WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE - Fireden

Weird Edgesrolls, thus anyone may use the device who has that skill.Available Powers: Armor (as a simple 2/ 4 force field), Barrier,EvolveBlast, Bolt, Burst, Deflection, Entangle, Healing, Light, Obscure, Puppet, Speak Language, Stun, Telekinesis.Requirements:Requirements Seasoned, Wild CardOne mutation of the player’s choice has increased inpower in some way. Generally this will be a 2 to hit and/ordamage, depending on the mutation. Non-combat-types durationcould be increased by a factor or range could be increased. Letthe GM-Player negotiations begin. This Edge may be taken multiple times for different mutations, but only once per Rank.Tinker(Replaces Mr. Fixit)- Requirements:Requirements Novice, Knowledge(Technomancy) d8 , Smarts d10 , Repair d8 , at least two otherscientific/engineering Knowledge skills.Adds 2 to Repair rolls. With a Raise, repair time ishalved. In addition, this character is 2 to figure out Artifacts.Drift ResistantWasteland WalkerRequirements:Requirements Novice, Vigor d8 Your DNA is pretty damn stable so that you are 2 toall Vigor rolls related to Radiation and mutation-inducing effects.The Devolution mutation is –2 against you.(Replaces Woodsman)- Requirements:Requirements Novice, Smarts d8 , Vigord6 , Notice d8 , Survival d6 , Tracking d6 These hardened souls have spent a lot of time out in thedangerous lands of the Savage Gamma World and come throughit all alive. They add 2 to Survival and Tracking rolls. In addition, their insight into the wilderness grants them a 2 bonus toVigor rolls to resist Fatigue from Heat, Cold and deathland Radiation (not directed, only from ambient, outdoor sources).Techno SavvyRequirements:Requirements Wild Card, Veteran (Cannot be taken during character creation without GM approval)Character has absorbed enough information and understood enough concepts that he actually increases his Tech Levelby one. This may only be done only once.NEW SKILLKnowledge (Technomancy)Most survivors of the apocalypse (Especially your Tech Ior II peoples) have a technical expertise based on lore, halfremembered facts, practical experience and occasionally correctinformation. This smattering of nigh-mystical information takesthat place of true Science for most survivors and fills in the gapsfor those that have other Knowledge specialties.UNUSED EDGES/HINDRANCESEdgesEdges Arcane Background, Arcane Resistance, Improved ArcaneResistance, Champion, Holy/Unholy Warrior, Mentalist, NewPower, Power Points, Power Surge, Rapid Recharge, Improved RapidRecharge, Soul Drain, Wizard.OCCUPATIONSWanderers of the Savage Gamma World come from avariety of social classes and backgrounds before they began treasure-hunting amongst the ruins of the Ancients, forging new pathsthrough the wastelands between settlements or fending off encroaching attackers. Characters should list one or more occupations that fit their Background/ Skills/ Edges/ Hindrances. Occupations don’t keep the character from having any skills, nor dothey rail-road him into specific skill packages. They do come intoplay when appropriate Knowledge rolls need to be made however.A Farmer might recognize a strange plant from either past experience or local lore, an Engineer might be able to tell if a ruinedstructure is near collapse or not, etc. The Occupations listed are asmattering and fairly general; players may always create new onesto fit their background.HindranceHindrance Doubting ThomasCHANGED EDGESTechnomancer(Replaces Gadgeteer)- Requirements:Requirements Novice, Knowledge(Technomancy) d10 , Smarts d8 , Repair d8 , at least 2 otherScientific (Specialization) skills d6 These inventors, sages, crazed technophiles, or learnedelders have the knowing of the Ancients (so they say) and havelearned enough to be dangerous. As long as they have access tomyriad detritus of the Ancients, they may create objects of wonder. Once per game session, the Technomancer may create agadget or doohickey that mimics an Arcane Power in practice,with the trappings of Ancient Science. Mimicked Power’s Rankrestrictions apply. The item has Power Points equal to the Technomancer’s Smarts die, and once they are used up the object isburnt out. Knowledge (Technomancy) is used for any activatingAristocratAristocrat Even small towns have hierarchies and bored socially/politically/economically advantaged people often feel restless andneed to explore.6

