https://volafile.org/r/eb4uxuqm
Hello Everyone, I created a tabletop rpg based on the video games Fallout that I was looking for feedback on. The link above is where you can find the files, I'm working on a more permanent home for them. Below is an introduction. If there is a better place to post this please let me know, I didn't see a homebrew forum but I apologize if I missed it. Thank you!
Hello!
This is a pen and paper roleplaying game I created based on Fallout. This is a complete, first edition Player's Handbook with its' own unique ruleset - a ruleset that will be instantly recognizable to anyone who has played Dungeons and Dragons. I have been working on it for some time and I feel it is finally ready to be released. The game is also called Fallout d40 as in addition to the normal dice sizes that D&D uses, this game also utilizes the d24, d30 and d40 (suggested links on where to obtain these are included below). In a nutshell, you start off by rolling the d20 for your attack rolls the same as D&D but at a certain level you can select a perk that allows you to use the d24 for your attack rolls instead, then at a later level you can use the d30 and then finally the d40. Explosive attacks can only reach the d24 at most for their attack rolls. These dice have also been incorporated into other rolls in the game such as damage and recovering HP in certain instances. Armor Class ranges have also been greatly extended with a character that has base 5 in their stats wearing the most powerful armor listed (Enclave Hellfire Power Armor with matching Helmet) would have AC 38. I also recommend using a Bag-O-Dice or Pound-O-Dice as there are lots of dice that need to be rolled at times. Although this may seem a little wild, balance is the #1 most important aspect to me in designing a game and I have done my best to make it so.
Custom character sheets, 6 in total (Character Front, Character Back, Weapons, Armor, Chems and Perks) are included in the rulebook (pgs. 10-15). I had to set their size to 97% when printing to get them to print properly but it may have just been the printer I was using.
The rulebook as well the individual character sheets can be downloaded from the link below. Currently the website states they will only be available for 2 days. Sorry if this is a terrible way to distribute it, I'm not familiar with hosting files. I am also distributing it as a torrent through Pirate's Bay, link is also below. The torrent includes the rulebook, the character sheets as well as a copy of this post. I will try to seed it as often as I can. If you like the game and are able to seed, host or otherwise distribute it please do so!
As mentioned in the rulebook, I am looking for as much honest, critical feedback on this project as possible and I also very much would like to hear stories and recaps from your sessions if you try the game out. Questions, critiques, reviews, recaps and comments of all kind can be sent to me at Falloutd40@gmail.com.
I hope you enjoy the game and have fun playing it. Let me know what you think. Thank you!
-Chris
Links
Player's Handbook & Character Sheets: https://volafile.org/r/ea88mc5r
Pirate's Bay: https://thepiratebay.org/ The full name of the file is "NEW Fallout Tabletop RPG - Fallout d40"
Shapeways: https://www.shapeways.com Great site for obtaining dice. There are several options to choose from, the three specific products I recommend for each size are:
D24: https://www.shapeways.com/product/8UQ79HNWE/d24-sphere-dice?optionId=43323674 "D24 Sphere Dice" by The Magic Shop. Black, Strong & Flexible. $9.49
D30: https://www.shapeways.com/product/NCTBVRG2D/dx-d30?optionId=57288886 "Dx - D30" by PropModule, Black, Strong & Flexible. $14.99. This is hollow which can be a little weird but is very functional.
D40: https://www.shapeways.com/product/JL5AT8X7T/solid-d40?optionId=2161020 "Solid D40" by PropModule, Black, Strong & Flexible. $11.99.
These dice come in black and can be painted to be any color you desire. I have never painted before (at least not since middle school) and I was very easily able to paint these as someone at my local hobby shop showed me a technique. You want to apply the lightest brush strokes (I hope that's the right term) so that the paint only touches the top of the dice and doesn’t seep into the cut out numbers. This way the black numbers stick out no matter which color you paint it. I was able to paint the three dice in about 1-2 hours with most of that time waiting for the paint to dry so I could cover the rest. They are fully usable right out the box and the numbers are visible but they can be a little difficult to see.
I've also found d24s and d30s at different hobby shops as well. The d30s were heavy and I felt like I was going to break the table with each roll but otherwise they were just like a d20. The d24s I found were cool looking but always show 2 numbers, with one number on top and one number underneath it. As long as you don't find it too off putting, they are good to use as well.
