Partizan Press - Tales of Men, Myths & Monsters

Tales of Men, Myths & Monsters by Chris Swan is a 144-page, full-colour tabletop wargame rule set focused on Greek mythology skirmishes. It features card-driven mechanics, and emphasizes small-scale, 6-figure-a-side combat allowing for character development, skill customization, and monster battles.

Key details regarding the rules:

• Gameplay & Mechanics: A card-driven, D10-based system designed for true skirmish gaming, featuring complex, action-oriented tests for movement, shooting, and combat.
• Combat Structure: Characters are rated from heroes down to cannon fodder. Wounds (W) dictate how many injuries a model can take, with some monsters capable of surviving multiple hits.
• Card Driven System: The game uses cards for initiative and actions, with more powerful characters holding up to four cards. When wounded, characters lose cards, affecting their activation.
• Mythological Setting: The rules are tailored for adventures in Greek mythology, allowing scenarios like fighting the Hydra or seeking the Golden Fleece.
• Contents: The book includes rules for character creation, combat, and 6 ready-made adventures.

Tales of Men, Myths & Monsters focuses heavily on individual model tests, with players often rolling for every action