Fallout RPG Review

[@Maehedrose]

I didn't find Scavanging confusing at all, I love the system in fact, the only problem I had was the lack of info on what different locations would contain. I'd have loved a "Sample Grocery Store" or "Example Factory" list that I could have drawn from in a pinch. Otherwise, the system is really cool.

[@Maloquinn]

If you have Fate dice, just paint in one of the "-" signs in on each die, so that you have a 1 the (-) minus sign, "2" with a different color (-) minus sign, 2 "+" for the special symbols and 2 blanks, so they will match the challenge dice exactly. And you can still use them as Fate dice.

[@knightsaberZ42]

That's...a really good idea!

[@mrlordbrutish]

Point of clarification: you get a critical success by rolling a 1, or skill ranks or less IF it’s a tag skill.

[@knightsaberZ42]

Correct!

[@Shadnasiku]

I'm getting into the fallout table top now. I feel like they have given enough room to make your own setting. I'm setting up a south east setting and i am enjoying creating what it would be like, new factions, settlements, characters, and lore.

[@knightsaberZ42]

That sounds great! I've always wanted to create a setting for Hawaii.

[@Shadnasiku]

@@knightsaberZ42 Hawaii sounds dope!

[@DefinitelyReagan]

"This is something you'd read in the Fallout wiki" Boy that aged well, considering Modiphius just got busted for stealing from them uncredited.

[@knightsaberZ42]

Wait what? 😂

[@DefinitelyReagan]

@@knightsaberZ42 You didn’t hear? From the Wanderer’s Guide. They even admitted it, saying it was a “mistake”, and have since deleted the tweet + Facebook post. There are videos and photos of it though, as is the way on the internet. They swept it up pretty quickly.

[@knightsaberZ42]

@@DefinitelyReagan wow, I actually have not heard! That's crazy!

[@jimbobjones9330]

From my understanding, they don't have licensing for the settings used in DC (Fallout 3) and New Vegas, nor any of the older Fallout games from Black Isle. So, sure, they could have DC as a setting, but all of the factions and the like that were included specifically in that game (like Megaton) couldn't be included (so why bother?) It's the same reason that the initial Firefly game wasn't Firefly at all, but only "Serenity" (because it was based on the movie and not the series thanks to licensing)

[@knightsaberZ42]

I kinda figured. That's a real bummer though.

[@jimbobjones9330]

@@knightsaberZ42 Odds are, they could _probably_ get the settings for Fallout 76 and Fallout 3 (because, IIRC, those were strictly Bethesda projects). It's Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout New Vegas that will be the challenge, and those obviously depend on how well this product does. That said, I'm still a bit torn because parts of this feel REALLY granular (such as the ammo types and the tracking different armor types) -- so I'm not entirely sure if I'll buy it or not.

[@knightsaberZ42]

@@jimbobjones9330 I think you have to be a very big fan to pick this up and play it with no problems. Some of the systems in place need to be fleshed out a little bit more. I'm still on the fence on whether the 2d20 system was the best system to use.

[@jimbobjones9330]

@@knightsaberZ42 I'm a big fan of the first 4 Fallouts (1, 2, 3, and NV), but didn't exactly _love_ Fallout 4. It felt like a huge amount of wasted potential, and more an action game than an RPG. After finishing 4 (just a few months ago, actually -- I bought it years ago, played for a couple of hours, and got bored -- just picked it up recently to try it again), I went back and PLOWED through New Vegas again, and had so much more fun than I did with Fallout 4. I'll probably wait until more supplements come out for this before I decide it if's worthwhile.

[@jimbobjones9330]

How do you feel the multiple ammo types and armor and all that will affect gameplay? It feels like it would be a nightmare to track.

[@zombiehaiku7527]

Thank you for this. Helped make my decisions. I am writing my own Fallout UK setting.

[@knightsaberZ42]

Glad I could help! Hope all goes well with the UK setting.

[@zombiehaiku7527]

Thanks. Just selecting my targets on NukeMap so I can plan out my UK Wasteland.

[@ronwisegamgee]

My first intro to 2d20 was Dune: Adventures in the Imperium and that game doesn't use the special d6s. Seeing them used in other 2d20 games makes it feel kind of odd to me. Other than that, thank you for the review! Very helpful indeed.

[@knightsaberZ42]

Thanks! Surprisingly enough, I have yet to get into the 2d20 Dune game.

[@jamesrizza2640]

A very thorough review of this RPG very well done thanks😃

[@knightsaberZ42]

Thanks!

[@timmarks3050]

It was odd you didn't remember fighting synths in 4.

[@knightsaberZ42]

Synths? What synths? They are just humans regular humans who want to live normal lives and not take over the world. Nope. Nothing to see here folks. Just ordinary humans. 😜

[@malteschaper3782]

Thank you very much for the review. I skipped some rules-parts because I was moe interested in an overview and your comments on it. I will get this game for my birthday and then play a game as GM. I'm already sketching out ideas. Super hyped!

