Apocalypse (Mayfair Games)

Apocalypse, published by Mayfair Games, is a role-playing game (RPG) supplement for their DC Heroes Role-Playing Game, detailing a specific crossover storyline and its associated characters, locations, and events. The supplement allows players to engage with the storyline as either existing DC Heroes characters or newly created characters within the DC Universe.

The core focus of Apocalypse is an event of catastrophic proportions that threatens the DC Universe, forcing heroes and villains to confront the impending doom. The specific nature of this apocalypse varies depending on the scenario detailed within the supplement. Player characters are typically tasked with investigating the cause, mitigating the effects, and ultimately preventing or surviving the cataclysmic event.

Key elements of Apocalypse typically include:

• Scenario Overview: A detailed description of the apocalyptic event, its origins, and its potential consequences.
• Key Characters: Stat blocks and background information on significant characters involved in the storyline, including both heroes and villains. These characters often play central roles in the apocalyptic events.
• Locations: Descriptions of important locations that are affected by the apocalypse, including details on their conditions and any relevant encounters.
• Adventures: Pre-designed adventure scenarios or plot hooks that allow Game Masters (GMs) to incorporate the Apocalypse storyline into their campaigns.
• New Rules and Options: Sometimes, the supplement introduces new rules or options specific to dealing with the challenges presented by the apocalyptic scenario, such as rules for survival, resource management, or dealing with unique threats.

Apocalypse serves as a resource for GMs to run a large-scale, universe-altering event in their DC Heroes Role-Playing Game campaigns. It provides the framework and tools necessary to immerse players in a high-stakes storyline where the fate of the DC Universe hangs in the balance. The tone is generally serious and emphasizes the gravity of the situation, requiring players to make difficult choices and confront powerful adversaries.