M-Force

This article is a stub. You can help 1d4chan by expanding it

M-Force: Monster Hunting in the 21st Century
RPG published by Hex Games
Rule System	Modified QAGS
Authors	Leighton Connor
First Publication	2002

M-Force: Monster Hunting in the 21st Century is a monster hunting game set in modern times, where players assume the role of M-Force agents set to defend the world from everyday super-normal threats. It should not be mistaken for the Yu-Gi-Oh card M Force, a range of over-priced watches, or the series of condoms available from Genomma Lab Internacional.

System

The system is a modified version of QAGS (the Quick Ass Game System), which is a generic system by the same people, because if there's anything the hobby needs more of it's all-purpose systems. It's standard fare rolling a d20 against target numbers, adding in regular stats as well as made-up ones, a la Risus. A mechanic called Yum Yums represents a pool to draw on to re-roll, add successes, etc., but is pretty charming in that it is represented by sweets or other small edibles, which are fair game for a player to eat if they feel they're doing well and are peckish.

Setting

The world of M-Force is one where monsters have been lurking in the shadows since prehistoric times, the human populace crowding together for protection. The setting treats this with some depth, with history of monster hunting through the ages detailed, and something called the Hunt-Ray curve which describes the waxing and waning of monster-based phenomenon over time. (Not to be confused with Ray Hunt, who is "...here for the horse - to help him get a better deal").

The overall M-Force organisation is international in scope, and the act of monster hunting is treated as a necessary evil that is just a fact of life. Because the world of M-Force is part of a larger Hex Games Ficton (which includes almost-forgotten products like Galaxikhan Attacks!) there are several other agencies detailed that have an interest in protecting the world from similar threats. And history about the organisation, and key people who have shaped it and the larger world. It could be argued there is in fact too much detail for what could be a simple monster bashing game, but it could equally be argued that there is no such thing as too much detail in role-playing games.

An ongoing concern for M-Force is the War on Slugs, which was hastily launched when it was finally noticed that people were being infested with slug critters who took over their bodies, like in Invasion of the Body Snatchers, the Go'auld in Stargate: SG-1, the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode Conspiracy, the Brain Slugs in Futurama, and the derpy bit in the Vampire: the Masquerade supplement Dirty Secrets of the Black Hand that suggested the Vicissitude Discipline is a malevolent disease, but is otherwise original.

Gallery

• 
  The sparse, bold cover of the first (and probably only) edition of the M-Force RPG book. So avant-garde, even for 2002.
• 
  Back cover to the M-Force RPG book. Note, it covers all the bases needed for a monster-hunting RPG: gay Egon, Kylie Griffin in a thong, and a redhead.
• 
  Proposed artwork for a second Edition that is almost definitely not happening. Note, the bases are still covered, although Kylie is hiding her underwear for some reason.
• 
  Condoms that are not the same thing as this game. Genuinely have the word "Retard" on them.