HerdsmanHerdsman Those herds of rakkoxen and stables of brutorz aren’tgoing to just take care of themselves. Herdsman are very informed about the local fauna.ArtistArtist Just because the world came tumbling down doesn’t meanthere aren’t those who still seek to express themselves throughpainting or sculpture. The ruins are chock full of new and strangematerials to work in.HunterHunter Supplying the community with fresh meat and other animal-related products such as fur, bone or poisons can be bothbeneficial and lucrative. These people are very comfortable in thesavage environs outside of the community’s borders and are oftenhired as scouts and trackers.LaborerLaborer There are those who plan and those who toil. The Engineer may plan a great work, but he cannot build it alone and thusit falls onto the backs of those who know the gritty matters ofbuilding and creating.BlacksmithBlacksmith This may be a simple maker of iron tools to a precision metal-worker, able to fashion tools and cast new parts.CriminalCriminal Even in the aftermath of the Shadow Years there aresome who still survive by preying upon others through cons, fraud,burglary or mafia-like organizations.EngineerEngineer Putting knowledge into actions, these are the peoplewho design the crop-watering systems, local plumbing, buildings,bridges and a host of other things.MerchantMerchant Goods still flow within the larger towns and betweentowns, villages and remaining cities and somebody’s got to take itthere. For a price, of course.EntertainerEntertainer Laughter and wonderment are still valued commodities in the Savage Gamma World, and entertainers of all sorts areprized for their ability. Some stay local, while others are parts oftraveling troops.PriestPriest The pre-fall religions haven’t faded away, and with thecoming of the Shadow Years, ancient ones resurged and new oneswere born, usually around a legendary local figure or the HolyAtom. In religious communities, these people serve as valuablesocial glue and pillars of hope to cling to.They can also be beacons of dissention andviolence. Much like today ScavengerScavenger Like the fur-trappers of ages past,these intrepid (some say crazed) individualsmake their living picking the ruins clean ofanything even remotely useful. They claim toknow in which locations to look for specificitems.ScholarScholar Devotees of knowledge, they cravenew information and are steeped in lore. Although they may prefer to hole up in their libraries, laboratories or warehouses the temptation of fresh discoveries can take them to newand dangerous areas.SoldierSoldier The Savage Gamma World is a dangerous place and naturally creates those whosespecialty is combat. Often found in the employ of the local warlord or cryptic alliance,soldier types easily occupy places in smallercommunities as well.FarmerFarmer Prizing a living out of the unforgiving soil is one of mankind’s oldest occupations and one that is still necessary. Farmersare cognizant of the seasons (warped as they may be) and thelocal terrain.SpySpy The desire for power creates a need for inside informationand those willing to ply that shadow trade — along with other actsof subterfuge — still exist .HealerHealer Communities prize their those who can succor the myriad wounds and afflictions of the current age. Healers may needto travel far to obtain the materials for their healing arts.Vault DwellerDweller Sometimes the progeny of the Ancients live on insecluded, underground areas. These vaults may occasionally sendout envoys or searchers for particular pieces of Tech that the Vaultcouldn’t live without.7

MUTATIONSUsing MutationsSome mutations are always in effect and their Duration islisted as Constant. The mutant usually has little to no controlover them and thus does not need to activate them in any way.Others do require and Action be spent to activate and use them,generally this is pretty obvious. Some require a creature betouched, in these cases roll the Touch attack first and then rollany required Trait for the effect. This does not count as a multipleaction, so the activation roll suffers no Multi-action Penalty.Raises on the Touch attack in no way effect any damage or effectof the mutation, only raises from the required Trait roll do so.Mutations are unlike any other power in Savage Worldsin that they are not beholden to an Arcane Background, nor purchased like an Edge. They are not powered by power points andtheir trappings are very specific. Each mutation has a listing forRange, Duration and Use followed by a description of its effects.Determining Mutations To find out how many mutations you have, roll 1d4 each forPhysical and Mental Mutations.Roll d100 for each mutation on the appropriate table to determine the exact mutations you posses.If you roll up the same mutation more than once you maydisregard and roll again, or with the GM’s blessing, increasethe potency of that mutation in some way.Directed AttacksMany mutations are blasts, beams or other similarly projected attacks. Physical projected attacks use the mutant’s Shooting skill. If the mutant does not have the Shooting skill the attackdefaults to d4 instead of the usual d4-2. Mental projected attacks always use the mutant’s Smarts die for the attack roll.Starting Defect LimitsThere is a real possibility of generating a Hopeless Character: one so riddled with defects that his chances of survival foranother hour is unlikely. To forestall this during character generation you may only have a max of one-half of your mutations ineach category be defects. Thus, 2 mutations, only 1 may be adefect. If you’ve already generated your maximum amount ofstarting defects and you roll another defect, ignore it and rollagain. Now, defects you acquire later through further mutationyou’re just going to have to live with.Non-Random OptionThere are those who find random generation in any formanathema, and while I feel that random mutation generation ispart and parcel of the feel and fun of Gamma World, there is anoption. If the GM allows this, you still randomly generate thenumber of mutations you have, but you may select them as yousee fit. The GM then gets to select 1 defect for every two mutations you have in each category.8

