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Sourcebooks

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	===Sourcebooks===		===Sourcebooks===
	* ''[[Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook\|Core Rulebook]]'' — The first book to be released, which presents the basics of the gameplay and contains rules for character creation, mechanics for tools, equipment, weapons, and vehicles, all to be used while exploring the world of the Transformers along with your friends (as well as the GM). The ''Core Rulebook'' also includes material for the Game Master, such as guidelines for creating adventures and campaigns, and a dossier of famous and infamous Cybertronians to use as non-player characters. A starter-adventure, "[[Troubled Waters]]", is included in the book to help prepare players and the GM for what the game has to offer.		* ''[[Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook\|Core Rulebook]]'' — The first book to be released, which presents the basics of the gameplay and contains rules for character creation, mechanics for tools, equipment, weapons, and vehicles, all to be used while exploring the world of the Transformers along with your friends (as well as the GM). The ''Core Rulebook'' also includes material for the Game Master, such as guidelines for creating adventures and campaigns, and a dossier of famous and infamous Cybertronians to use as non-player characters. A starter-adventure, "[[Troubled Waters]]", is included in the book to help prepare players and the GM for what the game has to offer.
	* ''[[Field Guide to Action and Adventure]]'' — ~~A sourcebook~~ meant to not only be used with the ''Transformers Roleplaying Game'', but also with the ''Power Rangers Roleplaying Game'' and the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]] Roleplaying Game''. The book offers new character options, as well as rules and ~~tools~~ for GMs to create ~~crossover~~ adventures ~~between the aforementioned roleplaying games~~ and new threats.		* ''[[Field Guide to Action and Adventure]]'' — The Essence20 game master's guide, meant to not only be used with the ''Transformers Roleplaying Game'', but also with the ''Power Rangers Roleplaying Game'' and the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]] Roleplaying Game''. The book offers new character options and guidance on adapting options between settings, as well as rules, tools and storytelling guides for GMs to create adventures and new threats — both for all three individual settings, but also for creating crossover scenarios between any or all of the three.
	* ''[[Decepticon Directive]]'' — A sourcebook all about creating Decepticon characters and running a Decepticon campaign. The ''Decepticon Directive Sourcebook'' adds several new character options, including a new Role, many of which are also compatible with Autobot characters. Various Decepticon-themed settings, non-player characters, gear, and so forth are also included for GM usage, along with a new adventure scenario.		* ''[[Decepticon Directive]]'' — A sourcebook all about creating Decepticon characters and running a Decepticon campaign. The ''Decepticon Directive Sourcebook'' adds several new character options, including a new Role, many of which are also compatible with Autobot characters. Various Decepticon-themed settings, non-player characters, gear, and so forth are also included for GM usage, along with a new adventure scenario.
	* ''[[The Enigma of Combination\|Enigma of Combination]]'' — A sourcebook focusing on [[combiner]]s and [[Binary bonding\|binary bonded]] characters, along with several new Roles, Inspirations, and Focuses.		* ''[[The Enigma of Combination\|Enigma of Combination]]'' — A sourcebook focusing on [[combiner]]s and [[Binary bonding\|binary bonded]] characters, along with several new Roles, Inspirations, and Focuses.

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Differences from other Essence20 games

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	While the underlying fundamentals of the Essence20 system remain the same between settings, ''Transformers'' differs from its predecessors in a number of ways. Most obviously, the player characters can all <s>[[transformation\|transform]]</s> [[Trademark\|Convert]], changing forms from "Bot Mode" to "Alt Mode" as a Standard Action, and changing their movement speed, size and [[articulation]] as they do. As a result of this, characters are not Common-sized by default as they are in other settings; the Origins listed in the Core Rulebook range from Common to Huge in size, with a majority being at the midpoint of Large.		While the underlying fundamentals of the Essence20 system remain the same between settings, ''Transformers'' differs from its predecessors in a number of ways. Most obviously, the player characters can all <s>[[transformation\|transform]]</s> [[Trademark\|Convert]], changing forms from "Bot Mode" to "Alt Mode" as a Standard Action, and changing their movement speed, size and [[articulation]] as they do. As a result of this, characters are not Common-sized by default as they are in other settings; the Origins listed in the Core Rulebook range from Common to Huge in size, with a majority being at the midpoint of Large.

