I got my first peek at RPGObject’s Modern20, by Charles Rice. Modern20 is a set of d20 rules, in a modern setting. It is based on the d20 Modern SRD, but Charles has put his own spin on the rules as well as introduced some new rules that add to the modern experience. I have not had a chance to really dig into it yet, but let me share some of my favorite changes between Modern20 and d20 Modern:

• 6 new core classes (no traits, everything is now class specific feats)
• Some new uses for Action Points (can you say Max Damage)
• Armor as DR
• Backgrounds as things you did before you were an adventurer, and Occupations for your “day job”.
• Wealth points, that do not require a roll. (You either have the points or not.)
• Hit Location built into the combat system (and easy to use, no extra dice needed).

The PDF is great looking as well. It is full of full color artwork that is top notch. The layout of the book is very nice and clean. It is nice to see a PDF publisher with such great attention to interior artwork and layout.

News on Charles’ blog has announced that there are three upcoming supplements: Martial Arts20 (no doubt a port of Charles’ Blood and Fist books), Magic20, and Vehicles20. That should round out the first round of supplements anyone would need to run most modern campaigns.

You can check out more about the book at the RPGObjects website….here.