Tag: Stan Shinn

I’m struggling with how to handle traps, hazards and area effects in World settings (in particular, World of Dungeons style systems). For example, you enter a room which shoots poison darts if you hit a trigger. Does everyone roll? How would you handle that? Similar topics: landslides, radiation, and hand grenades. Thanks in advance for any tips!

Is there any template or guidelines for creating ApW Moves? In particular for Dungeon World style games? Fate has a nifty thing along this line — they have MadLib style stunt creation templates. Anything resembling this in the ApW world? Or anyone want to take a stab at making such a thing?

Because I [describe some way that you are exceptional, have a cool bit of gear, or are otherwise awesome], I get a +2 when I [pick an Approach] [pick one: attack, defend, create advantages, overcome] when [describe a circumstance].

and

Because I [describe some way that you are exceptional, have a cool bit of gear, or are otherwise awesome], once per game session I can [describe something cool you can do].”

I’m looking for a game that has rules Powered by the Apocalypse but is very short, is a self contained game with full rules, something that is great for one-shots and very minimalist. Any suggestions?