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Every Post is an RPG

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Each separate post is a whole RPG world to itself. Consider each thread like a one-shot RPG. Post a premise, some (preferably quick) rules and supply a prompt and then play! Experiment with weird, quirky, non-traditional RPG designs, do freeform and crazy non-sequitur improv. But above all else: HAVE FUN!

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SAVE THE COSMOS, GET THE GIRL, BE A ROBOT WITH A SUPERIORITY COMPLEX DISCOVER STRANGE NEW LIFE AND MEET OR EAT IT. WELCOME TO: GALACTIC FLEET!

Okay, since the John is Possessed game didn't end up gaining traction, let's do a game of Laser's and Feelings. It's a one-page space rpg by John Harper. We'll keep it fast and loose, and base this one the tone of Galaxy Quest/Star Trek/The Orville etc.

  • Choose a Style for Your Character: Alien, Android, Dangerous, Heroic, Hot Shot, Intrepid or Savy.

  • Choose a Role for Your Character: Doctor, Envoy, Explorer, Engineer, Pilot, Scientist, or Soldier.

  • Choose Your Number, from 2 to 5: A high number means you're better at LASERS (Technology; Science; Cold rationality; calm, precise action). A low number means you're better at FEELINGS (Intuition; Diplomacy; Seduction; wild, passionate action).

  • Give Your Character a Cool Space Name Like Dirk Fark-hopper or Something:

  • In Your Inventory: You have consortium uniform (with built-in vac-suit for space walks) a SUPER-SWEET-space-phone-communicator-thing (with built in translator), a variable-beam phase pistol (set to stun, of course...usually).

  • Pick a character Goal: Become Captain, Meet New Aliens, Shoot Bad Guys, Find New Worlds, Solve Weird Space Mysteries, Prove Yourself, or Keep Being Awesome.

  • You have a ship: The Technicolor Nebulae, it's Well-Armed, with a Cloaking Device, only it has Horrible Circuit-Breakers.

STORY:

ALIEN BRAIN WORMS WANT TO EMPOWER THEIR GIANT DEATH RAY WHICH WILL DESTROY AN ENTIRE SOLAR SYSTEM!!!

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[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I'm a Dangerous Soldier skilled with Lasers, name's Jank McPlasma, I'm here to Solve Weird Space Mysteries and chew quantuum bubblegum, and I'm all out of quantuum bubble gum. Let's blast some mysteries!

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

if anyone has quantuum bubble gum, I'll sit those rounds out tho. I really like that shit.

[–] wolfinthewoods@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 months ago

Haha, there might be some one ship...but I wonder how quantum bubblegum would effect a person?... Also, made a post about the game, just general info. When I get the chance I'll be setting the first scene. I don't know if Lemmy has notifications that can be enabled for new posts in an entire thread, but if not, keep an eye on this space from time to time ;)

[–] wolfinthewoods@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago

First scene is up ;)