[ FREESPACE RUNNER ]

Hello!
This is the page for the playtest version of [ FREESPACE RUNNER ] . In this game, you will make a mercenary (or RUNNER) using deep but easy to understand character creation rules, then go out into the world to do missions for various major factions. Completing these missions will let you upgrade your base and your character. as you unlock new gear you will discover new synergies and combos to make your character a force to be reckoned with.

Combat is fast, powerful, and lethal, with death around every corner. Out of combat, narrative rolls are a simple but powerful way of determining success that leaves the players ample room for creative solutions.

This game is a loveletter to Bungie, including halo, marathon, and destiny. I have also taken a great deal of inspiration to Gila RPG's Nova, Massif Press's Lancer, and Binary Star Games' incredible NOVA:BURNOUT. I would highly recommend you check out these other games.

Deep Complex Character Creation

• Easy character creation means you can create a character in minutes, that feels totally you own.
• 40 weapons and 39 unique pieces of equipment that can each radically change your playstyle
• Natural synergies encouraging strategic builds which work better in teams!

• Each mission rewards loads of loot, so there are always new toys to play with!

Hubs

• Customise your own base to make a home uniquely yours.
• Spend downtime at the base to earn powerful bonuses for the next mission.
• Progress through the tech tree to earn more powerful upgrades.

Reputation Ranks

• Ally with or fight against 4 unique factions
• Each faction evolves over time, unlocking new items or sending new foes after you.
• Take the fight to them in a climatic final battle that will chase them out of freespace.

Whats in this document?

• Full basic rules on how to run a game in this system
• Character creation rules to make your own unique RUNNER
• Loads of unlockable weapons & equipment
• Rules for creating your team's hub and upgrading it into a powerful fortress
• 4 unique factions, each with their own goals, unlocks, and NPC units.

The link to the live document is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ddkidmbLiysDNH_6O2O13WJTXaij4VAfml3DYhbH_kU/edit?usp=sharing

or you can download it as a PDF below