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| Ashes of the Apocalypse Game; The complete WIP thread | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 12 2011, 01:49 PM (2,079 Views) | |
| Mortius | Jul 12 2011, 01:49 PM Post #1 |
Evil Genius
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2139, the atom is king, it powers our homes, our cars, it keeps us safe. Or so we thought...... It was the golden age of nuclear power, safe limitless energy thanks to the discovery of micro fusion, one tiny cell able to produce power previously unheard of for something so small, this led to an economic explosion, the motor industry developed the micro fusion engine, and with that came the ionodrive, a system that propelled vehicles along on a carpet of charged ions, with no moving parts the fusion-ionodrive setup revolutionised transport, next to zero maintenance ment the cost of transport fell dramatically, and the future of motoring really came to the masses. Over the coming decade science would advance at an alarming rate, however when science advances so quickly often things are overlooked, morality was brushed aside in the name of progress, society became self absorbed, materialistic, corrupt and vain, genetic research went on unchecked, many atrocities occurred behind closed doors. Many people having extra cash now underwent genetic cosmetic enhancement. Able to resculpt the body with the new found technology. Society continued to push on towards its 'ideal'. But then the problems began. Base levels of radiation slowly increased in urban areas, reaching unsafe levels in most cities by 2148. Rates of cancer amongst the urban population soared, then to top it off it was found that the charged ions produced by vehicles fitted with ionodrives were harmful when breathed in, now most people had been exposed to a decades worth of harmful atmospheres, and were now dying. The world was in crisis. Many smaller third world countries were all but wiped out, the superpowers turned to their genetic research for a solution. When the 'solution' was was discovered, (a vaccine to genetically alter the body and make it immune to the contaminents of the modern world) there was precious little time to test it and it didn't come cheap. Unable to fund treatments for the entire population governments were literally charging for the right to live. The riots came. By 2151 most countries had broken out in civil war. The poor died and the rich lived, most becoming the poor in the process, inter-country relationships broke down as each country battled for self survival. The 'solution' turned out to be a disaster. Those who had previously undergone genetic enhancement suffered severe reactions to the treatment, skin cracking and peeling, horrific disfigurement and bizzare mutations. Those who were now 'immune' had paid a heavy price for survival. Society had all but dissolved. Unable to contol the refugees fleeing from many countries Borders were shut, shortly after war broke out among European states fighting for the now dwindling resources. War spread like a disease, without the poorer countries producing food the supplies ran out, smaller states were swallowed up in the push for land and resources, Then a desperate Chinese state invaded the Americas, resulting in the largest land, air and sea invasion the world had ever known. As americas allies were now few and far between all hope was lost. Millions died. And on the brink of defeat America did the unthinkable... Warning sirens sounded across the country, the president announced to the world they were "better dead than red" as he bid his fellow countrymen a fond farewell America hit the reset button, a gunshot rang out across the live broadcast to the world. As the most powerful man in the world slumped back, dead, for the world to see, we knew it was over. The bombs dropped. The world as we knew it ended in 2152. |
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| DAWGIE | Jul 12 2011, 03:23 PM Post #2 |
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VERY, VERY GOOD! DAWGIE |
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| tinker | Jul 12 2011, 08:59 PM Post #3 |
CEO of "Rat-on-a-Stick" Industries
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You know it's good when the Big Dawgie himself rates it as so! And, up close and personal showers aside, I agree with him. |
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| Mortius | Jul 14 2011, 11:56 AM Post #4 |
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Ok I've decided to edit this into a comprehensive WIP thread for the Ashes of the Apocalypse game, as so far I've started a new topic for each piece of concept art or new model or rules etc, which is going to end up flooding the boards as I have a LOT to show you guys. So from now on it will all be found here  I will update on a regular basis with lots of exciting pictures and teasers of the rules in development. Will have a new bunch of stuff for you after midday today.PLEASE STAND BY... |
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| tinker | Jul 14 2011, 01:00 PM Post #5 |
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Well, ya did choose the correct area to post in! All of us Wastelanders will be waiting to see how it develops too. |
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| Mortius | Jul 14 2011, 02:13 PM Post #6 |
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Ok first off a few sneak peak shots of me working on the rulebook, let's see how many of you have your faces pressed against the monitor to read these ha ha. Ok so first up is the characteristics page, ignore the Sequence rules, they are getting overhauled as they are too complex for my liking. Next are the ranged weapons and shooting rules, I'm happy with these and I dare say they will make the finished copy.  Now this is what I am working on now, the Cannibal rulebook, it will come separate and look like a old school cook book, entitled 'cooking exotic meats' or 'how to kill friends and eat people' or something similar.   AotA is set in a post nuclear war 'retro future' where the fashions and styles of the 1930s-1940s were having a major revival, there is a strong art deco and diesel punk theme to my concepts. Not perhaps to everyones tastes but I endeavour to make some really cool stuff! I want AotA to have it's own unique identity and be instantly recognisable. Ok so here are some concepts you haven't seen, this is a concept for a terrain piece I hope to make into a resin model. It's a Newton Co. fusion servicing station, where drivers could replenish their core coolant and dispose of the old radioactive coolant in a 'safe' manner. I also included a fossil fuel pump, as when it was discovered ionodrives were harmful many switched back to tried and tested internal combustion and wheeled transport.  Here is the Newton Co. Gravitruck, available in both Ionodrive and Internal combustion platforms. (known as the Newton Dieseltruck).    As you can see from the last picture there will be lots of Post Apocalyptic add ons available for the model, including armour plates big guns, engine upgrades and several race specific parts for cannibals and raiders etc. Now this guy is a Raider Pyromaniac, obsessed with fire and burning things, wearing a makeshift fire suit and medium armour, there are no finished rules for him yet but some very tasty ideas are down on paper, so watch this space!    Ok, that's all for now, however in my hands I have the concept and rules for The GORGER, gorgers are the cannibal heavy class, so check back in for his pictures and rules shortly ;D |
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| tinker | Jul 14 2011, 07:25 PM Post #7 |
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  Awesome visuals!