	The robotic nature of the player characters is also represented through the Hardpoint system; by default, each character possesses two External Hardpoints (which is to say, hands) and two Integrated Hardpoints. While weapons can be carried in both kinds of Hardpoints (though Integrated weapons don't have to be drawn to be used), only Integrated Hardpoints can be installed with Support Equipment (such as tow cables, ladders and rotor blades), which provide different bonuses in Bot Mode and Alt Mode. Similarly, where Power Rangers have "Morphed shells" that grant a flat bonus to their defenses and G.I. Joe members requisition individual suits of battledress, Transformers cannot wear armor, instead installing Armor Upgrades directly into their chassis.		The robotic nature of the player characters is also represented through the Hardpoint system; by default, each character possesses two External Hardpoints (which is to say, hands) and two Integrated Hardpoints. While weapons can be carried in both kinds of Hardpoints (though Integrated weapons don't have to be drawn to be used), only Integrated Hardpoints can be installed with Support Equipment (such as tow cables, ladders and rotor blades), which provide different bonuses in Bot Mode and Alt Mode. Similarly, where Power Rangers have "Morphed shells" that grant a flat bonus to their defenses and G.I. Joe members requisition individual suits of battledress, Transformers cannot wear armor, instead installing Armor Upgrades directly into their chassis. Lastly, Cybertronian characters heal damage with the Technology (Repair) skill rather than the Science (Medicine) skill, and are immune to organic diseases while being vulnerable to electromagnetic weapons—though oddly, this last trait is treated as being part of the Autobot (and Decepticon, and others) Faction Perks. This means that if you create [[Captain Grid-Iron\|a character with an Alt Mode]] who's part of a [[Morphormer\|non-exclusively-Cybertronian faction]], they can catch a cold and are resistant to EMP grenades. Go figure.

	Where each Influence in ''Power Rangers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' came with its own Hang-Up, ''Transformers'' decouples them from each other; instead, there is a standalone pool of Hang-Ups, with each Influence having a number of suggested Hang-Ups that pair well with them conceptually. The subsequent ''My Little Pony'' roleplaying game would return to the individual Hang-Ups, while the ''{{w\|Welcome to Night Vale}}'' setting would follow Transformers' lead of having a separate pool.		Where each Influence in ''Power Rangers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' came with its own Hang-Up, ''Transformers'' decouples them from each other; instead, there is a standalone pool of Hang-Ups, with each Influence having a number of suggested Hang-Ups that pair well with them conceptually. The subsequent ''My Little Pony'' roleplaying game would return to the individual Hang-Ups, while the ''{{w\|Welcome to Night Vale}}'' setting would follow Transformers' lead of having a separate pool.

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Adventure scenarios

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	\|width="25%" valign="top"\|<u>'''Free RPG Day'''</u>		\|width="25%" valign="top"\|<u>'''Free RPG Day'''</u>
	*"[[Enter the Collection]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe'' and ''Power Rangers Roleplaying Games'')		*"[[Enter the Collection]]" (2021, cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe'' and ''Power Rangers Roleplaying Games'')
	*"[[Cobra/Con Fusion]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe Roleplaying Game'')		*"[[Cobra/Con Fusion]]" (2023, cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe Roleplaying Game'')
	*"[[Unnatural Disaster]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe'', ''Power Rangers'', and ''My Little Pony'' ''Roleplaying Games'')		*"[[Unnatural Disaster]]" (2024, cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe'', ''Power Rangers'', and ''My Little Pony'' ''Roleplaying Games'')
	*"[[Shock and Mayhem]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe Roleplaying Game'')		*"[[Shock and Mayhem]]" (2025, cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe Roleplaying Game'')
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	\|width="25%" valign="top"\|<u>'''Gen Con'''</u>		\|width="25%" valign="top"\|<u>'''Gen Con'''</u>
	*"[[Worlds Collide: Battle for the Multiverse]]"		*"[[Worlds Collide: Battle for the Multiverse]]" (2023, cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe'' and ''Power Rangers Roleplaying Games'')
	*"[[Worlds Collide 2: The Pony Puzzle]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe'', ''Power Rangers'', and ''My Little Pony'' ''Roleplaying Games'')		*"[[Worlds Collide 2: The Pony Puzzle]]" (2024, cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe'', ''Power Rangers'', and ''My Little Pony'' ''Roleplaying Games'')
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Adventure scenarios

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	\|width="25%" valign="top"\|<u>'''Regular release'''</u>		\|width="25%" valign="top"\|<u>'''Regular release'''</u>
	*"[[Troubled Waters]]"		*"[[Troubled Waters]]" (''Core Rulebook'')
	*"[[A Beacon of Hope]]"		*"[[A Beacon of Hope]]" (packaged with GM screen)
	*"[[The Time is Now]]"		*"[[The Time is Now]]" (standalone adventure book)
	*"[[Memories and Salvation]]"		*"[[Memories and Salvation]]" (''Field Guide to Action and Adventure'')
	*"[[The Great Energon Robbery]]"		*"[[The Great Energon Robbery]]" (''Decepticon Directive'')
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	\|width="25%" valign="top"\|<u>'''''Play Renegade'' program'''</u>		\|width="25%" valign="top"\|<u>'''''Play Renegade'' program'''</u>

