The core table top gaming book for the Dystopia Rising universe, the Dystopia Rising Corebook provides all of the basics a group of friends needs to dive into the Dystopian future. Set in the post zombie apocalyptic future, the Dystopia Rising universe intertwined human drama with fast paced cinematic action. In a world filled with the undead, the greatest threats still have a pulse. Can you survive the zombie apocalypse?
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
After reading a few of the comments I thought I would buy this as I am always on the look out for new RPGs to add to my growing collection. I had never heard of Eschaton Media Inc or any of the authors and so wasn't overly sure of what to expect from first time game publishers, (we all know they can be a bit ropey at times). I did a bit of research and found some positive reviews of the larp events they hold in America so decided to pay for the international postage. All in all I was pleasantly surprised! The game clearly has been written by some people who love not only playing RPGs but also the Zombie setting. The flavor text has a point to make, the book itself is well laid out to avoid page flipping frenzy, and it leaves enough room for personalizing your campaign setting while giving reasonable subtext (good for more 'free form' players and more than likely due to the original concept being a Larp). Baring this in mind, this is not a 'Rules Nazi' game. There remain a few loop holes and (if your game group is anything like mine) they will be noticed and examined in depth. A good GM shouldn't have too much trouble using this book, and it is a good 'first time game' as it's an easy to understand setting/system. I look forward to hearing more from Eschaton Media Inc and wish them the best of luck. x London-Rolling
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
The Dystopia Rising takes a popular theme--The Zombie Apocalypse--and re-imagines it in an entirely unique way: What happens when the first days of the crisis are over and society tries to re-establish itself? What happens to the children of the children of the original survivors? What sort of strange new variations on humanity rise out of the ashes?
A setting and theme full of possibilities, richly created and fully developed, Dystopia Rising is accessible to both the novice role-player (and the rules are easy to understand and use!) who is new to gaming as well as the veteran gamer who is looking for something that is set apart from the usual standard cookie-cutter fantasy/spaceship/cyberpunk/etc genres. Lovers of zombie movies and books will find plenty to sink their teeth into, but it isn't just about the zombies; the storytelling allows for a compelling exploration of characters under extreme circumstances as well as furious and gripping violence and action.
Lush, versatile and beautifully designed, it is part of the new breed of gaming systems that are pushing the envelope of tabletop games.
A setting and theme full of possibilities, richly created and fully developed, Dystopia Rising is accessible to both the novice role-player (and the rules are easy to understand and use!) who is new to gaming as well as the veteran gamer who is looking for something that is set apart from the usual standard cookie-cutter fantasy/spaceship/cyberpunk/etc genres. Lovers of zombie movies and books will find plenty to sink their teeth into, but it isn't just about the zombies; the storytelling allows for a compelling exploration of characters under extreme circumstances as well as furious and gripping violence and action.
Lush, versatile and beautifully designed, it is part of the new breed of gaming systems that are pushing the envelope of tabletop games.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
So as most GM's i got my feet wet in the RPG world with D and D ...among other fantasy RPG's. However overtime my needs evolved into something more...something darker something more gritty and i found just that. Ive always been a fan of the zombie genre ...as a result i was kinda looking for something in the nerve of post-apoc / zombie outbreak, and i FOUND IT 10 FOLD!...I wasnt quite sure how to feel when i first got it....ive had my heart broken by many RPG books in the past promising a true post=apoc feel...well let me tell you that Dystopia Rising didn't disappoint at all.
The background and world that was created is lush and dark...the religions in game are inventive and interesting. The world that is contained in these pages is worth a look at and for ANYONE that is a fan of the zombie genre and RPG scene. Do yourself a favor and check this book out. My friends and i have a table top game set up and the rule book has been a god send.
Good Job Folks ....hope to see more of your work soon
The background and world that was created is lush and dark...the religions in game are inventive and interesting. The world that is contained in these pages is worth a look at and for ANYONE that is a fan of the zombie genre and RPG scene. Do yourself a favor and check this book out. My friends and i have a table top game set up and the rule book has been a god send.
Good Job Folks ....hope to see more of your work soon
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Zombie Tabletop? How can you go wrong?!
Welcome to Dystopia Rising, a world of horrors, comedy, freaks, and of course zombies. This is an ideal role-playing game for anyone who loves to scare their players, or really... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Ian Magoo
Amazing
This core book is one of the most comprehensive and amazing guides I have seen in recent years. The team that wrote this show their love and dedication to the genre, and paint a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Matthew A Gardner
Great for New Tabletop Players
Firstly, I will also admit that I play the LARP and got involved in the tabletop through the Live Action game. Read more
Published 4 months ago by musicalgal123
A solid start to the series
The gameplay has a lot of elements that feel familiar from a lot of my old gaming experience, but ties it all together with a lot of optional mechanics and rules that make it a lot... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Veme
How well would YOU survive the zombie apocalypse?
So for the sake of full disclosure, I am one of the folks who goes out and plays in the live-action roleplay version of Dystopia Rising and its because of that experience that I... Read more
Published 5 months ago by AmusedMuse
Not bad at all
Love post apocalypse zombie scenarios so this was a no brainier for me to pick up and give a try. I'm not a huge mechanics lawyer, so I appreciated the system that was quick to... Read more
Published 5 months ago by BakerStacy
Larper + new GM
I will state that I've been attending the larp sector of this game for a little over five months now, but being a human being with a brain that functions independently, I have the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Schuyler Howland
Dipping your fingers into the future
I must state, before I start this review, that I am a part of the LARP (Live Action Role Play) aspect of this franchise, as well as part of one of the playtesters, so please... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Allison Heenie
Awesome game
A story rich world in a setting that is normally reserved for a lot of fighting. Easy character generation, easy mechanics, and a lot of fun around the table with friends.
Published 5 months ago by Ashley
Yummy
I really enjoy this served with milk in the mornings and a nice side of has browns. It's juicy and rich with flavor. It lasts a really long time and is very very nice to look at. Read more
Published 5 months ago by trmzb
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