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| 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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| Mortius | Jul 18 2011, 10:06 AM Post #21 |
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Thanks for the comments guys got a few new cannibal classes to show you today, anyone wondering if wheels are available for vehicles the answer is yes they will be, the storyline includes people returning to traditional vehicles close to the time the bombs fell. So here is the Butcher: Stats: Action Points 8 Melee Skill 4 Ranged Skill 2 Strength 2 Endurance 2 Hit Points 2 Perception 4 Courage 5 Available Skills: Expert Butcher Feeding Frenzy There are more but I can't remember lol, I will edit them in later. Edited by Mortius, Jul 18 2011, 10:11 AM.
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| Dr.Falkenhayn | Jul 18 2011, 11:46 PM Post #22 |
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really nice!Can you tell us anything about the Game Mechanics yet?Looks like there is an Action Point System and its an D6/D12 System? all i can imagine is that Melee Skills 4 means he can roll 4 Dices or he has to roll a 4+ to hit or 6-4 he needs only a 2+ to Hit or what   |
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| Mortius | Jul 19 2011, 09:24 AM Post #23 |
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Well what he has to roll depends on his opponents skill too, but a skill of 4 will likely be a 4+ to hit, I am however thinking of changing to a D20 system, where you roll over opponent skill, see how it goes first. Mechanics are roll to hit, roll to wound, armour saves, injuries which are broken down into head, body, left arm, right arm, left leg, right leg. Hard to explain I will put up some examples. Sorry the picture of the butcher didn't show I will put it up later. |
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| Mortius | Jul 20 2011, 10:48 AM Post #24 |
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Just jotting some ideas down here guys before I forget them, I'm thinking of making weapons very expensive, so rather than buying guns like they are going out of fashion you save up buy a weapon most suited to your character then tweek it using upgrades, each weapon will have limited upgrade slots so each weapon will be unique to its owner. I also started work on Tribals. Mainly ideas for class and weapon names. Hunter - ranged Warrior - melee Shaman - healer Wildman - heavy Chieftain - leader Weapon ideas: Thunder Stick - SMG Fire Stick - Rifle War Drum - MG Fire Storm - HMG Anyone got anymore ideas? |
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| v_lazy_dragon | Jul 20 2011, 11:56 AM Post #25 |
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Having fire arms limited is something I was thinking about for my Brit apoc games. Limited, but deadly (and in many cases unreliable). i like the idea of having upgrades available for them - it's a nice touch. The only suggestion for the Tribals would be 'bezerker' as an alternative to 'wildman'. I guess 'boomstick' as a name for a shotgun? |
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| Mortius | Jul 20 2011, 12:27 PM Post #26 |
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Hmm boomstick is a little too Bruce Cambell, perhaps Lead Wind? Thinking those class names are too generic, how about these: Melee - Painmaker Ranged - Stormbringer Healer - Battle Shaman Heavy - Bezerker / Wildman Leader - Warchief. |
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| v_lazy_dragon | Jul 20 2011, 04:58 PM Post #27 |
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Aye, it might be a bit Bruce Campbell. Lead wind is good... |
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| Mortius | Jan 17 2012, 12:09 AM Post #28 |
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Here is a little of the art work im working on for the game, this is one of my cannibal characters, known as the Sons of Khayn. This particular one is kitted out with heavy armour and a Mauler minigun. This is a modified version of an earlier drawing, I've given the group a stronger theme with a distinct helmet and Icon, which will run across the range. Thoughts?  
Edited by Mortius, Jan 17 2012, 01:03 AM.
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| Inkwell | Jan 17 2012, 12:15 AM Post #29 |
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Crackalacking! Nice to see this picked up ,dont go running off into the wastes again and worrying ol inky the muties got ya 
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| Mortius | Jan 17 2012, 12:33 AM Post #30 |
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I just wait til I have a significant update for you to see, got looooads to put up here soon so keep 'em peeled. 2 forum members are trying my rule system out so hopefully I'll get their thoughts soon! |
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| Dr.Falkenhayn | Jan 17 2012, 01:09 AM Post #31 |
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nice,looks a bit like an Uruk/Supermutant Mix-me likes  i like the not oversized Gun with the Protector very much although im wondering why the Hell would a Cannibal use such a Big Gun-there is not much Meat left after hunting down the "Prey" lol Edited by Dr.Falkenhayn, Jan 17 2012, 01:10 AM.
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| tinker | Jan 17 2012, 01:32 AM Post #32 |
CEO of "Rat-on-a-Stick" Industries
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Love the mouth section of the helmet, very cool. The drawing is very tight! |
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| Mortius | Jan 17 2012, 09:14 AM Post #33 |
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Well the huge gun would mostly be used for destroying vehicles, then they can get to all the lovely meat inside! Lol |
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| v_lazy_dragon | Jan 17 2012, 12:15 PM Post #34 |
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Nice work & looking forward to seeing more! I like the minigun design, but think it might be a bit OTT for a canibal... but hey, who am I to say what your apocalypse looks like! |
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| Mortius | Jan 17 2012, 12:35 PM Post #35 |
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Well one of the things about my game is the freedom to create a unique character, no 2 characters will be the same, also as all will become clear the Sons of Khayn are not your normal default cannibals, their motives are a little more sinister
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| Diakon | Feb 25 2012, 02:34 AM Post #36 |
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All looking rather interesting. Lovely concept sketches too. Any mini's made yet? Eager to see some. 
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| Mortius | Mar 9 2012, 02:33 AM Post #37 |
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im looking to get 3D prints made then work from there but its a lot if work for a solo project, rules art minis.... My head is going to explode. Hence I'm not on here often as in knuckling down on it or getting p*ssed 
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| mattblackgod | Mar 9 2012, 06:12 PM Post #38 |
Big boss warlord dude!
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No worries dude. Just keep signing in to let us know you are still alive. Keep plodding away at it and you will get it finished. |
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| Mortius | Apr 24 2012, 12:59 PM Post #39 |
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Hi wasteland peeps, just to let you know I have a pretty large update for you later when I get to my PC, new factions and news on the much anticipated rulebook, guys if you have requested one I have not forgotten I promise! |
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| Inkwell | Apr 25 2012, 05:14 PM Post #40 |
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Hey its Morty! Did you ever get a kickstarter project started? I would definately fund ya . |
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