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As the Fallout TV series unfolds, we find inspiration in its gritty narrative and complex world. Today, let’s merge the post-apocalyptic essence of Fallout with the mechanics of Dawnfall to create an RPG experience that fans of both worlds will treasure.

Adapting Fallout to Dawnfall

Both Dawnfall and Fallout share themes of survival, ethical choices, and resource management in a harsh world stripped of its former glory. By using Dawnfall‘s flexible system, we can navigate the nuanced Fallout setting with a new perspective.

Character Basics: Skills, Passions, and Perks

Skills

• Energy Weapons: Mastery over high-tech armaments.
• Lockpicking: Crucial for looting and uncovering secrets.
• Barter: A vital skill for thriving in the wasteland’s markets.

Passions

• Goal: Restore a piece of the old world or trace your family roots.
• Motivation: Overcome the desolation to survive against all odds.
• Flaw: Hoarder—compelled to collect and keep anything that might be useful, often at great risk.

Perks

• Rad Resistance: A perk allowing survival in irradiated zones with less harm.
• Scrounger: Find more ammo and supplies in unlikely places.
• Charismatic Leader: Enhance the morale and effectiveness of your group in negotiations and conflicts.

Factions with Depth

Each faction in Fallout has unique ideologies and methods. Here’s how you might integrate them into your Dawnfall campaign:

Brotherhood of Steel

• Skills: Proficiency in Power Armor and Energy Weapons.
• Passions: A mission to secure and control dangerous technology.
• Perks: Expert Maintenance—keep armor and weapons in peak condition.

The Railroad

• Skills: Expertise in Stealth and Hacking.
• Passions: Dedication to freeing sentient synthetic beings.
• Perks: Codebreaker—unmatched skills in decryption and electronic manipulation.

Raiders

• Skills: Skilled in Intimidation and Melee Combat.
• Passions: A ruthless desire to rule or ruin.
• Perks: Fearmonger—instill fear in enemies to control or incapacitate them.

Ghouls: The Wandering Remnants

Ghouls, both feared and pitied, offer a unique player character experience:

• Perks: Naturally immune to radiation, they suffer from societal exclusion.
• Skills: Specialize in Survival and managing the dangers of radiation.
• Passions: Many seek acceptance or revenge against a world that has shunned them.

Gameplay Tips

Here are some tips for integrating Fallout‘s signature elements:

• Resource Management: Use the Effort system to simulate the scavenging and conservation of resources.
• Moral Dilemmas: Let players’ choices in morally ambiguous situations guide the development of the narrative and their characters’ growth.

Conclusion

Embrace the combined depth of Fallout and Dawnfall to craft a rich, engaging tabletop experience. This adaptation not only pays homage to both universes but enriches the role-playing session with complex characters and dramatic storylines.

Get Involved

We encourage all wasteland wanderers and tabletop tacticians to dive into this crossover. Share your character builds, campaign stories, and custom rules with us. Together, we’ll explore the vast, radiated lands of Fallout through the lens of Dawnfall.

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