A custom playbook; the Doomed.

A custom playbook; the Doomed.

A custom playbook; the Doomed. The red-shirt, the character that everyone knows is going to die. Will you be an epic martyr, or a throwaway character with little bearing on the overall story? Either way, your goal is probably to die! Or, perhaps your story is so compelling, it is a miracle when you finally are able to retire to safety! The first of a few custom playbooks. Hope you like it! Feedback is appreciated!

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2 thoughts on “A custom playbook; the Doomed.”

  1. The idea is great! I’ve just glanced through the doc, and I think a number of the moves can use some modification; but more fundamentally, I think the character idea behind this comes across as really narrow. Let me explain:

    In general, the moves sort-of push the doomed into the role of someone who is very positive about their fate, rather than fatalistic. That seems limiting; might people not want to play Hunters that are more like Marvin the paranoid Android? They would never give a preppy speech; they might give a speech that predicts the group will lose the next fight and they might get XP for that. But of course, it would need reconceptualizing the entire playbook to account for that; still, more than any others, even the Mundane (on whom this seems to be a variation), this playbook suggests a specific playing style, and that might be a negative in some people’s books.

    Finally: the item of emotional value – that’s a great idea, but then it should have a move relating to it, or two even. If it is just in the bonds, that’s not making the best use of it.

    Wait, now, finally-finally: The Bonds need to reflect the “Doomed” better; right now, there is only one (!) that does that. Consider the romantic involvement – you shouldn’t ask the other character how long you have been together, that’s boring. Ask them how long you still have together, in their expectation! “They have been your best friends… ” needs the addendum: “Ask them how they will cope once you’re dead.” Instead of the Doomed having saved someone’s life, they have saved the Doomed’s life. “Ask them whether the sacrifice they made to save you was worth it.” This playbook needs more pain and tragic.

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