Ich liebe es ja gerade, mit ChatGPT zu spielen und als Antwort auf die Ankündigung des "The Walking Dead" Rollenspiels dachte ich mir, man schauen, wie sich unser zukünftiger Overlord so schlägt:
Es habe die Namen der Attribute und Fertigkeiten gepromptet und darum gebeten, "create rules for a role playing based on the "walking death" franchise with nine fitting archetypes, each with three special talents and adapted skills."
Welcome to the "Walking Death" franchise role-playing game using the Year Zero Engine! Here are the rules:
Archetypes:
1. Survivor: A scrappy survivor who has learned to fend for themselves in the zombie apocalypse.
2. Fighter: A warrior skilled in combat, taking on zombies head-on.
3. Medic: A healer who uses their knowledge to keep themselves and others alive.
4. Hunter: A skilled tracker and marksman who can take down zombies from a distance.
5. Leader: A natural leader who inspires and commands those around them.
6. Scavenger: A master of finding resources and scavenging supplies to keep the group going.
7. Engineer: A skilled mechanic and inventor who can create and repair weapons and vehicles.
8. Nomad: A lone wanderer who has traveled far and wide, picking up survival skills along the way.
9. Scientist: A brilliant mind who uses their knowledge to research and find a cure for the zombie virus.
Attributes:
* Strength: Raw muscle power and brawn.
* Agility: Body control, speed, and motor skills.
* Wits: Sensory perception, intelligence, and sanity.
* Empathy: Personal charisma and ability to manipulate others.
Skills:
* Force (Strength): Ability to use brute strength to overpower zombies or objects.
* Melee (Strength): Ability to use close-range weapons, like melee weapons and bare fists, to take down zombies.
* Stamina (Strength): Ability to push through exhaustion and maintain physical endurance.
* Marksmanship (Agility): Ability to use firearms and other ranged weapons to take down zombies from a distance.
* Mobility (Agility): Ability to move quickly and easily through obstacles, like jumping over fences and dodging obstacles.
* Stealth (Agility): Ability to move quietly and remain unseen, avoiding detection from zombies and other threats.
* Crafting (Wits): Ability to create and repair weapons, tools, and other useful items from scavenged materials.
* Observation (Wits): Ability to keenly observe one's surroundings, identifying potential threats or useful resources.
* Survival (Wits): Ability to navigate the wilderness and forage for food, water, and shelter.
* Healing (Empathy): Ability to treat injuries and illnesses, and to keep oneself and others healthy and alive.
* Insight (Empathy): Ability to read people and understand their motives and intentions.
* Persuasion (Empathy): Ability to convince others to do what one wants, whether through charm or intimidation.
Specialities and Talents:
1. Survivor: "Scavenger", "Sneaky", "Resilient"
2. Fighter: "Brute", "Fencer", "Combat Specialist"
3. Medic: "Field Surgeon", "Combat Medic", "Trauma Specialist"
4. Hunter: "Sharpshooter", "Trapper", "Stealth Marksman"
5. Leader: "Inspiring Presence", "Tactical Genius", "Charismatic"
6. Scavenger: "Junk Master", "Resourceful", "Crafty"
7. Engineer: "Inventor", "Master Mechanic", "Technician"
8. Nomad: "Survivalist", "Adaptive", "Wanderer's Instincts"
9. Scientist: "Researcher", "Innovator", "Cure Finder"
Gameplay:
To play the "Walking Death" franchise role-playing game, each player chooses an archetype and assigns attribute points to Strength, Agility, Wits, and Empathy. Then, the player assigns skill points based on their chosen archetype's specialties. Each skill starts at a value of 0 and can be improved by spending skill points during character creation or throughout the game.
During gameplay, the Game Master sets the scene, describing the environment and any threats or challenges that the players must face, such as zombie hordes, hostile survivors, or scarcity of resources. The players then describe their actions, using their skills and talents to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. The GM then determines the success or failure of each action by rolling a six-sided die (d6) and adding the appropriate attribute and skill values. If the result is equal to or greater than the difficulty level set by the GM, the action succeeds. Otherwise, the action fails and may have negative consequences.