Hello Everyone, I created a tabletop rpg based on the video games Fallout that I was looking for feedback on. The link above is where you can find the files, I'm working on a more permanent home for them. Below is an introduction. If there is a better place to post this please let me know, I didn't see a homebrew forum but I apologize if I missed it. Thank you!
Hello!
This is a pen and paper roleplaying game I created based on Fallout. This is a complete, first edition Player's Handbook with its' own unique ruleset - a ruleset that will be instantly recognizable to anyone who has played Dungeons and Dragons. I have been working on it for some time and I feel it is finally ready to be released. The game is also called Fallout d40 as in addition to the normal dice sizes that D&D uses, this game also utilizes the d24, d30 and d40 (suggested links on where to obtain these are included below). In a nutshell, you start off by rolling the d20 for your attack rolls the same as D&D but at a certain level you can select a perk that allows you to use the d24 for your attack rolls instead, then at a later level you can use the d30 and then finally the d40. Explosive attacks can only reach the d24 at most for their attack rolls. These dice have also been incorporated into other rolls in the game such as damage and recovering HP in certain instances. Armor Class ranges have also been greatly extended with a character that has base 5 in their stats wearing the most powerful armor listed (Enclave Hellfire Power Armor with matching Helmet) would have AC 38. I also recommend using a Bag-O-Dice or Pound-O-Dice as there are lots of dice that need to be rolled at times. Although this may seem a little wild, balance is the #1 most important aspect to me in designing a game and I have done my best to make it so.
Custom character sheets, 6 in total (Character Front, Character Back, Weapons, Armor, Chems and Perks) are included in the rulebook (pgs. 10-15). I had to set their size to 97% when printing to get them to print properly but it may have just been the printer I was using.
The rulebook as well the individual character sheets can be downloaded from the link below. Currently the website states they will only be available for 2 days. Sorry if this is a terrible way to distribute it, I'm not familiar with hosting files. I am also distributing it as a torrent through Pirate's Bay, link is also below. The torrent includes the rulebook, the character sheets as well as a copy of this post. I will try to seed it as often as I can. If you like the game and are able to seed, host or otherwise distribute it please do so!
As mentioned in the rulebook, I am looking for as much honest, critical feedback on this project as possible and I also very much would like to hear stories and recaps from your sessions if you try the game out. Questions, critiques, reviews, recaps and comments of all kind can be sent to me at Falloutd40@gmail.com.
I hope you enjoy the game and have fun playing it. Let me know what you think. Thank you!
-Chris
Links
Player's Handbook & Character Sheets: https://volafile.org/r/ea88mc5r
Pirate's Bay: https://thepiratebay.org/ The full name of the file is "NEW Fallout Tabletop RPG - Fallout d40"
Shapeways: https://www.shapeways.com Great site for obtaining dice. There are several options to choose from, the three specific products I recommend for each size are:
D24: https://www.shapeways.com/product/8UQ79HNWE/d24-sphere-dice?optionId=43323674 "D24 Sphere Dice" by The Magic Shop. Black, Strong & Flexible. $9.49
D30: https://www.shapeways.com/product/NCTBVRG2D/dx-d30?optionId=57288886 "Dx - D30" by PropModule, Black, Strong & Flexible. $14.99. This is hollow which can be a little weird but is very functional.
D40: https://www.shapeways.com/product/JL5AT8X7T/solid-d40?optionId=2161020 "Solid D40" by PropModule, Black, Strong & Flexible. $11.99.
These dice come in black and can be painted to be any color you desire. I have never painted before (at least not since middle school) and I was very easily able to paint these as someone at my local hobby shop showed me a technique. You want to apply the lightest brush strokes (I hope that's the right term) so that the paint only touches the top of the dice and doesn’t seep into the cut out numbers. This way the black numbers stick out no matter which color you paint it. I was able to paint the three dice in about 1-2 hours with most of that time waiting for the paint to dry so I could cover the rest. They are fully usable right out the box and the numbers are visible but they can be a little difficult to see.
I've also found d24s and d30s at different hobby shops as well. The d30s were heavy and I felt like I was going to break the table with each roll but otherwise they were just like a d20. The d24s I found were cool looking but always show 2 numbers, with one number on top and one number underneath it. As long as you don't find it too off putting, they are good to use as well.
