Open World/Sandbox Apocalypse (player factions possible]
I'd like to start a sandbox open world game set in an apocalyptic setting. Whether it was a war, a plague, zombies, demons from another dimension, aliens, or something I haven't decided. It could be Sci-fi galaxy apocalypse (my original idea) or any other kind of setting.
So the main theme is a galaxy/world filled with ruins and now a power vacuum. This means players can form factions, explore ruins, etc.
What I'm stuck on is what system/setting to use.
I really like Savage Worlds a lot, and it has several 10-15 dollar supplements like savage world's sci-fi companion, a zombie setting(War of the Dead I believe?), etc.
FATE always works nicely, and Apocalypse World would do a beautiful job but there's no tech stuff for a sci-fi setting, and while i could just say tech is weird in this setting so Brainers and all do it best I don't know how that's go over with others.
I thought perhaps the best idea would be a freeform/homebrew system would allow for the most flexibility but how do folks feel about that? I'd likely use 2d6 for rolling as like the bell curve and average results.
I have looked at DnD 5e before, but didn't get much interest in the idea.
Finally, Stars Without Number and Traveller for scifi. SWN looks great, but I don't love the feel of the mechanics. Traveller looks amazing on paper, but actual gameplay on PbP I don't know would work, since I have never used the system. I really like that life path system though.
I could possibly meld the life path system with a homebrew?
Thoughts? Interests?
Thanks!
This message was last edited by the user at 16:08, Thu 20 Oct 2016.