OpenTactics Rules Page

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Hey everyone! This page is dedicated to providing a central hub for updates on the rules for our 3D-print-and-play game, OpenTactics. We're running multiple collections here on Thingiverse that catalog various sets, characters, and terrain we design for the game, but this space will specifically hold the core rules PDF, which we'll update as changes occur and new material gets added. Our goal is to make OpenTactics a platform where you can create your own characters using our library of models, or by using models from other designers here on Thingiverse or established manufacturers. If you design your own stuff and want to contribute it to the game, let us know and we'll consider adding it to the growing canon. We envision this as a community-driven, open-source gaming experience where players and designers share their ideas. In addition, the activation counters included here (totally optional) can be used in place of the usual five you'd use, each granting a special effect when played: SWORD (bonus re-roll to OFF die during the re-roll phase), SHIELD (bonus re-roll to DEF die during the re-roll phase), BOOT (+1 move distance during a movement, charge, or deployment), ARROW (+1 range value during a Ballistic or Arcane assault), and one blank counter that gives no special benefit. Definitely expect files here to change, but I'll try to keep an update log going in the comments, so if you're interested, maybe throw a watch on the page. This is definitely a beta stage in the game, but we've had some fantastic play tests so far and really want to hone this one into something special. STEAM WORKSHOPS: OpenTactics is now public on the Steam Workshops for Tabletop Simulator! If you have that program and would rather play there than in meatspace, we plan to continue updating with any content we put here. Tabletop Simulator is really fantastic, and it makes this game all the more accessible to those without access to 3D printing. We've set up a Patreon page for anyone interested in helping fund us so we can keep making free and open-sourced games like OpenTactics, Pocket-Tactics, Discord, and others, not to mention the growing catalog of gaming miniatures that you can use for whatever you want! (Psst... we take requests and commissions...) Enjoy!