D&D 5E Post apocalyptic Survival Mode?

[Zardnaar]

As the title says.

Darksun won't be coming out any time soon. Sort of inspired by Fallout 4 survival mode how would you do it.

Some thoughts.


The game is set in the wastelands. Water is poisonous, so is most uncooked grains, fruit etc.

Settlements are few and far between. Cities don't exist.

The wastelands are full of raiders, mutated beasts, and marauding races of your choice.

Purify food and water is an MVP spell.

Also yeah old school you can build settlements here and there. From Pathfinder Kingmaker if you find a nice ruin that can be restored it's half the price.

How would you do the environmental factors? I'm thinking magical nukes vs climate change or a virus.

 

[Eltab]

Are you familiar with Gamma World?

 

[Zardnaar]

Are you familiar with Gamma World?

Only in the vaguest terms. Post apocalyptic north America.

 

[Bupp]

Gamma World has a bit of a different flavor than Fallout, but pretty close.

It's been awhile since I looked at it, but I remember thinking Gamma Five had some promise when it came out in '15. Gamma World using D&D 5e rules.

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Definitely interested in seeing where this goes.

 

[THEMNGMNT]

I would definitely consider a different system than D&D. I believe 6th edition Gamma World uses the 3E chassis and has a less gonzo feel, so could be worth a look. I also think Mutant Year Zero from Free League does a Fallout-style survival game, although it's grittier.