Core Rulebook by Gander Gaming
What is Grok?!
Grok?! is a [human made] rules-light science fantasy RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world of advanced technomancy and boundless plausibility.
- Sail across the starry Aether and explore alien worlds.
- Rebel against authoritarian AI alongside trans-dimensional migrants.
- Discover disparate cultures atop hovering isles.
- Survive the chaotic mana-irradiated wasteland.
- Delve dungeons for powerful relics and combat devolved monstrosities.
- Confront the other-dimensional nothingness spawned within the hollow planet.
Inspirational touchstones for the world of Grok?! range from Arzach, Brazil, Discworld, Dying Earth, Fantastic Planet, Flash Gordon, Heavy Metal, Space Team, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, The Labyrinth, Wizards, and countless others.
The unique game system was developed with inspiration from both OSR/NSR and narrative tabletop RPGS, most notably Fate, Cortex Prime, Freeform Universal, Index Card RPG, Cairn, Electric Bastionland, Ultraviolet Grasslands, and Savage Worlds.
Why Grok?!
- Expansive setting. A world of boundless plausibility and streamlined rules that cater to adventures of nearly every type.
- Rules light. Draws heavy inspiration from NSR/OSR and narrative games alike, offering a versatile and intuitive system for any setting.
- Universal Action Resolution. Uses a single resolution system for all character actions, whether fighting a mechalizard, casting a magic spell, or repairing a flux-decombobulator.
- Description Based Modifiers. Descriptive Aspects are integral to the resolution system, allowing anything to have mechanical impact on an Action’s success.
- Player Facing Rolls. Ensures fast action resolution with constant player engagement, where every roll matters.
- Slot Based Resources. An Asset Slot system distills resource management of inventory, spells, damage, and temporary effects, into a single cohesive system.
- Open License. The SRD is licensed under Creative Commons, allowing you to freely hack and publish your work based on the game.
Grok?! 2e Core Rulebook is available through DriveThruRPG in PDF.
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