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IC: Mad Max-esque game.

Posted by mediiic
mediiic
member, 104 posts
Mon 3 Oct 2016
at 12:55
  • msg #1

IC: Mad Max-esque game

Hi all,

I'm contemplating on the idea of a post-apocalyptic game, set in the world of post-nuclear exchange. It would involve vehicular combat and all that jazz. No mutants, all player characters strictly human.

The game system alternatives would be:
1) Atomic Highway
2) Fate (Fatal Highway)

I do have Apocalypse World too, but I have never played it, much less run it, so it would be most likely out of question.

Alternatives for the timeline of devastation would be either from the Cuban Missile Crisis -era or the modern era. The former would probably have a more Fallout-esque feeling while the latter might be closer to the Mad Max films.
rabideldar
member, 129 posts
Role Playing Bastard
Mon 10 Oct 2016
at 18:04
  • msg #2

IC: Mad Max-esque game

I've tried running these type games and never had any success. The great mass don't seem to want apocalypse anything.
Exwrestler
member, 5 posts
Mon 10 Oct 2016
at 18:13
  • msg #3

IC: Mad Max-esque game

I'm up to give it a try but I don't know either of those systems very well.
HEarlPendelfield
member, 12 posts
Mon 10 Oct 2016
at 18:30
  • msg #4

IC: Mad Max-esque game

I also would be willing to give it a try, but I have no experience with either of those systems.
thecoolkitten
member, 27 posts
Mon 10 Oct 2016
at 20:51
  • msg #5

IC: Mad Max-esque game

I'd be up for the game, but also don't know any of the systems.
This message was last edited by the user at 21:38, Mon 10 Oct 2016.
rabideldar
member, 130 posts
Role Playing Bastard
Mon 10 Oct 2016
at 21:07
  • msg #6

IC: Mad Max-esque game

Apocalypse World is the one most likely to get people attention but it's a bit graphic. I mean your character has a sex move which is part of the game from sleeping with other characters.

Of course FATE isn't bad either. It's a bit harder to use and understand since players are forced to come up with their own aspects which essentially work like backgrounds.

If someone wants to run Apocalypse World, I'm game but be in for a challenge. I've never seen it take off.
InvisibleSword
member, 78 posts
Mon 10 Oct 2016
at 22:57
  • msg #7

IC: Mad Max-esque game

"Atomic Highway" is a free post-apocalypse game on Drivethrurpg that works great for "Mad Max".
Veritas11
member, 56 posts
Tue 11 Oct 2016
at 00:01
  • msg #8

IC: Mad Max-esque game

I'm in, love mad max.
rabideldar
member, 131 posts
Role Playing Bastard
Tue 11 Oct 2016
at 13:52
  • msg #9

IC: Mad Max-esque game

I am fine with Atomic Highway. I didn't realize it had become free. This is pretty cool.
This message was last edited by a moderator, as it was moot, at 14:02, Tue 11 Oct 2016.
Exwrestler
member, 6 posts
Tue 11 Oct 2016
at 14:48
  • msg #10

IC: Mad Max-esque game

I just went and "bought" both Atomic Highway and Irradiated Freaks. Reading it now and digging it.

So is this happening?
Dirigible
member, 159 posts
Wed 12 Oct 2016
at 01:47
  • msg #11

IC: Mad Max-esque game

I'd love to give Atomic Highway a shot. Tried running a game of Fallout on here using it a long while ago, but the mismatch of system and setting and players not really grasping the vehicle focus caused it to stall out.
mesneaky
member, 181 posts
Wed 12 Oct 2016
at 01:57
  • msg #12

IC: Mad Max-esque game

I read Atomic Highway a while back. It seemed like a decent system. Depending on the story involved for the game, it could be fun.
Xhaosdaemon
member, 114 posts
Wed 12 Oct 2016
at 13:23
  • msg #13

IC: Mad Max-esque game

I would really love to try another game of Atomic Highway. I have unfortunately been in several games on here and other sites that all died premature deaths so it would be *really* nice to have one last...
HEarlPendelfield
member, 13 posts
Thu 13 Oct 2016
at 17:26
  • msg #14

IC: Mad Max-esque game

I grabbed a copy of Atomic Highway and so far it look simple a straight forward, should do nicely. I will be waiting for the advertisement for players.
rabideldar
member, 133 posts
Role Playing Bastard
Thu 13 Oct 2016
at 19:09
  • msg #15

IC: Mad Max-esque game

I believe medic was going to run it. But he doesn't seem to check this thread. Good choice on Atomic Highway, seems like a really nice system.
modestmouse
member, 216 posts
The Gods come summoned
or not-Jungs office sign
Thu 13 Oct 2016
at 21:03
  • msg #16

IC: Mad Max-esque game

I might throw my hat in as well, I like both "Mad Max" or a generic version of the game set around the Cuban Missle Crisis Era "Fallout-esque". If Mediic returns, I too fall under the newbie to system but it is pretty straight forward stuff.

I could see a band of PC's sticking together as survivors or a gang of some sort. A do not mind a "baddie game", but if is straight up "evil alignment" for everyone.... well that usually gets old real fast, but maybe that is just me.
mediiic
member, 106 posts
Fri 14 Oct 2016
at 08:45
  • msg #17

IC: Mad Max-esque game

I'm currently at work and will be busy until wednesday next week, but seeing that there is interest in this type a game, I'll set one up the next chance I get, using Atomic Highway. I'll post it up in the Players Wanted, once it's up.
Exwrestler
member, 8 posts
Fri 14 Oct 2016
at 14:16
  • msg #18

IC: Mad Max-esque game

Alright!
TheSnowpanther
member, 313 posts
Adventure be my name,
Roleplaying be my game!
Sat 15 Oct 2016
at 05:14
  • msg #19

IC: Mad Max-esque game

I'm all in!
mediiic
member, 108 posts
Sun 16 Oct 2016
at 10:41
  • msg #20

IC: Mad Max-esque game

Game set up. Ad can be found in the Looking for Players section.
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