A very cool and simple system for high-powered monster mayhem. I am a d6 guy at heart and I really despised the d4 before this, but after a bit more playing around I warmed up to it. Dunno if you remember me, we talked on reddit about this once. I still haven't had the chance to run this not solo but I am planning to.
I don't usually play solo rpgs, I don't see the point in it. However, I sometimes run solo to test out the mechanics and how a system flows.
So I chose a xeno and run some simple scenarios in my mind. Some sneaking around, some combat. I really like how powerful the more straight forward xenos like Knife and Meat feel. In a straight forward fight, they dispatch 5 goons per turn on average. Bone is very well thought out utility role and bonus points for being extremely gruesome. Gravity is limited in its damage output by the mechanics but its x ability is insanely overpowered.
I must ask: was Manhunt from Hull Breach volume 1 for Mothership part of the inspiration? The xenos are quite similar to the monsters in it. I like the xenos a bit more though.
I get it, I do that all the time while writing and building games!
Glad you like the Xenos, tbh I didn't heard about Manhunt until Idle Cartulary mentioned the module In her review of Xeno. And I still haven't had the chance to take a look at it haha.
The inspiration for the mechanics come from The Witch is Dead by Gshowitt and Cy_Borg/Mork Borg.
And for the Xenos themselves:
BONE is inspired by the alien in "The Autopsy"
KNIFE by the hydralisk from Starcraft
MEAT by the Tank of Left 4 Dead and creatures from similar games
Caligaes is one of the most promising indie creators from Mexico, and XENO is a one-of-a-kind game that guarantees an unparalleled experience. Plus, this bundle, which includes all available content, is an absolute bargain.
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A very cool and simple system for high-powered monster mayhem. I am a d6 guy at heart and I really despised the d4 before this, but after a bit more playing around I warmed up to it. Dunno if you remember me, we talked on reddit about this once. I still haven't had the chance to run this not solo but I am planning to.
I do remember! I'm glad that you ended up liking the d4 system!
I'm curious about your experience playing solo, did you use any particular rule set?
And let me know how it goes when you play with a group!
I don't usually play solo rpgs, I don't see the point in it. However, I sometimes run solo to test out the mechanics and how a system flows.
So I chose a xeno and run some simple scenarios in my mind. Some sneaking around, some combat. I really like how powerful the more straight forward xenos like Knife and Meat feel. In a straight forward fight, they dispatch 5 goons per turn on average. Bone is very well thought out utility role and bonus points for being extremely gruesome. Gravity is limited in its damage output by the mechanics but its x ability is insanely overpowered.
I must ask: was Manhunt from Hull Breach volume 1 for Mothership part of the inspiration? The xenos are quite similar to the monsters in it. I like the xenos a bit more though.
I get it, I do that all the time while writing and building games!
Glad you like the Xenos, tbh I didn't heard about Manhunt until Idle Cartulary mentioned the module In her review of Xeno. And I still haven't had the chance to take a look at it haha.
The inspiration for the mechanics come from The Witch is Dead by Gshowitt and Cy_Borg/Mork Borg.
And for the Xenos themselves:
BONE is inspired by the alien in "The Autopsy"
KNIFE by the hydralisk from Starcraft
MEAT by the Tank of Left 4 Dead and creatures from similar games
GRAVITY by the Cthulhu mythos and Warhammer 40k
Congrats on the English version Cali!!! Ily :)
My only complain is that due to the language you can't make the "XENOS de hombre" joke QwQ.
Thank you Zaap!! ly2!
HAHAHA there are a bunch of jokes that I can't make now!
Our English speaking friends will need to come up with their XENO-related jokes haha
Caligaes is one of the most promising indie creators from Mexico, and XENO is a one-of-a-kind game that guarantees an unparalleled experience. Plus, this bundle, which includes all available content, is an absolute bargain.
Thank you Bishop!!! As always!
A GREAT GAME! WE NEED MORE EXPANSIONS!
Thank you! I have more XENOS and a new adventure coming (hopefully) soon!
Awesome art and layout, Caligaes.
Thank you! Glad you liked it.
A really fun and awesome game. Caligaes is a creative force in the TTRPG community and i need more of his games.
Thank you! There's more to come!
The hardest part of this game is playing it and not having a blast.
Thank you!!