Edited by tinker, Jul 14 2011, 07:26 PM.
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| consectari | Jul 14 2011, 08:27 PM Post #8 |
Rat king
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The oven mitts are flat out brilliant. I'd love to see someone produce that as a mini. |
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| mattblackgod | Jul 14 2011, 10:15 PM Post #9 |
Big boss warlord dude!
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Nice stuff. I look forward too seeing more! |
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| Mortius | Jul 14 2011, 11:29 PM Post #10 |
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Well guys I just got some really exciting news, Florian Stitz the guy who produces the artwork for privateer press has just emailed me back saying he would like to get involved with the project, naturally I'm over the moon, sadly I lost out to a great freelance sculptor when GW caught wind of him and hired him full time, :/ |
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| Mortius | Jul 15 2011, 11:53 AM Post #11 |
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 Gorgers are huge mutant cannibals, they develop huge mass from genetic and radioactive mutation, like walking tanks they are able to carry the largest weapons and armour, they pound their prey into pulp. However, gorgers require a larger upkeep of meat in order to sustain themselves, and when starved they suffer degeneration far more rapidly. Available Skills: Gorger Strength Brace Crushing Blow Bring 'Em On! Tough Hide Killing Blow Armour Proficiency: Heavy Typical Stats: Action Points 6 Melee Skill 4 Ranged Skill 1 Strength 4 Endurance 5 Hit Points 6 Perception 1 Courage 5 This particular Gorger is wearing heavy plate armour and using the Mauler Minigun. Heavy plate: Type Heavy Armour Rating 3 Save Roll 4+ Mauler: Effort 5 Range 20" Power 5 Armour Penetration 4 Rapid Fire 10 Recoil 5 Special Rules Rapid fire only |
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| Inkwell | Jul 15 2011, 02:24 PM Post #12 |
Toenail cutter / Tin can licker
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Nice work! Dude you ARE a genius with your cannibal titles,been working on hammering out the rules for mine and I must borrow some of yours...I'll give'em back when done!  Brain stummped Inky
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| Mortius | Jul 15 2011, 03:07 PM Post #13 |
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The ones here are just the tip of the iceberg, with my rule no two characters should ever be the same! Which ones did you like in particular? My medic is now a Splicer as I didn't feel blood priest fitted, perhaps a Blood Shaman? Hmmm |
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| Inkwell | Jul 15 2011, 03:44 PM Post #14 |
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Lord of the Feast,Gorger they are all ace! I'm raping mordheim rulez and I noticed your skills follow those lines as well.I love gang improvement !Total gang size 15 ,max 6 heros. I'm going down a slightly different path with a witch santeria type Brood hag with occult powers.The Wounded either recover or are eaten 
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| v_lazy_dragon | Jul 15 2011, 04:09 PM Post #15 |
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Awesome stuff Mortius - Really like it; especially the visual stylings of your sketches |
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| Mortius | Jul 16 2011, 11:03 AM Post #16 |
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Well I'm flattered you think so Inky cheers just give me a little credit if anyone asks lol And thankyou lazy I think often I'm a little over critical of my own work but then I notice all the tiny mistakes  Thanks for all the comments I'm really pleased you like it, stay tuned for more! |
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| mattblackgod | Jul 16 2011, 03:04 PM Post #17 |
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That guy is scary! Good news about the interest, hope it works out well. I dare say there will be a few guys buying your minis over here. Your stuff would work for MBW as it is a sci-fi setting. Any plans to make the anti grav units as conversion pieces? Edited by mattblackgod, Jul 16 2011, 03:05 PM.
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| Hollander | Jul 17 2011, 04:40 PM Post #18 |
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Awesome, oozing with atmosphere. keep it up and keep it coming... |
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| DAWGIE | Jul 17 2011, 06:03 PM Post #19 |
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OOOOOH, NOOOOOO! NOOOOO! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO- 0000000000000000000000000000 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAN this is just the kinda of stuff i do not need to eyeball right now while i am doing pre-op expenses! THIS stuuf looks good to me, and i am glad to hers that there is some interest in it for you! DAWGIE, PA lead/pewter/plastic/resin sponge . . . |
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| Polis | Jul 17 2011, 07:07 PM Post #20 |
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I love the setting you have made Mortius, and the art work is pretty first rate n'all. Looking forward to seeing the whole thing! |
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