Time Passes - PLAYTEST

Time Passes is a tabletop role playing game for 3-5 players about fantasy Heroes dealing with a Nightmare so overwhelming that it will take generations to defeat. The story focuses on the perspective of a single Immortal who watches as their friends grow up and age out of their heroic journeys, the losses mounting over time even as their cause advances. This is a game of grief at the absence of comrades and the need to move forward in spite of it.

This TTRPG is inspired by:

• The Forged In The Dark game engine
• Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
• Galactic 2E
• The music video for Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt
• Mothership
• The End Is Always Near by Dan Carlin

Players will take control of Heroes who have varying life spans. They will go on Adventures together to weaken the Pillars that support the Nightmare. When the players decide that they've spent too many resources and cannot Adventure any further, they can let Time Pass. 10-20 years pass and all non-Immortal Heroes get one step closer to aging out of heroics. They'll use this time to work on less pressing concerns and recover their strength before once more heading out on an Adventure. Be prepared to play multiple Heroes!

This is a PLAYTEST version of the game. The full game will eventually require payment, and donations made on this page will not apply but are appreciated.

Cover art by Christine Blight