Omnigon

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Omnigon is a role-playing game published by Omnigon Games Inc. in 1989.

Description[edit]

Omnigon is a science-fiction role-playing system.[1] Characters can be human or one of five alien races (animal-based humanoids - lizard people, cat-people, etc.).[1] There are six character classes: warrior, rogue, infiltrator, scout, Psionicist, and alpha knight (warriors with some psionics).[1] Character class chosen dictates what skills are available.[1] The game includes combat rules, equipment, and five levels of psionic abilities.[1]

Publication history[edit]

Omnigon was designed by Dennis Craig, Scott Groves, Alan P. Widtmann, and Glenn Zaroski, and published by Omnigon Games Inc. in 1989 as a 60-page book.[1]

Reception[edit]

Lawrence Schick called the game system "simple and rather trite".[1]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. p. 306. ISBN 0-87975-653-5.