# Dinosaur Erotica: The Role-Playing Game tags: #game/rpg/dinosaur-erotica ![[Dinosaur Erotica (cover).jpg]] **Dinosaur Erotica** is a tabletop role-playing game (RPG) where players explore the, shall we say, _unconventional_ side of interspecies relationships. Instead of playing as the dinosaurs themselves, you create a human character who finds themselves in a variety of, ahem, _compromising_ positions with dinosaurs, sentient pachinko machines, and other bizarre beings. It's basically a game about living out your wildest (and possibly weirdest) fantasies, with a healthy dose of humor and absurdity thrown in. ## Core Mechanic: Rolling with the D10s The core mechanic of **Dinosaur Erotica** relies on rolling a pool of 10-sided dice (d10s). The number of dice you roll is determined by your character's relevant attribute score. These attributes, which are decidedly more… _thematic_…than your typical RPG, include: - **Passion:** This represents your character's overall enthusiasm and drive. (Get fired up!) - **Conviction:** This reflects your character's determination and willpower. (Don't give up!) - **Daring:** This measures your character's courage and willingness to take risks. (Go for it!) - **Investment:** This represents your character's emotional connection and commitment to the, uh, _situation_. (Get invested!) The Game Master (GM) sets the difficulty for each roll based on the specific circumstances of the, ahem, _encounter_. There are no cards or pre-determined scenarios. It's all up to the GM's imagination (and perhaps a little bit of improv). After rolling the dice, you compare the results to the difficulty number set by the GM. The outcome of your roll depends on how many dice meet or exceed the difficulty: - **Failure:** All dice are below the difficulty. (Ouch.) - **Impasse:** No dice exceed the difficulty, but at least one equals it. (Progress, but limited.) - **Success:** At least one die exceeds the difficulty. (Things go your way… mostly.) - **Ultimate Success:** At least one die rolls a 6 and another rolls a 9. (Congratulations, you've achieved peak performance!) ## References - **[Game Page - itch.io](https://digthezig.itch.io/dinorotica)** - **[Overview - YouTube](https://m.youtube.com/shorts/vGojmhWK_cs)** - **[Article about Dinosaur Erotica genre - SCREENSHOT Media](https://screenshot-media.com/the-future/trends/dinosaur-erotica/)**