Fright
Fright introduces a flexible fear and psychological-trauma mechanic for 2D6-based games, including Cepheus Engine.
- Game system
- 2d6 (Xd6)
- Adventure type
- Campaigns, Adventures & Modules
- Language
- English
Adventure overview
It treats terror much like physical combat: characters have measurable resistance to fear, while frightening encounters can inflict mental damage affecting INT, EDU, and SOC. The description presents consequences ranging from temporary reactions to lasting trauma, while leaving final choices with the player. Intended for horror adventures, the system is also described as adaptable to other Cepheus Engine campaigns where the unexpected should feel frightening.
What this product offers
Fright frames terror in terms comparable to physical combat. Characters have a measurable resistance to fear, and frightening encounters can cause mental damage that impairs INT, EDU, and SOC. Its described outcomes range from temporary reactions to lasting trauma, with the player retaining the final choice. The mechanic is intended for horror and can be adapted to other Cepheus Engine campaigns.
Suggested use at your table
As a GM, you could use the mechanic when a frightening encounter needs consequences beyond a character's immediate reaction. Consider how fear might build from an initial scare toward more severe horror, while keeping player choice central as the description specifies. You could also introduce it in a Cepheus Engine campaign where unexpected events are meant to feel genuinely unsettling.
Ideas for your table
- Suggested use: Introduce fear consequences during a horror scene and let the players make the choices the system leaves to them.
- Suggested use: Consider the mechanic for a Cepheus Engine campaign where unexpected events should provoke fear.
Questions & answers
What is this product?
Fright is a fear and psychological-trauma mechanic for 2D6-based games such as Cepheus Engine, with resistance to fear and possible mental damage.
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