Atomic Sky

I went out walking
Under an atomic sky
Where the ground won’t turn and the rain it burns
Like the tears when I said goodbye

U2 with Johnny Cash, The Wanderer, Zooropa, 1993

ACTIVE PLAYTESTING

Atomic Sky is a roleplaying game powered by the Hero System. This Player’s Guide is everything a player needs to make a character for Atomic Sky. To play the game you will need Atomic Sky – Vol 2: Wasteland Adventures plus either Atomic Sky – Vol 3: Powers and Combat or some version of Hero System 6th Edition to play this game.

Atomic Sky leverages the flexibility of the Hero System to allow players to build the type of characters they want while reinforcing genre tropes such as scarcity, without resorting to complex economic systems or equipment lists.

Aspects of the World

  • The World Throbs Like An Open Sore
  • Everything Can Be Bartered
  • Community Is Survival
  • Prospectors Work The Ruins
  • Knowledge Is Prosperity
  • Total War Is Visible Everywhere
  • Factions Vie To Impose Their Will On The World
  • We Are Not Alone

Aspects of the Game

  • Random Mutations With Over 200 Mutations or Make Your Own!
  • Customizable Robots
  • Extensive Equipment Options
  • Integrated Rules for Modifying and Making Your Own Equipment
  • Economy Built Around Scavenging Junk, Salvage, and Relics
  • Community Enhancements Enhance Adventure Preparation (e.g., food, shelter, defense, trade)
  • Narrative Skill System Where Players Can Expand On Success
  • Fast And Gritty Combat With Called Shots And Detailed Maneuvers

Roadmap

Atomic Sky is in early development and active playtesting. No release date has been set.

Adventures

Après Ski Under An Atomic Sky

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