Soo... you want to play a Zombie based survival rpg? Well congrats on finding the seemingly only one of Deviant art solely devoted to the cannibalistic dead.

Background:

First you will need a character class and a skill tree.

Military private
(offensive)

Employee of Leto Corp
(science and bionic based)

Thief
(thief stuff ^^)

Mechanic
(salvager and scrapper)

Cultist Underling
(Magical(dark) herbalism (poison))

child of the goddess
(Magical(light) Herbalism)

martial academy student
(offensive,Defensive, Blocker)

vengeful victim
(offensive)


skill system
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Knowledge
-Medic:
determines effectiveness with medical tasks i.e bandages and even surgery

-weapons:
determines your ability to use weapons. The better the weapon the higher the skill to use. I.e. beginner revolver vs. Electric bolter (revolver with electric based bullets)

-Street:
Knowledge of the area means you know where secrets are and places to hide.

-Leto corp:
Employee of leto corp only. You have a degree in physics and bio chemistry. You have extensive medical knowledge and you know where to find your companies buildings. You can use tools that your company has developed. (tranquiliser dart: Target hostile cant move for 2 turns. 5 turn recharge. REQ +1 in Leto Corp.) (Employee of Leto Corp.)

-tinker:
You know how to fashion cool things from seemingly useless items.
coat hanger + spray can(aerosol) + lighter = temporary flamethrower. (mechanic, Thief)

-Mystical (dark):
You have studied the ancient dark arts and have knowledge of spells and symbols. You gain the ability to cast spells and imbue objects with dark energy. i.e. 1 skill point here allows (astral heart: Target ally gains 5 in focus and 3 in heart for 3 turns. at the end of the 3rd turn the ally suffers anxiety and hides for one turn. REQ:+1 in Mystical (Dark)) (class specific: Cultist underling, Librarian)

-mystical (light):
You have studied the ancient scrolls left behind for the singers. You gain the ability to cast spells and imbue objects with light energy. i.e 1 skill point her allows (glade of mine: Target tree forms a sanctuary for 3 allies for indeffinent amount of time. REQ:+1 in mystical (light) ( Librarian, Child of Goddess)

-jutsu (ninja art)
You have knowledge of the orient and you will use it for survival. +1 skill level (inner strength: passive: +2 to heart and focus. REQ +1 in jutsu)

-Ancient Text
Librarian only. Your advanced knowledge of the old languages lets you know the true name of items. i.e. Piece of wood when identified gains bursts into flame when thrown. REQ +1 in ancient text. Metal pipe forms scrap when identified and can be used for barricades. REQ +5 in ancient text.

-Tampered body
Vengeful victim only. You are a genetic experiment gone wrong. you have innate control over parts of your body. i.e. (hardened skin: passive: +2 to heart and +2 to blood. REQ +1 Tampered body) (Bone weapon: creates a weapon of bone. -1 to heart and -2 to blood for 2 turns. Weapon created is either a edged or blunt based weapon that is equal to current (heart + focus) x (tampered body + current level) = dmg. Durability is 70 and weight is none due to the fact that it was apart of your body.)

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Training
-focus:
Determines how you give and take dmg.
Focus dice is based on rolling of a 6 sided die for every 5 levels of focus.
If you do not have focus then you will recieve full damage and lack the ability to dodge. weapons accuracy is based on this as well. a (3 focus roll + 2 weapons(light)) -(3 heart roll and 2 blood)= 0 so the attack huts but is a minor dmg. so a revolver would deal 2 dmg to the target and would be a flesh wound. -3 to -1 equals a scratch and deals 1 dmg. 0 to 3 equals light wound and deals the weapons lowest dmg amount. 3 to 6 equals a moderate wound and deals the weapons max dmg and a bleeding wound which deals half the weapons dmg per turn till healed or dies.

-heart:
Determines your durability and your basic life measures in trying times.
heart dice is based on rolling of a 6 sided die for every 5 levels of heart.
i.e Ashley runs from a zombie, she has a heart roll of 2 and the zombie has a strength of 2 so they stay even in spacing. Speed is determined by strength when pursuing and heart when fleeing. everyone starts off with a basic heart of 2 but some classes get a heart + bonus due to training.

