drusselmeyer
Master Member
Mine came in. Somewhat damaged, but in hand. The seller offered a refund, but had no replacement copies. I would rather have it than wait several more months for a new one.
Blade Runner TTRPG
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drusselmeyer
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So, first impressions, these are just initial impressions without thoroughly delving into the text:
This game a has numerous positives:
In the positive: It is an official Blade Runner rpg -finally, the core rulebook is nicely assembled with maps of the city inside the cover where there normally are blank areas, a timeline of history, coverage of aerial combat and spinner chases, character development that includes levels of humanity (how humane a character is rather than how human a character is -that is called "human supremacist"), detailed case files to base investigations on, the artwork is not distracting from the theme, the inclusion of the KIA device from the 1998 game, lots of background material to cover for players -probably as a cushion for their emotions.
It also has some negatives:
Some of the conventions are odd: heavy reliance on dice(nothing really new here), character roles that maybe better suited to cyberpunk rather than Blade Runner, wasted segments dealing with the comfort level of players and while simultaneously having paragraphs filled with inappropriate expletives, no references addressing animal murder(a major theme in the 1998 computer game), overly flexible time segments where a round can be 5-10 seconds, unnecessary inclusion of a card mechanic that could easily be replaced by a die roll since dice are already emphasized, limited knowledge of injuries/damage effects, no need to count ammo, nonexistent bridging of technology and history between films(while events are mentioned, the technology leaps from 2019 to 2049 without intermediate stages) there is no obvious way to play periods not expressly outlined, no mention of the Lobster Spinner and its uses, Holden is somehow still alive after all this time (2037) and a deputy chief, no mention of square gate technology and how ships travel to distant colonies, no mention of cults like Mercerism, no mood organs, vehicles can not take cover and are somehow always exposed to attack and damage, awkward writing -unexpected changes in tone and reference, sentence fragments galore, just to name a few.
This is just preliminary though, your milage may vary.
This game a has numerous positives:
In the positive: It is an official Blade Runner rpg -finally, the core rulebook is nicely assembled with maps of the city inside the cover where there normally are blank areas, a timeline of history, coverage of aerial combat and spinner chases, character development that includes levels of humanity (how humane a character is rather than how human a character is -that is called "human supremacist"), detailed case files to base investigations on, the artwork is not distracting from the theme, the inclusion of the KIA device from the 1998 game, lots of background material to cover for players -probably as a cushion for their emotions.
It also has some negatives:
Some of the conventions are odd: heavy reliance on dice(nothing really new here), character roles that maybe better suited to cyberpunk rather than Blade Runner, wasted segments dealing with the comfort level of players and while simultaneously having paragraphs filled with inappropriate expletives, no references addressing animal murder(a major theme in the 1998 computer game), overly flexible time segments where a round can be 5-10 seconds, unnecessary inclusion of a card mechanic that could easily be replaced by a die roll since dice are already emphasized, limited knowledge of injuries/damage effects, no need to count ammo, nonexistent bridging of technology and history between films(while events are mentioned, the technology leaps from 2019 to 2049 without intermediate stages) there is no obvious way to play periods not expressly outlined, no mention of the Lobster Spinner and its uses, Holden is somehow still alive after all this time (2037) and a deputy chief, no mention of square gate technology and how ships travel to distant colonies, no mention of cults like Mercerism, no mood organs, vehicles can not take cover and are somehow always exposed to attack and damage, awkward writing -unexpected changes in tone and reference, sentence fragments galore, just to name a few.
This is just preliminary though, your milage may vary.
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Nth
Sr Member
I expect some of that stuff to be addressed in supplementary books. FreeLeague always releases additional supplemental books for their games and I am completely expecting at least one for Blade Runner.
drusselmeyer
Master Member
I didn't really mention the use of the handouts. The use of props in a game is fairly rare and blends larp elements to the play. Visually, aids are always helpful in awkward situations.
I have yet to see anything about using miniatures though. Miniatures minimize confusion in tactical situations.
I have yet to see anything about using miniatures though. Miniatures minimize confusion in tactical situations.
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Nth
Sr Member
Blade Runner expansions announced.
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drusselmeyer
Master Member
What about movement mechanics?! It would be nice to have this game properly framed as a LARP rather than a TTRPG. Play style is different and the expectations of players are different.
It is odd to ignore the enormous opportunity for marketing of miniatures as well.
Oh well, house rules rule!
It is odd to ignore the enormous opportunity for marketing of miniatures as well.
Oh well, house rules rule!
Nth
Sr Member
I know some people who have 3d printed their own miniatures or used Shadowrun miniatures.
Nth
Sr Member
drusselmeyer
Master Member
If you want miniature spinners, you can try to get the Loot Crate aerodynes made by Chronicle Collectibles a few years ago. They show up occasionally on eBay.
