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Mutant Bastards - Adventures in the New West
by Derek H. [Verified Purchaser] Date Added: 08/12/2017 09:27:53

This game is a love letter to Gamma World, pure and simple. Beyond fusing the first two edition of GW and Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, Mutant Bastards adds some elements. For one it is set in the South West, so rules for surviving arid conditions are included, something fans of 80's post-apocalyptic movies should enjoy. It also includes cybernetics for both humans and animals, something I believe is missing from all the editions of GW. But the one thing I am most happy about is the skill system. There are no listed skill list, the players and GM must agree on what is and is not allowed. And for the characters to learn their skills, they have to use MB's version of the artifact examination tables (which are simpler and much easier to use than GW's). This allows the GM and players to direct the game in different directions, evolving themselves and the setting.

Do I want to play Mutant Bastards, not really. There are a few things I do not like, such as the tables for radiation and poison (anyone who has played or read first edition GW will understand) and the lack of advancement (characters do not earn experience at all). I do plan on scavenging all the good bits (and there are many) for Mutant Future.

Is this a good game, yes it is. If you love Gamma World like I do, you should find plenty to use, mutate and scavenge for your games no matter what rules you use. that being said, the rules in Mutant Bastards are robust in an old school style and perfectly useable in of itself.

Easily four thumbs out of five.



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