Event 2: The Holly and the Oak (PBtA)
On a cold and snowy Christmas Eve¸ three new arrivals create drama for the camp. Can the players find a way to resolve the differences between a pregant refugee and her family¸ the AWOL major who is in love with her¸ and the pursuing lieutenant from the Central Intelligence Division? This event includes three threats (I'll Be Seeing You¸ A Christmas Carol¸ and Holiday Affair)¸ each with its own suggested summary¸ stakes¸ and countdown.
Remember¸ as in most Apocalypse World type games¸ COs should not treat this as an 'adventure' on which the players must follow a predetermined path. Instead¸ use this event and its threats as starting points so everyone can play to see what happens!
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How to Print: This event workbook has been designed with a front cover that mimics vintage Army field manuals and guides. Print in landscape format¸ on 8.5" x 11" paper¸ at 100% size (do not select ‘shrink to fit' or similar when printing)¸ and double-sided. After printing¸ fold the two pages in half to create a four-page booklet.
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About MASHED
MASHED is a tabletop roleplaying game that uses Powered by the Apocalypse rules to explore the value of human life and the stresses of war-but it's also about relationships. And courage. And laughter. And love.
Although your characters spend long hours performing surgery¸ MASHED compresses these into short events to focus on the most dramatic moments. Much of the game actually occurs outside of the operating tent¸ at times when the flow of casualties has ebbed. Here you may fall in or out of love¸ fight the orders of ineffective top brass¸ set up pranks¸ help your South Korean allies¸ pick fights¸ seduce your way through the unit¸ pull rank¸ and much more.
If you can find ways to relax amid the horrors of surgery and war¸ you might get rotated home with your sanity intact. Just remember that you're practicing medicine in a combat zone-and death isn't confined to the operating tent.