Lead Adventure Forum

Miniatures Adventure => Post-Apocalyptic Tales => Topic started by: Digitarii on April 28, 2010, 07:34:07 PM

Title: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: Digitarii on April 28, 2010, 07:34:07 PM
I've seen lots of people (not just on the LAF) reconstructing the fallout world in miniature, and now I'm curious as to what rule sets people are using to play.

Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: Sinewgrab on April 28, 2010, 09:48:46 PM
I am currently modifying the old Necromunda ruleset from GW to fit the world better - renaming guns, etc. I have the basics done, and now I am working re-doing the various scenarios and campaign rules. Have to add things like healing from radiation, and such. One of the first things I have done is made the base model have multiple wounds, so that there is a point to having things that allow them to heal, like Nuka-Cola machines, or radioactive mud baths.
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: Westfalia Chris on April 28, 2010, 10:26:36 PM
I wrote up a small set of rules for "Legends of the Old West" because it has a nice "easy approach" and "anything's depictable" feel to it.

There's also a PDF of the wargame rules that were supplied with one of the original Fallout games floating around. The mechanisms are sensible, not too cluttered, and you got a ton of stats already worked out; however, it lacks specific rules for the Enclave, but you could use the Brotherhood rules as a basis.

You can download the PDF and supplementing materials here: http://fallout-rpg.narod.ru/Warfare.html. Russian page, but seems clean and unproblematic (my (corporate) Virus scanner doesn't give alerts). Downloaded the rules from there.
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: Malebolgia on April 29, 2010, 08:03:08 AM
I started writing my own rules set some time ago. It's based on the system used in Cosmic Horror, but altered for Fallout. I think most of it is done, but the campaign system, creatures and different groups roaming the wastes have to be added. I put it up on my webspace to download:

http://paintoholic.nl/temp/fallout_V3.doc
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: Lindegaard2007 on May 01, 2010, 10:42:53 PM
Hi There!!

I am going to use the Warhammer 40000 Rogue Trader rules for my fallout games!!

Se you

Lars
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: ZenWired on May 02, 2010, 12:56:34 AM
Mutants & Death Ray Guns  :)
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: blacksmith on May 02, 2010, 08:39:01 AM
Time ago I wrote a mod of Fallout 2 to be played with CR 2.0. It's Fallout2 and it's for CR 2.0, but I think it's pretty good and can be easily adapted to any other system, including CR 3.0.
You can find it in the THW yahoo group: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/twohourwargames/files/Javier%27s%20stuff/
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: Ramshackle_Curtis on May 02, 2010, 10:29:33 AM
I do some rules specifically designed for Post Apoc gaming, called Nuclear Renaissance. I think it would be a great way to simulate Fallout.

Its free to download(or you can buy a printed copy!)

http://www.ramshacklegames.co.uk/nuclear/downloads.html
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: warrenss2 on May 03, 2010, 03:36:19 AM
Although I have only played Mutants & Death Ray Guns of the above listed rules (and they are excellent!!!), I'm going to have to add the "Skank Rules" into the pot. They are still my favorite for PA gaming.

http://www.skankgame.com/Downloads.html (http://www.skankgame.com/Downloads.html)

Their entire website is wroth a good looking over!
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: Dr. The Viking on May 03, 2010, 08:21:38 AM
I'd opt for Nuclear Renaisssance. It has the same tongue in cheek approach to the apocalypse as I remeber fall out having.

There's a wide range of possibilities in construction of characters and yet the game plays smooth and simple.
Campaign rules and stuff is coming soon too.

Oh and it's free for download at Ramshackle Games. So you can check it out without hurting your wallet.

Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: captain apathy on June 03, 2010, 02:51:50 PM
I am very interested in gaming the Fallout and Wasteland genres and I am also looking for a good set of rules.  I have looked at a number of different rules but haven't found anything I really like for post apocalyptic gaming.

Has anyone tried Atomic Cafe for gaming Fallout?

oh and this is my first post to LAF... whatever.
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: Whiskyrat on June 03, 2010, 04:34:31 PM
oh and this is my first post to LAF... whatever.

Welcome!

I have only tried CZ and Skank for PA gaming.

