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This is a monumental achievement for Historic/Old West Roleplaying and I'm so glad I took a chance on this. My only gripe is that the page layout is a little too traditional for my tastes, and I would have liked to see some infographics that show how some of the rules work, but that's just me being picky. But Haunted West turns the Western genre on its head by incorporating Weird West elements (which isn't all that nuanced with Deadlands being a thing) and, more importantly, by heavily prioritizing and highlighting the marginalized peoples of the era. In terms of setting, it's obvious that the author did some thorough research of the time period and there are so many wonderful details behind each plot hook, NPC, and location. You are bound to find a style of play that works best for you. There's an ironclad foundation of traditional gaming rules, variants for more narrative-oriented play as well as options for crunchier combat, and there's even an entire Powered by the Apocalypse hack towards the end of the book too. In terms of rules, Haunted West seeks to please as many people as possible.

Histories both broad and personal, adventure hooks, unique and exciting character options, alternate rules, intersectional and inclusive prose, and some excellent advice for running the game. There is just SO much within these 800+ pages. The $39.95 buy-in price is steep for a PDF, but it definitely delivers on content and quality. These cards can be combined to create even more powerful combos, and provide additional options in combat.Haunted West is an incredibly ambitious undertaking and could be this decade's quintissential Weird West game.

Collect and Combine Special Abilities: Obtain new special abilities by collecting and equipping unique cards which are earned throughout the game by completing main- and optional objectives, exploration, bartering, treasure hunting and more.

Compelling Turn-based Combat: Control 1-4 squad members in thrilling turn-based combat encounters and master a range of powerful western-inspired special abilities, from feats of gunslinging to survivability against all odds, to take out your opponents in a series of original tactical maps with unique story-based objectives.

A Unique “Weird” West World: Explore a world where Western legends meet demons, arcane rituals and satanic cults and where the dead can walk the Earth again.

Together you will need to make divisive choices to uncover the ultimate plans of the ancient powers at play, as you unravel a deep narrative storyline featuring multiple endings depending on the choices you make during the game. Journey deeper into the world of Hard West and meet a colorful cast of playable characters whose fates are intimately intertwined with yours.

This adventure hook should be used sparingly.

Escape: The PCs have been captured and now must escape. Because in this world, death is a constant presence and the black pacts which you make with forces beyond human comprehension will forever haunt all those around you.įight and survive through 8 unique story-based scenarios, and try your hand at 40 individually designed turn-based combat missions. Instead, consider using one of the hooks below to start your next adventure: Dying Wish: The PCs encounter a dying NPC who begs them to honour his last wish. Follow Warren on his descent into the darkest recesses of the human soul, and try to survive in a world full of hard choices and even harder consequences. When a tragic turn of events sets one man down a path of supernatural chaos and revenge, he must brutally hunt down all those who wronged him.

Welcome to the Wild West like you’ve never seen it before.