A smooth, organic mix of FATE and PbtA mechanics, combining Invoke-able and Compellable Aspects with 2d6 +Stat tiered resolution.
The rules are a natural fit for the high concept; essentially, a rules-lite Monster of the Week with BPRD-style fluff.
Doesn't quite fit the 1-page remit, because the Phase Trio structure—which seems designed for telling "recruit-the-misfit" origin stories—isn't mentioned in the Quickstart rules.
Not sure if a detailed Move list was necessary, other than maybe a one-line description for triggering each move. The resolution tables don't offer much narrative advice that's unique to the setting.
The "Heart to Heart" move refers to Gaining Trust and Relieving Stress, but those concepts aren't mentioned anywhere else in the Quickstart, so that's a bit confusing.
The table for "Mend A Friend" makes it sound like it requires Declaring a Story Detail (like 'Trained Paramedic' or 'First Aid Kit') in order to be effective. That feels counter to the free-form play encouraged by FATE and PbtA, if players *must* spend Story Points in order to recover from an injury.
Example scenarios for each Move from particular encounters might help to sell the mood/theme/flavor more effectively.
Willing to overlook some inconsistencies because it's clearly labelled as an Alpha Build, but I noticed that the Character Sheet refers to Codename: Hathor and Project 27, neither of which are referenced in the Quickstart doc.
Overall, it's an intriguing premise, and I'd gladly play-test a more complete build.
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Overall, it's an intriguing premise, and I'd gladly play-test a more complete build.
But I have my doubts if it can work as a 1-pager.