Precogniscience

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A detective walks casually through a construction zone as it collapses around her, confident in the predetermined knowledge that she will make it through safely… A young boy sneaks out from home, knowing that something dark is following him, and he can’t let it come close to the people he cares about… The lead guitarist of a touring band misses a chord, having realised they have mere minutes to save the stadium… Precogniscients: those who have foreseen a great tragedy before it strikes. Those blessed with the ability to divine the future and, if they’re reckless or brave enough, change it. A tragedy approaches, the Deadline is on the horizon, and only your gift can hope to stop it. Precogniscience is an improv-heavy tabletop role playing game played with cards, D4s and a calendar. Plan how to use what time you have left and use the power of prophecy to save the future before it’s too late. Easy-to-create characters, defined around three key traits.Uncover details about the Deadline's mystery in real time as the players dictate what they they see in their visions of the future.Keep an ever-growing timeline in order, or chart your own path and risk it all collapsing.Brave perils by predicting the top card of an ever dwindling deck.Manage your time and plans to gain what edges you can before engaging the Deadline's threat in a final, climactic showdown.Play a quick one-shot with the Imminent Threat game rules, or stretch it into a longer campaign using the Looming Threat game rules. “One of the most unique games I’ve ever seen, both in its premise and execution. A thorough design with deeply evocative mechanics. The choice to use a calendar as a play feature is inspired. A truly astounding first outing from Tully Blackmore.”—Reizor

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