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MEST.qsr-2.x.pdfMEST.qsr-2.x.booklet.pdfMEST Tactics v.2 QSR
MEST Tactics v.2 QSR
This is the Quick Start Rules [ QSR ] for MEST Tactics version 2.
The QSR is presented here as 8.5x11 full-pages, and also as 8.5x11 booklet. Be sure to print that on the short-edge and for both sides of a page.
PLAY-AIDES
PLAY-AIDES
These are the MEST 2.x play-aides.
8.5x11.assembly.record.sheet.v2.pdfASSEMBLY RECORD SHEETS
Print these out and use them to create an Assembly of Characters. Use Notes to list what sort of Equipment or unusual Traits a character has.
8.5x11.equipment.record.sheet.v2.pdfEQUIPMENT RECORD SHEETS
Print these out to record the sorts of Weapons, Armor, and Equipment a player may have assigned to one or more Characters in their Assembly Record Sheets.
8.5x11.tokens.core-rules.pdfv2 Tokens Sheet
These fit on 0.75-inch circular stickers such as Avery circular labels. Or just cut them out at the marks (+) shown.
MEST Dice Reference
The simplest option, outside of purchasing the official MEST Tactics dice, is to use six-sided dice. Red, white, and yellow. This sheet is a guideline on how to read those dice faces.
MEST Dice Sheet
As an alternative, print this sheet of dice faces out. Each face is designed for a 19mm cube or larger. Cut them and glue them to some cubes. Not perfect, but serviceable.
As alternative alternative, draw your own dice faces! This is what I did for while.
Cricut Dice Faces
Lastly for the semi-pros. Load this SVG file into a Cricut cutter or similar. Duplicate these symbols and arrange them. Then print them out on an acrylic sticker sheet. Peel them off and stick them to blank 19mm dice.
8.5x11.character.template-fillable-x3.pdffillable.example.pdfFillable CHARACTER SHEET
Fillable CHARACTER SHEET
Download and fill out this character sheet to make things easier to design a character.
This version is marginally automated because it calculate the total BP spent when given the cost of each Item and the fBP cost of the archetype.
It also calculates and identifies burden vs Physicality based upon any [Laden] traits specified. Each copy of this document supports up to 3 charcacters.
See the accompanying example of a completely filled-out set of characters.
AGENDA CARDS
Players decide their Virtue Rating for their Faction from Unethical to Virtuous. Shuffle and deal these cards to create interesting secondary objectives.
RESOURCE CARDS
When using Objective Markers [ OM ], draw one of these cards at random. Some cards invalidate the OM, others provide bonus Resource Points [ RP ] or even bonus Victory Points [ VP ]. A player with the most RP acquires +1 VP.
TACTICS CARDS
Use these cards to introduce secondary objectives for a Mission or Scenario, and to upset the Environment conditions such as switching out the Visibility or adjusting positions of battlefield elements.
SPELL CARDS
This is the basic set of Spell cards known as Grimoire Basic. These Spells require that any Archetype has access to the Sorcerer trait. This file includes new Mystic and Healer archetypes plus a few humanoid variants.
ALLIANCES
ALLIANCES
These are the alliance diagrams for the various genres. The faction stats are not listed here and so these are more for reference.
8.5x11.allegiance.pdfALLIANCE DIAGRAMS
All Alliance diagrams in one PDF. These identify allegiances by setting, usually with one per genre.
The Mythos genre has the setting "Of Cults and Unspeakable Horrors".
The Victorian Scifi genre has both the settings "Of Werewolves and Tesla Coils", and "Of Elan and Cold Steam Empires".
Each circle on a diagram identifies a named Faction and how it relates to another faction. This relationship can be Allied, Mercenary, Enemy, or the default Neutral. What sorts of Agendas and Archetypes available for a faction is open for interpretation at this point.
Details will be provided in the Campaign Game rules book.
SCENARIOS and SETTINGS
SCENARIOS and SETTINGS
A few scenarios and genre documents. The RETROPOCALYPSE one I used for the gaming conventions as KublaCon, PacifiCon, and DundraCon. It is MEST Tactics 1.x compatible. The Dunjon of Death is MEST Tactics 2.x and is a work-in-progress. The Gate of the Undead and the Fungi from Yuggoth are sample scenarios.
MEST.scenario-introductory.pdfINTRODUCTORY SCENARIOS
Welcome to the Arena of Death, also known as the Pit. This set of Introductory scenarios will help aspiring MEST Tactics players become familiar with the awful business of brutal bloodshed.
MEST.missions.01-10.pdfSTANDARD MISSIONS
These are the first ten standard Missions (#1 to #10), and work with any setting or genre. Try them after finishing the Introductory scenarios.
GLADIATORS v2.x
These are the version 2.x character cards for the Gladiators figures available from the Schleich catalog.
Use them in place of the suggested introductory scenario characters for the Arena of Death.
8.5x11.fantasy.undead-woods.pdfUndead Woods
A scenario for the"Of Memes and Magiviruses" setting within the Fantasy genre. Here, the forces of good encounter a patrol for the Undead and Undying at one of the Black Gates of Hoyuk.
There are multiple switches that need to be activated to fully power the gate and bridge it to the Great Underground Empire. Can the forces of good stop this from happening or will the forces of the underworld achieve victory instead?
8.5x11.mythos.migi-yuggo.pdfA Fungi from Yuggoth
A scenario for the Mythos genre in the "Of Cults and Unspeakable Horrors" setting. The intrepid investigators are here to prevent Lord Malik at the Temple of Charon from completing the invocation ritual and signal the Mi-Go invasion
There is a prisoner with special powers which must be freed from the cultists, or else Earth is doomed!
OLDER VERSIONS
OLDER VERSIONS
These are the version 1.x of the MEST Tactics rules. They were created around 2010 and became "finalized" around 2017 or 2018. The editing is somewhat lacking, and there are some unclear rules. Not my best. The version 2.x rules, above, are much more exacting and clear.
MEST.narrative.basic.pdfv1.6-FULL
v1.6-FULL
This is the older MEST Tactics rules version 1.6. I've made small edits over the years, but it contains many grammar errors.
MEST.plain-1.61.pdfV1.6-PLAIN
V1.6-PLAIN
This is the older plain-text MEST Tactics 1.6 rules minus any illustrations and cruft. Easy reference.
MEST.plain.booklet.version1.6.pdfV1.6-HANDOUT
V1.6-HANDOUT
This is the older plain-text MEST Tactics 1.6 rules in booklet format. I used to hand these out at the Pacificon and Kublacon gatherings when I demo'd the game.
MEST.assembly.roster.pdfCRS
CRS
The Character Record Sheet for MEST Tactics. It is tailored towards version 1.6
8.5x11.cheat.sheet.pdfCHEAT SHEET
CHEAT SHEET
A quick reference sheet for the various Actions and Bonus Actions. Tailored towards 1.6
GLADIATORS v1.6
GLADIATORS v1.6
These are the version 1.6 character cards for the Gladiators figures available from the Schleich catalog.
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