Lace & Steel is a swashbuckler set in a world akin to 'Three Musketeers' period Earth. The game uses a card based combat system to simulate fencing duels, magic, and even repartee. The combat system is tres cool, the world is colourful - hell - give it a go!
 

Lace and Steel second edition is now available from The Wizard's Attic. Supplelemts for L&S include 'Castle Keitel' (adventure module) and 'The Highwayman' (adventure module). The Supplements have not at this time been rereleased.

"Why should I buy the game when you have all of these nice rules right here?"  Because, I didn't put up all of the rules. Nor did I put up the fantastic art work that abounds within the four books that make up Lace & Steel. And when you purchase the boxed set, you get the combat cards. You also help support Paul Kidd who wouldn't be able to make great games people like you buy them.

Enough of the rules from the 1st edition are listed here to teach you the basics and to entice you into getting the boxed set.
 

I Introduction and Character Creation

I.I Prelude
 
I.II Introduction
 
I.III So What Is the Atmosphere of Lace & Steel?

  I.IV Character Creation
 
I.V Disposition
 
I.VI Rolling a Character
 
I.VII The Characteristics
 
I.VIII Special Factors
 
I.VIIII Determining Skills
 
I.X Race

 III. The World of Lace & Steel

 Appendix B. Skills

 Appendix C. Weapons & Equipment

 Appendix D. Character Sheet
 
About the Creator, Paul Kidd