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'''''Mist Robed Gate''''' is a 2008 tabletop roleplaying game written by Shreyas Sampat which emulates emotionally difficult kung-fu action, such as [[Wuxia]] and some more [[Melodrama]]-inspired anime. '''Mist Robed Gate''' games almost always swing between [[Tear Jerker]] and [[Kill'Em All]]. And, of course, [[Everybody Was Kung-Fu Fighting]] in every game.
The unique selling point, and central mechanic of the game is the
The game also has an unusual focus on authentic Asian snacks and drinks to be consumed while playing, and a suggested filmography to study for inspiration.
It is available [https://elizabethsampat.itch.io/mist-robed-gate here].
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* [[Chewing the Scenery]]: As the outcome of fights is decided by the opinion of other players, this is a viable strategy.
* [[Color-Coded Characters]]: Players select a color to represent their character, and are encouraged to work that color into any scenes in which they appear.
* [[Cycle of Revenge]]: A classic plot hook to explain warring clans.
* [[Dinner and a Show]]: The sourcebook contains a number of Asian recipes, and references the importance of having snacks on-hand whilst playing, and so anticipates most games to be this.
* [[Empathic Environment]]: Each character has an associated Weather. When fighting, it is possible for this weather to be reflected in the environment.
* [[Feuding Families]]: When character's Loyalties are to their clans, expect this.
* [[Food Porn]]: Large chunks of the sourcebook are dedicated to recipes and tea preparation.
* [[Honor Before Reason]]: Characters' Loyalty is something that they are willing to die for.
* [[Improvised Weapon]]: Anything and everything in an environment can be used as a weapon.
* [[Nonverbal Miscommunication]]: When the knife is "sheathed" players are not able to make direct demands, and must rely on innuendo or facial expression, sometimes resulting in this.
* [[Off the Table]]: Much of the game's
* [[Secret Relationship]]: A possible consequence of conflicting Loyalties.
* [[She Fu]]: Female martial artists are likely to display some of these styles.
* [[Supernatural Martial Arts]]: The game has an emphasis on "wuxia" style combat that can often break into full-on supernatural.
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[[Category:Tabletop Games of the 2000s]]
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