tual MetamorphosisAnti-CharismaAnti-Life LeechArterial WeaknessAttraction OdorBacterial SusceptibilityBody ControlBody WeaknessCarapaceChameleon PowersDark DependencyDensity Control—SelfDiminished SenseDisplacementDual BrainDualityElectrical GenerationEnergy AbsorptionEnergy MetamorphosisEnergy SensitivityFat Cell AccumulationGas GenerationGillsHands of PowerHeat GenerationHeat ReactionHeightened BalanceHeightened Physical AbilitiesHeightened PrecisionHeightened SenseHorns or AntlersIncreased/Decreased MetabolismInfravisionInhibiting FieldInsanityKinetic AbsorptionLight DependencyLight GenerationMane or BristlesModified Body PartsMultiple Body PartsNarcolepsyNew Body PartsNo Nerve EndingsOversized Body PartsPhotosynthetic SkinPhysical ReflectionPoison GenerationPoison SusceptibilityPoor Dual BrainPoor RespirationQuills or SpinesRadar/ SonarRadiation EyesRegenerationShapechangeShorterSkeletal EnhancementSkin Structure ChangeSonic BlastSound ImitationSpeed IncreaseTallerTotal HealingUltravisionWingsRoll Again, no defectsRoll Twice, no defectsPlayer’s ChoiceAbsorptionAccelerate GrowthAttack ReversalBeguilingConfusionDeath Field GenerationDensity Control—OthersDevolutionDirectional SenseEmpathyEnergy NegationFear GenerationFear ImpulseForce Field GenerationGamma EyeGenius CapabilityHeightened Brain TalentHeightened IntelligenceHostility FieldIllusion GenerationIntuitionLevitationLife LeechLight ManipulationMagnetic ControlMass MindMental BlastMental ControlMental Control of BodyMental DefenselessnessMental MultiplierMental ParalysisMental ShieldMolecular DisruptionMolecular SensePeriodic AmnesiaPhobiaPlanar OpeningPlant ing ForceSeizuresStunning ForceSummoningSymbiotic AttachmentTelekinesisTelekinetic ArmTelekinetic FlightTelepathyTeleportationTeleport ObjectTemporal FugueThought ImitationTime DistortionTime ManipulationTime PhasingTotal HealingWeather ControlRoll Again, no defectsRoll Twice, no defectsPlayer’s Choice9AbsorptionAccelerated GrowthAdaptationAllurementAnimal PartsAnti-Life LeechAromatic PowersAttraction OdorBacterial SymbiosisBark or SpinesBeguilingBerriesChameleon PowersContact Poison SapControl Birds or InsectsDark DependencyDaylight StasisDeath Field GenerationDisplacementDissolving JuicesElectrical GenerationEnergy NegationExplosive or Radiated Fruit or SeedsHeat GenerationHeat ReactionLight DependencyMimicryMobilityModified LeavesModified Vines and RootsNew Body PartsNew SensePhysical ReflectionRadiated FiberRegenerationSeed MobilitySound ImitationSpore CloudSymbiotic AttachmentTemperature SensitivityTexture ChangeThorns/SpikesThrowing ThornsWings/ Gas BagsRoll Again, no defectsRoll Twice, no defectsPlayer’s ChoiceNote: All Italicized entries are Defects

