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January 1st is Public Domain Day when a new batch of old works enters the public domain for the first time. Public domain means that there are no copyright restrictions on them, and Lightspress Media have been turning some classic works of fiction into RPG settings and experiences.
- The Great Gatsby: Step into the glamorous and decadent world of Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan. Will you chase the American Dream or encounter the dark secrets hidden behind the glitz and glamour of the 1920s?
- The Scarlet Letter: Journey to Puritan New England, where secrets and sins abound. Will you wear the scarlet letter with pride or seek to reveal the truth beneath society’s judgmental gaze?
- Great Expectations: Join Pip in navigating the convoluted web of expectations and aspirations in Victorian England. Will you rise above your humble origins or remain true to your roots?
- Pride and Prejudice: Enter the world of matchmaking, societal norms, and class dynamics in Regency-era England. Will you find love and happiness, or will pride and prejudice stand in your way?
- Frankenstein: Venture into Victor Frankenstein’s eerie and Gothic world and his creation. Will you wrestle with the ethical implications of scientific innovation, or will you seek power at any cost?
Lightspress Media have done more than turn classics into RPG material to sell. The publisher has released both their DoubleZero System Reference and the Lightspress Classics System Reference under Creative Commons licenses. If you want, you can use either of these RPG engines in your work if you follow the agreed rules.
Lastly, all five public domain classics are available in a bundle deal that gets you 20% off.
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