DnD Next Gamma World

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#1

PreciousD

Sep 21, 2012 10:28:24		Anyone have any idea what DnD Next will mean for Gamma World? Should we be looking for an 8th edition in a few years? It already seemed clear that 7th edition was finished, but now that 4th edition DnD is almost done there will almost certainly never be any new Gamma World 7e material.
#2

rampant

Sep 22, 2012 23:58:08 		I'm hoping for very generic classes, maybe just one, and most of your character creation would be done via feat, skill and mutation selection, or maybe rolls for mutations. Random mutations could be maintained if done carefully.
#3

Finarvyn

Mar 26, 2013 7:08:16 		I was under the impression that GAMMA WORLD is done, as far as WOTC is concerned. I suppose that the community could cobble together some rules that would fit Next....
#4

caocao

Mar 29, 2013 19:41:43 		Honestly it would be a bit silly if they just abandon it again.
Why?
Consider this: Even when under 4e rules, the niche system got quite the positive buzz from several places.

They could make a buck releasing it again, after the first waves of releases. Make it small, make it simple, make it colorful.
#5

ah_raptorov

Jul 01, 2013 19:45:23 		I think the 4E system fits GW very well. The spouses of our gaming group only play Gamma World because it is a lighter version RPG, quick to pick up and easy to play. They tend to shun heavy role-playing, and when I have the NPC's engage the players in debate and elaborate back stories, they get a bit glassy eyed. 

So remember this: With a discontinued ruleset, they can't mess with the rules anymore. 
#6

tikiphantom

Jul 06, 2013 17:37:36 		I enjoyed these new rules. I hope they stick with rules. My only gripe about these rules was the character creation. I love the GW edition rules far better. It let you pick race(PSH, mutants, mutant animals, mutated plants) then it let you choose classes (Enforcers,Espers, examiners & scouts). I would want the new rules with 4th's character creation. 
#7

BryanLeeDavidson

Mar 28, 2015 6:45:14

I would love to see the same care go into the next edition of Gamma world that went into 5th ed D&D. I am sure Wizards would get a ton and a half of constructive feed back and make another amazing game.

#8

BRJN

Dec 22, 2014 14:34:41

5e should release a Psionics book (for mental mutations) and a High-Tech book (reason obvious) before trying to tackle GAMMA WORLD.  Although I suppose that a future Monster Manual could be written with our game in mind.

 

I would not mind GW's 'background fluff' being released (as a PDF? 32-pg softcover booklet?) as a way to generate interest and feedback from both D&D and GW communities.

#9

Torg_Smith

Mar 28, 2015 6:34:04

I think the First Edition could be house ruled with stuff from Fifth Edition D&D. I have done some initial work into this. The only place it is kind of weak in is the mutations. The defects are quite extreme and limited in number to choose from.

#10

BryanLeeDavidson

Mar 28, 2015 6:48:37

Maybe start with a new d20 modern and retro fit games like Boot HIll, Top Secret, and Gamma World.

#11

Torg_Smith

Mar 28, 2015 9:18:21

BryanLeeDavidson wrote:
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BryanLeeDavidson

Mar 29, 2015 2:38:22

Honestly I like WotC's D20 modern and was thinking of how they would build on what they already have.

 

I can pulg most of their old products in to Savage Worlds. Gamma World however may work better with ICONs.

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arnwolf666

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