Description
Wretched RPG is a free, OSR-compatible core system that brings an emphasis on gritty, anti-heroic adventures inspired by cult movie genres. Designed to be played with its own simple rules or adapted to any d20-based system, Wretched settings like Wretched Bastards, Wretched Darkness, and Wretched Country offer dark fantasy, urban horror, and spaghetti western experiences. Other settings, like Wretched Époque, take you into the grim streets of 19th-century Paris, while Wretched New Flesh plunges players into a dystopian cyberpunk future. For space-faring horror and action, Wretched Space and Orbital Decay provide high-stakes sci-fi drama, while Wretched Apocalypse explores post-apocalyptic survival. From the superhero grit of Wretched Vigilantes to the supernatural mysteries of Wretched Interbellum, each game offers a unique world, rich with dark intrigue and moral ambiguity. The game prioritizes fast, easy-to-run settings that are perfect for one-shots at conventions, game stores, or your home table. With a focus on the morally ambiguous and a nod to 1970s and 1980s cinema and low-budget charm, Wretched invites players to embrace its “Spaghettipunk” style for short but unforgettable gaming sessions.
Eric Fabiaschi (verified owner) –
So what Reporter X is a supplement filled with adventure hooks and stories told by NPC reporter who may or not be what he or she seems. These stories ( adventure hooks) are meant to get the PC’s into the deep end of the Interbellum rpg setting from the Red Room. These scenarios within Reporter X are solidly done and a have a definitively European flair to them. And as a follow up to the events of Ten Thousand Miles to Fiji Reporter X does an excellent job. And Ten Thousand Miles to Fiji combined with Reporter X would make an excellent mini campaign.
Reporter X breaks down into several stories each with it’s own twist and NPC’s to jump right into the action. There’s a mix of the mundane soiled European theater in PreWar German spies Portugal to the full on rebellion in Peru. The PC’s are caught in the middle of everything. And there’s lots of foreshadowing World War II here and the fall out from World War I.
The action & adventure ranges from German spies to the brushes with the supernatural. And we get some very compelling NPC’s within Reporter X. There’s wall to wall A.I. artwork but it fits the material. And we get lots of background in Pre War Europe and in fact everything here has an air of the European. And this is a good thing. Reporter X reminds me of many European graphic novels that I’ve read over the years. And a good dash of the Pulps within. The layout, font style, column spacing, etc. is all good and easy on the eyes.
Reporter X is a really solid hit into the Wretched Interbellum rpg setting. It sets the stage for a full on Wretched Interbellum rpg campaign. And it’s a good example of the Red Room thinking outside of the box again.
Reporter X brings some solid rpg adventure hooks into the fray with out the usual baggage. There’s some great material here to hook in the players and keep them on the line for a Wretched Interbellum rpg campaign.
Eric Fabiaschi
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