ARPIA 2021 Winner for "Best PDF Only" (Shared)

In each of us, there are two natures...
this primitive duality of man—good and evil...
It is the curse of mankind that these polar twins should be constantly struggling...
—Dr Henry Jekyll, from Jekyll and Hyde, the Gothic Musical Thriller

Content Warning: Body horror, violence.

A Modern Prometheus  is a gothic horror roleplaying game for 2 players based on the Mobile Frame Zero: Firebrands framework by D. Vincent Baker and Meguey Baker (Lumpley Games).

Players take on the role of a scientist dabbling with dark forces at the edge of the natural sciences, and the creation that they bring to life as a consequence. Together, you and your partner will discover through play who is human, and who is monstrous.

You will take turns choosing from a list of minigames specific to your character to craft a shared story of science, vengeance, humanity, and rage. No two minigames are exactly alike. Use crafted prompts to guide your interactions as you explore the depths of your character, and discover their fate in the final confrontation between creator and creation.

Prepare for a emotional and horrific tale that only you and your chosen partner can tell.

This game is inspired by works like Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and adaptations.

Want to feature A Modern Prometheus on your podcast or stream? Go for it! Linking back to this store page is appreciated, and tag me on Twitter to let me know I can share your recording.

Scene Play

https://player.fireside.fm/v2/us0am5MY+hzo-WTk3?theme=dark

Tucker Lemos and Arya Burke weave a marvellous and horrifying tale that perfectly captures the mood and terror of A Modern Prometheus. 

Website: sceneplay.fireside.fm
Twitter: twitter.com/scene_play

Yes Indie'd

https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/episode/3HcLFkWBhJNhSThbkPJmZg

Marx Shepherd interviewed me for Yes Indie'd, a podcast about indie roleplaying games, inspiration, and the theory, process and practice of game design. 

Website: yesindiedpod.com
Twitter: twitter.com/yesindiedpod

Inside the Caravan

https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=zf44x-1023f9a-pb&from=embed&share=1&download=1&skin=1&btn-skin=7&size=150

Andrew the Halfling reads through indie games in 10-15 minutes for a great quick dive into new games, creative systems, and the indie scene. Check out his thoughts on A Modern Prometheus.

Website: halflingcaravan.podbean.com
Twitter: twitter.com/HalflingCaravan

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Update 20/10/2021: Itchfunding for this game has ended. Thank you to everybody who purchased this game during its Itchfunding period. I have made the decision to end Itchfunding. No further stretch-goal additions to the game are planned. 

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I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people and the Boon Wurrung / Bunurong people of the Kulin Nations as the traditional owners of the land on which the majority of my work takes place. I pay respects to elders past and present. Sovereignty was never ceded.