Official Justice League TTRPG launching on Gamefound in July

D20 Culture, a Brazilian RPG publisher, has announced plans to adapt the DC Universe into an RPG, with a crowdfunding campaign to launch later this year. The Justice League Unlimited RPG is the first official DC Comics-focused RPG to be released in nearly 20 years and will be co-authored by comics creator Mark Waid. The RPG will be based on the currently running Justice League Unlimited comic book, which features a large cast of superheroes and is headquartered in the Watchtower, a space station orbiting Earth. Waid is also the author of the Justice League Unlimited comics series.

The RPG is described as being narrative-focused, with options to either build their own character or play as an existing DC hero. Also featured are various hero archetypes, which allow players to quickly build their characters based off popular tropes such as the "Champion of Tomorrow" and "The Dark Knight." The game system appears to be a bespoke system, with players have "Ascension Points" that they can put into Attributes and purchase powers during character creation. Powers can take many forms including Super Strength, Flight, Speed Force, Magic, Telepathy, and technological Exoskeletons, and Lantern Rings. The game will feature a mix of combat scenes, "saving scenes" in which heroes try to protect innocents from disasters, and interlude moments to delve into character moments. The game will also use a "Crisis Die" that adds catastrophic narrative effects to games.

“For over 85 years, DC has been the home of the world’s greatest superheroes with incredible stories," said Peterson Rodrigues, CEO at D20 Culture. "Working with comic legend Mark Waid to create something new in this universe has been such an honor. With the Justice League Unlimited Roleplaying Game we are really pushing our work to new heights to create an original and bold system for players to immerse themselves in the tales of the Justice League, we cannot wait to bring this to audiences across the world.”

“Table top games have such an amazing opportunity to bring new stories to fans and allow them to experience these beloved worlds and characters in a whole new way," added Mark Waid. "Approaching Justice League Unlimited Roleplaying Game my priority has been to set up a new story that fits authentically into this canon and builds upon it to provide a narrative playground for players to make their own. I can’t wait to reveal more so stay tuned.”

The Gamefound for the RPG can be found here.

 

[Not a Decepticon]

I am done with Marvel and DC but I wish this book well, we need more succesful RPGs. I have no idea how Marvel licensed TTRPG is doing.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

I have no idea how Marvel licensed TTRPG is doing.

They keep putting books out for it, so it's probably doing OK.

 

[Not a Decepticon]

They keep putting books out for it, so it's probably doing OK.

Good for them, we need more games that do well enough, I hope this game won't eat its lunch, but instead bite a bit from D&D's slice of pie

 

[Reynard]

I am done with Marvel and DC but I wish this book well, we need more succesful RPGs. I have no idea how Marvel licensed TTRPG is doing.

They keep putting books out for it, so it's probably doing OK.

I ran 3 sessions of it last weekend at a con and it definitely plays better than it reads. I suspect it has some legs.

 

[Doctor Depravo]

I’m already irked with the preview (which has been up a week or two), as they use the wrong art for Captain Boomerang on page 44.

Depicted is a different version of the character than the text describes.

(Multiple folks have mentioned this on the Gamefound page already.)

Yes, I’m a DC pedant.

 

[R_J_K75]

They keep putting books out for it, so it's probably doing OK.

There is a Secret Wars expansion coming in August. I have the Core book and expansions but yet to read them, or play the game. Though I will say that the quality of the book seems good from what little I've read and browsed them. Though I can't comment on the mechanics, chargen or game play. One thing I did notice as is typical for most TTRPGs, there are a lot of superpowers, characters, equipment and vehicles scattered throughout the multiple supplements which can make it hard to use at the table. Roll20 has some support but looks like you need to purchase books and probably subscription fee as well, but I'm not sure.

 

[Reynard]

There is a Secret Wars expansion coming in August. I have the Core book and expansions but yet to read them, or play the game. Though I will say that the quality of the book seems good from what little I've read and browsed them. Though I can't comment on the mechanics, chargen or game play. One thing I did notice as is typical for most TTRPGs, there are a lot of superpowers, characters, equipment and vehicles scattered throughout the multiple supplements which can make it hard to use at the table. Roll20 has some support but looks like you need to purchase books and probably subscription fee as well, but I'm not sure.

MMRPG has 2 weaknesses as written: 1) it is very 90s/00s in its design, which should be no surprise for anyone who has followed Forbeck's career, and 2) it builds its powers etc specifically around Matvel characters, not a more generic system then applied to Marvel characters like the M&M3 DC game did.

That said, once you get it to the table it runs great.

 

[R_J_K75]

MMRPG has 2 weaknesses as written: 1) it is very 90s/00s in its design, which should be no surprise for anyone who has followed Forbeck's career, and 2) it builds its powers etc specifically around Matvel characters, not a more generic system then applied to Marvel characters like the M&M3 DC game did.

That said, once you get it to the table it runs great.

Im really interested in playing it but my players not so much, which is why I have read it yet.

 

[EthanSental]

Reminding me that it has been more than 15 years since DC Adventures makes me feel old.

Definitely interesting to see how this turns out. With Waid involved I expect the lore and tone to be right but I'm not familiar with the publisher and it's got bespoke mechanics so who knows how the game will play.

An aside, I am glad this means we've avoided any DC TTRPG released during the New 52 Status quo.

Same as I was thinking it was only 8-10 years old….bought it, read it, but never played it. Mainly wanted to see how my favorite characters were statted up like Guy vs Hal or John vs Sinestro type thing in power levels.

 

[GreyLord]

One thought. First in...how many years?

DC adventures was released in 2013. At the most, not counting how long it was on shelves, additional book, etc...that's still only 13 years.

DC Heroes, though it is older editions, is being released again soon for it's 2nd and 3rd editions (or I hope, they say they have progress on it's printing in my updates...sooo).

Longest I could say is that it's been 13 years since one was created...but with DC heroes coming I'd say the release may be this year even for that one.