Fudge Shape-shifting

Introduction

These rules build on Fudge Tasks and A new damage system for Fudge I assume that the reader has read these article first.

This article is part of a new series where I share parts of my home-brew RPG - Rope - converted to Fudge (of course). I'm doing this to push myself to actually get the conversion done, so I can start running it again in earnest :).

As this is a port from my RPG I created before finding Fudge, and has not been tested a lot. I would love to get some feedback on this!

These shape-shifting rules apply to both voluntary and involuntary shape-shifting. The only difference is the trigger. In case of involuntary (like that of a Werewolf at full moon) the Character can try to resist the shape-shift but if they fail then these shape-changing rules apply.

Sisu

Introduction

This is the fourth and final article I had planned for the Fudge Compendium. I actually wrote it to be a Fudge conversion of the Nature attribute in the Mouse Guard RPG. Here I present it as a generic system that can be used as a replacement of using a fudge point to take a +4 on dice for an unopposed roll.

Sisu is a Finnish concept described as stoic determination, tenacity of purpose, grit, bravery, resilience,[1][2] and hardiness[3][4] and is held by Finns themselves to express their national character. It is generally considered not to have a literal equivalent in English.

—“Sisu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.” May. 1st 2020 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisu

Sisu is a bit different from the other regular attributes. It measures how well the character can overcome obstacles and persevere in the face of hardship. It also measures how well the character can handle mental strain and recovery of said strain. The less Sisu he has the more meek he becomes and will be more likely to crumble beneath the strain that is life.

The Moon Spear - A Fudge Fantasy Adventure

Introduction

This is my third Fudge Compendium article. This adventure is based on a dream I had quite a while ago. When I woke up I promptly made enough notes to write his adventure.

In the dream I was trying to find a spear called the Moon Spear. It was some sort of “trust in god type of thing” and one of the obstacles was to select the correct spear among multiple ones. I think I was inspired by some movies. If the spear was picked correctly some sort of hidden place would open up. The hidden place contained a cloth bundle containing several items. To make things harder, only a child could pick the correct spear in moonlight. Once the correct choice was made, some prayer resulted in the spear appearing. With the spear comes the shadow guard, an army of fierce spirit warriors, only visible in the moonlight. This is also clearly inspired by books and movies.

Meanwhile some bad dude had come before, but had failed to identify the correct spear, and left with what he thought was the moon spear. This is when I woke up. In order to create functioning adventure, I had to add things not in the dream. Remember it was a dream, so you should feel free to make some changes for it to fit your world.

I have also on purpose not included any maps or charts but instead verbal descriptions of places in order to make it easier for you to insert this into your game world.