Outward Bound is a science-fiction TTRPG, based on the Four Points RPG System.
Overview
In this game you'll play as one of the six alien species that form the Interplanetary Union, a decentralised space-faring community based on cooperation, exploration and the sharing of knowledge. As citizens of the Union, you have arrived in the Teyn Belt, an asteroid belt permeated by a strange field of unpredictable transformative energy, called 'the Tide'. Explore the belt, find and study new anomalies and maybe even establish first contact with new alien species arriving in Teyn.Using Four Points, quickly make a character by choosing your Species and area of expertise, then you're ready to start exploring!
The six Union Species. From left to right: Hmz, Avraghan, Continuant, Ukeran, Thricix and Photonic.
The Union Species
There are six playable Species to choose from in Outward Bound. These are the aquatic Avraghan, the robotic Continuants, the gelatinous Hmz, the incorporeal Photonics, the insectoid Thricix and the towering Ukeran. Each Species comes with a set of Traits and / or Abilities which have both narrative and mechanical applications.
Game includes:
- Setting lore and description- Six playable Species- Rules and Character creation mechanics- Pre-Adventure discussion prompts and advice for safe play- Guide (GM) section- Rules for spacecraft- Roll tables for anomalies and special items (includes techno-babble name generator)- List of Traits and Abilities for creating your own alien Species.
- Form-fillable character sheet
Files Overview
- Outward Bound PDF.
All illustrations are traditionally hand-drawn, and digitally coloured.
- The Outward Bound (Text Only) PDF, Rules Reference (Text Only) PDF, and Character Sheet (Word Document), are all formatted and tagged for screen-readers.
The Four Points RPG System
Four Points is an RPG System that focuses on Characters, Narrative, Player Agency and Customisation. This game includes all the necessary rules for playing it, and the unabridged Four Points SRD is now available on my itchio store!
A bewildered Avraghan tries to repair their ship's Quantum Field Inverter Node.
Community Copies
I've made a number of Community Copies available. For every copy of Outward Bound that is purchased, another Community Copy will be added.
Disclaimer
Please note that while the setting for Outward Bound features the creation of settlements and research outposts on asteroids, the Interplanetary Union is not motivated by a colonialist mind-set. Furthermore, the setting does not include any discrimination based on colour, species, appearance, disability, faith (or lack thereof), sex or gender. This game does not in any way encourage or attempt to legitimise bringing bigotry and hatred to the table. The game includes a section covering safe play, with a link to a curated collection of various safety tools.
I have done my best to set everything up correctly, also with regards to accessibility. If there are any issues with the documents, please let me know in the comments. Thanks and have fun!
I have created a music playlist inspired by Outward Bound, which you can listen to here.
In order to download this TTRPG you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $5 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Support this TTRPG at or above a special price point to receive something exclusive.
A free copy of Outward Bound!
For every copy of Outward Bound that is purchased, another Community Copy will be added.
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