Which system/hack do you recommend if I was wanting to run something with a lot of modern conspiracy plots/creeping horror/violence? I was contemplating using tremulus, have had mixed feelings about it in the past, and wanted to see what the community’s thoughts were.
Which system/hack do you recommend if I was wanting to run something with a lot of modern conspiracy plots/creeping…
Which system/hack do you recommend if I was wanting to run something with a lot of modern conspiracy plots/creeping…
Black Stars Rise. You may want to mix in some things from the Regiment potentially, depending on how much violence, but Black Stars Rise is a good start for normal individuals drawn into what you’re talking about.
If you want those already a bit exposed, you could draw up new BSR Playbooks and situations that match that. But the basic structure of BSR is perfect for what you’re after.
If you can look into “Urban Shadow” (kickstarter ended about a month ago), do it. There is a mechanic for factions and the way the PC interract with them.
Jordan Raymond I have Urban Shadows, actually just kicked off a small campaign last night. For this conspiracy idea though, I’d prefer if there was a minimal amount of supernatural powers on the end of the PCs. So US isn’t really a good fit.
Tim Groth I was thinking about BSR. I’ve run it once before it one of the earlier drafts. May need to pick it up and read it over again. That may be the one I need.
You could go with Monster of the Week, being a bit careful which playbooks you select, too.
Ok, then maybe try the Sprawl? It’s Cyberpunk, but maybe with some work it can incorporate creeping horror. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ardensludere/the-sprawl-cyberpunk-roleplaying-powered-by-the-ap
After a preliminary re-read of Black Stars Rise this will be what I’m going with. Having this different scenario in mind as I read helped some of pieces pop out a little more for me now. Just wondering if anyone else has been playing BSR? And if you have, have you written any set ups beyond the base three the system has so far?
Black Stars Rise is great, but you might want to run your eye over World of Secrets by Nick Wedig It’s my favourite PbtA hack I haven’t played.
http://nickwedig.libraryofhighmoon.com/2013/03/world-of-secrets/