Aftermath! (Fantasy Games Unlimited, 1981) – Survive the End with This Complex RPG | Rules Breakdown

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In this video, I explain how the rules work for Aftermath!, the 1981 post-holocaust roleplaying game from Fantasy Games Unlimited. Known for its brutal setting and dense mechanics, Aftermath! challenges players with detailed survival rules, realistic combat, and character creation that’s practically a game of its own. Whether you're a fan of gritty old-school RPGs or just curious about one of the most ambitious systems of the early '80s, this breakdown will help you navigate the chaos!

The sun hangs low on the horizon illuminating the ruins of civilization with a bloody light. Is it the sunset of the earth or the sunrise of a brave new world? You can decide as you boldly stride the rubble strewn streets of the
Aftermath
The Game is for 2 to 6 players and a referee in search of a different kind of adventure. It is a role-playing excursion into a post-holocaust world.
The Players create characters, designed by themselves, to face the challenges and dangers of life after things fall apart.
The Referee is provided with everything he needs to detail the world in which the players will adventure.
Aftermath! is not a game for the faint at heart. Ruined cities, dread diseases, despair and broken dreams are a part of the characters' daily lives. Still hope survives, for mankind still survives. Rise up, meet the challenge and overcome!

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