Deadlands: The Weird West Roleplaying Game

The year is 1876, but the history is not our own. The American Civil War rages on, neither side able to establish a clear advantage. Most of California has fallen into the sea. The Sioux Nations have reclaimed the Dakotas. And the dead walk among us. In *Deadlands: The Weird West Roleplaying Game*, players step into the boots of grizzled gunfighters, arcane hucksters wielding eldritch power, brilliant but unhinged inventors with their steampunk contraptions, courageous Native American warriors, and wise shamans who commune with spirits. This is a world irrevocably altered by the 1863 unleashing of the manitous by the vengeful Last Sons, a cataclysm that birthed a nightmarish reality where the veil between life and death is tattered and a constant struggle for survival is the norm. *Deadlands: The Weird West Roleplaying Game* rightfully belongs on any list of Shane Lacy Hensley's best works due to its groundbreaking synthesis of Western tropes with supernatural horror and steampunk aesthetics. Hensley masterfully crafted a rich and terrifying setting that felt both familiar and utterly alien, injecting a potent dose of the uncanny into the dusty saloons and vast prairies of the American West. Its innovative Savage Worlds system, streamlined and adaptable, allows for fast-paced action and dramatic storytelling, perfectly capturing the gritty desperation and extraordinary encounters that define the Weird West. More than just a game, *Deadlands* is a testament to Hensley's imaginative vision, offering a truly unique and enduring experience that has captivated players for decades.