The game is set in a dystopian future city which is controlled by an artificial intelligence construct called The Computer (Also known as 'Friend Computer') (To call Friend Computer anything else than that name is treason, citizen.), and where information (including the game rules) are restricted by color-coded security clearance. Players are initially enforcers of The Computer's authority, (known as 'Troubleshooters', mainly for the fact that they shoot trouble.) and will be given missions to seek out and eliminate threats to Friend Computer's control (Of which there are none, as the computer is a perfect being that we should be glad to serve under). The players are also part of prohibited underground movements (which means that the players' characters are usually included among the aforementioned 'security threats'), and will have secret objectives including theft from and murder of other players.
Oh, and don't forget:
The computer is your friend.
Happiness is mandatory, citizen!
Stay alert. Keep your laser handy.
Your fellow troubleshooters are probably all commie mutant traitors, so be ready to turn them in or terminate them to be rewarded by your friend, The Computer.
I played a lot of the RPG Paranoia back in the day. My favorite RPG of all time. I’m ready for this part.
https://rpggeek.com/rpgfamily/378/paranoia
The game is set in a dystopian future city which is controlled by an artificial intelligence construct called The Computer (Also known as 'Friend Computer') (To call Friend Computer anything else than that name is treason, citizen.), and where information (including the game rules) are restricted by color-coded security clearance. Players are initially enforcers of The Computer's authority, (known as 'Troubleshooters', mainly for the fact that they shoot trouble.) and will be given missions to seek out and eliminate threats to Friend Computer's control (Of which there are none, as the computer is a perfect being that we should be glad to serve under). The players are also part of prohibited underground movements (which means that the players' characters are usually included among the aforementioned 'security threats'), and will have secret objectives including theft from and murder of other players.
Oh, and don't forget:
The computer is your friend. Happiness is mandatory, citizen! Stay alert. Keep your laser handy. Your fellow troubleshooters are probably all commie mutant traitors, so be ready to turn them in or terminate them to be rewarded by your friend, The Computer.