Jason Christopher Burrows
Mature (17+)
The foretelling of Doomsday has come to pass. All that remains are fading memories. The lingering shadowed lands will soon also cease to be. You find yourself amidst the crumbling reality without a past, but not without hope. Caught between the World that Was and the Stars that Remain.
Nihilation is a solo roleplaying game about what happens after Doomsday. Set in a world undone by the apocalypse, you take on the role of a someone trapped in a place that's between existence and oblivion. The game is inherently bleak and dangerous, but you have a chance to shape and save the world.
You will explore The World that Was, a fading figment of the old world left warped and ruined by Doomsday. Across its baneful terrain you will discover long lost memorabilia, remnants of society, forgotten memories, and a path towards Salvation. But beware, there are forces at work that would see you fail. Dreadful Foes on the side of entropy seek to quicken the coming of the Final End.
The game features:
2d6 action system powering the entire game.
10 player-facing actions that drive your progress towards an ultimate goal.
Drawing a hex map as you explore more of the doomed world.
11 unique types of terrain to discover.
Taking permanent damage by tearing off parts of your character sheet.
A world that warps and changes each time you die.
Evocative prompts for creating memories and scenarios.
18 weird rule-bending foes to oppose.
Included with the game are a number of free optional add-ons to enhance or alter your experience.