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Thundarr but OSR

Started by GeekyBugle, February 22, 2023, 09:12:19 PM

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GeekyBugle

February 22, 2023, 09:12:19 PM
I have a while wanting to play in the world of Thundarr using OSR rules.

So far I've got two classes: Warrior/Barbarian and Wizard (with changes to fit the setting) for the Mok I'm thinking of Orc, race as class changed enough to fit the setting, or different Beastmen Race as Class. Input welcome.

Not counting Crawling Under a Brokken Moon are there any other OSR sources of inspiration?

I have the free pdf for swade.
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ForgottenF

#1
February 22, 2023, 09:14:12 PM
I'm sure someone else would have mentioned it, but since I'm here, Barbarians of the Ruined Earth is pretty much an unofficial Thundarr game.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/285984/Barbarians-of-the-Ruined-Earth-Standard-Cover
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GeekyBugle

#2
February 22, 2023, 09:20:24 PM
Quote from: ForgottenF on February 22, 2023, 09:14:12 PM
I'm sure someone else would have mentioned it, but since I'm here, Barbarians of the Ruined Earth is pretty much an unofficial Thundarr game.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/285984/Barbarians-of-the-Ruined-Earth-Standard-Cover

I have it but to be Thundarr it still needs work, since it aims to be a more generic post-apoc game. I'm thinking of something more close to the inspiration.

But I'll re-read it to see what I can steal for the campaign.
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David Johansen

#3
February 22, 2023, 09:48:14 PM
Why not Gamma World 1e?
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GeekyBugle

#4
February 22, 2023, 09:52:55 PM
Quote from: David Johansen on February 22, 2023, 09:48:14 PM
Why not Gamma World 1e?

Don't like the system.
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gaxkang

#5
February 22, 2023, 10:09:49 PM
Anomalous Subsurface Environment is a setting that has a massive Thundarr type feel. Its really good too. It doesn't have any specific rule or class changes to necessarily reflect its setting (although it does express some points of difference from traditional fantasy on the appearance and nature of Elves, Dwarves, Halflings, and Goblins), but it is just absolutely packed with stuff and a massive dungeon to boot. Good stuff, its on Lulu if you wanna check it out. 

GeekyBugle

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February 22, 2023, 10:19:53 PM
Quote from: gaxkang on February 22, 2023, 10:09:49 PM
Anomalous Subsurface Environment is a setting that has a massive Thundarr type feel. Its really good too. It doesn't have any specific rule or class changes to necessarily reflect its setting (although it does express some points of difference from traditional fantasy on the appearance and nature of Elves, Dwarves, Halflings, and Goblins), but it is just absolutely packed with stuff and a massive dungeon to boot. Good stuff, its on Lulu if you wanna check it out.

Thanks, checking it out asap.
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Grognard GM

#7
February 23, 2023, 04:59:47 AM
First off, Barbarian, Wizard, with Mok being Race as Class is absolutely how you should do it.

I have no personal knowledge of it, but this exists:

Maybe track that down. There's also at least one adventure.

I love the setting of Thundarr, it's incredibly rich for a potential GM. It's on my list of settings to run with Cartoon Action Hour, I just haven't gotten around to it yet.
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Tasty_Wind

#8
February 23, 2023, 05:05:51 AM
Honestly, I would mash up a B/X clone with Mutant Future

Mithgarthr

#9
February 23, 2023, 09:54:45 AM
Quote from: Grognard GM on February 23, 2023, 04:59:47 AM
First off, Barbarian, Wizard, with Mok being Race as Class is absolutely how you should do it.

I have no personal knowledge of it, but this exists:

Maybe track that down. There's also at least one adventure.

I love the setting of Thundarr, it's incredibly rich for a potential GM. It's on my list of settings to run with Cartoon Action Hour, I just haven't gotten around to it yet.

