These days, I’m busy getting Sword’s Edge RPG into shape and dealing with getting back into my MA program after a couple of months off, but I am still always interested in other games. I was pointed toward Wreck Age. This is a post-apocalyptic RPG, and while it isn’t my thing, I think it looks pretty interesting. The presentation is great, and the quickstart gives a good idea of how the mechanics work.
I’m a fan of simple systems, and this one looks pretty robust. That said, I like what I see. I think the mechanics look good. I certainly haven’t run it or read through the main rules, but if someone were running this, I’d probably be interested enough to play it.
The art and trade dress gave me a very Rage (as in the computer game) feel – and that’s a good thing. I actually liked Rage quite a lot.
So go have a look and see what you think. If you are into post-apocalyptic games, and dig robust systems, I think this might definitely be worth a look. The quickstart can help you decide if this is something you want to investigate.
Now, back to my own work. Allons-y!
You can find out more about Wreck Age here.
You can find the quickstart rules here.
. State of Mind is a session IPA, and Collective Arts Rhyme & Reason extra pale ale had been a favourite of mine as I was transitioning into hoppy beers. State of Mind is very much like I remember Rhyme & Reason, hints of citrus with just a touch of hops. Very refreshing and great character.
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There is also a positive review available that makes some interesting conclusions about the message of the story.
A review? Sure, let’s call it a review. Those of you who have been around for a bit know that I’ve been part of the playtest crew for Todd Crapper’s Screenplay and that I have been singing its praises. Right now, not only is Screenplay out and available, but so too is Ironbound, its first subgame/setting.
The system does provide the GM with plenty of mechanical means to control the situation, though none of these are absolute. GMs have a special resource called Challenges that allows the GM to increase the difficulty or create some kind of new obstacle. This means if the GM feels the game is too easy or the players are too confident, a Challenge or two in a scene can really spice things up.
I was very lucky yesterday to get to see an opening/advanced screening of Star Trek Beyond (does it have a colon? It should probably have a colon). Although among those I viewed it with, mine was the minority opinion, I really liked this one. I’d hazard to say it was the best of the three new Trek movies.
Krendel fits into this category. Its core is simple but each action is almost its own sub-system in that the standard mechanic provides for multiple successes, and each action has some unique uses for these successes. Krendel also includes modifiers such as range, area, and conditions as well as mechanically relevant equipment – so certain weapons are optimal. Each character also has a plethora of different attributes applied to it – traits and skills, powers and artificer equipment, all of which have a mechanical effect on the game. With these specifics in play, one might pay a mechanical price to create a specific character concept. However, as with many robust systems, this game would likely reward skill mastery, akin to how d20 or D&D 4E did.
