Objective
SLA Industries is a role-playing and board game set in a bleak, dystopian world where players take on the roles of Operatives working for a massive corporation. The main objective is to successfully complete missions while improving your own status within the company. It is heavily narrative-driven and focuses on character development.
Setup
Before the game starts, players need to create their characters. This involves deciding on skills, equipment, and special abilities they can use during the game. The Game Master (GM) prepares the world and missions as per the episode being played.
Key Terms
- Operative: The characters controlled by the players.
- Game Master (GM): The game's director who controls the world the Operatives act within.
- Skills: Specialized abilities of a character used in dice rolls to perform actions.
- Dice Rolls: Determinations and actions that are dictated by rolling dice.
Gameplay
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Character Creation: Each player creates a character based on the game's guidelines. This includes selecting backstory, physical and mental attributes, and starting skills.
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Mission Assignment: The GM provides a mission or goal to the players, such as information gathering, enemy elimination, or exploring new territory.
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Planning: Players formulate a strategy to accomplish their mission. They can use their skills and equipment to overcome potential obstacles.
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Execution: The actual undertaking of the mission begins, guided by the GM's narration as players make decisions and react to unfolding events.
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Conflict: Physical or interpersonal conflicts may require dice rolls to determine the outcome.
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Conclusion: After the mission, players assess their success or failure. Rewards or consequences are distributed and characters may gain injuries or improvements.
Strategic Aspects
- Teamwork: As SLA Industries is a cooperative role-playing game, teamwork is often crucial to mission success.
- Role Assignment: Characters should adopt specialized roles (e.g., scout, fighter, technician) to cover various aspects of the mission.
- Dice Luck vs. Planning: While dice luck plays a role, careful planning and tactical decisions can significantly affect game progress.
Tips for New Players
- Listen Carefully: Success often depends on how well you understand the GM's guidance.
- Be Flexible: Be prepared to adapt your plans on the fly, as the situation in the game can change rapidly.