-Tech:
You have training in the technology field and you can tinker with objects such as radiators and generators. Higher tech levels mean the more advanced you can tinker with things. i.e. car radiator requires a 1 in tech while a pulse generator requires a 20 (perfect)

-theft:
Thief only. You have personaly trained yourself in the field of theivery. Congrats because you can take cars and enter locked buildings. i.e. +1 can open car doors and basic locks.

-martial:
You have trained in martial arts. You get to pick one of the following Karate(offensive), Akido(defensive), Stone body (heart and focus)
These allow certain move sets only allowed for the oriental enthusiast. Also karate leads to offensive weapon training and akido leads to defensive weapon based training. (class specific: Martial academy student, Vengeful Victim)

-Between the lines:
Librarian only. Can find the true meaning behind any conversation and has knowledge of battle plans and strategies through reading of generals. I.E. Npc displays no knowledge of nearest place to hide but body language tells another story. +1 in between the lines.

-herbalism
Child of the goddess only. You know the earth more than anyone else alive. You can spot edible and poisonous plants anywhere and you know their special and magical qualities. (apprentice medical salve: Produces one medical salve from Valarian and Gold Seal.consumes 1 vial, 1 valarian root, and 1 Gold seal leaf. Heals minor wounds and aids in pain. REQ +1 Herbalism)

-Herbalism (poison)
Cultist underling only. You know poison based plants like the back of your evil hands. (apprentice mugwort dip: Produces a vial of poison from concentrated mugwort. conumes 2 bundles of mugwort and 1 vial. REQ +1 herbalism poison.)

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Physical
-Strength
Determines your chars strength. Your speed when not running away is based on this ( a times 10 yards per turn.) (a)being strength skill level. also lifting power ( (a times 10) + 100 = liftable weight in lbs)( vengeful victim can not have this)

-Blood
This is what you use to use special abilities or other things such as spells and techniques. Some weapons require a blood point to use. Every turn you go back to your base blood level. i.e. Ashley uses 2 blood points out of her max 5, then it is her turn again and she gains back the last 2. This does not happen if she had a previous effect on her such as blood poison (-2 to blood for 6 turns) which she would go to a max of 4 blood for 6 turns. Some spells require a static amount of blood such as bone shield (-2 blood to maintain)

-Bio
Vengeful Victim only. Your body is not like everyone elses. Instead of having strength you have bio. Lifting power equals (a= bio skill level) (a times 20) + 300 = liftable weight in lbs). Speed = (a times 20 yards per turn.)

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Social
-People skills
Are you a people person? I think so! Persuasion checks are done through people skills.
people skills rolls are done against heart. every 5 points of charisma adds another die. i.e. Ashley has a people skills of 4 and and the person she is conversing with has a heart of 6 . ((rolls a 6 + 4 base charisma) - ( targets heart roll of 1 + 2 + 6 base of heart ) = +1 . This means the person would like to be your friend and will reveal secret information. Negative rolls of -5 to -1 will waived away and negative rolls of -6 or lower will be met with hostility((Military private : Not avaliable, Theif: not Available. Vengeful Victim: not available)

-Charisma
Can you charm the masses?Charisma check are done through Charisma.
Charisma rolls are done against heart. every 5 points of charisma adds another die. i.e. Ashley has a charisma of 4 and and the person she is charming has a heart of 6 . ((rolls a 6 + 4 base charisma) - ( targets heart roll of 1 + 2 + 6 base of heart ) = +1 . This means the person was amused with your charm and will comply with your demand. Negative rolls of -5 to -1 will waived away and negative rolls of -6 or lower will be met with hostility(Military private : Not avaliable, Theif: not Available. Vengeful Victim: not available)

-intimidate
Scare em and get whatever you want from em, thats my motto. Intimidation check based on this.
intimidation rolls are done against heart. every 5 points of intimidation adds another die. i.e. Ashley has a intimidation of 4 and and the person she is intimidating has a heart of 6 . ((rolls a 6 + 4 base charisma) - ( targets heart roll of 1 + 2 + 6 base of heart ) = +1 . this means the person is now scared of you and will comply with you demands. Negative rolls of -5 to -1 will waived away and negative rolls of -6 or lower will be met with hostility((military private, vengeful victim, and theif only.)

