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What should parents consider before allowing young readers to engage with this book?
What should parents consider before allowing young readers to engage with this book?
- The book is based entirely on real historical events.
- The book features supernatural elements. (correct)
- The book is endorsed by educational institutions.
- The book includes non-violent themes.
Which character types are mentioned in the description of Mystic China™?
Which character types are mentioned in the description of Mystic China™?
- Omnipotent beings and historical warriors
- Monsters, gods, and demons (correct)
- Modern heroes and astronauts
- Common folk and historical figures
What overarching theme is prominent in Mystic China™?
What overarching theme is prominent in Mystic China™?
- Magic, combat, and the supernatural (correct)
- Political intrigues and governance
- Romantic relationships and drama
- Technological advancements and future societies
What does the author express about the content regarding violence and magic?
What does the author express about the content regarding violence and magic?
In what year was Mystic China™ originally play-tested?
In what year was Mystic China™ originally play-tested?
What does the abbot of a Buddhist Monastery express disapproval of?
What does the abbot of a Buddhist Monastery express disapproval of?
What is the significance of the phrase 'drunk with eternal youth' in the context provided?
What is the significance of the phrase 'drunk with eternal youth' in the context provided?
According to the content, Taoism is best described as which of the following?
According to the content, Taoism is best described as which of the following?
What was the purpose of the encouragement to write letters?
What was the purpose of the encouragement to write letters?
Which aspect of character creation does the content suggest should be referred to for more details?
Which aspect of character creation does the content suggest should be referred to for more details?
Which of the following figures are depicted as enjoying themselves in 'Fairyland'?
Which of the following figures are depicted as enjoying themselves in 'Fairyland'?
What prompted the creation of the Mystic China sourcebook?
What prompted the creation of the Mystic China sourcebook?
Who is the author of the quote about Taoist immortals?
Who is the author of the quote about Taoist immortals?
Which of the following titles is NOT part of the Palladium RPG collection?
Which of the following titles is NOT part of the Palladium RPG collection?
Who is credited as the author of Mystic China™?
Who is credited as the author of Mystic China™?
In what year was the first printing of Mystic China™ released?
In what year was the first printing of Mystic China™ released?
Which of the following individuals served as the senior editor for Mystic China™?
Which of the following individuals served as the senior editor for Mystic China™?
What is the primary registration status of the trademarks Palladium Books®, Megaverse®, and Rifts®?
What is the primary registration status of the trademarks Palladium Books®, Megaverse®, and Rifts®?
Which of the following roles did Kevin Siembieda hold in the Mystic China™ publication?
Which of the following roles did Kevin Siembieda hold in the Mystic China™ publication?
What type of fictional works are suggested in the statement regarding characters and persons in Mystic China™?
What type of fictional works are suggested in the statement regarding characters and persons in Mystic China™?
Which artist is mentioned as providing cover artwork for Mystic China™?
Which artist is mentioned as providing cover artwork for Mystic China™?
What time frame does 'The Hour of the Horse' cover?
What time frame does 'The Hour of the Horse' cover?
How is deep humility expressed according to the content?
How is deep humility expressed according to the content?
When does the Chinese New Year begin?
When does the Chinese New Year begin?
What would be considered the 'Middle of the Hour of the Horse'?
What would be considered the 'Middle of the Hour of the Horse'?
What date did the Chinese New Year fall on in 1999?
What date did the Chinese New Year fall on in 1999?
What is the maximum time span for which a character can identify objects related to the various dynasties of China?
What is the maximum time span for which a character can identify objects related to the various dynasties of China?
Which of the following authors must a character know to possess the Chinese History skill?
Which of the following authors must a character know to possess the Chinese History skill?
What is the base skill percentage for a character's literacy in Chinese language at the start?
What is the base skill percentage for a character's literacy in Chinese language at the start?
How long has the Chinese language been in continuous use in both spoken and written form?
How long has the Chinese language been in continuous use in both spoken and written form?
What does the Chinese Language & Literacy skill emphasize primarily?
What does the Chinese Language & Literacy skill emphasize primarily?
Which statement about the Chinese Mythology skill is true?
Which statement about the Chinese Mythology skill is true?
What is the lowest level of literacy available to characters selecting Chinese as a Secondary Skill?
What is the lowest level of literacy available to characters selecting Chinese as a Secondary Skill?
How often can the Language (Other Oriental) skill be selected by a character?
How often can the Language (Other Oriental) skill be selected by a character?
What determines a character's base Chi in Mystic China?
What determines a character's base Chi in Mystic China?
Players can only use alignment descriptions from the Ninjas & Superspies book.
