D20 Culture, a Brazilian RPG publisher, has announced plans to adapt the DC Universe into an RPG, with a crowdfunding campaign to launch later this year. The Justice League Unlimited RPG is the first official DC Comics-focused RPG to be released in nearly 20 years and will be co-authored by comics creator Mark Waid. The RPG will be based on the currently running Justice League Unlimited comic book, which features a large cast of superheroes and is headquartered in the Watchtower, a space station orbiting Earth. Waid is also the author of the Justice League Unlimited comics series.
The RPG is described as being narrative-focused, with options to either build their own character or play as an existing DC hero. Also featured are various hero archetypes, which allow players to quickly build their characters based off popular tropes such as the “Champion of Tomorrow” and “The Dark Knight.” The game system appears to be a bespoke system, with players have “Ascension Points” that they can put into Attributes and purchase powers during character creation. Powers can take many forms including Super Strength, Flight, Speed Force, Magic, Telepathy, and technological Exoskeletons, and Lantern Rings. The game will feature a mix of combat scenes, “saving scenes” in which heroes try to protect innocents from disasters, and interlude moments to delve into character moments. The game will also use a “Crisis Die” that adds catastrophic narrative effects to games.
“For over 85 years, DC has been the home of the world’s greatest superheroes with incredible stories,” said Peterson Rodrigues, CEO at D20 Culture. “Working with comic legend Mark Waid to create something new in this universe has been such an honor. With the Justice League Unlimited Roleplaying Game we are really pushing our work to new heights to create an original and bold system for players to immerse themselves in the tales of the Justice League, we cannot wait to bring this to audiences across the world.”
“Table top games have such an amazing opportunity to bring new stories to fans and allow them to experience these beloved worlds and characters in a whole new way,” added Mark Waid. “Approaching Justice League Unlimited Roleplaying Game my priority has been to set up a new story that fits authentically into this canon and builds upon it to provide a narrative playground for players to make their own. I can’t wait to reveal more so stay tuned.”
The Gamefound for the RPG can be found here.
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