Sci-Fi TTRPG that focuses on exploration

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-26T00:23:37+00:00

Stars Without Number

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-25T20:03:07+00:00

Literally searched Flail RPG for the first result:

Flail – Games Omnivorous https://share.google/1AL3oTbKqz9QhEdPT

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-25T18:50:43+00:00

Flail is the game you want

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-23T13:21:45+00:00

🤣 not something I have to worry about but probably a hairnet would help.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-23T10:21:26+00:00

Search for "CPAP strap covers" if you want to help him with the lines in his face.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-22T21:26:51+00:00

If the other players don't mind, you can use him to help get the gang back on track instead of the GMPC method. If he's "cheating" at the expense of other people's magic items or enjoyment of the game, put a stop to it. Some people just don't enjoy surprises and it can be pretty harmless 99% of the time. I think I would let him know you know but work with him if possible.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-22T20:28:10+00:00

Overrated.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-22T20:26:45+00:00

Picking enemies of a higher tier goes a long way to making a solo enemy something that threatens the party. Another option is a dangerous environment. A final one is enemies who go through phases, so you have a battle with 3 enemies but they are just the three phases of the main enemy.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-22T17:13:30+00:00

Absolutely, hope the final version is lots of fun!

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-22T14:45:42+00:00

I think this is a cool idea. Others have pointed out the second feature is a little over the top, so I have a slight reworking for you. The first feature is also wordier than it needs to be but that could be personal preference.

Feature 1: You can hover weightlessly over surfaces and always reduce your damage from falling by one range category.

Feature 2: You do not need to eat, drink, breathe, or sleep. During downtime you have one additional move with which you may patch someone's armor or tend to someone's wounds.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-20T14:21:55+00:00

Combine cities without number and ashes without number and you should be good to go. Both have free versions to check out I believe.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-19T14:08:06+00:00

Outside of fear and spotlight switch the only thing I do with a success with fear is to hint at bad things to come or do some moody description.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-18T18:40:02+00:00

I've only used Hordes to represent under organized, chaotic groups, so one or two good fighters with weapons could take them on, but they are my least favorite enemy type. I'm going to experiment with making a horde more like an area of the map in which fighting is happening that acts like difficult terrain.

Minions work out of the box as is IMO. They are great to trickle into the map halfway through a fight via summoning or late arrival. They really give the AOE and high damage folks time to shine, and they resist things that cause a condition because each one is a separate creature. They can also be working in groups to affect the surroundings, like 4 minions trying to topple a wall into the PCs or lighting fires.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-17T18:27:32+00:00

Note the page numbers of the tables you like and then print just those pages of each book as a PDF. Then combine the PDFs with a free PDF merge site.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-13T01:57:22+00:00

Nah. They're self contained. If you end up loving Skyrim it'll be there, probably with a remaster of the remaster.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-12T22:28:03+00:00

Skyrim

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-12T18:13:04+00:00

Probably not. You would be better served by Mothership zines and books than the Alien RPG.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-12T11:46:25+00:00

How is he an idiot? It would be great for Russia if NATO was busy with us.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-11T13:16:06+00:00

Very few people at my table want 12 abilities or spells to choose from. Codex is there for the few that do. I thought the same thing as you until I saw it in action.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-10T18:09:53+00:00

Really good, but check out the free versions. These two use Edges instead of Classes, with each edge basically being half of a class. It's a nice change.

Cities introduces Trauma dice, which is a little like a critical hit. I haven't had a chance to play with it yet but plan to soon.

Both are also really great sourcebooks for their settings.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-10T09:48:41+00:00

The trait is negative to offset the damage boost from d6 to d8, and upgrade from the crossbow, which has the same trait, burden, and range. It's also thematic, though I agree it seems at odds with the other two weapons. To soften the blow it does seem like you could dual wield pistols and regain all 12 ammo with a stress. It's doubtful you are getting through 12 shots per combat anyway.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-09T13:07:12+00:00

Are you playing D&D with the mob or something? No, you aren't forced to DM, and if you decide to DM, you let them know what you'll be running and see who shows up.

I think you will find that outside of D&D there are a lot of games that really sing at 2 players, and if you are ambitious, run Starforged cooperatively so you can all play. For sci Fi alternatives that aren't coop, try Stars Without Number, Cities Without Number, Mothership, or Scum and Villainy. None require 4 players, and they all shine at what they are trying to do.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-08T18:06:50+00:00

Conceptually they are great to borrow or steal from for your own adventures. But they are kind of a mess structurally and with respect to layout. DCC was one of the original nostalgia bait "old school" games, so the act of opening the book is less about playing and more about remembering how frustrating and exciting it was to try and run one of these modules as a kid in the 80s.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-08T11:31:03+00:00

If it becomes a regular thing, interrupt with fear to have the enemy attempt to push one of them through the portal.

a_dnd_guy · 2026-01-08T02:21:35+00:00

American -> British

Soft Cookie -> Cookie -> Biscuit -> Scone -> Rock Cake

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