Punk is Dead is a MÖRK BORG compatible RPG set in the Un-united Kingdom, where everything that could have gone wrong has gone wrong: nuclear war, pandemics, the collapse of law and order and monsters... a sh*t-ton of monsters.

If you've already played MÖRK BORG, it's gonna be a doddle to get cracking with Punk is Dead. If not, the core rulebook we're touting in this campaign will have you up and running in about 45 mins. YOU DON'T NEED ANY OTHER BOOKS TO PLAY PUNK IS DEAD!

It's also a game about creativity, nostalgia, friendship, and bringing hope to a hopeless world through music.

The war ended when the bombs ran out. From the ashes emerged the Un-united Kingdom, a small island where malevolence crept in through rips in the cosmos created by a thousand nuclear explosions. This kingdom comprises five realms, each distinct and with nightmares that constantly plague the few remaining humans.

Amid this chaos, a small band of musicians are kicking back, travelling the realms in a rusty old tour van, using your music and other skills to help the helpless and bring light to the dark.

One player takes on the role of Band Manager (BM or GM if you like). The Band Manager arranges gigs loosely analogous to sessions and runs the game and any non-player characters (NPCs) the players meet. 

Other players are Band Members. As well as their general skills, each member has a unique talent related to their chosen role in the band. Predefined roles include Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys and Roadie.

During your adventures, you'll also create songs (and music if you have instruments). Writing songs earns you Individual AND Band Creativity Points, which you can use to turn failure into creative success. We've got a right nice songwriting journal available in some of the pledges and as an addon.

There's also a Spotify Playlist that we will constantly add to for inspiration.

Travelling around the Un-united Kingdom is an integral part of Punk is Dead. It allows you to earn money, spread your message and find people in need of help (you don't just make music, you kick also kick some actual ass). Gigs are also a great place to meet the locals and glean information from them.

There are mechanics for travelling in your rusty ol' gig van, plus upgrades if you can get your money back from the gig. Sticky floors await; if you're lucky, the place will still have a roof. Inevitably, you'll have a local mystery to solve or some formidable enemy to deal with before you take to the stage.

When you play a gig, a combined skill check mechanic will tell you how it goes. That can mean anything from getting dragged into a fight in the mosh-pit to getting a record contract.