Hot on the trail of the ALIENS COLONIAL MARINES Technical Manual

[Ghost]

Hello all,

Being a fan of the Aliens movie I should have picked up this book a long time ago but for some reason I never did so.
Well after a couple of disappointments I have found an Ebay auction for one that isn't to expensive, now I just have to wait until it ends.

So, does anyone here on the forums have it?

[v85rawdeal]

I had an opportunity a long time ago to get hold of one, but didn't. Now I should try and get another copy to complement my copy of the Aliens RPG.

[Buleste]

I've got in pdf format along with the RPG.

[Ghost]

I've got in pdf format along with the RPG.

Cool, and what RPG?

This one?

http://www.serenadawn.com/AlienRPG-Contents.htm

[v85rawdeal]

Not that one, this is the Aliens RPG I have...

Leading Edge Games actually developed an Aliens Role Playing Game, and did nice work with it as well. Developed after Aliens, but before Alien 3, the RPG goes into consdierable detail into the Colonial Marines, the Aliens, and the worlds they occupy. I sincerely doubt it's canon, but the new background integrates nicely with the movies.

"This Time It's War
Now you can be a part of the danger and excitement of the hit movie ALIENS, from Twentieth Century Fox! From the ruins of the Colony that was destroyed by the Aliens to the chaos and greed of Earth itself, the ALIENS Adventure Game pits you against Aliens, other dangerous lifeforms, and corrupt Humans as you find out what it takes to be a member of the Colonial Marine Corps.

Another Glorious Day in the Corps!
The accent of the game is on the Aliens, of course, but there is far, far more. For those who want to go beyond the Aliens and the Corps, there is a whole galaxy of deceit and danger in the bleak Corporate future of the ALIENS storyline. Try your hand at one of the other possibilities offered; corporate mercenary, explorer, businessman... your choices are limited only by your imagination.
The ALIENS Adventure Game prominently features full color and black and white art from the movie, as well as fast, fun game mechanics. Fast paced and intense, ALIENS is sure to thrill anyone who enjoyed the movie.

Included are Sections covering:
* Character Generation
* Colonial Marine Background
* Other Character Backgrounds
* General and Professional Skills
* Specialized Skills and Training
* Personal Equipment
* Individual Combat
* Ground, Air, and Space Vehicles and Combat
* Worlds, Colonies, and Outposts
* Missions and Campaign Settings
* Alien Lifeforms and, of course,
* The ALIENS - Abilities, Metabolism, and Scenario Ideas."

1991 ... 192 pages ... LEG 20200 ... ISBN 0945571976

Long since out of print, this has become quite a find for any Alien/Aliens fan (especially those who roleplay)

Not the most clever of gaming systems, but it does the job and gets into the colonial marine mentality quite easily.

[Buleste]

I have that one which is based on the Fuzion system i also have the official game by Leading Edge, a conversion based on Marvel Superheroes RPG and one based on the d20 system.
The official game and CMTM can be found here.

[Ghost]

Hello v85rawdeal,

Oh that's cool, perhaps I can find it on Ebay too.

Edit:

If any of you see it online for sale, would you please tell me?

[Buleste]

Try here the sellers named Ghost as well and comes from Portsmouth like v85

[Zetr0]

damn i love a good role play system....

i have to admit.... i love systems that use multiple dice... dont ask me why.... but i like some level of complexity that envolves the user.. perhaps its because i am old skool lol

I must be strange, I am the only one out of my friends (that RPG'd) that prefers the old THAC0 system of AD&D 2nd edition.

and different die for all occasions... besides half hit die creatures need D4's and a MACE, well that HAS to be a D8... and so on and so on..... besides if a Paladin cannot use a D12... he is armless....

I did enjoy the MERP system, ever when you have about 4 sets of critical charts based on a D100, it can get a little messy...

I also enjoyed the Fusion system, Cyberpunk 2020, Marvel Super Hero's and TMHT: RPG systems.

but there was something about the 2nd edition AD&D..

@v85rawdeal

I have to admit.... that aliens RPG you have, also has my envy....

[Ghost]

Try here the sellers named Ghost as well and comes from Portsmouth like v85

Wow, that is fast, thanks Buleste.

This one's mine!