ALIEN RPG: Chariot of the Gods | Join our Play-by-Post Crew!
Alien: The Roleplaying Game, Year Zero Engine | Campaign
About the adventure
Published by Free League, Chariot of the Gods is an action-packed cinematic scenario that serves as a perfect introduction to Alien RPG. You will play Space Truckers forced to answer an enigmatic SOS while carrying a casual cargo mission. The characters, the setting, the situations you will have to jump in, everything is made to give you the Alien vibes you have been looking for. But with a twist, because no one is really who you are expecting them to be. The scenario should last only 3 sessions. However, it’s also the first part of the original Alien RPG trilogy, with Destroyer of Worlds and Heart of Darkness. While the second is only loosely connected to Chariots of the Gods, the last is definitely the continuation of the same storyline. As such, I will likely offer you to carry on with Heart of Darkness if we end up having a group working well together and willing to keep playing. What if you don’t know anything about the game? It’s perfectly okay, it’s what introductory scenarios are for, right? I will explain the rules as we play: Game mechanics are pretty simple, with a strong focus on the cinematic experience and characters’ agendas that rarely all go the same way. Treason and character deaths are always a possibility here, if you aren’t killed by a deadly monster with metal teeth first. 🔹 A cinematic and immersive experience 🔹 A strong focus on the players’ agenda and interactions 🔹 A mature and deadly hard sci-fi world, where death is never far 🔹 An easy-to-learn system, based on Free League’s Year Zero Engine 📘 I am a Free Agent, part of Free League’s ambassador program for conventions. I ran literally hundreds of Alien RPG games during different events, and every game I present on Startplaying has been thoroughly playtested before with other groups. This is allowing me to offer you the most immersive experience possible, with official maps, artworks, music and animated scenes.
Game style
Play By Post
Play By Post refers to a game in which players interact with the story through messages and text posts. These games are typically played asynchronously throughout the week, which gives players time to consider what they want to do next, and engage with the story at their own pace.
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.
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.
This is an asynchronous Play-by-Post game played by Discord, and using Foundry for tracking the character sheet, maps and handouts. It means that posts will be made throughout the week, adapting to the pace of the group. I guarantee 3 to 4 posts a day on my side, depending on your own activity. If you don't have time for a live game, this is the perfect occasion to enjoy Alien RPG!
4.3
(4)
4 years on StartPlaying
3 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Sets the Mood, Inclusive
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Nothing, really. I will explain the rules as we play. Just be here and fully focus on the game, and we will all have a great time :)
What I provide
VTT, custom maps/tokens, animated scenes, music, etc. Everything to play in the more immersive way possible and let you focus on your roleplay.
Gameplay details
I will ask you to send me your lines and veils in advance.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
We will be using pregenerated characters.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
• Discord
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Thursday - 2:30 AM UTC
May 1 / Session 3
3-3.5 Hour Duration
3 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+