Dungeon Crawl Classics in Spaaaaaace

[Finarvyn]

I’m not sure how many folks who post here also are fans of the DCC rpg, but I thought I’d mention that DCC has some scifi elements and not just fantasy.

A game called Void Hunters, the DCC game of Seventies Science Fiction is in development and should reach kickstarter sometime this spring, if the Real World doesn’t interfere too much.

The default setting is focused on the horrors of space exploration, including isolation, alien terrors, and weird quirks of science and nature that defy man's understanding of the universe. The rules will follow closely in the gritty mold of DCC and reinforce the notion that space is a cold, lonely, uncaring thing that will kill the unprepared, and, when faced with an infinite variety of things that can kill you, it's practically impossible to be totally prepared.

Adventures would largely be based around sandbox style exploration of the universe, discovering the remains of other civilizations that died out long before man took his first steps into the universe, fighting against alien super-predators that are bred in the darkest and harshest environments, and salvaging the remains of lost expeditions that fell prey to unknown forces or the predations of their fellow men. Basically, DCC In Spaaace! But there will information for setting up Feudal Dark Sci-Fi settings (like Dune or 40k) and War Amongst the Stars settings (like Ender's Game or Starship Troopers)

More info here: www.goodman-games.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=44851

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Also, new fanzine called Crawljammer is just launching.

Crawljammer is all about space operatic fantasy adventures in outer space and on alien planets, in the spirit of Edgar Rice Burroughs and Lin Carter and Thundarr and the New Gods and Leigh Brackett and Andre Norton and Killraven and more...

More info here: crawljammer.blogspot.com/

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Also, a fellow named Jim Wampler is running something he calls “Mutant Crawl Classics” at GaryCon. I don’t know anything about this, but it sounds fun.

www.garycon.com/eventsummary.php?#content_container

THE MUSEUM AT THE END OF TIME:

Your band of Level-0 humans, mutants, sentient animals, and walking plants have set upon the Rite of Passage in hopes of becoming full-fledged Rovers for your tribes. Venturing through hothouse jungle and across blast glass and desert you soon find the ruins of a green porcelain palace - a treasure trove of ancient artifacts sufficient to satiate desires both subtle and gross. You'll soon rule your tribes, if only you can survive “The Museum at the End of Time.

THE GREAT STONEHELL LAZER MASSECRE:

Play the Michael Curtis adventure that rocked NTRPG Con in 2013. Your merry band of mutant murder hobos have fallen through an unexpected Star Gate and landed in the bowels of Stonehell Dungeon. There’s a way back home somewhere in these dark, dank passages, with just one little problem standing in your way. There are a few hundred strange mutant pig-men and some other new friends who would like to kill you.

[Torreny]

DCC hasn‘t really been my thing, but from what I‘ve seen in regards to Void Hunters, I‘m considering giving it another go.

[Finarvyn]

Feb 20, 2014 1:33:15 GMT -6 Torreny said:

DCC hasn‘t really been my thing, but from what I‘ve seen in regards to Void Hunters, I‘m considering giving it another go.

Just curious about what made DCC not your "thing". Most folks tell me it plays better than it reads. Also, I tend to thin out a few rules I don't like, but otherwise it seems to be a (somewhat random) version of other old school games. Maybe the randomness put you off?

[stevemitchell]

Fin, I bought Crawljammer thanks to your mention of it here. I read through it last night and thought it was nicely done; a good start for an interesting concept.

[Torreny]

Feb 20, 2014 4:58:17 GMT -6 Finarvyn said:

Just curious about what made DCC not your "thing". Most folks tell me it plays better than it reads. Also, I tend to thin out a few rules I don't like, but otherwise it seems to be a (somewhat random) version of other old school games. Maybe the randomness put you off?

Just some of the mechanical aspects. Horses for courses and all that. I wouldn't say it was the randomness, as I do love letting the dice decide fate, but a couple quibbles use randomness in their ways, so perhaps a little. However, I certainly do love the charm and feel of the book. Stylistically and "settings-wise", DCC should be my bag.

Regarding Void Hunters, I am quite enjoying the idea behind the Officer class, and the Synthetic's prime directives.

[Finarvyn]

Feb 20, 2014 9:11:32 GMT -6 stevemitchell said:

Fin, I bought Crawljammer thanks to your mention of it here. I read through it last night and thought it was nicely done; a good start for an interesting concept.

Got my print copy of Crawljammer in yesterday's mail. Pertty well done. (Of course, the content was just like the PDF, but it's nice to have a paper copy in my hands.)

[Finarvyn]

Feb 17, 2014 6:28:54 GMT -6 Finarvyn said:

a fellow named Jim Wampler is running something he calls “Mutant Crawl Classics” at GaryCon. I don’t know anything about this, but it sounds fun.

I watched a little of this playtest at Gary Con. Looked like a lot of fun.

Not sure if this is on track for a fast development or not, but it looked interesting. Joseph Goodman said he might be interested in this project eventually, but wants to focus on fantasy product at the moment. (Well, also METAMORPHOSIS ALPHA. Joseph sometimes contradicts himself. )

[angelicdoctor]

Anyone get a copy of the Mutant Crawl Classics game?

[Finarvyn]

I'm in on the kickstart and have done some playtesting for Goodman Games. I think that MCC plays a lot like DCC, so if you like one you probably will like the other. I don't think the rules have been released other than to kickstart folks, however.

[angelicdoctor]

I supported the crowd funder as well. I do have my PDF copy of the rules. Having never played DCC, however, I know not what to expect for an actual game. I was wondering if you might provide some insight. Many thanks.

[EdOWar]

DCC is a mix of old school D&D and 3rd Edition. It generally runs very light and easy, though it is chart heavy (my impression is that MCC is somewhat less reliant on charts). DCC adventures typically feature a lot of gonzo over-the-top stuff. Players start with four 0-level "funnel" characters; whichever one manages to survive becomes your 1st level character. DCC characters are way more powerful than your typical low-level D&D characters, and thanks to rules like "rolling the body" it is actually very difficult to kill a DCC character. Though all kinds of other things can happen: turned to stone, possessed, zapped to another dimension, fall down a bottomless pit, etc. MCC basically embraces these concepts and wraps them in a science-fantasy setting, ala Gamma World.

I had my doubts about DCC due to all the charts, but it actually runs very quickly and easily. I've been having a blast with it. I've also been experimenting with some 'funnel-only' variants, which have also been fun.

[Falconer]

Is Void Hunters still on its way?

On a side note, what about the B1+B2 hardcover, is that still happening? Not sure the best place to go for Goodman news.