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Railland | GURPS Steampunk | Free System Tutorial Included!
A Steampunk GURPS game with themes of Trains and Class Warfare, as adventurers travel the land aboard the rails!
$10.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday – 2:00 AM UTC
Aug 11 / Session 5
2–3 Hour Duration
5 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
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About the adventure
In a Steampunk world ravaged by natural and magical disasters, there are no longer continents, but an archipelago the world over. A vast, interconnected rail system is developed due to the extremely choppy and violent ocean eliminating the practical use of boats. The rails quickly become the most popular, and only, way to travel from island to island. Adventurers who work for Steamana, the company responsible for building and maintaining the rail system, are sent on missions to quell would-be saboteurs and monsters. Soon though, they find out about a plot to raise ticket prices and lower train capacity to isolate poorer communities, making them dependent on wealthy merchants. The adventurers must summon the courage to stand up against their employer and ruling class before they succeed in crushing the islands into oppressive regimes that no one may leave of their own free will.
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(21)
1 year on StartPlaying
260 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Teacher
Average response time: 6 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I am a longtime TTRPG GM that loves D&D & GURPS, with a large library of books, art assets, and time to share with my players, it is my favorite thing to do. I am a huge fan of roleplay and often modify mechanics to benefit storytelling & session fluidity. I use Foundry VTT, which is free to my players, and includes vast customization options for every campaign & every participant. Please take a look at this Google Sheet for all of my GURPS games: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OIi-Yp_5L2k4LvJ_L-YxgZ_YF7QIsZr4h0PIoit8fKM/edit?usp=sharing
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Creating your character
Character Creation will take place individually, with each respective player and the GM. Once both parties agree, the characters will be introduced to each other in a Session 0; during which, the players & GM ensure everyone has a solid understanding of the party members' abilities and proficiencies. Characters will be 125 Points, and character discussion will occur, both during initial creation with the GM and later during/after Session 0.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Bring a solid character idea, and maybe character art, with a token. You'll need to have Discord to communicate.
What John brings to the table
Foundry VTT, which is free to players and custom art assets & maps, some powered by AI. Ambient music will be used to set the tone and mood of a location or scene.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Platforms used
Safety
How John creates a safe table
The GM and players will have a Session 0 where they discuss content they don't want to see, and how to go forward so everyone is happy. Players can also discuss breaks, as needed, for longer sessions.
Content warnings
Safety tools used