Summary
Fans of theFalloutfranchise have pitched in with ideas to form aDungeons and Dragonscampaign in the famous post-apocalyptic US setting. The campaign is meant to be a so-called “homebrew,” usingDnDrules, instead of a stand-alone tabletopFalloutgame.
Themap of theFalloutUnited Statesis vast, filled with grotesque monsters and interesting scenery. Furthermore, there is a variety of interesting NPCs to encounter, including different kinds of mutants and regular humans warped by bizarre living conditions. Not to mention the diverseFalloutvaults and possible quest lines found in the power struggles of various factions.
Ina recent Reddit thread, theFalloutcommunity discussed ideas on how to design aDnDcampaign based on the series. Fans poured in with their own ideas of what the campaign should look like. One fan proposed to design a faction that only believes in wearing armor, while another pitched a fully fleshed-out interaction with a plot piece, arguing thatCall of Cthulhuis a better alternative toDnDto start on a project like this. By using the ruleset fromCall of Cthulhu, the fan explained that players would be steered towards overcoming obstacles in ways that don’t involve overwhelming violence, making for a more cooperative experience.
Another fan pointed out multiple interesting opportunities tied to real-world locales and histories for plot points and factions. Like using localcryptids as fearsomeFalloutencounters, or creating factions that range from cults to lake-bound pirate hubs on Lake Erie that players can fight against, making use of a lake that the franchise describes as a monument to a bygone era.
Fallout Tabletop Ruleset Already Exists
A lesser-known fact is that a 2d20 forFalloutalready exists. It’s a cinematic RPG ruleset that was developed for various roleplaying games and has been adjusted forFallout, as well. Unlike inDnD, characters grow more skilled in the later stages of the game in this cinematic RPG ruleset, but are not overpowered to the point that nothing can stop them, making for agood RPG battle systemthat theFalloutfranchise is known for.
Theblend of history and fantasy inFalloutgives fans the exciting opportunity to apply real-life ideas in a different setting. For years, fan creativity has sustained the relevance of the Fallout franchise, and designing a DnD campaign in its setting has, evidently, only further fueled that creativity.
