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{{infobox manga|title=Tenchi Muyo!<br>RPG and Resource Book|image=[[File:Guardians_TMRPG_front.jpg|300px]]|originaltitle=|englishtranslation=|language=English|media=Book|format=Artbook|pages=208|tracks=|country={{released|USA|United States}}<br/>{{released|Canada|Canada}}|region=|distributor=|officialstatus=|producer=[[Guardians of Order Inc.]],<br/> [[Pioneer Entertainment (USA) L.P., Inc.]]|publisher=Guardians of Order Inc.|author=[[David L. Pulver]]<br/>[[Karen A. McLarney]]|catalognumber=07-001|price={{released|USA|$29.95}}<br/>{{released|Canada|$39.95}}|seriesincluded=|color=Yes|releasedate='''Physical'''<br>{{released|USA|}}{{released|Canada|}}July 2000<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010411043835/http://www.guardiansorder.on.ca:80/greengoo/tenchi.html "Guardians of Order Inc: Games &gt; Tenchi Muyo! RPG"]. ''Guardians of Order''. Archived from [http://www.guardiansorder.on.ca/greengoo/tenchi.html the original] on April 11, 2001. Retrieved January 21, 2024.</ref>|isbn=1-894525-08-6|barcode=UPC 9781894525084<br/>[[File:Guardians_TMRPG_barcode.jpg|100px]]}}'''''Tenchi Muyo! RPG and Resource Book''''' (Also referred to as the ''Tenchi Muyo! RPG and Resource Book'') is a North American artbook-style book published by [[Guardians of Order|Guardians of Order Inc]]. The book features a role-playing system based on the Tr-Stat System role-playing mechanics designed by Guardians of Order. The book has an overview of the first 14 OVA episodes (the Mihoshi Special included) and its characters, as well as possible premade campaigns that players can use to get started.
{{infobox manga|title=Tenchi Muyo!<br>RPG and Resource Book|image=[[File:Guardians_TMRPG_front.jpg|300px]]|originaltitle=|englishtranslation=|language=English|media=Book|format=Artbook|pages=208|tracks=|country={{released|USA|United States}}<br/>{{released|Canada|Canada}}|region=|distributor=|officialstatus=|producer=[[Guardians of Order Inc.]],<br/> [[Pioneer Entertainment (USA) L.P., Inc.]]|publisher=Guardians of Order Inc.|author=[[David L. Pulver]]<br/>[[Karen A. McLarney]]|catalognumber=07-001|price={{released|USA|$29.95}}<br/>{{released|Canada|$39.95}}|seriesincluded=|color=Yes|releasedate='''Physical'''<br>{{released|USA|}}{{released|Canada|}}July 2000<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010411043835/http://www.guardiansorder.on.ca:80/greengoo/tenchi.html "Guardians of Order Inc: Games &gt; Tenchi Muyo! RPG"]. ''Guardians of Order''. Archived from [http://www.guardiansorder.on.ca/greengoo/tenchi.html the original] on April 11, 2001. Retrieved January 21, 2024.</ref>|isbn=1-894525-08-6|barcode=UPC 9781894525084<br/>[[File:Guardians_TMRPG_barcode.jpg|100px]]}}'''''Tenchi Muyo! RPG and Resource Book''''' is a North American artbook-style book published by [[Guardians of Order|Guardians of Order Inc]]. The book features a role-playing system based on the Tr-Stat System role-playing mechanics designed by Guardians of Order. The book has an overview of the first 14 OVA episodes (the [[Mihoshi Special|''Mihoshi Special'']] included) and its characters, as well as possible premade campaigns that players can use to get started.