I've not played the Fallout ruleset although I have it around somewhere.
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: adlerhobby on November 18, 2010, 07:01:25 PM
I started writing my own rules set some time ago. It's based on the system used in Cosmic Horror, but altered for Fallout. I think most of it is done, but the campaign system, creatures and different groups roaming the wastes have to be added. I put it up on my webspace to download:

http://paintoholic.nl/temp/fallout_V3.doc
Really like this wondering if thier plans to add more soon and maybe something with the new vegas theme?
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: MrHarold on November 18, 2010, 07:06:32 PM
I'm going to be trying Iron Ivan's "No More Room In Hell" when it comes in...
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: Arlequín on November 18, 2010, 08:03:32 PM
To add to Chris's comments, the original Fallout: Warfare miniature rules are available for free here (http://www.atomicgamer.com/directory.php?id=2109) too, under FOW.Rules.zip.  I've no idea what they play like but... They are updated to Fallout 2 , but adding in the extra bits shouldn't be that difficult I'd have thought.
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: Crudeboy on November 19, 2010, 12:46:01 AM
Quote
I'd opt for Nuclear Renaisssance. It has the same tongue in cheek approach to the apocalypse as I remeber fall out having.

Idly searching about for Fallout-esque rulesets on a whim one evening is what originally led me to finding Nuclear Renaissance. Haven't played it yet, but it really does look like it could work.

Just for another name in the pot, I'd also suggest looking at the Savage Worlds Showdown rules.
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: Malebolgia on November 19, 2010, 12:03:25 PM
Really like this wondering if thier plans to add more soon and maybe something with the new vegas theme?

Hey,

Well, I've worked some more on the rules set, mainly on the campaign system. It's nowhere near complete and a lot of the things, like the turfs and caps have to be rethought to get a good amount of caps as profit. So it's getting there, but still a lot to be done (also, I need to take a good look at the weapons to set them apart more, especially the energy weapons).

Still need to add the most important element: the different groups. So far I'm aiming for the following:

*Brotherhood of Steel
*Enclave
*Supermutants
*Talon Company (or a generic Merc group)
*Raiders
*Wasteland Survivors (i.e. Republic of Dan)

Here's the link to the latest document:
http://paintoholic.nl/temp/fallout_V4.doc

I'm focusing on FO3 now...maybe New Vegas later as an add-on. But the bulk would be the same. It would involve different groups, turfs and weapons.
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: Anpu on November 19, 2010, 12:20:48 PM
If you need some proof reading or playtesting I am willing to help out, I like the Weird Krieg system and have been looking at your Cosmic Horror game for a while now.

Anders
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: adlerhobby on November 19, 2010, 03:40:13 PM
Hey,

Well, I've worked some more on the rules set, mainly on the campaign system. It's nowhere near complete and a lot of the things, like the turfs and caps have to be rethought to get a good amount of caps as profit. So it's getting there, but still a lot to be done (also, I need to take a good look at the weapons to set them apart more, especially the energy weapons).

Still need to add the most important element: the different groups. So far I'm aiming for the following:

*Brotherhood of Steel
*Enclave
*Supermutants
*Talon Company (or a generic Merc group)
*Raiders
*Wasteland Survivors (i.e. Republic of Dan)

Here's the link to the latest document:
http://paintoholic.nl/temp/fallout_V4.doc

I'm focusing on FO3 now...maybe New Vegas later as an add-on. But the bulk would be the same. It would involve different groups, turfs and weapons.
Thank you for the reply ,Im very excited to try this out really like the "fall out" feel in all the rules and writing your doing a great job Ill have myself and 3 other players willing to give this a test run in the mean time Ill be working on some scenry and picking out models to use for the differant factions. I have only one question were does one find a set of the weird Kreig rules ? Im having no luck ??? Thanks again
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: Anpu on November 19, 2010, 04:54:19 PM
Weird krieg is what Malebogia is calling his rulesystem which he used for Cosmic Horror and now Fallout skirmish.
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: Malebolgia on November 20, 2010, 09:10:43 AM
Yeah, Cosmic Horror started out as Weird Krieg as it was designed as an open system for Weird Wars, Cthtulhu gaming, historical gaming, etc. But then I saw this became too big and too many problems. So I stuck to the rules, but focused on Chtulhu...and Weird Krieg became Cosmic Horror. As the main system remains the same, it became the Weird Krieg system.

If anybody wants the latest version of Cosmic Horror (it's the finished version, but unfancy, so printer friendly), send me a PM.
Title: Re: Rules sets for Fallout games?
Post by: LotB on November 20, 2010, 04:51:17 PM
I've seen lots of people (not just on the LAF) reconstructing the fallout world in miniature, and now I'm curious as to what rule sets people are using to play.



With "fallout world" do you mean a scenario like those seen in the pictures of the Mad Max series?
If the answer is "yes", then we use our modified Fantasy Warriors rules (Naran Future Wars), with Mirliton & Copplestone miniatures, to play it with the special scenary "Mortal Lands":

http://www.naran.it/naran/International/future/future.htm

Sorry, it is in italian language only:
http://www.naran.it/FutureWars/FUW_index.htm

Bye,
Sergio
Naran Team Turin
http://www.naran.it/