A group of kids on summer vacation have found an unusual arcade game called Polybius. While its graphics are old, its gameplay is second to none. Unfortunately, it seems that those who play it are tampering with forces Man Was Not Meant To Know. Find out what happens when the spirits of dead video game enemies haunt the players that killed them! This was a ransom request game from the Killsplosion Kickstarter. Enjoy! Also Little Fears is a fun RPG.
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We JUST played that game… and you’re already posting it?
Ross… are you okay? You know you can tell us anything, right? Unless it’s boring.
Thad, you certainly summarized this session as best as one could hope with, “That was fudged up, man.” Creepy session, particularly the game’s evolution after certain milestones were reached.
I also seriously regret consulting the Wikipedia article on Polybius. And not the one on the Greek historian. Uggh.
roll to need to pee was the best mechanic ever. also Polybius is awesome, love the Ross Payton internet urban legend-into-game concept trope.
Woooo, listening to this game while trapped in a fever delirium was not a good idea.
Listening to it once human was a fantastic idea. Great game, fantastic roleplaying all around. Glad you did such a good service to the system, Ross.
I like how every time GM reads tables he hums “dun-dun-duu”. So sexy.
Hey, long time listener, first time commenter. Love the podcast, both AP and regular.
But I was wondering, which edition of Little Fears is this? Since looking around there’s 3 different versions. Original, Nightmare, 10th anniversary.
Thanks.
I ran it with the Nightmare Edition.
http://www.retrocademagazine.com
I conducted an in depth investigation into The Polybius Legend and concluded some very important things. There was FBI involvement with videos games in Portland , Oregon in the early 80s and there were two incidences regarding kids being hurt by a video game. But it’s not what you think. However, the most surprising finding I made is just who Steven Roach was and how he came to play his part in the legend.
I am quite confident you will come away after reading my article with a complete understanding of how this legend began and what it means today.
You can read the article by visiting RETROCADE MAGAZINE.
Catherine DeSpira
Man Little Fears sounds like a pretty cool game. Loved this session and between this and Monster and Other Childish Things, you guys seem to really shine when given the chance to act like children.
@Ross was this what inspired you to make this game session?
I was aware of that short film but I was more inspired by this creepypasta http://inuscreepystuff.blogspot.com/2010/08/killswitch.html
Are there any other Little Fears games down the line for RPPR?
I’d love to see your GM notes on this adventure, any chance you’ll be making them available? I’m running a Little Fears game (inspired by this AP) and I think this kind of adventure would work really well in our current story.