== Product description ==
== Product description ==
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The book was first announced via press release by Guardians of Order on their official website on July 19, 1999. Initially, the book was set to release in the winter of 1999, and was to be written by Guardians of Order founder Mark C. MacKinnon.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20001028174017/http://www.guardiansorder.on.ca/71999.html "Tenchi Muyo! RPG To Be Released By Guardians Of Order"]. ''Guardians of Order''. Archived from [http://www.guardiansorder.on.ca/71999.html the original] on October 28, 2000. Retrieved January 21, 2024.</ref> In a press release on November 17, 1999, Guardians of Order announced that the book would receive a price increase from the announced $24.95 US/$29.95 CAN to $29.95 US/$34.95 stating "the principle reason for the change as an increase in the page count and material to be included in the book." Due to the increase in material, the release date was moved from November 1999 to February 2000.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010211042154/http://www.guardiansorder.on.ca:80/111799.html "Guardians Of Order Announces Price Change for Tenchi Muyo! RPG"]. ''Guardians of Order''. Archived from [http://www.guardiansorder.on.ca/111799.html the original] on February 11, 2001. Retrieved January 21, 2024.</ref> The book would eventually release in July of 2000, and in the foreword written by MacKinnon, he explained why the writing duties changed.
The book was first announced via press release by Guardians of Order on their official website on July 19, 1999. Initially, the book was set to release in the winter of 1999, and was to be written by Guardians of Order founder Mark C. MacKinnon.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20001028174017/http://www.guardiansorder.on.ca/71999.html "Tenchi Muyo! RPG To Be Released By Guardians Of Order"]. ''Guardians of Order''. Archived from [http://www.guardiansorder.on.ca/71999.html the original] on October 28, 2000. Retrieved January 21, 2024.</ref> In a press release on November 17, 1999, Guardians of Order announced that the book would receive a price increase from the announced $24.95 US/$29.95 CAN to $29.95 US/$34.95 stating "the principle reason for the change as an increase in the page count and material to be included in the book." Due to the increase in material, the release date was moved from November 1999 to February 2000.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010211042154/http://www.guardiansorder.on.ca:80/111799.html "Guardians Of Order Announces Price Change for Tenchi Muyo! RPG"]. ''Guardians of Order''. Archived from [http://www.guardiansorder.on.ca/111799.html the original] on February 11, 2001. Retrieved January 21, 2024.</ref> The book would eventually release in July of 2000, and in the foreword written by MacKinnon, he explained why the writing duties changed.


<blockquote>Originally, David and I were going to co-author the book, but as our company continues to grow I find myself with less time to design and write.</blockquote>
<blockquote>''Originally, David and I were going to co-author the book, but as our company continues to grow I find myself with less time to design and write.''</blockquote>




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'''Written by:'''
'''Written by:'''


* [[Jeff Mackintosh]]
* [[Jeff Mackintosh|David L. Pulver]]
* [[Jesse Scoble]]
* [[Karen A. McLarney]]
* [[David L. Pulver]]
'''Additional Writing by:'''
* [[Jeff Mackintosh|Mark C. MacKinnon]]
* [[Karen A. McLarney|Jeff Mackintosh]]


'''Tri-Stat System designed by:'''
'''Tri-Stat System designed by:'''
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* [[Mark C. MacKinnon]]
* [[Mark C. MacKinnon]]
* [[Lucien Soulban]]
* [[Lucien Soulban|Jeff Mackintosh]]
 
* [[Karen A. McLarney]]
'''Editing Assistance by:'''
 
* [[Rich Spainhour]]


'''Graphic Production and Layout by:'''
'''Graphic Production and Layout by:'''
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* [[Karen A. McLarney]]
* [[Karen A. McLarney]]
'''Playtesting by:'''
* [[John Karakash]]
* [[Craig E. Ransom]]
* [[John Fiala]]
* [[Steve Dickie]]
* [[John W. Nowak]]


== Notable Events ==
== Notable Events ==

Latest revision as of 10:13, 21 January 2024

Tenchi Muyo!
RPG and Resource Book
Language(s) English
Media Book
Format Artbook
Pages 208
Country USA United States

Canada Canada
Producer(s) Guardians of Order Inc.,
Pioneer Entertainment (USA) L.P., Inc.
Publisher Guardians of Order Inc.
Author(s) David L. Pulver
Karen A. McLarney
Catalog number 07-001
Price USA $29.95

Canada $39.95
Color Yes
Release date Physical
USA Canada July 2000[1]
ISBN 1-894525-08-6
Barcode UPC 9781894525084

Tenchi Muyo! RPG and Resource Book is a North American artbook-style book published by Guardians of Order Inc. The book features a role-playing system based on the Tr-Stat System role-playing mechanics designed by Guardians of Order. The book has an overview of the first 14 OVA episodes (the Mihoshi Special included) and its characters, as well as possible premade campaigns that players can use to get started.

