Episode 236: Diesel Punk RPGs, Gaming Perspectives with Saul and Jolene

     Saul was persuing the internet looking at Steam Punk  RPGs and stumbled across  Carbon Grey a Diesel Punk RPG by Magnetic Press.  It uses a slightly tweaked version of the Classic Star Wars D6 system.  Its quick and easy to understand and play.   That Star Wars D6 system has always been liked for its playablity and fun.  
     Carbon Grey is set in a alternate world where the 1st Kaiser is saved by a shepard that was struck by a meteorite which gets lodged in his chest and games super powers.  The Kaiser makes him his bodyguard.   That shepard's children hand super powers though not as powerful as their father.  They are all female and are called the Sisters Grey.  The KaIser uses the Sisters as shock troops and special forces unit and they kick ass.   With the Sisters Grey the Kaiser is able to form an empire that lasts hundred years.   Early in the 20th Century some countries revolt and a war ensues.  
    This is the setting for Carbon Grey.  It was based on a set of comic books which are now available as graphic novels.  Also published by Magnetic Press.
    Age of Steel also calls itself a Diesel Punk game.  Its setting is also around the 1920's in a very Earth like world called Neres.  But where Mechs are utilized in much of the world.  From mechs that are used to load heavy equipment to mechs made for war.   It is also uses a D6 dice pool system but it is unique to this system. You get to throw as many D6s as your attribute and your skill dictates what you need to roll for a success.  Seems super simple and easy to understand.
    As Always Thank You All for Listening.

   Web Art by Jim Foster
    Episode Art by Michael Shean-Jones

    You can download the Carbon Grey Quckstart here,
        https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/367220/Carbon-Grey-RPG--Quickstart-Guide
    You can buy Age of Steel here at Drivetrurpg,
        https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/230642/Age-of-Steel

   Music by Tim Kulig, song Steam Driven Trailer.
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