{"product_id":"be-like-a-cat-softcover","title":"Be Like a Cat - Softcover","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExplore as a Feline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe Like a Cat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a solo or two-player role-playing game that invites you to take on the role of a feisty feline exploring one of many worlds and attempting to take control of territory. Think cat mafia!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core rulebook contains all you need to get started, including scenarios for urban, cyber, pirate, space and ancient Egypt adventures. Sharpen your claws and lick your toe beans; it’s time to fight for your turf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll you need is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003epen and paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003etwo six-sided dice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eunbridled imagination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to take to the streets as a feisty feline. Be Like A Cat is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ea solo RPG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where you prowl alleys and rooftops as a cat looking to expand your territory in one of several world settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rulebook contains everything you need to start in a few minutes, plus inspiring cat-themed artwork. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eThink of it as creative writing with rules and strategy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake to the streets as a feisty feline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple moggy Archetypes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the world and expand your turf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay in different world settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolo and two-player modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing you'll do is to create your kitten. There are step-by-step guidelines in the rulebook for filling in your character sheet. You must choose a cat archetype from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eferal\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003estray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003epet\u003c\/span\u003e. You can also customize your breed and some of your skills. Finally, you'll need to do the essential part of making your moggy... giving it a name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eLifecycle Stages \u003c\/span\u003eare analogous to levels in other RPGs and are based on the natural stages of a cat's life. As you claim more territory, you can advance in lifecycle stages and gain more skills. You can also collect objects and build a clowder (yes, that's the name for a group of cats!) that can help you protect your turf or even attempt to betray you and steal turf from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eSkills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eare divided into four main categories:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eSocial\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eSensory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eCombat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of these categories has sub-skills that reflect the specific abilities of your cat. For instance, Sensory includes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eSight,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eNavigation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eWhiskers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eHearing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eSmell\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, you'll choose your setting. The rulebook includes\u003cspan\u003e five scenarios to base your adventurers: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eUrban Cat, Brave Mew World, The Book of Bastet, Star Paws and A Purrfect Storm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40+ page, 6 x 8.5 inch, black \u0026amp; white, hardcover book, shrink-wrapped\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes access to digital version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Critical Kit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45788743008290,"sku":"CRITK-010","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/8020\/4578\/files\/belikekacatsoftcover.png?v=1781894097","url":"https:\/\/tabletopbookshelf.com\/products\/be-like-a-cat-softcover","provider":"Tabletop Bookshelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}