So I can't shake the thought of running a Zombie Survival RPG game this would be influenced by sources such as The Walking Dead and the video game State of Decay. At this point I am simply gauging an interest level. Some likely questions answered below and I expect this list to grow.
FAQ v.1
1. When in the Zombie Outbreak will this game take place?
The game will be set 3-4 weeks after patient 0.
2. Who will the characters be in the game?
Current thoughts are that everyone will be a part of a guided 30 day trip through the boundary waters canoe area in Minnesota/Canada. The guide will be a NPC. Original idea was that you would all be college friends recently graduated and doing this adventure before you all start your careers and go separate ways. That however might be a little too limiting for some interested parties so opening it up a bit.
3. How many people are you interested in?
I am open to running this game with anywhere from 4-8 players.
4. Which game system will be used?
I am thinking D20 modern with D20 Apocalypse rules for some game elements such as scavenging vs wealth base economy.
5. How will wealth work in this game?
Wealth will be a measure of how much stuff you had before the outbreak. At Character Generation spend wealth as normal. Bear in mind that you would also be packing light for this trip so I would expect two inventories of items. Things you own and things you have on you.
6. What would be the expected post rate of players?
I would anticipate post rate of about 1/day. Weekends are flexible.
7. How will the virus be transmitted mechanically?
By bite obviously. But thinking of a mechanic where the zombies must first grapple before biting. They can claw for damage without grapple but to bite would require a grapple first.
8. What is the players objective?
Overall game objective is to survive long enough to find aid. You will be emerging from the BWCA after a 30 day trip to the small outfitting village of Ely. The virus started while you were out in the remote wilderness. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ely,_Minnesota
Additional individual objectives may vary but should be relayed to me by pm.
