On the back of a successful crowdfunder, Son of Oak Game Studio has published :Otherscape in digital form. Physical books can be pre-ordered.
The publisher has special offers and :Otherscape deals for people who pre-order physical bundles now. Known for City of Mist, Son of Oak Game Studio production values are usually very high.
:Otherscape is a tabletop RPG set in a cyberpunk future where humanity lives in Megacities, secretly infused with remnants of old-world magic and legends. Players form crews to hunt and secure these powerful Sources, navigating a world of advanced technology and hidden supernatural forces.
The unique setting is powered by the Mist Engine, which favours words of numbers and wants to be fast for a cinematic style of play.
In :Otherscape, characters end up on heist-style missions to get or protect, the sources of magic they need. As Ghost in the Shell had some transhuman elements, with people using full or partial cyberborg bodies or escaping into networks, so does :Otherscape. :Otherscapeadds magic too.
There are some familiar cyberpunk themes such as corporate greed and loneliness but there are elements of hope as well such finding meaning and exploring powerful mythology.
Tokyo:Otherscape
Tokyo:Otherscape, the inaugural setting book for :Otherscape, thrusts players into a futuristic Tokyo teeming with both cutting-edge technology and ancient folklore. Amidst VR gear, androids, and cyberspace, players will encounter Yokai, Yurei, and even Oni motorcycle gangs. This unique blend of Japanese cyberpunk and traditional mythology provides a rich backdrop for thrilling adventures as players navigate the city’s subcultures, undertake jobs, and forge alliances or rivalries with powerful factions.
Metro:Otherscape
The core rules, though, cover the setting of Metro:Otherscape and will be needed to play in Tokyo:Otherscape.
Quick Links
- Son of Oak Game Studios: :Otherscape
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