February 15, 2022 by Polar_Bear
Rain. It’s definitely a cleansing force. Water falling from the sky. But it’s capable of simply washing the dirt out of the air and the dust off the sidewalks. It can also wash away facets of yourself. At least, it can in After the Rain, a new RPG that’s up on Kickstarter now.
From the campaign:
After The Rain is played over 3 Acts, each with a different twist that encourages character growth into what The Rain is leaving behind.
To play, you and your friends will need to create a setting that varies as wildly as your imagination; ranging from a medieval village during the black plague to an office building where people audit the gods. Next, you must establish the goal. This is what drives your characters and brings them together. It’s the thing they want the most and could be anything from getting a briefcase full of money to taking out a powerful rival.
Then, you’ll need to make your Facets. These are the three defining traits of your character. This could be as simple as a desire for revenge or as deep as trying to save someone you once loved. Finally, you’ll decide on a past connection with another player at the table, to help eliminate any ‘We meet in a Tavern’ situations, and to help get you started right in the midst of The Rain.
Be careful. As the game continues and the players are exposed to The Rain, these Facets will start to wash away and they will lose their memories and experiences as the game goes on.
The campaign’s headed to 3x funded with 14 days left to go.
Source: Tabletop Gaming News
