Monsterpunk
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Monsterpunk is a post-apocalyptic RPG of humans¸ monsters and humans becoming monsters. In it¸ Player Characters make life-binding pacts with magical creatures to survive in a harsh world dominated by monsters. Humans in Monsterpunk are subordinates¸ food or slaves of the monsters that have taken over the world. The Player Characters are humans who have made pacts with monsters for power. But the power that PCs wield isn't easy to control and misusing it will transform them into the very things that are the oppressors of humanity. The rules of Monsterpunk are effects-based and action-oriented. That means the focus is on what you do rather than how you do it¸ making it very easy to reskin characters. The roleplaying mechanics make every roll interesting and the combat rules are tactical yet have very little math. FEATURES OF MONSTERPUNK • Roleplaying in a dystopic¸ post-apocalyptic future with characters of gray morality. • A streamlined action system for games where characters make deals with monsters. • Gameplay that emphasizes both a smooth flow of narrative and tactical gameplay. • Balancing PC options so that all players are of an equal power level. • Finding balance between the moral extremes of multiple factions. • Making a home for yourself in an uncertain world. • Negotiation skills allow every PC to end combat through dialogue. • Limit Breaks can turn the tide of battle in favor of the PCs at a terrible price. The PDF includes Character Sheets for all classes and monsters but they're omitted from the physical version to reduce printing costs. You can find printable Character Sheets here instead.