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You Awaken in a Strange Place
You Awaken in a Strange Place is a fully improvised, one-shot TTRPG for 4 players that requires zero preparation and only a few hours of your time.  Follow the game's instructions to determine the Game Master, the setting, the characters, and all the details of world building on the fly! Get right into the good stuff of playing fun characters with your fun friends! It's fun! Don't be afraid to be silly and stupid; this is a silly and stupid game. The session is considered a success if everyone had fun and wants to play again. Feel free to change or adjust any of the rules to better suit your own playstyle or group dynamic! 
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4.90 (from 38 reviews)
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