-Leader of men
Military private only. Lead them and they shall follow! Leadership checks based on this.
Leader of men rolls are done against heart. every 5 points of intimidation adds another die. i.e. Ashley has a leader of men of 4 and and the person she is recruiting has a heart of 6 . ((rolls a 6 + 4 base charisma) - ( targets heart roll of 1 + 2 + 6 base of heart ) = +1 . this means the person is now your subordinate and will comply with you demands. Negative rolls of -5 to -1 will waived away and negative rolls of -6 or lower will be met with hostility

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Characters must have a class and their are 8 basic classes with branching different sub classes for each. All classes start of with a base of 12 predetermined skill points and 3 free points to be placed in available areas.

Everyone starts with a focus, blood, and heart base of 2 and a strength base of 1

Military private:
You are a recruit into the military and have training in weapons and other fields of survival behind enemy lines. You may or may not be the front line of the active qaurintine going on in this city but you are split up from your team and know things that the civilians do not.
As a soldier of the army you have certain positive aspects to your training.
Knowledge +2
-medic +1
-weapons light or heavy +1
Training+4
-focus+3 (2)
-heart +1 (2)
Physical+4
-strength +3 (1)
-blood+1 (2)
Social+2
-Leader of men +1
-intimidate + 1

As a military class you start off with a combat knife and Kevlar equipment
combat knife
weight .3 lbs
dmg 4
durability 100
+1 to intimidation
+1 to heart

Kevlar gear
weight 6 lbs
defense +19
durability 50
+1 to heart
+1 to intimidation

You get to pick from two forms of weapons. Light or Heavy

light:
Handgun-
Revolver
weight 1 lbs
reload speed 5 - focus = turns
dmg 2-6
accuracy (focus + weapon (light)) - ((targets) heart + blood) = dmg
durability 20
barrel durability 150
+4 to intimidation
:starts with 6 ammo in and 30 ammo in pack:

Pistol
weight 1 lbs
reload speed 3 - focus = turns
dmg 2-4
accuracy Always hits
durability 50
barrel durability 90
+2 to intimidation

Heavy:
Shot gun
Reload speed 7-focus = turns
dmg 2-10
Accuracy(focus + weapon (heavy)) - ((targets) heart + blood)=dmg
Durability 50
barrel durability 60
+3 to intimidation

abilities
pick one of the following each level.

Level 0
Barricade(light): Barricade a door or windo with surrounding items. takes 2 turns. 3 blood

military presence(lvl1): Allies (excluding theives) get +1 to focus as long as the military private is nearby. Thieves get a -1 to focus. (passive)

Steady arm: you hold your hand steadier than most. +1 to focus.

level 1
hunker(easy): The military private hunkers down. +1 to heart and +1 to focus for 2 turns. 1 blood

Aim(lvl1): +2 to focus. Passive. prereq Steady arm

level 2
Bash(lvl1): Stun target. 2 blood

Heave(lvl1): Throw a object with a sharp edge causing +6 dmg and open wound. 4 blood

military presence(lvl2) Allies (excluding theives) get +2 to focus as long as the military private is nearby. Thieves get a -2 to focus. (passive)

level 3
Aim (lvl2): +5 to focus. Passive. Prereq. Aim(lvl1)
Barricade(medium): Barricade a door or window with heavier objects. 2 turns. 3 blood.

Military presence(lvl3): Allies (excluding theives) get +3 to focus as long as the military private is nearby. Thieves get a -3 to focus. (passive)

Hunker(medium):The military private hunkers down. +2 to heart and +3 to focus for 2 turns. 1 blood prereq Hunker(easy)

level 4
keen eye: progress to marksmen class. prereq. Aim(lvl2)

Leadership material: progress to commander. prereq. Military presence (lvl3)

Soldiers grace: progress to Seal. Prereq None.

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Employee of Leto Corp.:
You are a employee of leto corp. A above the law kind of company based in europe. You were not apart of the major shifty events that cause the immediate breakout of the virus... or were you? You deny and prove nothing. Although, since your coworkers are among the walking dead you might as well spill some of the juicy details.

Knowledge +6
-leto corp. +4
-Medic +2
training +2
-focus (2)
-heart (2)
-tech +2
Physical +4
-strength (1)
-blood +4 (2)
Social +6
-people skills or charisma + 6

As a employee of leto corp. you start off with certian equipment.

