Welcome to Ruralpunk

You can navigate the rulebook by using the main site menu. It includes each chapter as well as the main sections for the chapters for faster navigation. This page also includes a brief description of each available chapter and a link to read more.

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1: Ruralpunk World

introduction to the history and world of ​Ruralpunk

2: The Basics

overview of the core rules

3: Making characters

steps to create a character through the lifepath system or use a pregenerated character

4: Making your town

begin to develop the character of your community

5: Actions, Abilities, & Teamwork

the ways player characters can overcome challenges

6: Outcomes

key parts of outcomes: consequences, stress, and conditions

7. Contacts & Factions

benefits and dangers of the important non-player characters in the game

8. Venture Phase

procedures for ventures, when players pursue goals to help their town

9. Town Phase

procedures for the town phase, when tensions build and the community comes together

10. Advancement

improving player characters, their town, and ending a campaign

11. GM Guide

running the town and its Contacts

Appendix

town map, town factions, and detailed descriptions of player equipment