Players can only use alignment descriptions from the Ninjas & Superspies book.
What event brought thousands of Chinese laborers to the American West?
What event brought thousands of Chinese laborers to the American West?
Chi points are based on a character's __________.
Chi points are based on a character's __________.
Match the following steps with their descriptions in character creation:
Match the following steps with their descriptions in character creation:
Which martial art form is primarily associated with bonuses in the content?
Which martial art form is primarily associated with bonuses in the content?
The characters in Mystic China are as common as cowboys or Indians in the American West.
The characters in Mystic China are as common as cowboys or Indians in the American West.
What is the name of the section described for rolling up character names?
What is the name of the section described for rolling up character names?
What is a notable characteristic of Taoist characters?
What is a notable characteristic of Taoist characters?
Taoists are primarily concerned with personal gain and wealth.
Taoists are primarily concerned with personal gain and wealth.
What does the long view refer to in the context of Taoism?
What does the long view refer to in the context of Taoism?
The Taoist character believes in learning through __________.
The Taoist character believes in learning through __________.
Match each scenario with the corresponding Taoist behavior.
Match each scenario with the corresponding Taoist behavior.
What is the primary goal of a Taoist character?
What is the primary goal of a Taoist character?
Taoists often prioritize fun over serious obligations.
Taoists often prioritize fun over serious obligations.
What did the young thief hope to gain from the Taoist?
What did the young thief hope to gain from the Taoist?
Taoists believe that wisdom can come from allowing others to __________.
Taoists believe that wisdom can come from allowing others to __________.
What does the Taoist's laughter symbolize after pulling the thief out of the well?
What does the Taoist's laughter symbolize after pulling the thief out of the well?
What is the base skill percentage for the Fasting ability at level one?
What is the base skill percentage for the Fasting ability at level one?
Characters without an Ancient Weapon Proficiency can use any weapon with combat bonuses.
Characters without an Ancient Weapon Proficiency can use any weapon with combat bonuses.
What is the advantage of the Feng Shui or Geomancy skill?
What is the advantage of the Feng Shui or Geomancy skill?
The base skill for Paired Weapons is __________.
The base skill for Paired Weapons is __________.
Match the following skills with their descriptions:
Match the following skills with their descriptions:
What is the base skill percentage for a character in Archaeology?
What is the base skill percentage for a character in Archaeology?
A character can determine the authenticity of an antique based solely on gut feeling.
A character can determine the authenticity of an antique based solely on gut feeling.
What method can be used to date archaeological artifacts?
What method can be used to date archaeological artifacts?
The skill in determining precious stones' quality includes assessing clarity, __________, and size.
The skill in determining precious stones' quality includes assessing clarity, __________, and size.
Match the following skills with their respective descriptions:
Match the following skills with their respective descriptions:
What aspect does the Chinese Calligraphic Codes & Code Breaking skill heavily involve?
What aspect does the Chinese Calligraphic Codes & Code Breaking skill heavily involve?
A character with Chinese Science Skills can excavate relics without any prior knowledge of proper techniques.
A character with Chinese Science Skills can excavate relics without any prior knowledge of proper techniques.
What is the initial base skill percentage for a character's ability to identify antiques and detect fraud?
What is the initial base skill percentage for a character's ability to identify antiques and detect fraud?
In Archaeology, a character is expected to possess knowledge in __________ techniques.
In Archaeology, a character is expected to possess knowledge in __________ techniques.
What is the significance of adding 5% to the base skill per level of experience?
What is the significance of adding 5% to the base skill per level of experience?
What is the base skill percentage for identifying objects related to the various dynasties of China?
What is the base skill percentage for identifying objects related to the various dynasties of China?
The Chinese language has been in continuous use for over four thousand years.
The Chinese language has been in continuous use for over four thousand years.
Name one important writer mentioned in the content associated with Chinese history.
Name one important writer mentioned in the content associated with Chinese history.
The skill focused on Buddhist entities is known as Chinese Mythology - _____!
The skill focused on Buddhist entities is known as Chinese Mythology - _____!
Match the following levels of literacy with their descriptions:
Match the following levels of literacy with their descriptions:
How many years can a character identify objects related to pre-dynastic periods?
How many years can a character identify objects related to pre-dynastic periods?
The base skill for Chinese Language & Literacy increases by 10% for each level of experience.
The base skill for Chinese Language & Literacy increases by 10% for each level of experience.
How is the Chinese written language primarily characterized?
How is the Chinese written language primarily characterized?
The skill related to other Oriental languages allows characters to speak, read, and _____ a language other than their native one.