Leto card key access level 1

Lab coat.
weight 1 lbs
defense +3
durability 30
Warning: Causes vengeful victims to attack you whether ally or not.
+ 6 to blood.
+2 to people skills.
+2 to leto corp.

Abilities
Level 0
Calming voice: You worked with the victims of experiments and learned how to calm them. +1 blood and +1 to heart of nearby allies for 2 turns . 1 blood.

Demanding: You demand respect from who and whatever! -1 to targets people skills or charisma. +4 temporary intimidate for 2 turns. 3 blood.

Nurse!: You know the ins and outs of basic healing. +4 to medic (passive)

level 1
Psychoanalysis (lvl1) : your allies feel like you know them.. actually know them. +3 to blood and +2 to heart of nearby allies for 2 turns. 1 blood. prereq Calming voice.

Tantrum: You throw a fit confusing your enemies. target is confused unless mindless. 3 blood. prereq Demanding.

Gentle hands(lvl1): You know how to heal.... now touch and be amazed! +6 to medic. (Passive). prereq: Nurse!.

level 2
Psychoanalysis (lvl2) : your allies feel like you know them.. actually know them. +5 to blood and +3 to heart of nearby allies for 2 turns. 3 blood. prereq psychoanalysis(lvl1)

Dirty trick: Throw mud into the eyes of your enemy. target is blind. 2 turns.2 blood. prereq tantrum.

Gentle hands(lvl2): You know how to heal.... now touch and be amazed! +7 to medic. (Passive). prereq: Nurse!.


level 3

Stock options: Back before this mess you had invested money in a few companies. ATMs provide money. 4 blood

Casual conversation: You know how to mingle in a office so you know how to chat up the locals in a barricaded building! +2 to people skills or charisma. (Passive)

OCD: you have OCD. The possitive aspect is that your stuff is always clean and lasts alot longer. +100 to durability of all equipment. the negative aspect is that if you get dirty you must stop everything you are doing to get clean.

level 4
Psyche me!: progress to Psychologist of Leto corp. prereq Psychoanalysis(lvl2)

I am better than you all!: Progress to politician. prereq Dirty trick.

Healer of course!: progress to Surgical Staff of Leto Corp. prereq of Gentle hands(lvl 2)

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Thief:
You are the scum of the night. You are the black caped weirdo or the stupid thug who steals junk for no reason other than the thrill. But oddly enough, you are the most suited to survive due to your ability to lockpick.

Knowledge +6
-tinker +3
-street +3
Training +5
-focus (2)
-heart +1 (2)
-thief +4
Physical +0
-strength (1)
-blood (2)
Social +1
-intimidate +1

As a theif you start of with certain equipment.

Lockpick. Needed for theif skills.

Abilities
level 0

Pickpocket(apprentice): Steal from your fellow comrade or your enemy! Why do you even care who it is? Randomly attain a possesion of the target. 2 blood.

jimmy: Break a wooden door open! Requires a metal item.

Acrobatics: You can climb ledges!! Passive

level 1

pickpocket(novice): Steal from your fellow comrade or your enemy! Why do you even care who it is? Randomly attain 1 of 6 items in possesion of the target. 2 blood. prereq of pickpocket(apprentice)

Hack(lvl1): Your knowledge of computers allows you to hack. Target personal computer gives you any information you need. 2 blood. prereq of jimmy.

Leap: You can jump higher than your fellow. Gain access to higher locations. Passive

level 2

Pickpocket(adept): Steal from your fellow comrade or your enemy! Why do you even care who it is? Randomly attain 1 of 3 possessions of the target. 2 blood. prereq Pickpocket(novice)

Hack(lvl2): your knowledge of computers allows you to hack. Target commercial or personal computer gives you any information you need and you may access security programs. 2 blood prereq of hack(lvl1)

Stealth: You can enter low lit areas undetected. passive. Prereq leap

level 3

quick hands: Progress to Slink. Prereq of pickpocket adept.

hack(lvl3): Even military mainframes are no match for you! target military or lower computer relinquishes all information to you and you can access security and defense networks. 2 blood. Prereq of hack(lvl2)