Revamping the Perk System

Hey everybody!

Cory here from Gridlock Studios, doing a little update on some development work for Extinction! 

Here recently I’ve been writing a GM Guide for Extinction, trying to make a set of tools & tables for a Game Master to be able to use to make scenarios for their table to play. As I’ve nearly gotten it done I have decided to look back through the core guide and make sure everything is still working correctly after I’ve had numerous play tests with the system.

Something I noticed is that character creation needs some touching up. There were options that people never chose & the opportunity to use some things people *did* choose never came. Extinction is a game about survival & adaptation. And people come from very different backgrounds! 

So I decided to take out the perk system & tie it to a background that you’ll roll on a table for. I think this will help in two areas - abilities & roleplaying. I mean, I’m already revamping the stats so why not the perk system as well? 

I’ve also been putting together a QuickStart guide as well, those have always been a hit for me when people are trying out the game. I think more games need this! 

Until next time!

Cory, Gridlock Studios