ALIEN RPG | Building Better Worlds - A Campaign for Explorers
Alien: The Roleplaying Game, Year Zero Engine | Campaign
About the adventure
The official campaign for ALIEN RPG: "Building Better Worlds" runs through 7 official expeditions suitable for Space Explorers! Be part of the "away team" and help "The Lost Colonies" return to humanity. These expeditions all connect to each other with an exciting metaplot and a grand finale adventure that will affect all of humanity. You'll also get to play as a Space Colonist and tame the wilds of a newfound planet. Tap into resource deposits and see if you can strike it rich, or maybe even find some alien specimens. Colonists may be planet-bound, but you'll still be dealing with local troubles, major storms, dangerous wildlife, and the occasional space virus. 🕵️‍♂️Take on the role a Space Explorer in search of new worlds! 👷‍♂️ Build a Better World through Exploration, Prospecting and Colony Management! 👾Investigate Strange Creature Sightings and contend with Space Pirates! "To Find and Forge Our Future." That's what the pamphlet said. Find a new home amongst the stars, build yourself a new life. Now you're on a massive colony ship 2 years from Earth as part of "The Great Mother Mission", a political endeavor to reunite some long lost space colonies that haven't been heard from in over 70 years. You'll be facing down deadly environments, hideous monsters, political activists, corporate snakes, and treacherous archaeologists. "The journey of a thousand light years begins with the f irst step. Take that step with us, to a new world, a new home, a new adventure! Dare to live the life you’ve always wanted!" "Come join the great United American adventure! Three meals a day, a ship to call home, fair wages for all. Make your fortune and see the open skies of the cosmos. Opportunity awaits you sir—opportunity awaits!"
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.
Sandbox / Open World
In "Sandbox" or "Open World" games, players are given a tremendous amount of freedom to pursue their stories without the restrictions of a more linear game style. Players are encouraged to explore and engage with the world, and find their own story as they do so. These games offer the players the opportunity to help drive the narrative, and allow for the story to evolve organically through the choices they make.
Never played ALIEN before, but looking for an intro to some sci-fi adventure? Join up! I'll help you learn the rules. No need to be a deep student of lore to join. Gameplay will be cinematic, combat will be fast paced, and exploration will have a tense and investigative feel. Adventures may include custom tailored encounters for the group as based on your characters.
5.0
(65)
4 years on StartPlaying
242 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Storytelling
Additional details
How to prepare
Discord is required for voice chat. I also use the Foundry Virtual Tabletop which runs best on Google Chrome and will have all of your character information already filled out. Foundry VTT is a browser-based VTT that is free to players and requires no download. The Foundry VTT contains a dice roller and info from the Core Rulebook for reference.
What I provide
Ambient soundscapes, custom maps, dynamic lighting, animated visual effects for weapons, sound effects, (awful) character voices, and thematic music.
Gameplay details
Lines & Veils will be discussed when at Session Zero, and also with any new player that joins.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Lines and Veils
• Session 0
How will character creation work
Character options will be made available to all on a private discord server. Actual character creation will be done prior to Session 0, and I'll be available to assist you with the process. Session 0 will be used to determine your setting, the type of adventures that you want, and establish some character backgrounds in the group. Plan on creating TWO characters for use, just in case one character dies or you want to change your play style. One character should be designed for life on a Colony, the other will be set to Explore the stars. Totally new to ALIEN RPG? GREAT! Let me know and I'll get you introduced to the basics.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
• Discord
$30.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Bi-weekly / Monday - 11:00 PM UTC
Jun 16 / Session 14
3-3.5 Hour Duration
4 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+