GM EMULATION

The original 24xx solo work wasn't groundbreaking by any means. Just basic rules to follow.

This time I wanted to take it further.

Another GM-Less play module has been added: 24XX Worlds. This module uses Belonging Outside Belonging style scene elements to divide GM duties amongst all players. And add some automation.

In Belonging Outside Belonging Systems, "you also play as the" aspects of the world in addition to your character. This gives each player a slice of the worldbuilding duties usually performed by the GM. Here, every player creates the world together. Or a single player can also play Solo. I tried to emulate this system in more of an OSR mindset.

Now the world of 2400 has been divide into 4 genres. Largely:

• City streets and crime
• Cyberpunk corporations
• Spacetravel and existential horrors
• Post-apocalyptic wasteland

Through the use of these four pillars, you're able to create GM outcomes for any 2400 module you want to play.

The outcomes are lower-risk ones called Openings (when we first meet situations and threats), and Descents (when they threat strikes at the player). At its most rudimentary, you can choose Openings when you roll 3-4 and Descents when you roll 1-2. But let it depend on the situation. For example, a situation may need more time for the action and tension to rise. If so, stick to Openings and save Descents for later. Exploits are helpful outcomes you can throw in on exceedingly high dice rolls.

These scene element modules also offer questions (Queries) to ask when you arrive at new locations. They add a little genre flavor and likely tension to wherever you go.

Tabletop works that inspired this system:

• Dream Askew by Avery Alder
• Galactic 2e by Riley Rethal
• Mythic Game Master Emulator by Word Mill
• UNE, The Universal NPC Emulator by Conjecture Games
• Ironsworn Starforged by Shawn Tomkin

The work should have all the information needed from source like this to add to your game. Such as NPC responses when you speak to them, or an Oracle table for items and information.

Film works that inspired the settings:

• Blade Runner
• Blade Runner 2049
• Interstellar
• Alien
• Mad Max Fury Road

I would love to work more on this in the future and find more setting elements applicable to the 2400 larger universe. If you would like to collaborate or discuss find me on twitter or at MarcusStrocks@gmail.com

Thanks for reading.