Played a game of that at North Texas some years back. Good stuff!

blackstone

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February 23, 2023, 02:41:14 PM
Quote from: GeekyBugle on February 22, 2023, 10:19:53 PM
Quote from: gaxkang on February 22, 2023, 10:09:49 PM
Anomalous Subsurface Environment is a setting that has a massive Thundarr type feel. Its really good too. It doesn't have any specific rule or class changes to necessarily reflect its setting (although it does express some points of difference from traditional fantasy on the appearance and nature of Elves, Dwarves, Halflings, and Goblins), but it is just absolutely packed with stuff and a massive dungeon to boot. Good stuff, its on Lulu if you wanna check it out.

Thanks, checking it out asap.

I can vouch for ASE aka Land of a Thousand Towers. There's a Moktar race/class it's essentially the Mok. I'm using Land of a Thousand Towers as the basis for my next campaign. It's 100% gonzo. Think Thundar the Barbarian + Korgoth of Barbarria + Wizards + Den + Taarna = Awsomeness
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GeekyBugle

#11
February 23, 2023, 03:54:59 PM
Quote from: blackstone on February 23, 2023, 02:41:14 PM
Quote from: GeekyBugle on February 22, 2023, 10:19:53 PM
Quote from: gaxkang on February 22, 2023, 10:09:49 PM
Anomalous Subsurface Environment is a setting that has a massive Thundarr type feel. Its really good too. It doesn't have any specific rule or class changes to necessarily reflect its setting (although it does express some points of difference from traditional fantasy on the appearance and nature of Elves, Dwarves, Halflings, and Goblins), but it is just absolutely packed with stuff and a massive dungeon to boot. Good stuff, its on Lulu if you wanna check it out.

Thanks, checking it out asap.

I can vouch for ASE aka Land of a Thousand Towers. There's a Moktar race/class it's essentially the Mok. I'm using Land of a Thousand Towers as the basis for my next campaign. It's 100% gonzo. Think Thundar the Barbarian + Korgoth of Barbarria + Wizards + Den + Taarna = Awsomeness
Soundtrack in the background is primarily The Sword, Blue Oyster Cult, Hawkwind, plus some other space metal, prog rock, new wave, and punk

That sounds like something Heavy Metal would publish back when they were Metal.
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Rob Necronomicon

#12
February 23, 2023, 07:47:09 PM
Might sound like an odd suggestion but I reckon FASERIP would be cool for S&S. Obviously you'd limit the powers and advancement etc. Quick, simple, lots of material to draw upon and scalable.

Omega

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February 23, 2023, 07:57:57 PM Last Edit: February 23, 2023, 08:18:24 PM by Omega
Quote from: GeekyBugle on February 22, 2023, 09:20:24 PM
Quote from: ForgottenF on February 22, 2023, 09:14:12 PM
I'm sure someone else would have mentioned it, but since I'm here, Barbarians of the Ruined Earth is pretty much an unofficial Thundarr game.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/285984/Barbarians-of-the-Ruined-Earth-Standard-Cover

I have it but to be Thundarr it still needs work, since it aims to be a more generic post-apoc game. I'm thinking of something more close to the inspiration.

But I'll re-read it to see what I can steal for the campaign.

One of our group members on the old Gamma World group made one. I'll see if I still have it or know where to find it. Think was called something like "Under the Broken Moon"

Found it. Not OSR though. https://www.rpglibrary.org/settings/thundarr/

Rob Necronomicon

#14
February 23, 2023, 08:00:46 PM
Quote from: Omega on February 23, 2023, 07:57:57 PM
Quote from: GeekyBugle on February 22, 2023, 09:20:24 PM
Quote from: ForgottenF on February 22, 2023, 09:14:12 PM
I'm sure someone else would have mentioned it, but since I'm here, Barbarians of the Ruined Earth is pretty much an unofficial Thundarr game.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/285984/Barbarians-of-the-Ruined-Earth-Standard-Cover

I have it but to be Thundarr it still needs work, since it aims to be a more generic post-apoc game. I'm thinking of something more close to the inspiration.

But I'll re-read it to see what I can steal for the campaign.

One of our group members on the old Gamma World group made one. I'll see if I still have it or know where to find it. Think was called something like "Under the Broken Moon"

That looks cool. I like DIY productions in general.   
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