# Katanas & Trenchcoats tags: #game/rpg/katanasandtrenchcoats ![[Katanas and Trenchcoats (cover).png|300]] **Katanas & Trenchcoats** is a role-playing game that pays homage to the brooding, supernatural melodrama of the '90s. It's a world filled with immortal warriors, angsty vampires, and mysterious magic, all wrapped up in stylish trenchcoats and wielded katanas. ## Summary Players in **Katanas & Trenchcoats** take on the roles of immortal beings navigating a world of dark secrets and forbidden love. The game captures the essence of '90s urban fantasy, with themes of existential struggle, moral ambiguity, and stylish action. ## Core Die Resolution Mechanics The game uses a d10 system, where players roll a ten-sided die and add relevant modifiers to achieve or exceed a target number. Characters have Attributes and Skills that influence these rolls, and the system allows for degrees of success and failure. Magic, combat, and social interactions all follow this core mechanic, with specific rules that add depth and flavor. The game encourages collaborative storytelling and offers a rich, thematic experience. ## References - **Katanas & Trenchcoats** - Ryan Macklin | DriveThruRPG.com: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/153380/Katanas--Trenchcoats-Episode-1-Welcome-to-Darkest-Vancouver - **Katanas & Trenchcoats** - Ryan Macklin | RPGGeek: https://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/185864/katanas-trenchcoats-episode-1-welcome-darkest-vanc - **Katanas & Trenchcoats** Official Website - Yaruki Zero Games: http://yarukizerogames.com/katanas-trenchcoats/ - **Katanas & Trenchcoats** Review - Diehard GameFAN: http://diehardgamefan.com/2015/04/07/tabletop-review-katanas-trenchcoats-episode-1-welcome-to-darkest-vancouver/ - **Katanas & Trenchcoats** Gameplay Overview - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=examplelink