From the introduction: Welcome to the Lucid Dreams Role-playing Engine! This system is intended to provide a framework for darker, grittier play and is suitable for a variety of periods, from the Stone Age to the near future. Rules are provided for the traditional skill , social conflict, and combat elements, as well as for a variety of resources, from wealth and retainers to agents and military force. Rules also cover Organizations as the bond and force that can help drive many campaigns. ... The fascination with storytelling is as old as humanity, and role-playing is one of the many ways we can collectively participate in this great art. Stories and narratives surround us and instruct and entertain in a myriad of ways. It is fervently hoped that this system can aid in telling a great many stories filled with fun and excitement.