Perhaps the high point of the book is the section on character background. Of course, when I think of the other two leading games in the post-apocalyptic genre (Gamma World and Rifts), neither one of these seems to be well balanced either. The races seemed tailored to fit the setting, not arbitrarily changed to provide balance. It seemed apparent to me that the races were not balanced (in game mechanic terms).
There are four specific races a 'human' race and three mutant races, distinguished by how far they have mutated from a standard human. Several pages are devoted to racial types. These additions are simple, elegant, and easy to include for anyone who has a basic familiarity with the d20 system. It also includes a handful of rule variants designed to include modern technology and weapons. Next is a single page explaining how the SRD, OGL, and d20 system work with the game. Racism, slavery, and sterility are all elements addressed in the setting. (None of the cartoonish antics you might have seen in Gamma World, for instance).
Nicely sets the tone for the setting, which is decidedly serious. The point of divergence is the end of World War II, and of course this alternate history culminates in nuclear war. In all honesty, though, I expect only those who already fans of the post-apocalyptic genre would enjoy this product.Ĭontent: The first four pages are an Introduction which nicely sets up an alternate history of the United States. pdf document, which means that you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it.īefore I get into the specifics, let me say that I loved this product. Despite the fact that I swore I would never purchase an electronic download, I went ahead and got Darwin's World anyway. No two players will have the same experience.As far as I know, Darwin's World is the first post-apocalyptic setting to be published under the d20 system banner. Thousands of variations on your Rangers' appearance. Huge & Customizable: Hundreds of characters. with Consequences: With both short and long term reactivity, your choices ripple outwards, changing the game's events and forever altering the lives of those in the wasteland. One Size Does Not Fit All: Don't feel like finding the key for a door? Pick the lock, bash it down with your boot, or just blow it open! With over 80 hours of gameplay, you will deck out your Desert Ranger squad with the most devastating weaponry this side of the fallout zone, test the limits of your strategy skills, and bring justice to the wasteland.
The Wasteland's hellish landscape is waiting for you to make your mark. From the Producer of the original Fallout comes Wasteland 2, the sequel to the first-ever post-apocalyptic computer RPG.
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