For Humankind

Centuries ago, an otherworldly force appeared that threatened to exterminate the entire human species. With little time to prepare and no way to fight back, humankind cobbled together meager vessels and escaped the planet to survive in space.

Now, supplies and power are dwindling. In less than a year, the last of  the gathered supplies will run out, resulting in humankind's final, irreversible extinction.

One light of hope remains. With little else to do, humans spent their exile building a way to fight back against the alien threat. Specialized humanoid machines, androids called Answer units, designed as elite warriors to scout out humankind's homeworld, overcome any dangers or obstacles they may face, and secure the planet for humankind's return. 

For Humankind is a tabletop RPG (TTRPG) for two or more players. You play as Answer units, specialized androids tasked with reclaiming the planet from an alien threat. Customize your Answer with dynamic and explosive Powers, and attach them to your few precious Memories as you venture across a hostile planet. Will you fulfill your mission and take back the planet, or will you protect what little you have and live for yourself?

Mechanics

This game is Illuminated, and is made using the LUMEN system created by Spencer Campbell of GilaRPGs. This game is not affiliated with Gila RPGs.

The LUMEN system is inspired by video games like Destiny, Overwatch, and Diablo, and how those games give players a small but powerful set of unique abilities to tear through waves of enemies. For Humankind expands on this, taking inspiration from Nier: Automata and Dark Souls, allowing players to mix and match Powers to create their own ideal Answer unit.

The rules for For Humankind are quick and easy to learn. Actions are resolved using a simple d6 pool system or through an Answer making use of one of their Powers. Combat is fast and flashy, with conflicts constantly changing and evolving, unbound from rigid frameworks like grids or compounding calculations. Run the game as a one-shot, or string sessions together into a full campaign.

Credits

Layout, writing, game design, and graphic design for For Humankind was done by Aaron Jolliffe.

This game is Illuminated, and is made using the LUMEN system created by Spencer Campbell of GilaRPGs. This game is not affiliated with Gila RPGs.

It was created for the LUMEN Jam, which is filled with other action-packed and wildly impressive games. Be sure to take a look!