ARTERIAL WEAKNESSPHYSICAL MUTATIONSACTUAL METAMORPHOSISRange:Range TouchDuration:Duration VariableUse:Use Constant/SpecialUser must touch target, maintain contact for an entire roundand then make a Spirit roll. He gains all Traits (other than Smartsand Spirit), mutations and abilities of the mimicked creature. Thechange lasts until the character resumes his natural form willingly,adopts a new form or until he reshapes energy. When hit with anytype of energy weapon (eg, laser, electric fence) the character absorbs and reshapes that energy, shooting it from his body as if hewere firing a laser type weapon (use the mutant’s Shooting skill).After this happens the character resumes normal form. Reshapingis automatic and cannot be controlledpast directing the reshapedblast. Only organic creaturesmay be morphed into. Reverting to normal form, willinglyor unwilling also causes aVigor roll to be made. If theroll is failed the charactertakes a Fatigue level and isShaken. If made, he isShaken, and if any raise isachieved, he is fine and mayact normally. The power totransform from the character’snormal shape can be usedonce every 12 hours minusthe character’s Vigor dietype.ANTI-CHARISMADefectRange:Range 15” RadiusDuration:Duration ConstantUse:Use ConstantAll persons within range feel an irrational disgust for thecharacter. His Charisma is at a –2.ANTI-LIFE LEECHRange:Range BodyDuration:Duration ConstantUse:Use ConstantThe mutant is immune to the effects of Life Leech. In fact,when the mutant is attacked by a Life Leech attack, he makes aVigor roll. A success means that the Life Leecher takes a FatigueLevel and is Shaken, or takes a Wound and is Shaken on a raise. Ifthe roll fails, the Life Leecher is still Shaken.DefectRange:Range BodyDuration:Duration ConstantUse:Use ConstantCharacter’s veins and arteries lack elasticity so that they donot close off when cut to stop bleeding. Damage from cutting orpuncturing attacks are at 3.ATTRACTION ODORDefectRange:Range to 10 miles, depending on the windDuration:Duration ConstantUse:Use ConstantMutant’s strong body odor attracts carnivores of all types.They don’t come to have tea and good conversation.BACTERIAL SUSCEPTABLITYDefectRange:Range BodyDuration:Duration ConstantUse:Use ConstantThe character is not immune to viraland bacterial infections. All rolls to resist andrecover from infection are at a –2 and all effects and duration of disease are doubled.Malicious GM’s may call for Vigor rolls whendamage is taken in hazardous conditions(sewers, swamps, etc).BODY CONTROLRange:Range BodyDuration:Duration 3d6 minUse:Use Once each 8 hrsThe mutant temporarily increases one body function of hischoice. He must make a Vigor Roll, if successful the function isincreased as listed. Each raise grants a bonus of 1 as applicable.The character suffers a level of Fatigue damage at the expiration ofthe mutations duration, recoverable after 5 minutes of rest. SIGHT:SIGHT Gain the ability to see up to 60yds at night, in fog orin water and can visually gauge radiation. HEARING:HEARING Can hear everything within 90yds and can’t besurprised. All sonic attacks against the mutant are 2 to hitand damage. TOUCH:TOUCH The mutant gains an intuitive understanding of thestructure of something touched. All work or attacks uponthis structure are at 2. SMELL:SMELL The mutant can distinguish faint smells, identifyingtheir source and adding 2 to Tracking; and may detectwhen poisons are present within something. MUSCLE CONTROL:CONTROL He speeds up his body to twice thelevel of functioning. Two actions per round at no multiactions penalty. If the Vigor roll had a raise, then you maydiscard initiative cards of 8 or less each round and redraw.10

BODY WEAKNESSDefectRange:Range BodyDuration:Duration ConstantUse:Use ConstantThe Mutant suffers from some weakness in his skin, muscles,bones, nerves or immune system. An affliction must be chosenfrom the list below or created afresh when this mutation is manifested. WEAK STAMINA:STAMINA Any actions requiring endurance may beperformed only 1/2 as long as a healthy person would. -2to all Vigor rolls. SENSITIVE:SENSITIVE Loud noises, heat, cold and radiation cause thebeing to suffer from pain causing a –2 to all actions. BRUISING:BRUISING The mutant is an albino and is sensitive to brightlights (-2 all actions while in such light) and all Wounds Healtwice as slow — Natural Healing roll interval doubled. SKIN MELTING:MELTING The mutant’s skin is very sensitive andnon-distilled water is treated as an acid, doing 1d4 damageeach turn to exposed flesh. 2

GW2 Famine In Far-Go, by Michael Price, 1982, TSR, Inc. GW3 The Cleansing War of Garik Blackhand, by Michael Price & Garry Spiegle, 1983, TSR, Inc. Savage Gamma World is fan-created and nothing in it should be construed as an official part of either the Savage Worlds system or Gamma Worl