Rust Never Sleeps
THE GRUNGE SOLO TTRPG OF DOOMED MECH PILOTS
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Rust Never Sleeps is a grunge solo ttrpg in which you play as a doomed mech pilot in the post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest. It explores “burning out” through the stories of doomed mech pilots and the discourse inspired by the Godfather of Grunge’s album Rust Never Sleeps.
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The deck of cards is your battery pack.
Using your mech expends energy and brings you one step closer to burning out. Complete your mission before you run out of cards.
Push your mech to the limits.
PUNCH the big red button on your character sheet for a blackjack-inspired boost. Don’t “bust” or you will burn through your energy.
Rock out to your mixtape.
Your mech came with an ancient mixtape. It has a mind of its own, playing thematically relevant songs at just the right moment.
Upgrade your mech.
Collect loot to upgrade your mech’s equipment. Connect the parts on your schematic sheet and color in your mech for each upgrade.
Grow weary with experience.
Every mission teaches you something new. It also wears you down. Remove a card of your choice from your battery pack after every mission.
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- April 2, 2025
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- English
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- Everyone
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