[FILLED][SWADE] Savage Rifts: Expedition Europa

Checking interest for a Savage Rifts campaign using SWADE.


Note: I will be using AI to help with various visuals, descriptions, fluff text, etc. if you’re against the use of AI for these sorts of things, or just in general then this game probably wouldn’t be for you.

The characters would be members of the Tomorrow Legion, sent across the Atlantic as part of an expedition into Europa. The mission starts simple enough: make contact with local powers, learn who might be friendly to the Legion, and get a better idea of what’s actually going on over there.
Naturally, things don’t stay simple.

The campaign will use The Golden Bough Plot Point Campaign from Savage Rifts: Europa as the main story, mixed with Savage Tales from the same book and other adventures along the way. I want it to feel like a real journey across Europa rather than just hopping from one plot point to the next.
Expect exploration, combat, investigation, strange magic, local politics, monsters, lost technology, and plenty of situations where the Tomorrow Legion has to decide who they can trust.

Characters can come from pretty much anywhere the Tomorrow Legion normally recruits from, so there’s plenty of room for the usual Savage Rifts mix of Iconic Frameworks and oddball character concepts.

The tone will be high-action science fantasy with a bit of a road-trip feel. Serious when it needs to be, but still willing to lean into how weird Rifts can get. No deep knowledge of Europa is needed.

I would be aiming for a posting rate of 2-3 times a week as I know how hard it can be for some folks, including me, to manage a daily rate.

If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, let me know.

Hi Knighthawke, thanks for the heads-up on AI use. I wouldn't use it in my writing, but am curious how this would feel if used sparingly on the GM's side.

That said, definitely interested in SW Rifts, in particular the Europa setting, and what you're proposing with the story. Post rate works. Thanks!

I'm tempted but fear I don't have the capacity right now. Are you open to adding another player when the game is already ongoing? If so I will keep this one in mind for when things quiet down on my end.

I have been interested in learning SWADE for quite some time. Im very experienced with learning new systems. Surely it can't be as complex as Shadowrun😂

Is it very rules heavy?

I used to play Rifts years ago and it was awesome! It's been a long time though

Also I give you a lot of credit for openly saying the use of AI. It's really a god send for PBP I use it just to keep documents and rules organized

Either way I'm interested. Let me know if I need to read some PDFs

I'm definitely open to adding on down the way. It's been a while since I GM'd anything, much less SWADE. I figure I'll get on a roll and feel more comfortable with more folks. :)
SWADE is nowhere near as complex as Shadowrun. :) One thing I found is a playlist on Youtube for Beginniners to SWADE. :) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLntGtoxNgyTRii0UXxPLzBslAqbxyuFZX

Those should give you a good feel, and when you have any questions, feel free to post them because I and a lot of others are always glad to help out.

The Tomorrow Legion Player's Guide is really the only book you need for Savage Rifts if you're just getting into it. With the core Savage Worlds Adventure Edition book, you would be all set.

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Re: AI - Thank you all for the feedback. I have been back and forth about using it for more than basic things but I also realized that using it could help give a bit of extra oooomph! to the world. I used to be really good with that, but as I've gotten older I found out I was losing some of it. This is leaning on tools to fill in and improve the game for all. :)

I'm working on setting up the game, and hopefully we'll find a couple more interested parties to join up.

There's also the free test drive rules to give you a feel for the system: https://shop.peginc.com/products/deadlands-the-weird-west-blood-on-the-range-savage-worlds-test-drive-swade?variant=48296166555891

The adventure is aimed toward their Deadlands setting, but the rules are the same no matter which setting is used.

My only word of warning with SW Rifts is, much like the classic version, it's known to get kinda gonzo with the numbers/power curve, all the more fun!

I'm interested. I love SWADE and I have the Savage Rifts books but haven't read them. I haven't played in any version of Rifts, but I'm familiar with it. Fortunately, SWADE doesn't have some of the issues with disparate power levels that the OG system had.

I think that the AI thing has been addressed, but I'm generally OK with limited (and entirely non-commercial) use. I used to Remix art in Photoshop for use in games, but I pay artists when I am doing something for someone else.

Awesome! Thank you for the help I look forward to getting started after I get a grasp on the system

Still looking for one or two more folks to take a trip overseas for the Legion. :)

Ciao! I know nothing of SWADE (I have heard of it), but would love to give it a try. May I please be considered?

This is something I would be interested in, however I have no experience with the system either. Quick learner though, and have played a ton of SR 3.5, since you mentioned it was an easier system. 😅

The core mechanics of SWADE are pretty easy to grasp. There's a lot of nuance and options you can build into your character (especially in a crazy high powered setting like RIFTS) but they generally explain themselves well. The character builder at savaged.us is a pretty good way to work on character ideas and it will check your work and tell you when your allocations are off.

@Dhakhan, @SpaceOutlawBebop - I think I can handle a couple more folks. Look for an invite shortly. I'll be adding some basic info about the Rifts world and other starter-style stuff.

So you have access to the SR book or do you want to describe the type of character and use an Archetype to begin with?

I obtained a copy of the Tomorrow Legions Players guide. Hopefully this is the correct manual to get involved. If not, I’ll play by ear and deep research until I can get to correct manual.

If you get a opening please contact me. I am a experienced SWADE Rifts player.