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Influences

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	Influences flesh out a character's backstory and provide players with inspiration for a character's personality, appearance, and traits—these include former professions such as "[[Gladiatorial combat\|Gladiator]]", or "Refinery Laborer", personality traits like "Skeptic" and "Stargazer", or the presence of additional body augmentations, such as "Experiment" or "[[Binary bonding\|Binary Bonded]]". These Influences may provide minor stat boosts or a chance to re-roll specific failed skill tests. Each Influence comes with several suggested Background Bonds, which players can select at will to add some additional flavor to their in-character roleplaying.		Influences flesh out a character's backstory and provide players with inspiration for a character's personality, appearance, and traits—these include former professions such as "[[Gladiatorial combat\|Gladiator]]", or "Refinery Laborer", personality traits like "Skeptic" and "Stargazer", or the presence of additional body augmentations, such as "Experiment" or "[[Binary bonding\|Binary Bonded]]". These Influences may provide minor stat boosts or a chance to re-roll specific failed skill tests. Each Influence comes with several suggested Background Bonds, which players can select at will to add some additional flavor to their in-character roleplaying.

	A player ~~can~~ take ~~as many influences as they want~~; however, for every ~~two~~ Influences they select, they must choose a ~~Flaw~~, which permanently impacts their character's stats or raises the chance of failing specific skill tests.		A player must take at least one Influence, and may take up to three; however, for every Influences they select after the first, they must choose a Hang-Up, which permanently impacts their character's stats or raises the chance of failing specific skill tests.

	====Origins====		====Origins====

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Adventure scenarios

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	*"[[~~Into~~ the Collection]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe'' and ''Power Rangers Roleplaying Games'')		*"[[Enter the Collection]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe'' and ''Power Rangers Roleplaying Games'')
	*"[[Cobra/Con Fusion]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe Roleplaying Game'')		*"[[Cobra/Con Fusion]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe Roleplaying Game'')
	*"[[Unnatural Disaster]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe'', ''Power Rangers'', and ''My Little Pony'' ''Roleplaying Games'')		*"[[Unnatural Disaster]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe'', ''Power Rangers'', and ''My Little Pony'' ''Roleplaying Games'')

Locoman: /* Adventure scenarios */

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Adventure scenarios

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			*"[[Into the Collection]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe'' and ''Power Rangers Roleplaying Games'')
	*"[[Cobra/Con Fusion]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe Roleplaying Game'')		*"[[Cobra/Con Fusion]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe Roleplaying Game'')
	*"[[Unnatural Disaster]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe'', ''Power Rangers'', and ''My Little Pony'' ''Roleplaying Games'')		*"[[Unnatural Disaster]]" (cross-compatible with the ''G.I. Joe'', ''Power Rangers'', and ''My Little Pony'' ''Roleplaying Games'')

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Game content: added section for the beginner box set

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	* '''Autobot Dice Set'''		* '''Autobot Dice Set'''
	* '''Autobot Dice Bag'''		* '''Autobot Dice Bag'''

			===Transformers Roleplaying Game Beginner Box: Roll Out===
			A box set for beginners' to get started with the game.
			* 32-Page "Playing the Game" booklet with condensed rules
			* 28-Page booklet for the [[Troubled Waters]] adventure
			* 32-Page booklet for the first chapter of [[The Time is Now]], "Roll Out!"
			* Pre-Generated character sheets for [[Aileron]], [[Anode]], [[Beachcomber (G1)\|Beachcomber]], [[Gauge]], [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]], [[Firestar (G1)\|Novastar]], [[Smokescreen (G1)\|Smokescreen]], and [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]]
			* Autobot Dice Set
			* A GM Screen, smaller and slightly different from the one sold separately

	==Accessories==		==Accessories==

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Bonus material: Added list of pre-generated character sheets for One characters.

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	* Game details and lore regarding the [[Hate Plague]].		* Game details and lore regarding the [[Hate Plague]].
	* Pre-Generated character sheets for [[Arcee (G1)\|Arcee]], [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]] and [[Eject (G1)\|Eject]], [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], [[Chromia (G1)\|Chromia]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)\|Cliffjumper]], [[Elita One (G1)\|Elita-1]], [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]].		* Pre-Generated character sheets for [[Arcee (G1)\|Arcee]], [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]] and [[Eject (G1)\|Eject]], [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], [[Chromia (G1)\|Chromia]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)\|Cliffjumper]], [[Elita One (G1)\|Elita-1]], [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]].
			* Pre-Generated character sheets for [[Bumblebee (One)\|B-127]], [[Optimus Prime (One)\|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (One)\|D-16]], and [[Elita-1 (One)\|Elita-1]] from [[Transformers One (film)\|Transformers One]], both as bots and with cogs.

	===Transformers Roleplaying Game Starter Bundle===		===Transformers Roleplaying Game Starter Bundle===