Apocalypse World, or...

[WlfSamurai]

Hello, everyone.


I'm gauging interest for an Apocalypse World game or any other "power by the Apocalypse" game (i.e. Dungeon World, Monsterhearts, etc.).


Would anyone like to play?

 

[Grey]

Welcome back, Wlf!

 

[WlfSamurai]

Thanks!

 

[Tzer]

I would be interested in playing Apocalypse World, Tremulus, Urban Shadows, and Cartel. Those are the ones I currently have the book for, any way. I would potentially be interested in others, but I don't want to play Monsterhearts or Dungeon World, personally.

 

[ThaDruid]

I would be interested in playing any of those three.

 

[WlfSamurai]

Awesome! I think two more players at maximum. I'd like three, but we can make two work if it comes down to it. Let's give it a bit longer.


Also, hi @Teh Frixz!

 

[Teh Frixz]

Of course I'm in

 

[Grey]

If we're giving Tremulous a go, I wouldn't mind jumping in if you'll have me. Or Urban Shadows. Or classic AW.

 

[WlfSamurai]

All right. We have our four. I'm going to list the players here just for documentation:

1. @Tzer
   
2. @ThaDruid
   
3. @Teh Frixz
   
4. @Grey
   

I'm thinking just plain AW.


Any thoughts on playing the second edition preview? I haven't played it. Perhaps we'll just stay with first edition.

 

[Grey]

I didn't know there was a 2nd edition. I generally feel that the AW devs know what they're doing, and as a designer myself I'd be more inclined to try out their newest work, but you're the MC so I won't quibble.


This isn't like someone honestly suggesting Masquerade 1st ed in 2016 or something. AW works.

 

[WlfSamurai]

I'd be open to it if everyone agrees. It's not out yet, so it's just the preview. But it is interesting.


I asked on Reddit and it was described as "lighter" feeling. I find that interesting as there are far more basic moves. Reading it, they seem like more complication to me, but I guess since the basic moves are more specific it's clearer and faster on when and where to use them.


Here's a link to the preview, in case you're interested.

 

[ThaDruid]

Huh, i didn't know there was a 2nd edition either. But yeah, i'd be up for playing it.

 

[WlfSamurai]

Re-reading them with the thoughts above in mind, the combat rules, while more numerous, are clearer and cleaner. Pretty interesting.


I think if everyone is okay, we'll try it. I'll miss the Operator, though.

 

[Teh Frixz]

I didn't know you could go lighter than AW!


Don't tempt me with Hooper

 

[Tzer]

I really like Second Edition, and I think the removal of Operator was a good thing. It had no clear focus.

 

[WlfSamurai]

Interesting, @Tzer. Perhaps You're right. And I'm glad to hear you like second. Everyone who I've talked to that has actually played it says they like it a lot. It seems tighter as far as the rules go.


Okay. Second edition preview it is. Let's get this going. I"ll put together a thread (that's how this goes still right?). I'll put the link here.

 

[WlfSamurai]

Okay @Teh Frixz, @Tzer, @Grey, and @ThaDruid. Here's the game. Please put your characters in the Character Sign-up tab.


Thanks!