Rulebooks

Era: Survival is a survival horror Tabletop RPG set in the midst of the zombie apocalypse. Gaia was once home to an upright, developing civilization. But once the Infection spread and the undead started walking the planet, humanity collapsed. Fight for (or against) any of the thirteen remaining factions that still inhabit this world, each with their own philosophy of how to survive the apocalypse. Or, start your own band of survivors to take on this dead world under your own terms.

This 310 page full-color Definitive Edition Rulebook is the culmination of everything we learned through years of playing the game. Updated and expanded with new lore, mechanics, and clarification on frequently asked-about rules, this edition of Era: Survival is guaranteed to leave you on the edge of your seat.

Era: Survival runs on the critically acclaimed Era D10 ruleset, a versatile “dice pool” based system with rules adapted to the cruel world of Gaia. The game’s unique Karma system rewards good or evil karma based on your actions’ outcomes. Your karma affects how you interact with NPCs, the type of loot you find, and many other aspects of your survival. This results in all your decisions feeling more tense and consequential, even the smallest mistakes can spell life or death. However, the ruleset is easy to get into and keeps the story in the spotlight while ensuring the combat and other mechanics are smooth and engaging.

In this rulebook you will find: 

• The Core Era D10 ruleset, a versatile “dice pool” based TTRPG game system which powers play
• A full guide to character creation, with a range of backgrounds, and options for the Karma system
• A list of weapons, armour, and other equipment to prepare yourself for the apocalypse. Weapons come in tiers to reflect their deadliness and durability. When every turn counts, finding the right weapon is of the utmost importance
• A deep dive into the world of Gaia, including its factions, settlements, and threats you may face in the wildlands
• A series of short stories to help bring the setting to life
• A huge selection of over fifty example sessions to get you playing right away
• Worked examples of the rules, and GM advice tailored to people new to running Era: Survival
• Character and GM aids, including a detailed list of examples for Attribute/Skill pairings, as well as fumble examples for when dice rolls don’t go to plan
• The Infected Manual, detailing a huge range of unique zombie enemies; Pick your favourite or roll 2d10 to generate from a selection of 100 different viral mutations. 
• The Tales of the Outlands expansion, which provides a vast number of campaign ideas, and short stories to further set the scene for Gaia, both included for the first time in the core rulebook!
• Karma Tables, to be used instead of the separate deck of cards if you wish

The Era: Survival Definitive Edition Rulebook (and a few dice!) are all that is required for anyone to play the game, with separate Karma Cards highly recommended, but not strictly necessary. With a vast array of expansions and source books available there is always more, should you want to dive deeper into the world of Era: Survival.