Scum and Villainy
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Scum and Villainy is a tabletop role-playing game created by Riley Blackthorne and based on the Blades in the Dark system by John Harper.
It is set in a science fiction setting inspired by shows like Firefly and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Players take on the roles of a crew of smugglers, mercenaries, or other rogues operating on the fringes of a galactic empire.
The game uses a similar framework to Blades in the Dark, with an emphasis on heists, consequences, and crew-based gameplay.
It has been praised for its versatility, its engaging setting, and its streamlined rules that allow for fast-paced and cinematic storytelling.
It is set in a science fiction setting inspired by shows like Firefly and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Players take on the roles of a crew of smugglers, mercenaries, or other rogues operating on the fringes of a galactic empire.
The game uses a similar framework to Blades in the Dark, with an emphasis on heists, consequences, and crew-based gameplay.
It has been praised for its versatility, its engaging setting, and its streamlined rules that allow for fast-paced and cinematic storytelling.
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