In combat, each player takes turns describing their attacks and defenses, using their Force and Melee skills to attack zombies or other enemies, and their Agility skills to dodge attacks or move quickly through the battlefield. The GM rolls for the enemy's attacks and defenses, using appropriate skills and talents.
If a player's character takes damage, the GM reduces their Stamina attribute by the amount of damage taken. If a player's Stamina reaches zero, their character is incapacitated or killed, depending on the severity of the damage. The Medic archetype can use their Healing skill to restore lost Stamina or treat injuries, but may need to scavenge for medical supplies or take time to rest and recuperate.
As the players progress through the game, they may encounter new challenges, find new allies and enemies, and uncover clues about the origins of the zombie apocalypse. The Scientist archetype may be able to research and find a cure for the zombie virus, leading to a potential endgame where the survivors can rebuild society and start anew.
With these rules, players can immerse themselves in the gritty and dangerous world of "Walking Death" and test their survival skills against hordes of zombies and other threats. Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor!
[Ja, ich weiß, die Regeln passen nicht, aber als erster Wurf? Ich habe dann noch um Beispielcharakter gebeten, wo er sich dann nicht mehr an die selbsterfundenen Regeln erinnert, aber die Punkteverteilung passt zufällig und Talente hat es auch gleich erfunden; Fertigkeiten lasse ich hier mal weg]
Marcus Johnson
Archetype: Fighter
Attributes: Strength: 4, Agility: 2, Wits: 2, Empathy: 1
Special Talents:
* Dirty Fighting: Can use improvised weapons to deal extra damage in melee combat
* Iron Chin: Can resist the effects of concussion or knockout blows
* Unstoppable: Can ignore minor wounds and continue fighting at full capacity
Description: Marcus is a burly and imposing man, with bulging muscles and scars on his face from years of bar brawls and street fights. He is fiercely protective of his friends and family, and will stop at nothing to ensure their survival. He prefers to fight up close and personal with his fists or whatever weapon he can find, and has a high pain tolerance that allows him to keep fighting even when injured.
Dr. Samantha Lee
Archetype: Scientist
Attributes: Strength: 1, Agility: 2, Wits: 4, Empathy: 1
Special Talents:
* Genius: Can find hidden clues or solve complex puzzles
* Inventor: Can create useful gadgets or tools from scavenged materials
* Diplomat: Can negotiate with hostile or difficult individuals
Description: Samantha is a brilliant scientist with a keen mind and a natural curiosity about the world. She is fascinated by the zombie virus and is determined to find a cure or at least understand how it works. She is not physically strong, but she is quick and agile, able to dodge attacks and move quickly through dangerous areas. She is also a skilled negotiator and can use her intelligence and charisma to persuade others to help her cause.
Miguel Ramirez
Archetype: Scavenger
Attributes: Strength: 1, Agility: 3, Wits: 3, Empathy: 1
Special Talents:
* Scrounger: Can find useful items or supplies in unlikely places
* Repairer: Can fix broken equipment or vehicles
* Navigator: Can find the best routes to travel and avoid danger
Description: Miguel is a resourceful scavenger who knows how to find and salvage valuable items in even the most desperate situations. He is quick and agile, able to move quickly and quietly through dangerous areas. He is also skilled at repairing broken equipment or vehicles, making him a valuable asset to any group. His keen observation skills help him spot hidden dangers or valuable resources, and his survival skills allow him to navigate dangerous terrain and find safe havens for his group. While not the most charismatic individual, Miguel has a way of convincing others to trust him and follow his lead.
[noch ein paar plot hooks?]
1. Find a lost child in a dangerous city
2. Stop a rogue scientist's twisted experiments
3. Retrieve valuable supplies from rival scavengers
4. Decide to aid or overthrow corrupt leaders of a walled city
5. Investigate a mysterious radio broadcast promising a cure for the virus
6. Confront a powerful bandit king or gather allies to take him down
7. Infiltrate and stop a cult worshiping the zombie virus
8. Fight past defenses to retrieve research for a cure
9. Ambushed by scavengers, turn the tables and go on the offensive
Also ich finde, da braucht es keine Kickstarter mehr. Alles da ;-)
PS: Ja, ich habe mich verschrieben, aber ChatGPT hat's auch so verstanden.
