Transformers TTRPG PDF now available

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by DaveWire, Aug 3, 2022.

  1. TheAce326

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    Yes. And they're designed to work together.
     
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    Just because it's not written doesn't mean it can't be done. The book's more guidelines for play rather than Laws. It wouldn't be hard to run a Decepticon-centric game with this.
     
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    Well the Character creation sheet has an option for Decepticon. I imagine that will be book 2
     
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    I've been extensively researching "How to play D&D alone" hoping that it will translate to this game. I know like one guy locally who's also into Transformers, but I don't think he's gonna be interested in an RPG. Hell, even unrelated to a game, I don't think I could get more than 2 people together just to watch TV or a movie. Too bad they don't have some kind of program or app with an AI game master and random generated bot player characters to play the game with.
     
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    So the deluxe version is just a hardcover right?
     
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    I'm wondering if it'll eventually be supported on Fantasy Grounds/Foundry/Roll20. The only way I can ever see me being able to play is if I found an online game through Warhorn or at a Con.
     
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    Have you considered running a game online? I've played online with friends in other states for years.

    Both standard and deluxe are hardback. The deluxe version has a different, embossed cover.
     
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    tl:dr

    Is there an SRD or a demo version? I'm very try-before-you-buy about TTRPGs.
     
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    I have considered it, but it would be extremely out of character for me. Since the Playstation2 era, I've refused to play games online. I play video games to get away from people. And while I have a few board games, the majority of them have never been opened because I don't entertain company.
     
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    "You catch gold plastic syndrome. You get hit once and your new alt-mode will be glitter"
     
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    This couldn't be any more up my alley if it was a gold-plated dildo. Preordered!
     
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    ooookkaaaay then.
     
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    No?

    I… no?

    I’ve played tons of TTRPGs over the years with no “game pieces” other than a character sheet, a pencil, and dice.

    The vast majority of TTRPGs exist ONLY as books, nothing more.
     
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    discord

    get with the times grandpa
     
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    alright, here i, think i can take on that predaking.
    make a stealth role.
    got 20.
    okay, roll again.
    why?
    just do it.
    fine. 1.
    alright, you succeed the stealth role!
    what does that one do?
    oh, that? nothing. it just turns you into a third party figure.
    and....
    and you exceed in the thing you rolled for, but you only have a few cycles to live. might want to find a lawyer.
     
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    Zentropy Toys > Fiction

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    Cool idea. I always enjoyed reading my friend’s D&D bestiary books when I was a kid, but I’m ADHD and never had the attention span or patience to play.
     
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    Not to brag or anything but, I guess no credit for the guy who actually reported this once it went live? No? Okay.

    I\'m curious though. No one seems to care when I post about the deckbuilder or the RPG. Any reason for that? I know we\'re primarily about the toys here but I\'d think the first RPG and other games in a dog\'s age would generate at least some interest in the community. I\'ve been playing TF RPGs back to like MUSH days during Beast Wars. Just seemed liked there would have been more interest. For the DBG I can kind of understand \"fool me once\" with the TCG but man. I don\'t know.
     
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    If you want to write an article/post on "The History of TF RPG'S" I would be FASCINATED to read it. I'm currently under the impression that there hasn't ever really been one good enough to light the community on fire, but if I'm wrong, tell me why!

    I'm just hoping this one will be worth the investment based on other comments here.
     
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  20. ophyjgjhnfn

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    Now that might actually be interesting... You are correct though, this will be the first attempt that I think will gain any kind of widespread notoriety. Especially with the cross-compatibility with Power Rangers, GI Joe, and MLP. That's a lot of fandoms exposed to other fandoms. So far the Essence 20 system has been pretty good and despite some initial hiccups in the books, they have gotten better and tighter each time. And the art is phenomenal regardless.
     
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