Alien Evolved Edition - Hopes Last Day

Alien Evolved Edition - Hopes Last Day

Hope’s Last Day is a tense, cinematic intro to the ALIEN RPG—ideal for learning the system’s dread, teamwork, and survival-driven gameplay.

TYPE

One-Shot

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
3 NEEDED TO START
$10.00

/ Session

Details

Once / Friday - 10:30 AM UTC

Nov 7

Session Duration / 3–5 hours

0 / 5 Seats Filled

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About the adventure

Welcome to a cinematic survival story set in the haunting universe of the ALIEN RPG. This game is designed for players new to the system, offering a guided, story-driven experience that balances dramatic tension with moments of levity and connection. Whether you're a seasoned roleplayer or stepping into your first tabletop horror session, you'll find the rules easy to learn and the atmosphere unforgettable. In this scenario, you’ll play as ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances. The setting is gritty, industrial, and isolated—where every flickering light and distant echo could mean danger. The theme is survival under pressure, but the heart of the game lies in how your characters respond: through teamwork, sacrifice, and the bonds they forge in the face of the unknown. Expect suspense, moral choices, and a creeping sense of dread that builds with every scene. Gameplay moves swiftly when the plot demands it, but there’s always space to breathe, reflect, and explore your character’s relationships. Whether you're cracking a joke to ease the tension or making a desperate last stand, the focus is always on player enjoyment and collaborative storytelling. This is a game where your choices matter, your character arcs shine, and the experience lingers long after the final roll. If you’re ready to dive into a world of cinematic horror, emotional stakes, and unforgettable moments—this is the perfect place to begin.

Game style

Roleplay Heavy

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Game themes

Meet the Game Master

1 year on StartPlaying

2 games hosted

Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Creativity, Teacher

About me

Hello :-) I have been running games for years now. In person, online, at events with a speciality for threat, thrills and mystery. I have recently spent a lot of my time running Alien; Dragonbane; Cyberpunk Red as well as The Walking Dead Universe. I promote a friendly table where everyone has a chance to take part in sessions, where we can separate in game characters from IRL people, and where story and RP win over rules at appropriate times. If that sounds like a GM you'd like to game with please get in touch! Some recent player reviews are below :-) 1 I had a great time with the game as well as playing with new players & a new GM. He was very patient as we are all noobs with the system & I'm trying to get multiple game sessions in to learn the system to run it myself. This game session provided more depth than the previous cinematic I've played. The GM also didn't go overboard when having multiple NPC's interact with each other; that can be a cumbersome mechanic to manage. All in all, I would happily play with this GM and the other player if the opportunity presented itself. 2 I played the company man Wilson and I have to say that I had a blast playing him! The intrigue and hidden agendas made for such an immersive experience! I love mystery horror sci-fi so Alien RPG is perfect! I love that the characters all have a different agenda and motivation to strive for. Really promotes involvement in the game and I believe it helps with the overall pace of the game as well! 3 It was suspenseful and induced paranoia for each of the crew had to work together but have a personal agenda that could potentially conflict with others, and thus creating a fitting and dramatic ending.

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Character creation

Creating your character

For this Scenario, there are 5 Pre Gen characters to choose from. There will be a pre game discord server where players can choose their characters. You need nothing for this scenario, all materials are provided.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

You will need a Roll20 account for the game. Audio will be handled via Discord, a server invite will be provided for the party.

What GMRUNSGAME brings to the table

I will voice NPC's, provide ambient music where appropriate and always favour the rule of cool. There will be times due to the nature of the game where your choices will become limited, or time may become precious. It is possible ass you would expect in this universe that your character may die. If they die before the last hour of the one shot another character will be provided where possible. If they die in the last hour you may enjoy the game as a team mate, but take no further active part in the story.

Homebrew rules

Nobody will die in the first hour to give everyone a chance to get to grips with the system and characters.

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer

Microphone

Safety

How GMRUNSGAME creates a safe table

We have an opportunity to discuss one on one and as a group any lines and veils. There is an X card available. It is worth noting, players should expect a level of gore due to the nature of the system.

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