Product description

Meet Tenchi Masaki — a seemingly

ordinary Japanese high school

student. His life is changed forever

when he accidentally breaks the seal

that imprisons a legendary demon near

his family's shrine. The female demon is

actually a galactic space pirate, and her

release starts a chain of events that brings

a motley crew of alien women to Tenchi's

household. A royal princess, a galaxy police

detective, a cute little girl with a mysterious past,

a powerful space pirate, an adorable cat / rabbit hybrid,

and the greatest scientific genius in the universe...all

vying for Tenchi's attention and affection! As Tenchi's

adventures begin, he unlocks the secret of his family

heritage and discovers that his blood is the key to an

ancient and wondrous power...


This role-playing game is based on the 14-episode video series, Tenchi

Muyo!, conceived and developed by Hiroki Hayashi and Masaki

Kajishima. You can take up the role of Tenchi, Ryoko, Ayeka, Sasami,

Mihoshi, Washu, Yosho, or even Ryo-Ohki; alternatively you can play the

villainous Kagato or Dr. Clay, or even a character of your own design.

The game features the intuitive and easy-to-learn Tri-Stat SystemTM

game mechanics, which is fully compatible with GUARDIANS OF ORDER's

other anime role-playing games. Additionally, the book offers

extensive resources and references for Tenchi Muyo! fans (including

exhaustive episode summaries and introspective character bios), and

over 500 spectacular full-colour animation images. It's the ideal

role-playing game for gamers and Japanese anime fans who

appreciate fast-paced combat action, mecha space battles, and

soap opera comedy!

History

The book was first announced via press release by Guardians of Order on their official website on July 19, 1999. Initially, the book was set to release in the winter of 1999, and was to be written by Guardians of Order founder Mark C. MacKinnon.[2] In a press release on November 17, 1999, Guardians of Order announced that the book would receive a price increase from the announced $24.95 US/$29.95 CAN to $29.95 US/$34.95 stating "the principle reason for the change as an increase in the page count and material to be included in the book." Due to the increase in material, the release date was moved from November 1999 to February 2000.[3] The book would eventually release in July of 2000, and in the foreword written by MacKinnon, he explained why the writing duties changed.

Originally, David and I were going to co-author the book, but as our company continues to grow I find myself with less time to design and write.


Personnel

Written by:

Additional Writing by:

Tri-Stat System designed by:

Edited by:

Graphic Production and Layout by:

Graphic Production Assistance by:

Playtesting by:

Notable Events

At ORIGINS 2001 and GENCON 2001,[4] Guardians of Order ran the premade campaign "No Need for Cosmically Aware Red Dimensional Cubes!" for convention goers to introduce them to the game.

"No Need for Cosmically Aware Red Dimensional Cubes!" was described as:

WANTED: One Galaxy Police Red Dimensional Cube. Lost, sometime within the last month. Maybe on Earth. Named "Fluffy." Looks like a red cube. If found, please return to First-Class Detective Mihoshi. P.S. Please do not report this to my partner, Detective Kiyone, or my Captain!

Gallery

References

  1. "Guardians of Order Inc: Games > Tenchi Muyo! RPG". Guardians of Order. Archived from the original on April 11, 2001. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  2. "Tenchi Muyo! RPG To Be Released By Guardians Of Order". Guardians of Order. Archived from the original on October 28, 2000. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  3. "Guardians Of Order Announces Price Change for Tenchi Muyo! RPG". Guardians of Order. Archived from the original on February 11, 2001. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  4. "Guardians of Order Inc: Cons". Guardians of Order. Archived from the original on August 2, 2001. Retrieved January 3, 2024.

External Links

Archive.org - Read Online

Official Guardians of Order page - Wayback Machine