Description
Our Last Best Hope is tabletop roleplaying game about a crew of people on a mission to save humanity from a terible crisis.
During the game, you and your friends will play through a classic disaster movie, like Sunshine, Deep Impact, The Core, or Armageddon, where your characters are the stars. Each game is unique, as your group condronts a new crisis with a new set of characters and a new plan to save the earth.
While playing Our Last Best Hope, you might:
Launch into space to stop a meteor from destroying all life on earth.Drill to the center of the earth to restart its molten core.Navigate zombie-filled cities to stop a nuclear holocaust.Regardless of the crisis, you, and your crew, are our last best hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a rulebook?
A rulebook is a core guidebook that outlines the game's rules, mechanics, setting information, and character creation guidelines. It serves as the primary reference for players and game masters (GMs) to understand how to play the game and resolve gameplay interactions.
How do rulebooks enhance the experience?
Rulebooks enhance the experience by providing structure, consistency, and depth to gameplay sessions. They establish the game's universe, define character abilities and limitations, and offer guidelines for storytelling and role-playing. Rulebooks also encourage creativity and strategic thinking among players.
What types of rulebooks are available?
Rulebooks vary based on the game system and genre. They can include core rulebooks that cover basic gameplay mechanics and setting details, supplemental rulebooks that introduce new rules or expand on specific aspects of the game, and adventure modules that provide pre-written scenarios for GMs and players.
Where can I buy rulebooks?
You can buy rulebooks for TTRPGs here and for miniature games here.
How do I choose the right rulebook?
Choosing the right rulebook depends on several factors such as your preferred game genre (fantasy, sci-fi, horror, etc.), complexity level, and storytelling style. Consider reading reviews, exploring sample pages, and discussing with fellow players to determine if the rulebook aligns with your gaming preferences and group dynamics.
Can rulebooks for different systems be used together?
Rulebooks for different systems are generally designed to be used independently due to variations in rules, settings, and gameplay mechanics. However, experienced game masters may adapt elements from one system to another with careful consideration and adjustments to maintain game balance and narrative coherence.
