BeyondRealms

BeyondRealms is a science fiction role-playing game that explores themes of interdimensional travel and cosmic horror. Players assume the roles of individuals who have been exposed to or have intentionally accessed alternate realities, often with unpredictable and dangerous consequences. The game mechanics focus on narrative progression, character development, and the strategic management of the psychological toll that exposure to alien environments and entities can take.

The lore of BeyondRealms posits the existence of a vast multiverse, with countless dimensions accessible through various means, including rare natural phenomena and advanced, often unstable, technology. These dimensions are not always benign, and many harbor entities and forces that defy human comprehension. Players often find themselves as unwitting explorers or unwilling participants in conflicts spanning across these realities.

Character creation in BeyondRealms involves selecting a background that explains the character's initial connection to the multiverse, along with a set of skills and psychological traits. These traits can manifest as advantages or disadvantages depending on the circumstances encountered. The game emphasizes player agency, allowing for a wide range of narrative outcomes based on character decisions and the unpredictable nature of the worlds they visit.

BeyondRealms is known for its focus on atmosphere and tension, aiming to evoke a sense of wonder and dread. The game encourages Game Masters to create unique and unsettling scenarios, pushing the boundaries of player characters' understanding of reality and their own sanity. Success is not always measured in combat victories, but often in survival, the acquisition of forbidden knowledge, or the simple act of returning home, changed irrevocably.