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Overpowered
A downloadable PDF Manual
Overpowered is a solo framework for speedrunning your favorite tabletop rpg adventures. Manage your power, choose your path, and perfect your strategy. Achieve a high score and dominate the online leaderboards. Try the demo adventure for free right now!
This game is in early access. The PDF will be improved upon and expanded over the next few months. Later this year we will fund a print run. Join the newsletter for updates!
The Early Access PDF Includes:
- A printable bookmark with all the rules.
- 50+ Pages of examples, adventures, strategy tips, and more!
- Compatible with any adventure that has math and maps.
- Play as you read. No journals, no oracles—just strategy.
- A game for game masters. Play as you prep your sessions.
- A 5-minute tutorial adventure.
Join the Discord to talk strategy or ask questions.
Reviews & More
“Could easily play for 5-10 minutes before a session and easily see what I need to prep for the night!” -Derek Bizier, Halfling’s Hoard
“Genuinely cannot wait to have time to sit down and take it for a spin.” - @sohkrates on tumblr
“This is the least complicated way to quickly run through modules I’ve bought. A great GM prep tool!” - Nerd Leading the Nerd “It’s fun to take these adventures and convert them into a little number puzzle.” - Science Fantasy Awesome
Status | Released |
Category | Physical game |
Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (30 total ratings) |
Author | Technical Grimoire Games |
Genre | Role Playing |
Tags | GM-Less, Indie, One-page, OSR, Solo RPG, Speedrun, Tabletop, tabletop-role-playing-game |
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Development log
- V3 In Early Access!May 20, 2024
- AUG23 Challenge Begins!Aug 01, 2023
- Overpowered Version 2.0 is Released!Jul 26, 2023
- Overpowered gets an UpgradeMay 21, 2023
- Fantasy Hack AddedFeb 08, 2023
- Overpowered MakeoverJan 20, 2023
Comments
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How would this work on stuff from Shadowrun, Blades in the Dark, World of Darkness, etc.? And if not, are there any possible adaptations?
The secret is that you just need a range of numbers to use and lots of obstacles to roll against.
A lot of OSR games tend to have numbers from 3-4 (damage, weak creature HP), 12-15 (AC/DC), and only a few numbers higher than 20 (boss HP, etc). A single dungeon room might have 4 goblins (each with 6 HP), 3 piles of treasure, a fire trap (DC 14), and a dragon (d12+4 damage). All in one area.
But Blades in the dark (and other story games) have scenes that flow from one to another. I don't think Overpowered would be as satisfying to play through unless you laid them out in greater detail (6 guards around the manor, 3 ghosts in the vault, etc etc).
For shadowrun I would use the pool sizes. E.g. if something has a soak of 12 dice, then you need to spend 13 or more Power to overcome them.
If all else fails, then simply assign your own values to things.
Minor obstacle - 4
Average obstacle - 8
Tough obstacle - 12
Major obstacle - 16
I hope that helps!
This is awesome! I love how it utilizes the way the google dice roller functions. The theme really brings it home. I can imagine expanding this with some downtime base building stuff and maybe a campaign arc to take down "Her Illustrious Majesty" or something.
I'm so glad you like it! It would be fun to expand on one day; with custom adventures, special abilities, and better unlocks.
Oooo. this looks interesting! Question though: How would you reflavor this into a more fantasy-based angle instead of the current sci-fi flavor?
I think you've got two solutions, one simple and one more complex.
Simple: you're a wizard with magic crystals. They can absorb and transfer energy into themselves.
Complex: the dice represent motivation/inspiration. Finding loot and making progress increase your motivation. Fighting and overcoming costs motivation. Each transaction could be roleplayed depending on the number involved. And resting let's you reroll your motivations.
I added a fantasy hack of Overpowered, curious if that's what you were looking for!
Cleared an easy 148 on the first part of the original Temple of Elemental Evil (T1: The Village of Hommlet, from the entrance to the village through the Inn of the Welcome Wench).
I love this.
Fantastic stuff!
Be number one!
What a great idea!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it. I can't wait to hear your high scores!