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Posthuman Studios Launches Snarl RPG Open Playtest

An original weird fantasy RPG from the creators of Eclipse Phase

Posthuman Studios

Posthuman Studios

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Posthuman Studios Launches Snarl RPG Open Playtest
A Clacker, a Walking Tree with a Resurrected Mind, Invites You to Playtest
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Posthuman Studios, the makers of the transhuman sci-fi rpg Eclipse Phase, are pleased to announce an open playtest for our upcoming original weird fantasy RPG, The Snarl.

The Snarl is set in an environment of massive, kilometer-high trees, abundant but deadly. It features unique PC species, surreal world-building, and a dynamic conflict system that melds theater-of-the-mind with tactical options. Explore elevated entangled pathways and deep root tunnels, steal thunder from rival clans, fight the twin perils of the Blight and the Creep, and stave off the societal fractures caused by encroaching environmental threats.

A female kalioctera with her smaller male buddy

Part 1 of the playtest launched in December, and included the core setting of the game.

Part 2 is now live and focuses on the core rules and includes a short starter scenario with 8 pre-gen characters.

Playtesters can grab the current Part 2 playtest pack right now, which includes:

  • The Setting — The full chapter detailing the world.
  • Game Mechanics — The core rules.
  • Making Characters — Aptitudes, skills, bonds/discords, motivations, and other stats.
  • Action & Adventure — Game modes, actions & moves, and more.
  • Combat — The jolt system, zones, and environmental aspects.
  • Gear & Kits — Goods, arcana, weapons, armor, crafting.
  • Spirits — Rules for summoning spirits.
  • NPCs — For the GMs.
  • Stealing Thunder - A starter scenario.
  • 8 pre-generated PCs
A M'qwirl, a symbiotic union of raptor and monkey

We provide a google form link with specific playtest questions for structured feedback. The deadline for Part 2 feedback is March 15th.

Part 3 of the playtest will include the full character creation rules and will launch along with our kickstarter campaign in the next few months.

Playtesters are also encouraged to join the community discussion on either our discord or the Snarl's subreddit.

Folks making actual play recordings are encouraged to run the playtest! We only ask that you identify the playtest material as a work-in-progress.

You can keep up with the development of The Snarl on our dev blog and social media.

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For more information, see our playtest page, and we look forward to hearing about your adventures in the Snarl!

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