Forgotten Odysseys: A Mörk Borg TTRPG Hack Blending Homeric Myth with Final Destination Horror
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Sam Nelson
Summary
Forgotten Odysseys is a tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter, described as a Mörk Borg hack that blends Homer's The Odyssey with the horror premise of Final Destination. Players take on the role of Greek heroes returning from the Trojan War, but they are marked for death by the gods and must survive a series of deadly, fate-driven encounters. The game uses a dark, minimalist rule system inspired by Mörk Borg, with a focus on doomed journeys, resource scarcity, and narrative-driven death. The article details the game's mechanics, tone, inspirations, and crowdfunding campaign.
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· 3 pulledForgotten Odysseys is a deadly TTRPG inspired by The Odyssey and Final Destination
The game sends players on a dangerous journey home from the Trojan War
Currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter, the Mörk Borg hack embraces a dark, fate-driven survival horror experience
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