A downloadable game

Dim and Dreaming Lands is what could charitably be called an OSR-hack. It is based off the concepts present in Tequendria, Over the Wall, and Maze Rats (v0.1). The main file is a description of the rules via a somewhat in-character manual or pamphlet, and is thus somewhat obfuscated by both archaic language and the fact that rules constructs must be described as metaphysical properties. The second file, entitled "Dim and Dreaming Lands Short" is a plaintext outline of the rules.

As per the point of this Jam, both PDFs contain the main rules on one page. The main file contains as a back-page extraneous rules, as well as examples and credits. Some appendices are planned, including an incomplete list of skills, more example characters, and a short document of lore ideas and more recommended reading, listening, and viewing. 

The assumed conceit of the game is that of occultists in the mid 19th to early 20th century discovering and exploring a fantastic world of sword and sorcery beyond the veil of sleep. However, it could conceivably function in any setting.

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