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Low Life
The premise of Low Life is simple, yet hideously complex. See, it takes place gazillions of years in the future. Every calamity that could possibly befall a planet has befallen our lowly Mutha Oith and the place is now a stinking, festering, heap of pooh (metaphorically speaking). The vaunted Hoomanrace is extinct as are most of the critters that once roamed the world. The dominant lifeforms of the day are those that evolved from the ones that survived the Time of the Flush (when all the bad stuff happened). Now, in an era known as After the Wipe, the Oith is populated by the descendants of the intrepid worm, the indestructible cockroach, the everlasting snack cake, and a host of other vile and bizarre entities. The ancient technologies of the Hoomanrace are all but lost, victim of the aforementioned calamities. New religions gather converts and primordial villains rear their ugly rears. It's a world of savagery and wonder; a world of magic and intrigue; a fascinating and adventurous world where even the lowliest werm can become a king by his own sword. This 144 page hardcover is lavishly illustrated throughout by author Andy Hopp and describes Mutha Oith in all its weirdness, including the most bizarre cast of characters you ve ever seen.
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144 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 2005
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July 24, 2013
The book itself is amazing! It is hardback with impressive black and white art which is printed on high quality gloss paper.
Now, if you thought the book was great the content is even better. This is a very unique setting where just reading through the book breeds inspiration. The short and sweet version of the setting is where every apocalyptic thing that could end the world happened and well, the world ended and the hooman race is extinct. Billions of years later new life evolved from cockroaches, twinkies (and other snack cakes), piles of filth, and other such low life creatures. These new races try to survive in the world which is now called Mutha Oith which is easier then it looks because life on Mutha Oith is full of social and urban dangers as well as a lot of things that evolved from the leftovers just want to eat you and do other unspeakable things.
Besides the uniqueness of the setting and the world one of the things that really stood out to me were the races. They are such strong sources of inspiration in themselves and they break the mold from all traditional fantasy style races. The denizens of Low Life include the following;
Boduls: Are beings of dubious lineage which claim to be descendants of the human race. They appear to be made up of mostly human like body parts which are usually mismatched in locations and have large floppy ears. Also, no two ever look alike.
Cremefillians: These beings evolved from twinkies and other snack cakes. They dislike the legendary hooman race for the enslavement and mistreatment of their ancestors.
Croaches: These guys are my of my favorites. They evolved from cockroaches and are a numerous, hardy, and industrious people.
Werms: They evolved from Earth worms and the like and appear are large worms with arms and legs.
Smelfs: Are small guys with huge noses and have a knack for Smellcasting.
Horcs: They a large, brutish, and usually angry group of people that are covered in snot and slime.
Piles: These guys and living piles of goo, muck, dirt, slime, and other not so savory materials that gained life and intelligence.
Tizn't: Alright, these guys are a strange bunch and no two ever look alike. They are mix and match of extinct animal parts. Such as dogs, horses, zebras, fish, and just about any other animal that is alive today.
Oofo: The descendants of an alien race that got stranded on Mutha Oith. They have small bodies and bulbous heads and seem to be natural at mental powers. They also lack a certain exit.
As far as the crunch you wonder? There is a host of new edges, hindrances, monsters, NPCs, adventures, random encounter tables, setting information, locations, and many more to give you everything you need for the setting.
Low life is full of rich flavor and story and includes a healthy mix of low brow humor. I would highly recommend this to anyone, especially if you and your group are tired of the same old fantasy settings. This game will breathe life into any gaming group or community. Keep in mind that it does require the Savage Worlds core book to play.
Now, if you thought the book was great the content is even better. This is a very unique setting where just reading through the book breeds inspiration. The short and sweet version of the setting is where every apocalyptic thing that could end the world happened and well, the world ended and the hooman race is extinct. Billions of years later new life evolved from cockroaches, twinkies (and other snack cakes), piles of filth, and other such low life creatures. These new races try to survive in the world which is now called Mutha Oith which is easier then it looks because life on Mutha Oith is full of social and urban dangers as well as a lot of things that evolved from the leftovers just want to eat you and do other unspeakable things.
Besides the uniqueness of the setting and the world one of the things that really stood out to me were the races. They are such strong sources of inspiration in themselves and they break the mold from all traditional fantasy style races. The denizens of Low Life include the following;
Boduls: Are beings of dubious lineage which claim to be descendants of the human race. They appear to be made up of mostly human like body parts which are usually mismatched in locations and have large floppy ears. Also, no two ever look alike.
Cremefillians: These beings evolved from twinkies and other snack cakes. They dislike the legendary hooman race for the enslavement and mistreatment of their ancestors.
Croaches: These guys are my of my favorites. They evolved from cockroaches and are a numerous, hardy, and industrious people.
Werms: They evolved from Earth worms and the like and appear are large worms with arms and legs.
Smelfs: Are small guys with huge noses and have a knack for Smellcasting.
Horcs: They a large, brutish, and usually angry group of people that are covered in snot and slime.
Piles: These guys and living piles of goo, muck, dirt, slime, and other not so savory materials that gained life and intelligence.
Tizn't: Alright, these guys are a strange bunch and no two ever look alike. They are mix and match of extinct animal parts. Such as dogs, horses, zebras, fish, and just about any other animal that is alive today.
Oofo: The descendants of an alien race that got stranded on Mutha Oith. They have small bodies and bulbous heads and seem to be natural at mental powers. They also lack a certain exit.
As far as the crunch you wonder? There is a host of new edges, hindrances, monsters, NPCs, adventures, random encounter tables, setting information, locations, and many more to give you everything you need for the setting.
Low life is full of rich flavor and story and includes a healthy mix of low brow humor. I would highly recommend this to anyone, especially if you and your group are tired of the same old fantasy settings. This game will breathe life into any gaming group or community. Keep in mind that it does require the Savage Worlds core book to play.
June 19, 2010
OH MY GOD THIS IS AWESOME. I can't wait to play in this world. Just started reading yesterday but this is incredible stuff. Now all I have to do is get the Savage World book.
So when I first started role-playing I tried to get my parents involved. I told my mother (just like my first DM told me) you can be anything you want to be. She said she wanted to be a donut (because she loves donuts). That pretty much ended things - that is until now.
I feel pretty comfortable making the statement that Low Life is the first and only campaign setting that actually has detailed rules for playing a sentient pastry.
I love this. It requires a great deal of imagination but it is definitely the coolest role-playing supplement I've read since Privateer Press' Monsternomicon. Master (yes not mister but master) Hopp puts together quite a package here. He does everything writes, illustrates, layout, and the website. He is now my diety of choice.
So when I first started role-playing I tried to get my parents involved. I told my mother (just like my first DM told me) you can be anything you want to be. She said she wanted to be a donut (because she loves donuts). That pretty much ended things - that is until now.
I feel pretty comfortable making the statement that Low Life is the first and only campaign setting that actually has detailed rules for playing a sentient pastry.
I love this. It requires a great deal of imagination but it is definitely the coolest role-playing supplement I've read since Privateer Press' Monsternomicon. Master (yes not mister but master) Hopp puts together quite a package here. He does everything writes, illustrates, layout, and the website. He is now my diety of choice.
June 6, 2013
I think Low Life has now become my favorite post-apocalyptic setting. Everything about it is unique, and unlike any other RPG of this sort I've encountered before.
It also features the excellent wit and illustrations of Andy Hopp. Andy's artwork really serves to bring the world of Low Life to life.
It also features the excellent wit and illustrations of Andy Hopp. Andy's artwork really serves to bring the world of Low Life to life.
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