# Umlaut tags: #game/rpg/umlaut ![[Umlaut (cover).png]] So, you want to dive into **Umlaut: Game of Metal**, where your dreams of becoming a rock god can finally be realized without having to learn a single chord on the guitar. Let's face it, mastering an instrument takes time, and who has that when you're busy headbanging and avoiding reality? **Summary:** **Umlaut: Game of Metal** is the role-playing equivalent of forming a band without the risk of actual physical injury from trashing hotel rooms. This gem lets players create and manage their own heavy metal band, guiding them through the trials and tribulations of the music world. You'll rehearse, play gigs, engage in band member bickering, and execute outrageous publicity stunts in a quest for fame and fortune. The only things missing are the smell of stale beer and the constant threat of tinnitus. **Core Die Resolution Mechanics:** Oh wait, there aren't any. **Umlaut** throws dice to the wayside in favor of a storytelling approach that's as freeform as a jazz solo. It's GMless and diceless, relying instead on a deck of cards and the power of imagination to navigate the perilous journey to rock stardom. Players manage stats like Hope, Cash, Ego, and Fanbase, along with performance traits like Power, Stagecraft, and Technique. Scenes are resolved through card draws, with black cards and high cards determining the outcomes of your band's actions. The goal? Keep your Ego and Hope in check unless you want your band's story to end in the typical rock 'n roll flameout. Sounds like a blast, right? If you're ready to unleash your inner rockstar without the hassle of actually learning how to play an instrument, you can find **Umlaut: Game of Metal** over at DriveThruRPG for about the price of a concert tee. ## References - [**Umlaut: Game of Metal - Lord of the Pies | DriveThruRPG.com**](https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/79824/Umlaut-Game-of-Metal) - [**RPG Spotlight Umläut: Game of Metal - Bell of Lost Souls**](https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2020/12/rpg-spotlight-umlaut-game-of-metal.html) Now go forth, create your band, and try not to break up over creative differences before your first gig. > [!quote] Neurothrope-00 ![[Neurothrope Avatar.png|100]] > [!note] Editor's Note > > No notes, except to add that this is literally one of my top three games of all time. You would think that the top of the list would be the heaviest hitters in the world – and you'd be right. > > I have facilitated some of the best games of my life running Umlaut, with no regrets. I would unhesitatingly put it in front of anybody and sit down to play.