The skill related to other Oriental languages allows characters to speak, read, and _____ a language other than their native one.
Match the following ancient thinkers with their associated ideas:
Match the following ancient thinkers with their associated ideas:
Which of the following titles is part of the Palladium RPG collection?
Which of the following titles is part of the Palladium RPG collection?
Mystic China™ is published by Palladium Books Inc.
Mystic China™ is published by Palladium Books Inc.
Who wrote the Mystic China™ sourcebook?
Who wrote the Mystic China™ sourcebook?
The first printing of Mystic China™ occurred in __________.
The first printing of Mystic China™ occurred in __________.
Match the following titles with their associated attributes:
Match the following titles with their associated attributes:
Which of the following is NOT a trademark owned by Palladium Books Inc.?
Which of the following is NOT a trademark owned by Palladium Books Inc.?
The copyright notice allows full reproduction of the book's content without any permissions.
The copyright notice allows full reproduction of the book's content without any permissions.
What are the registered trademarks owned by Kevin Siembieda?
What are the registered trademarks owned by Kevin Siembieda?
What does the phrase 'the eighth part' emphasize in the conversation?
What does the phrase 'the eighth part' emphasize in the conversation?
Humility in the context refers to a character acknowledging their strengths overtly.
Humility in the context refers to a character acknowledging their strengths overtly.
What attitude contrasts with humility in the characters described in Mystic China?
What attitude contrasts with humility in the characters described in Mystic China?
_________ are described as the most arrogant beings on the face of the Earth.
_________ are described as the most arrogant beings on the face of the Earth.
Match the phrases with their corresponding meanings:
Match the phrases with their corresponding meanings:
What action does the Taoist refuse to take when confronting an unarmed foe?
What action does the Taoist refuse to take when confronting an unarmed foe?
A Taoist character will always uphold the law for personal gain.
A Taoist character will always uphold the law for personal gain.
What does a Taoist typically avoid, except in fun?
What does a Taoist typically avoid, except in fun?
The Taoist characters usually help those in ________.
The Taoist characters usually help those in ________.
Match the following Taoist principles with their descriptions:
Match the following Taoist principles with their descriptions:
What is the primary benefit of meditation for a character?
What is the primary benefit of meditation for a character?
What does the Taoist character prioritize over everything else?
What does the Taoist character prioritize over everything else?
The young thief was willingly searching the treasure chest for hidden riches.
The young thief was willingly searching the treasure chest for hidden riches.
A character can achieve the same benefits from meditation as from sleeping.
A character can achieve the same benefits from meditation as from sleeping.
What item does the Taoist carry out from the house after locking the chest?
What item does the Taoist carry out from the house after locking the chest?
At what level does the meditation time for a character increase to three hours?
At what level does the meditation time for a character increase to three hours?
Taoists typically ____ seek authority unless in emergencies.
Taoists typically ____ seek authority unless in emergencies.
Meditation requires a character to learn __________ to deepen their meditative practice.
Meditation requires a character to learn __________ to deepen their meditative practice.
Match the weapon types with their descriptions:
Match the weapon types with their descriptions:
How do Taoist characters generally approach conflict and authority?
How do Taoist characters generally approach conflict and authority?
What is a base meditation skill roll based on?
What is a base meditation skill roll based on?
Characters are allowed to leave the meditation position with combat penalties.
Characters are allowed to leave the meditation position with combat penalties.
What bonuses do characters receive at level one for the W.P. Blunt skill?
What bonuses do characters receive at level one for the W.P. Blunt skill?
The base meditation time starts at __________ for first level characters.
The base meditation time starts at __________ for first level characters.
Which bonus does a character receive at level 4 for the W.P. Forked weapon skill?
Which bonus does a character receive at level 4 for the W.P. Forked weapon skill?
What is the primary style of traditional Chinese clothing for everyday wear?
What is the primary style of traditional Chinese clothing for everyday wear?
In China, bowing is a common greeting among all individuals.
In China, bowing is a common greeting among all individuals.
What phrase in Chinese is similar to 'nine out of ten' but means 'seven out of eight'?
What phrase in Chinese is similar to 'nine out of ten' but means 'seven out of eight'?
The term __________ refers to a harmful flow of Chi as referred to in Chinese culture.
The term __________ refers to a harmful flow of Chi as referred to in Chinese culture.
Match the following roles or characters to their associated behaviors or responsibilities:
Match the following roles or characters to their associated behaviors or responsibilities:
What is recommended for game masters who want to understand the cultural atmosphere of China?
What is recommended for game masters who want to understand the cultural atmosphere of China?
