Objective of the Game
In "Werewolf: The Forsaken", each player takes on the role of a werewolf in a modern world. Your main goal is to maintain the balance between the physical and spirit worlds by eliminating threats and controlling territory.
Game Components
- Character sheets for each player, providing details on individual skills and resources.
- Dice, typically standard D10 dice, used for tests and actions.
- Cards or Tokens, representing various resources or status indicators.
- Rulebook, detailing the game world and rules.
Setup
- Character Creation: Each player creates a werewolf character, selecting a tribe, auspice, and alignment that determine their abilities and skills.
- Territory: The group establishes a starting area for the game.
- Pack Formation: Players form a pack with an elected alpha leader.
- Objective Setting: Based on the Storyteller's scenario, specific missions and challenges are defined for the group.
Gameplay
The game progresses in scenes guided by a Storyteller. A scene may involve social interaction, combat, or exploration.
Actions and Skills
- Rolls: To perform an action, roll a number of D10 dice equal to your skill or attribute. Rolls of 8-10 are typically counted as successes.
- Combat: Werewolves can attack or defend, and assume different forms (Hishu, Dalu, Gauru, Urshul, Urhan) which affect combat abilities.
Spirit World
- Players can shift between the physical world and the spirit world to undertake special missions and manage spirit threats.
Strategic Considerations
- Resource Management: Keep track of health, willpower, and primal urge, essential for survival.
- Teamwork: Coordinate with your pack to confront formidable adversaries.
- Territory Control: Safeguard your domain from intruders and expand for advantages.
Winning the Game
There are no fixed "win conditions" as "Werewolf: The Forsaken" is a narrative role-playing game. Success is determined by achieving missions, fulfilling pack objectives, and maintaining the balance between worlds.