Fractured Bleed

Reality frays. Sanity bleeds. Survive the Static, before it consumes you.

Fractured Bleed is a tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) of psychological and existential horror set in a world that has already bled out. Humanity clings to scattered remnants amidst the Static Wastes, a desolate landscape twisted and reshaped by an incomprehensible phenomenon known only as The Static. It whispers from dead electronics, warps memories, and births horrors from the very fabric of broken reality.

You are a Witness: not a hero destined to save the world, but a survivor striving to make sense of the impossible, protect what little you have left, and desperately hold onto your humanity before the pervasive silence and distortion claim you entirely.

What Awaits You in the Wastes?

• Pervasive Horror: The world itself is your antagonist. Explore unstable geographies, decipher echoes of lost memories, and confront unsettling Static Manifestations that defy logic.
• Psychological Toll: Experience the brutal grind on your mind and body through the Stress Tracks (Grip, Verve, Tether). Every mark pushes you closer to Fallout – a permanent, transformative consequence that changes who you are.
• Desperate Scramble for Identity: Cling to your Anchors – beliefs, objects, or relationships – that are your lifelines against The Static's erosion. Bear the Scars of your trauma, which define your struggle and offer grim insights.
• Unreliable Survival: Scavenge for vital but tainted resources, jury-rig fragile technology (Fragments), and navigate treacherous ruins where reality itself is unreliable.
• Escalating Tension: Feel the pressure build with Dread Clocks that represent approaching dangers, dwindling supplies, or the inexorable advance of The Static's influence.
• Narrative-Focused Play: A simple d6 dice pool system drives the action, but the true focus is on compelling storytelling, difficult choices, and the internal struggles of characters pushed to their limits.

Is This Game For You?

If you crave TTRPGs that delve into themes of:

• Survival against overwhelming, existential threats.
• The psychological cost of trauma and memory loss.
• Fragile hope and desperate human connection in a bleak world.
• The terror of the unknowable and cosmic dread.

...then step into the Fractured Bleed.

The Quickstart Guide contains:

• A concise overview of the Static Wastes and its horrors.
• Simplified rules for character creation, including Attributes, Skills, and Archetypes.
• Essential mechanics for actions, Stress, Fallout, and Dread Clocks.
• Core GM principles and quick scenario ideas to get you playing immediately.

For a deeper dive into the lore, advanced mechanics, and more extensive GM advice, look for the full Fractured Bleed Player's Guide!

Given the mature and psychological horror themes, we strongly recommend using safety tools (such as Lines & Veils and the X-Card) to ensure a safe and respectful experience for everyone at the table.

Download the Quickstart and begin your descent into the Static Wastes today.