Section 2 Making a Game
Terran Engine is focuses on the grimdark aesthetics, which might not be the thematic choice of every game.
By adapting the Archetypes and Advancements, and reskinning Ego (and Conditions), other genres can easily be emulated. A few playtested examples are given. The Rules section can mostly be used as is.
2.1 Ego in Pulp Fantasy
For the Pulp Fantasy genre, Ego can be used as a measure of how far the next climax is. Whenever relevant, the GM rolls one die. If the die is higher than the highest Ego of the Party, a climax event happens. After this climax, all Ego is restored to its original max.
- Long term conditions (drama)
- Short term stress (horror)
- Mutations