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<blockquote data-quote="Egg Embry" data-source="post: 8551930" data-attributes="member: 6808965"><p><strong><em>d20 Modern</em></strong> is coming back under a new title with a new system. The <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/rebooting-d20-modern-with-everyday-heroes.685791/" target="_blank">first teaser information</a> caused a nice bit of interest leading to this interview with Dave Scott of <strong>Evil Genius Productions</strong>. In this, he shares some more details for the upcoming <strong>Kickstarter</strong> and book.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]152177[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><strong>EGG EMBRY (EGG): This is an exciting concept to bring back to tabletop and I’m eager to talk with you about it. What are you bringing to crowdfunding?</strong></p><p><strong>DAVE SCOTT (DAVE)</strong>: We’re refreshing <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?filters=0_0_1130_0_0&term=d20%20Modern&affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong><em>d20 Modern</em></strong></a> by updating it to the <strong>5e</strong> system. We brought a few of the original team back to help us with this refresh.</p><p></p><p><strong>EGG: What will the name of this project be?</strong></p><p><strong>DAVE</strong>: The project is called “<strong><em>Everyday Heroes</em></strong>™.” We picked that name because we wanted to distinguish it from the super hero genre. This game is about the John McClanes (<strong><em>Die Hard</em></strong>), the John Rambos (<strong><em>First Blood</em></strong>), even the Snake Plisskens (<strong><em>Escape from New York</em></strong>). It’s about the heroes that look like you and me, but are capable of extraordinary things.</p><p></p><p><strong>EGG: Are you planning a core rulebook? What about a monster manual or a campaign setting?</strong></p><p><strong>DAVE</strong>: The initial release will include a core rulebook. We’re also planning a few expansions. One will be focused on weapons, another on master villains. We also want to do an expansion focused on our military – the real everyday heroes.</p><p></p><p><strong>EGG: This project brings the modern world to 5e. What inspired that?</strong></p><p><strong>DAVE</strong>: I have always loved modern RPGs – <strong><em>Top Secret, Champions, James Bond,</em></strong> and <strong><em>Spycraft</em></strong>. These were the games I played when I was a kid. Some people wanted to play in a fantasy setting, but I always wanted to recreate my favorite action movies.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]152181[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]152178[/ATTACH]</p> <p style="text-align: center">Dave Scott (left) and Jeff Grub (right)</p><p></p><p><strong>EGG: Who is working on this project?</strong></p><p><strong>DAVE</strong>: We’ve assembled an amazing team of designers, some well-known and some new to the industry. On the “well-known” side, we have Jeff Grubb. He was not only one of the original designers of the game, but also known for some of the most iconic games in the field. On the other side, we have Chris Ramsley. I fell in love with their work on <a href="https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Chris%20%22Goober%22%20Ramsley&affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Dungeon Master’s Guild</strong></a> where I discovered them. All Chris’ was rated 5 stars.</p><p></p><p><strong>EGG: What makes this the right time to bring this classic to a new edition?</strong></p><p><strong>DAVE</strong>: Given that this is the 20th anniversary of <strong><em>d20 Modern</em></strong>, we felt like this was the right time to do this project. As I started to do my homework, I was blown away by how many people are still running the <strong><em>d20 Modern</em></strong> system – holding it together with gum and tape.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]152179[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><strong>EGG: I’m glad you’re bring them a new version to play. There have been other modern 5e projects such as </strong><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/302992/Ultramodern5-REDUX-5th-Edition?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong><em>Ultramodern5 REDUX</em></strong></a><strong> or the cyberpunk </strong><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/295562/GeneFunk-2090-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong><em>GeneFunk 2090</em></strong></a><strong>. Not to denigrate those projects, but what separates your version from those?</strong></p><p><strong>DAVE</strong>: I would classify both of those games as being a future or science fiction setting. <strong><em>Everyday Heroes</em></strong> is rooted in today’s world. When we first launched the game, we promised each other that the most advanced technology in the game will be a smart phone. This game pays homage to all of the great action films of the 80s, 90s, 00’s, and today.</p><p></p><p><strong>EGG: That’s a fair call out. You’re still in early days on this project, yes? What sort of stretch goals are you considering for this campaign?</strong></p><p><strong>DAVE</strong>: We’re planning to go above and beyond the typical stretch goals such as new classes or special edition covers. We’ll have those, but we have some exciting stretch goals in mind. I can’t announce anything yet, but stay tuned.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]152180[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong>EGG: Beyond <em>d20 Modern</em>, what else are you working on?</strong></p><p><strong>DAVE</strong>: We see <strong><em>d20 Modern</em></strong> as a platform to launch several campaign settings. As far as we’re concerned, we consider the modern era as everything from the 1900’s to the near future. There is a lot of storytelling within that window.</p><p></p><p><strong>EGG: Thanks for talking to me about this project. Where can fans learn more about your work?</strong></p><p><strong>DAVE</strong>: Please visit our <a href="http://www.evilgeniusgaming.com/" target="_blank">website</a> or check out our <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilgeniusgames/everyday-heroes-the-roleplaying-game" target="_blank"><strong>K</strong></a><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilgeniusgames/everyday-heroes-the-roleplaying-game" target="_blank"><strong>ickstarter</strong></a><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilgeniusgames/everyday-heroes-the-roleplaying-game" target="_blank"> page</a>.