The expression 'Seven Good!' is a positive affirmation in Chinese culture.
The expression 'Seven Good!' is a positive affirmation in Chinese culture.
What would you not typically find in traditional Chinese greetings?
What would you not typically find in traditional Chinese greetings?
Apart from __________, Chinese traditional clothing often consists of richly embroidered jackets.
Apart from __________, Chinese traditional clothing often consists of richly embroidered jackets.
What characteristic is NOT typically associated with Taoists?
What characteristic is NOT typically associated with Taoists?
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Study Notes
Introduction
- Mystic China is a violent, supernatural world featuring magic, monsters, demons, gods, demigods, immortals, dragons, combat, insanity, and the supernatural.
Parental Discretion
- This book is inappropriate for young readers due to violence and supernatural elements.
Dedication and Acknowledgements
- The book is dedicated to Erick Wujcik's mother, Nora Evarian Wujcik, and his father, Joseph St. Wujcik.
- Acknowledgements include:
- Original playtesters: Marvin Alien, Todd Bake, Kevin Lowry, Reg Roehl, John Speck, and Don Woodward.
- Don Anderson, Yi-Mei Chng, Paul Deckert, Larry Feinstein, Stephanie Itchkawich, Chuck Knakal, Alan Moen, Tony Townson, Diane Vogt-O' Connor, and Roger Zelazny.
- Lisa Leutheuser, Julius Rosenstein, Joe Saul, Steve Wujcik, and the Detroit Public Library.
Mystic China Sourcebook
- A second Mystic China sourcebook is planned to be released in 1995.
Chinese History Skill
- Characters can identify objects or sites associated with various dynasties and pre-dynastic periods.
- Characters will know the names and brief histories of Chinese rulers, kingdoms, provinces, and neighboring nations.
- They will also be familiar with the works of Confucius, Mencius, Lao Tzu, and Sun Tzu.
- The character must have an O.C.C. skill in Chinese Language to have this skill.
- Base Skill: 45%+5% per level of experience.
Chinese Language & Literacy
- Chinese is a unique language with over 3000 years of continuous use in spoken and written forms.
- The written language is based on abstract characters, rather than phonetics.
- There are four levels of literacy:
- Stage 1 - Thousand Character Literacy: Applies only to characters who take Chinese as a Secondary Skill.
- Stage 2
- Stage 3
- Stage 4
The Hour of the Horse
- This time period is from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Calendar of Chinese Astrology
- Chinese New Year begins on the second New Moon after the Winter Solstice.
- The date varies each year.
Chinese Zodiac
- The Chinese Zodiac consists of 12 animal signs, and each sign is associated with a specific element.
- The cycle repeats every 12 years, and the years are categorized by element.
- The animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
- The elements are: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water.
Attribute Bonus Chart
- The Attribute Bonus Chart provides bonuses to characters based on their level.
- Provides bonuses to attributes like:
- Mental Endurance (M.E.)
- Physical Strength (P.S.)
- Physical Endurance (P.E.)
- Physical Body (P.B.)
- Speed
Taoist Alignment (Good)
- Taoist characters are described as eccentric and self-centered.
- They value wisdom, insight and Immortality.
- They are torn between working for good and their personal goals: "On the one hand, the character should work for the good of others. However, the attainment of wisdom, insight, and even Immortality are also the goals of the Taoist."
Chinese Science Skills
- Archaeology Skill: Includes excavation techniques, artifact analysis, and basic history.
- Chinese History Skill: Provides knowledge about Chinese dynasties, rulers, kingdoms, provinces, and important writers.
- Chinese Calligraphy, Codes & Code Breaking Skill: Character has knowledge of Chinese mythology, classics, and different calligraphy styles.
Chinese Mythology & Legends
- Chinese Mythology - Taoist: Includes knowledge of Taoist mythos.
- Chinese Mythology - Buddhist: Includes knowledge of Chinese Buddhist mythos.
Temple Philosophies & Skills
- Begging: Skill allows for begging as a disguise or to collect money in an emergency.
- Fasting: The ability to go long periods without food, but with the requirement to roll to avoid weakness or sickness after two weeks.
- Feng Shui or Geomancy: Skill allows for evaluating the Chi (energy) in an area.
Ancient Weapon Proficiencies
- Provides combat training with particular weapon types.
- Each Ancient Weapon Proficiency (W.P.) counts as one skill.
- W.P. Paired Weapons: Skill allowing for use of two weapons simultaneously.
- W.P. Axe: One- or two-handed axes with bonuses to strike and damage depending on the level of the character.
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