[@knightsaberZ42]

Sweet! Let me know how it goes!

[@zorakzoran1]

Damn fine review and i´m so happy that you use a book and not PDFs.

[@knightsaberZ42]

Thanks! I try to use the books whenever possible.

[@ballisticus1]

I dislike the "balanced" character creation rules. Hopefully, they release alternative character creation rules in future supplements. I would house rule a. 2d4 +2 in SPECIAL order, b. 40 point stat pool, assign at your discretion, etc.

[@knightsaberZ42]

Very interesting!

[@Javetts]

I'd say 35, minimum of 1, maximum of 10, wherever you want. Fallout 4 started nicely with the fewer points. If you couldn't raise them so easily, it would have been better. Between perks and gifts to raise each skill by one each in this TTRPG, you can take an 8 to a 10 very early on if you focus it. That said, I wished perks that up SPECIAL could only be taken once.

[@davidmkohl1984]

Someone mentioned this game in a Tiktok and I had to get the deets here. Why did no one tell me about this game!

[@Javetts]

I have a Fallout TTRPG book, but it's not this good or as big. Mine is only 137 pages. What's the deal?

[@knightsaberZ42]

The only thing I can think of is: 1) You have Fallout Wasteland Warfare, or 2) you have the quick start rules. It seems really odd to have that big of some sort of an error. Is it from Modiphius? What's the copyright year? I'm interested in this mystery!

[@afratis2188]

Can anyone please help me figuer out how you can go to your own setting like Hawaii or london ? Another thing if taking place at different locations how do you create your own weapons or clothing? Im kinda new to the fallout TTRPG and just want to start learning the base of it I've never DM before tho I want to with this in my own location.

[@knightsaberZ42]

Simplest way to do a setting is to either do the research on it (both irl and for game lore if any) or make it up. For gear and things like that, the best way to go about it, at least in the beginning until you learn the mechanics and how to integrate things in a balanced manner, is to use pre-existing items and just rename them. If it's a unique item (like one of a kind) then go all out.

[@afratis2188]

thank you ​@@knightsaberZ42 I really appreciate it

[@knightsaberZ42]

@@afratis2188 no problem and good luck with your game!

[@ShaneKennedy-gt8nl]

Thank you

[@knightsaberZ42]

You are very welcome!

[@jrock-hk7rm]

Is combat supposed to played on a grid, like Starfinder or does it have range bands like FFG Star Wars and L5R, or something completely different?

[@knightsaberZ42]

Correct. It uses range bands same as FFG Star Wars.

[@jrock-hk7rm]

@@knightsaberZ42 I'm used to grid combat; what do you think of range bands, I think it's confusing.

[@knightsaberZ42]

@@jrock-hk7rm I much prefer range bands. To me, it allows the players more freedom to do the things they want within the narrative, especially if you don't use maps.

[@jrock-hk7rm]

@@knightsaberZ42 but it results in less tactical combat, don't you agree?

[@knightsaberZ42]

@@jrock-hk7rm It really depends on the type of players you play with. There are times when my players have come up with some very interesting plays just based on description. To really make it work, though, you need to let your players know that they have some influence, too, and are free to look for unique options.

[@americafukyeah7408]

You can play a super mutant, you can start out at brotherhood. Yeah, fuck no. This isn't fallout. Its Todd Howard's Shit-out.

[@Mike_416]

Dude what are you talking about? Because you can play as a Super Mutant or start as an initiate of the brotherhood this doesn't qualify as a Fallout game? I swear this franchise has the most annoying fans I've ever seen.

[@americafukyeah7408]

@@Mike_416 If you had any idea about the series' roots, you'd know why this is a stupid comment.

[@Mike_416]

@@americafukyeah7408 I've played Fallout 1. It sucked lol. It's outdated and I respect it for what it was and what it started. But you can't fucking tell me that playing as a Super Mutant or an Initiate of the Brotherhood. Means that this is completely discredited and you bring up Todd Howard when he wasn't even involved in making this game. Like man stfu. I don't understand these Fallout 1 and 2 fans who hate everything anyone does to this franchise. Would you rather it just stay the same forever? You can still play the first two games. Just play them and have fun. Why go out of your way to freak out about the most minor things? Such a stan.

[@Mike_416]

@@americafukyeah7408 And furthermore your original comment proves you know nothing about Tabletop RPG's. The GM literally has all the power to change anything as he sees fit. So you could remove playing as super mutants or any other parts of it you don't like. You could take it out of the Commonwealth and place it into a setting that works better for you. There's endless possibilities. But you looked at one feature and said no. You want to hate fallout because you're obsessed with the first two games.

[@americafukyeah7408]

@@Mike_416 Translation "I love todd howard" Im glad that they made an RPG for you. It's not for me. Fucking get over it.