FAQs, dice rolls, and sometimes even the placement
of miniatures on a grid. In WvH, the game action happens casually and quickly as the players tell the story in turns.
During the course of the game, the
World Player and the Hero Player will test each other's creativity as
they expand their worlds, twist their plots, and lead their characters
on to greatness!
World vs. Hero has been designed to appeal to
- gaming fans who enjoy new or unusual game experiences;
- RPG players who want a casual play alternative with easy set-up;
- fans of play-by-e-mail and play-by-post games;
- educators looking for an exciting new creative writing project for students;
- inventive writers and artists who enjoy exploring new avenues of inspiration!
World vs. Hero may be purchased in trade paperback from Lulu, or it may be purchased as a PDF download from these online distributors:
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