Seek the Wolf in Thyself!
Special Talent List Special Talent Level Range Accelerated Healing 1–5 Ambidextrous 1-2 Animal Control 1–5 Armor-Defeating Attack 1–5 Attack Resistance 1–5 Burrowing 1-5 Climbing Claws 1–2 Concealment 1–5 Danger Sense 1–5 Elasticity 1–5 Energy Absorption 1-5 Enhanced Senses 1–5 Environmental Adaptation 1–5 Extranormal 1 Extra Body Part 1–5 (Repeatable) Flight 1–5 Harmful Touch 1–5 Hive…
Ran a playtest of a new system – the Alien RPG by Free League. It is a really good system for one-shots. This particular scenario was probably not written for 4 hours but it can be adjusted with a little work. While it is a pretty good adventure, it is a little cliched with a…
Moonbase is a low budget sci-fi movie from 1997 that attempts to tell a good story despite it’s very low budget. It is obviously a direct to video movie that probably sat on more than one Blockbuster video shelf and was watched by many who were probably disappointed by the cerebral story. It is one of those dark future sci-fi movies born of the 1990s angst against corporate greed, environmentalism and greed.
Not every species is defined solely by its strengths. Just as many possess remarkable natural abilities, they may also have inherent biological, physiological, or instinctive limitations that shape their evolution and culture. Species Flaws represent these inborn weaknesses, from unusual dietary needs and environmental dependencies to sensory impairments and instinctive behaviors. Like Species Talents, most…
Environment Every species evolves to survive a particular environment. The conditions of its homeworld shape its physiology, instincts, culture, and behavior. Begin by selecting the primary environment in which your species evolved. You may choose an environment that fits your concept or roll 2D on the Environment Table. The chosen environment does not automatically grant…
Ally (1–5) The character has one or more trusted allies who are willing to provide assistance, advice, or direct aid when circumstances permit. An Ally may be a lifelong friend, military comrade, family member, business partner, mentor, or other dependable companion. The exact identity and relationship of each Ally should be developed jointly by the…
Version 3.0 (Update 06/2026) Authority (1–5) The character possesses recognized authority within an organization, government, military, corporation, guild, religious order, or similar institution. Authority grants influence, access, and the ability to issue lawful orders within the scope of the character’s position. Level Effect 1 Local authority, supervisor, village official, junior officer, or equivalent. 2 Significant…
Perks Collector (1–5) The character has an exceptional eye for valuable, unusual, historical, or collectible objects. They instinctively notice details that others overlook and are skilled at recognizing authenticity, rarity, craftsmanship, and market value. Level Effect 1 +1 to Scholar or Investigation tests involving the identification or appraisal of collectibles, antiques, artifacts, or valuable objects….
Material These Talents represent access to resources, wealth, equipment, transportation, and other material advantages that set the character apart from the average person. Equipment (1–5) The character begins play with access to equipment that is unusually valuable, restricted, experimental, rare, or otherwise beyond what an ordinary character could reasonably obtain. The exact equipment must be…
Version 2.0 (Updated 06/22/2026) Special Talents Special Talents are extraordinary abilities that exceed the normal capabilities of Humans. They may be the result of alien biology, mutation, cybernetics, psionics, magic, advanced technology, or other unusual origins. Unlike ordinary Talents, Special Talents often grant abilities unavailable to most characters, such as flight, regeneration, enhanced senses, natural…