Planet of The Apes - Veterans of The Forbidden Zone
Ape veteran, your skills are needed in The Forbidden Zone once more. Ape City needs you to find a missing archaeological team in the Land of the Lost.
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$15.00
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Weekly / Sunday - 2:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 1–2 hours
Campaign Length / 1–8 Sessions
2 / 4 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
A group of battle-scarred ape veterans are assembled for one final mission. Their destination the Forbidden Zone, a place they are all too familiar with. Welcome to Planet of the Apes The Roleplaying Game. You'll play as members of a squad of Ape Veterans, each with your own skills and secrets, tasked with uncovering the truth about a lost archaeological team and the mysterious Pylon that Dr. Zaius says threatens to unravel ape civilization. Explore a prehistoric valley teeming with dinosaurs, lost tribes, and ancient beings, where time flows unpredictably and danger lurks around every corner. This game is for anyone who loves stories of adventure, survival, and the unknown. If you're drawn to the mythology of Planet of the Apes, the existential dread of fractured timelines, and the pulp thrill of Land of the Lost, then this unique crossover is for you. Get ready to confront the darkness of the past, question the dogma of ape society, and make impossible choices that will decide the fate of your civilization. In Veterans of the Forbidden Zone, you'll experience a game world that's as beautiful as it is deadly, where characters are complex and multifaceted, and where the stakes are always high. With its unique blend of action, mystery, and science fiction, this game is perfect for players who crave a rich, immersive experience that will challenge them to their core.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
2 games hosted
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I am a Disabled Air Force Veteran, artist, published writer & lyricist, game designer, and experienced Educational Dungeon Master. As the Managing Editor and Publisher of The Star Wars Adventurers Journal, I bring my passion for storytelling and gaming to life. With expertise in creating custom-tailored teaching experiences, I cater to diverse learning needs, including neuro-divergent students, and prioritize inclusiveness in all my educational and gaming endeavors. When I'm not gaming, I enjoy gardening, exploring virtual worlds on MetaQuest 3, and gaming on PS5. I'm proud to be a husband, father of three, and grandfather of three, balancing my love of games, art, and family. Native to the Finger Lakes region of New York, I cherish my roots while embracing new adventures.
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Creating your character
I will guide the group through character creation as as a group during Session Zero. For a primate primer, you can check out The Official PLANET OF THE APES RPG Quickstart Rules here https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/485786/the-official-planet-of-the-apes-rpg-quickstart-rules Virtual Platform will be discussed. Alchemy and Realm VTT as options.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You should have a knowledge knowledge of the Planet of the Apes and or The Land of the Lost. Also now about the d6 system by West End Games. Download and read the aforementioned Official PLANET OF THE APES RPG Quickstart Rules If possible join the Fans of the Role-Playing Game of the Planet of the Apes Facebook group l https://www.facebook.com/groups/pota.rpg Discord server and Google Drive dedicated to the campaign will be provided once we have minimum amount of players.
What Brian brings to the table
Free Session Zero after signup. This game will provide you with memorable characters, encounters, quirky NPCs voiced by myself, and a unique crossover experience between two media franchises. I will provide you the opportunity to share in telling the story, your actions will guide the game as the Rule of Cool is always in play.
Homebrew rules
Homebrew stats for denizens of the Land of the Lost (dinosaurs, characters, places) have all been vetted by the Fans of the Role-Playing Game of the Planet of the Apes Facebook group
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Webcam
Pen & Paper
Physical Dice
Platforms used
Safety
How Brian creates a safe table
A channel within the Discord Server will be dedicated to Post Guidelines & Topic Agreements It will include this document Digital RPG Consent Checklist Topic Agreements will be channel dedicated to discussing and detailing what things we are and are not comfortable discussing within the game.
Content warnings
Safety tools used