Besm: Big Eyes, Small Mouth

by Pulver, David L.; MacKinnon, Mark C.

• ISBN13: 9781894525091
• ISBN10: 1894525094
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Psi

Table of Contents

Introduction	5	(8)
What is Anime?	6	(2)
Anime Genres	8	(3)
What is a Role-Playing Game?	11	(1)
Playing Big Eyes, Small Mouth	12	(1)
The Second Edition	12	(1)
Character Creation	13	(64)
Character Creation Summary	14	(1)
GM Discussion	15	(1)
Character Outline	16	(2)
Assign Stats	18	(1)
Character Attributes	19	(27)
Character Defects	46	(11)
Skill System	57	(14)
Derived Values	71	(2)
Background Points	73	(3)
Optional Rules for Character Creation	76	(1)
Special Attributes and Defects	77	(116)
Types of Special Attributes	78	(94)
Mecha-Only Attributes	172	(10)
Special Defects	182	(8)
Mecha-Only Defects	190	(3)
Game Mechanics	193	(26)
The Passage of Time	194	(1)
Taking Action	195	(5)
Combat Dice Rolls	200	(1)
When to Roll Dice	201	(1)
Combat	201	(1)
Combat Flowchart	202	(7)
Non-Combat Actions	209	(1)
Damage	210	(4)
Recovery	214	(1)
Weaponry and Equipment	215	(4)
Expanded Game Mechanics	219	(1)
Expanded Movement Rules	220	(3)
Expanded Combat Rules---Attacks	223	(6)
Expanded Combat Rules---Defending	229	(1)
Expanded Combat Rules---Damage	229	(2)
Mind Combat	231	(1)
Destroying Buildings and Planets	232
Role-Playing in an Anime World	219	(48)
Campaigns, Mini-Campaigns, and One-Shots	220	(1)
Choice of Genre	221	(3)
Creating a Game Setting	224	(9)
World Building	233	(1)
The Supporting Cast	234	(1)
Designing Adventures	235	(4)
Fan Service	239	(10)
Character Advancement	249	(1)
Money and Price Lists	250	(1)
Advice for the GM	250	(2)
Advice for the Player	252	(15)
Reference Section	267	(7)
Contributor Biographies	267	(1)
Reference Section	268	(4)
Sample Characters (based on cover image)	272	(2)
Index	274	(6)
Character Sheets	280