# Spectres of Brocken tags: #game/rpg/spectres-of-brocken ![[Spectres of Brocken (cover).jpg]] **Spectres of Brocken** is a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) about the dramatic highs and lows of intense friendships forged in the crucible of youth, only to be shattered by war and giant mechs. It's basically _Gundam Wing_ meets _The Breakfast Club_, but with dice. The game is divided into two distinct phases: 1. **Academy Phase:** Players create young, idealistic mech pilot trainees and explore their relationships, dreams, and the world around them. This phase is all about establishing deep connections and setting the stage for future conflict. 2. **Conflict Phase:** Years later, war breaks out, and the former friends find themselves on opposing sides, piloting their own custom-built mechs. This phase focuses on dramatic battles, difficult choices, and the consequences of past actions. ## Dice Mechanics: Words, Not Numbers **Spectres of Brocken** doesn't use traditional numbered dice. Instead, it uses a "Word Bank" filled with evocative words that describe the characters, their relationships, and the world they inhabit. When a character attempts something uncertain, players draw words from the bank. The drawn words determine the outcome, adding a unique narrative flavor to every roll. For example, a word like "reckless" might lead to a daring but risky maneuver in a mech battle, while "loyal" could inspire a character to protect a friend at great personal cost. ## Editions and Changes Currently, there is only one published version of Spectres of Brocken, but an expansion called **Spectres of Brocken: Full Spectrum** was released in 2023, adding new settings, mechanics, and story prompts to the game. ## References - **Spectres of Brocken by Aaron Lim - Kickstarter** ([https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ehronlime/spectres-of-brocken](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ehronlime/spectres-of-brocken)) - **Spectres of Brocken by ehronlime - Itch.io** ([https://ehronlime.itch.io/spectres-of-brocken](https://ehronlime.itch.io/spectres-of-brocken)) - **Spectres of Brocken: Full Spectrum by ehronlime - Itch.io** ([https://ehronlime.itch.io/spectres-of-brocken-full-spectrum](https://ehronlime.itch.io/spectres-of-brocken-full-spectrum))