Piston Forge Masters: A Powered by the Apocalypse game of Dieselpunk Mech Warfare

Piston Forge Masters: A Dieselpunk Mecha Roleplaying GameStep into the Cockpit. The Age of Steel and Diesel Has Begun.Welcome to a world where the scent of diesel is the perfume of progress and towering mecha are the ultimate arbiters of power. Piston Forge Masters is a complete tabletop role-playing game that thrusts you into a gritty, alternate history inspired by the industrial might and global tensions of the 1930s-1950s, all filtered through a lens of heavy dieselpunk style.In this era of towering factories, limited resources, and simmering conflict, you are a mecha pilot – the vital human element inside a machine built for war. Your fate, and potentially the fate of cities and nations, rests on your skill, your nerve, and the integrity of your iron steed.Key Features:Gritty Dieselpunk World: Immerse yourself in a detailed setting filled with Art Deco architecture, belching smokestacks, and the raw power of diesel technology. Explore contested industrial zones, navigate the political machinations of powerful factions, and uncover the secrets hidden beneath the grime.Pilot Powerful Mecha: Command colossal machines of war, each with unique stats and capabilities defined by their Armor, Maneuverability, Firepower, and Stability. Customize your mecha with a variety of distinct weapon systems and upgrades, from heavy cannons and flamethrowers to energy shields and grappling hooks.Visceral, Tactical Combat: Engage in heart-pounding battles where every action carries weight. Utilize a narrative-focused 2d6 + Attribute system to perform daring maneuvers, unleash devastating attacks, and attempt desperate repairs. Experience mecha damage like never before with a unique accumulating Damage Meter where every point of damage taken adds a stacking condition to your machine, leading to unpredictable system failures.Unified Damage Systems: Navigate the dangers of both mecha combat and human-scale conflict with distinct but streamlined damage systems. Track your mecha's accumulating conditions and System Integrity, while handling human injuries using a clear threshold-based Damage Meter.Forge Relationships and Navigate Factions: Build complex relationships with other characters using the Rapport system, where your personal connections can be rolled to help or hinder allies. Operate within or against powerful factions like the profit-driven Iron Will Corporation, the idealistic Vanguard Society, the revolutionary Crimson Hand, and the authoritarian Iron Legion. Your choices will shape the world.Character-Driven Storytelling: Choose from diverse Playbooks (The Ironclad, The Ghost Rider, The Engineer, The Diplomat, The Infiltrator, The Socialite, The Fixer) that provide unique starting moves and paths for advancement, allowing you to tell stories of personal struggle, survival, and heroism amidst the large-scale conflict.Inside This Book, You'll Find:Complete core rules for the Piston Forge Masters 2d6 system.Detailed descriptions of the dieselpunk setting and its key factions.Rules for creating and piloting your own mecha, including stats, weapons, and upgrades.A comprehensive list of core moves and mecha-specific combat maneuvers.Detailed damage systems for both mecha and human characters.The Rapport system for tracking and utilizing character relationships.Six unique Playbooks to choose from, each with their own starting moves.Guidance for the Game Master on running sessions and creating compelling stories.Gear up, fire up the engines, and prepare for a world of steel, sweat, and survival. The age of mecha needs you.Piston Forge Masters. Forged in Industry. Tested in Conflict. Read more