Fallout: Winter of the Atom
Fallout: The Roleplaying Game | Campaign
About the adventure
The cold came, creeping in like a silent predator, turning the wasteland into an unforgiving tundra. Entire settlements vanished beneath ice and snow, leaving only scavengers and survivors to pick through the frozen ruins. But now, a new threat has emerged—a fanatical cult that worships radiation as salvation, seeking to reshape the world in its own glowing image. This game is for players who love gritty survival, moral dilemmas, and the high-stakes tension of the Fallout universe. Expect to scavenge for warmth and supplies, negotiate with desperate factions, and battle mutated horrors lurking beneath the ice. The choices you make will shape not only your fate but the fate of the entire region. Will you resist the pull of the Atom, or will you embrace its glow? Whether you're a vault dweller, a Brotherhood scout, or just another soul trying to endure the nuclear winter, your journey will test your wits, resilience, and willingness to do what it takes to survive. Winter of the Atom is about more than just bullets and bottle caps—it’s about the line between desperation and hope, and whether humanity can endure when the world has gone cold.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.
Combat Heavy
“Combat Heavy” games emphasize the combat mechanics within their systems over roleplay or puzzle solving. There are frequent and longer battles with enemies and a greater emphasis on tactical game play.
5.0
(30)
2 years on StartPlaying
173 games hosted
Highly rated for: World Builder, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Players will need a discord account and an account with Alchemy VTT. Both of these are free. You will also need a mic and a headset for voice chat. I will provide all other materials.
What I provide
Character creation for Fallout: Winter of the Atom will take place before the first session to ensure a smooth and immersive start. Players will begin by using an automated character creation spreadsheet to build their characters efficiently. Once finalized, they will transfer their characters into Alchemy VTT, where they will manage their sheets for the campaign. Stats: Players will use a 40-point buy system, with a minimum of 4 in any ability. This ensures balanced characters while allowing flexibility in customization. Starting Level: All characters will begin at level 1, representing survivors at the beginning of their journey in the frozen wasteland. Character Creation Process: The automated spreadsheet will handle most of the heavy lifting, guiding players through the process. Once completed, players will manually input their characters into Alchemy VTT for gameplay. Recommended Reading: Players are encouraged to read the Fallout TTRPG Quick Start Guide to familiarize themselves with the system and mechanics.
Gameplay details
I find session 0's to be very important. We will go over your characters, their motivations, who they are, their backstory, etc. Part of the appeal of TTRPGs versus video games is that the world responds differently to your character. You can expect that I will test your character's principles in a variety of ways.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Session 0
How will character creation work
As I mentioned before, character creation is important. We will make sure your character has a backstory that fits in with the theme and setting. - Characters will start at level 1 - Additional details of character creation are available in Discord.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Intermediate
Platforms used
• Alchemy
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Friday - 11:00 PM UTC
3-3.5 Hour duration
1 / 6 Seats filled
Requirements
Experience required: Intermediate
Age: 18+