here, there, be monsters + complimentary PDF (via online store)

here, there, be monsters!is arules-literesponse to monster-hunting media from themonsters’point of view. It’s both a love letter and a middle finger to stuff likeHellboy(and the BPRD), theSCP Foundation, theMen in Black, theWorld of Darknessgames and theUrban Fantasygenre in general. It is an explicitly queer, antifascist and anti-capitalist game about themonstrousand theweird, inanyflavor you want, not as something to be feared, but to becherishedandprotected.

Play as a diverse crew ofmonstrous,anomalousor just generallyoddbeings, fighting against those who woulduse,abuseor evenannihilateyou. Create and populate your own supernaturalunderworld, abnormalgangand extra-dimensionalhaven. Huntmonster hunters! Punchnazi occultists! Eat therich! Protecteach other!Fight back! Here, there,be monsters!

Featuring:

• A simple tag-based system and quick character creation;
• 100 pre-made character background optionsto getyoustarted asfastasyouwant;
• Collaborative worldbuilding;
• Dozens of tables with ideas for characters, factions, places and objects;
• Optional screenwriting-inspired long-term mechanics with focus on character arcs;
• Simple resolution mechanics based on rolling 2 six-sided dice (2d6);
• Completely illustrated and colorful layout.

Content notice:This book containsbodies.Lotsof bodies, both referenced and illustrated. Some of those bodies arenaked. Some of them aremonstrous,grotesque,horrific, in many different ways. They were not made with the purpose of being offensive, but if any of that makes youuncomfortableordisturbed, be advised to proceed with caution. There are also mentions ofneonazis,billionaires,aristocratsandcops, all of which are supposed to be punched. On the other hand, here there be noelvesorspiderswhatsoever.

writing, design and layout bywendi yuwith original art byLino Arruda; editing bySamuel Mui Shen Ern; project management byMatt SandersandZachary Cox; published bySoulMuppet Publishing. Additional collage art by wendi yu; ghoul drawing (p. 54) byCosmicOrrery.