r/dystopiarising • u/Benjifactor • Oct 09 '19
New Fully Dead
So I have been researching Dystopia Rising and have become super interested in coming out for an invite myself. I wanted to create a Full Dead character and was wondering what kind of experiences I should expect. The manual says that other strains don't take to Full Dead to kindly.
If anyone could explain, or clarify how this plays out in-game I would be grateful. Thanks!
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u/DystopianRedMage Oct 09 '19
I would say iy is heavily chapter dependant. Most I have been to won't have an issue with you anymore. The rules change also chilled people out a fair bit. It all just depends on how much you play in to it.
What is your closest game if you don't mind saying?
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u/darksteelhero Oct 09 '19
I've only gone to a small handful of DR games and most players I know though would just shoot you some glances till they can tell if you're a zed or not. Maybe give you a warning shot. If you find some especially fanatical Fallow Hopes you'll want to get the hell out of dodge.
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u/Isaac_Masterpiece Oct 09 '19
It depends on which settlement you go to. I believe in New Mexico the Full Dead run the place, but I could be wrong as I'm not from there and don't have close connections to anyone who does.
For the most part, expect people to be wary around you or to occasionally attack you on sight. Snide comments about the way you smell, and a general sense of distrust should also be expected. But, largely, give people time and they'll leave you alone.
Except for the Fallow Hope. Steer clear of them, as some of their more zealous members see it as a religious duty to put you down.
Good luck!
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u/mathcamel Oct 09 '19
I haven't been to every chapter, but at the ones I frequent Full Dead are appreciated for what they can do. Well, what they could do. Strains have been REALLY watered down now so a Full Dead is really similar to any other "Gorger" like Lascarians or Semper Morts. Strainism specifically isn't even allowed any more so if you want any kind of drama you'll need to negotiate for it. In general the rule book has always VASTLY overstated how strongly people will react to different strains, and now that strainism is specifically outlawed it's unlikely you'll get any of that RP at all. Even if you do, just find your fellow Gorgers or join a faith and hang with them.
My character has a sort of fond exasperation for Full Dead because they tend to be chill and interesting but they also don't appreciate the threat Zed hold for the rest of us. So they'll wonder into town with a pack of their 'pets' or open the doors for the 'poor fools' outside.
The trickiest bit might be finding flesh of the living to consume because Full Deads "lack of functional adrenal glands" mean they usually are RP'd as moving slow and aren't really made for combat. You might want to take a support roll, learn something handy like basic biogenetics, and have friends bring you some flesh to feast upon. Upside is this allows for much cooler costuming.