[Interest Check] Apocalypse World

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Feb 16, 2022 7:55 am
Would anyone be interested in stepping into a game of Apocalypse World?

Apocalypse World takes place in a post apocalyptic setting where the setting is fleshed out during character creation. Themes of the game are survival and relationships, and they come out in the "pure lethality of the game".

The system uses the Powered by the Apocalypse engine. It features dice-rolling checks for challenging situations of 2d6 plus a relevant stat. Results of 10+ are successes, while 7 to 9 are partial successes or hard choices, and results of 6 or less allow the MC to make a move. A notable feature of Apocalypse World is the inclusion of a "special move" for each class, which triggers when a character of that class meets the appropriate triggers.

The stats are Cool, Hard (Violent, Intimidating), Hot, Sharp, and Weird (Psychic), with each PC having Hx (History) with every other PC. The default playbooks include the Hardholder, the Gunlugger, the Battlebabe, the Driver, the Chopper (Gang Leader), the Hocus (Cult Leader), the Brainer (Psychic), the Savvyhead (Mechanic/Inventor), and the Skinner (artist).
Feb 16, 2022 8:54 am
I've never played Apocalypse World IRL. I've signed up for AW games on GP many times but every time they've died after the first scene or even earlier. I have a Child-Thing character sheet that I'd love to dust off, though you didn't mention that Playbook.
Feb 16, 2022 9:30 am
Yes it's fine if you play a Child-Thing character. Is there any reason in particular why the Apocalypse World games keep dying? I know the setting is post apocalyptic but that doesn't mean that the game has to die in its opening scenes.
Feb 16, 2022 9:33 am
In every case it was GM ghosting.
Feb 16, 2022 9:44 am
I'd be interested in this, I'm a big fan of the PbtA system. I haven't yet played AW though.
However, I'm currently waiting on confirmation of another game I signed up for and I don't want to take on too many games at once. So I'm interested, but can't give a "yes" at this time.
Feb 16, 2022 12:43 pm
I've been meaning to play Apocalypse World ever since I first heard about it, I'll definitely be interested in joining.
Feb 16, 2022 3:57 pm
I had a chance to dabble in Apocalypse World with The Faceless playbook and would love the chance to pick that back up and play again.
Feb 16, 2022 8:39 pm
I'll study up how to DM a game of Apocalypse World but I don't want to get too far ahead of myself. Also you can play as a Marmot.
Feb 16, 2022 8:59 pm
hannabarbera says:
I'll study up how to DM a game of Apocalypse World but I don't want to get too far ahead of myself.
Feel free to ask if you have any questions or need any help.
Feb 17, 2022 8:35 am
TheGenerator says:
..waiting on confirmation of another game ... can't give a "yes" at this time.
Looks like the other game is a go, so I'm gonna bow out on this one. Even though I'd like to join, I don't want to spread myself too thin.

Wish you all a happy adventure! :)

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