#RPGaDay2017 What is an RPG you would like to see published?
A generic science fiction RPG that isn’t so generic that it’s just an all-purpose ruleset. I think this is tricky, as it seems very easy to make a few key choices (a set of PC species, specific drive technology, some mystery crucial to the implied setting) that make the game effectively not-generic.
And, honestly, I’m not sure this is even possible, but I can say that, whenever a new SF RPG comes out (which is rare, honestly), it’s the above metric against which I judge it.
(I’m assuming this is asking about a theoretical RPG I’d like to see exist, not an actual RPG I know someone is working on that I hope will get published.)
How do you feel about Shock?
Bret beat me to it.
I don’t even know if it’s possible. I think it depends on how the effort is carried out. I like how Alternity handled it, giving generic/universal/customizable rules, and at the same time, providing and supporting (was it 2?) some versions of the game where those choices, like FTL, were made by the authors.
I think D20 Modern tried, but didn’t go far enough. THey had the generic rules, but then maybe half a page going: You might turn this into Star Frontiers if you do this… but no further support… dunno.
Uncharted Worlds?
Bret Gillan Shock has been sitting on my shelf for years, and I have yet to either read or play it. It’s probably a good candidate, though!
Paul Beakley Haven’t read UW, either. Likewise, it might fit the bill.
Shock has been sitting on my shelf for years, and I have yet to either read or play it. It’s probably a good candidate, though! Paul Beakley Haven’t read UW, either. Likewise, it might fit the bill.]]>
Mark Delsing Shock is the best “do anything” sci-fi that I’ve played. It doesn’t model how much damage lasers do or whatever, but I feel like it focuses on what sci-fi is really about.
Eloy Cintron Alternity is a good example of not-quite, as they presented specific species. I think they provided info on creating new ones, but I’m not sure.
d20M was a wholly generic system, and so doesn’t count in my view.
Alternity is a good example of not-quite, as they presented specific species. I think they provided info on creating new ones, but I’m not sure. d20M was a wholly generic system, and so doesn’t count in my view.]]>
We should play Shock while we’re waiting on the next time Jay can get here.
Dave Michalak We should play, period, while we’re waiting on the next time Jay can get here.
I keep meaning to invite everyone to my place but then chickening out or getting distracted.