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilgeniusgames/everyday-heroes-the-roleplaying-game" target="_blank"><strong>Everyday Heroes: The Roleplaying Game</strong></a><strong> from </strong><a href="http://www.evilgeniusgaming.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Evil Genius Productions</strong></a></p><p>“<strong><em>Everyday Heroes</em></strong> is a tabletop roleplaying game for the modern world using officially licensed content from your favorite action films.”</p><p></p><p><em>Egg Embry participates in the OneBookShelf Affiliate Program, Noble Knight Games’ Affiliate Program, and is an Amazon Associate. These programs provide advertising fees by linking to DriveThruRPG, Noble Knight Games, and Amazon.</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Egg Embry, post: 8551930, member: 6808965"] [B][I]d20 Modern[/I][/B] is coming back under a new title with a new system. The [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/rebooting-d20-modern-with-everyday-heroes.685791/']first teaser information[/URL] caused a nice bit of interest leading to this interview with Dave Scott of [B]Evil Genius Productions[/B]. In this, he shares some more details for the upcoming [B]Kickstarter[/B] and book. [CENTER][ATTACH type="full"]152177[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [B]EGG EMBRY (EGG): This is an exciting concept to bring back to tabletop and I’m eager to talk with you about it. What are you bringing to crowdfunding? DAVE SCOTT (DAVE)[/B]: We’re refreshing [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?filters=0_0_1130_0_0&term=d20%20Modern&affiliate_id=814082'][B][I]d20 Modern[/I][/B][/URL] by updating it to the [B]5e[/B] system. We brought a few of the original team back to help us with this refresh. [B]EGG: What will the name of this project be? DAVE[/B]: The project is called “[B][I]Everyday Heroes[/I][/B]™.” We picked that name because we wanted to distinguish it from the super hero genre. This game is about the John McClanes ([B][I]Die Hard[/I][/B]), the John Rambos ([B][I]First Blood[/I][/B]), even the Snake Plisskens ([B][I]Escape from New York[/I][/B]). It’s about the heroes that look like you and me, but are capable of extraordinary things. [B]EGG: Are you planning a core rulebook? What about a monster manual or a campaign setting? DAVE[/B]: The initial release will include a core rulebook. We’re also planning a few expansions. One will be focused on weapons, another on master villains. We also want to do an expansion focused on our military – the real everyday heroes. [B]EGG: This project brings the modern world to 5e. What inspired that? DAVE[/B]: I have always loved modern RPGs – [B][I]Top Secret, Champions, James Bond,[/I][/B] and [B][I]Spycraft[/I][/B]. These were the games I played when I was a kid. Some people wanted to play in a fantasy setting, but I always wanted to recreate my favorite action movies. [CENTER][ATTACH type="full" width="400px"]152181[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full" height="300px"]152178[/ATTACH] Dave Scott (left) and Jeff Grub (right)[/CENTER] [B]EGG: Who is working on this project? DAVE[/B]: We’ve assembled an amazing team of designers, some well-known and some new to the industry. On the “well-known” side, we have Jeff Grubb. He was not only one of the original designers of the game, but also known for some of the most iconic games in the field. On the other side, we have Chris Ramsley. I fell in love with their work on [URL='https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Chris%20%22Goober%22%20Ramsley&affiliate_id=814082'][B]Dungeon Master’s Guild[/B][/URL] where I discovered them. All Chris’ was rated 5 stars. [B]EGG: What makes this the right time to bring this classic to a new edition? DAVE[/B]: Given that this is the 20th anniversary of [B][I]d20 Modern[/I][/B], we felt like this was the right time to do this project. As I started to do my homework, I was blown away by how many people are still running the [B][I]d20 Modern[/I][/B] system – holding it together with gum and tape. [ATTACH type="full"]152179[/ATTACH] [B]EGG: I’m glad you’re bring them a new version to play. There have been other modern 5e projects such as [/B][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/302992/Ultramodern5-REDUX-5th-Edition?affiliate_id=814082'][B][I]Ultramodern5 REDUX[/I][/B][/URL][B] or the cyberpunk [/B][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/295562/GeneFunk-2090-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=814082'][B][I]GeneFunk 2090[/I][/B][/URL][B]. Not to denigrate those projects, but what separates your version from those? DAVE[/B]: I would classify both of those games as being a future or science fiction setting. [B][I]Everyday Heroes[/I][/B] is rooted in today’s world. When we first launched the game, we promised each other that the most advanced technology in the game will be a smart phone. This game pays homage to all of the great action films of the 80s, 90s, 00’s, and today. [B]EGG: That’s a fair call out. You’re still in early days on this project, yes? What sort of stretch goals are you considering for this campaign? DAVE[/B]: We’re planning to go above and beyond the typical stretch goals such as new classes or special edition covers. We’ll have those, but we have some exciting stretch goals in mind. I can’t announce anything yet, but stay tuned. [ATTACH type="full"]152180[/ATTACH] [B]EGG: Beyond [I]d20 Modern[/I], what else are you working on? DAVE[/B]: We see [B][I]d20 Modern[/I][/B] as a platform to launch several campaign settings. As far as we’re concerned, we consider the modern era as everything from the 1900’s to the near future. There is a lot of storytelling within that window. [B]EGG: Thanks for talking to me about this project. Where can fans learn more about your work? DAVE[/B]: Please visit our [URL='http://www.evilgeniusgaming.com/']website[/URL] or check out our [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilgeniusgames/everyday-heroes-the-roleplaying-game'][B]K[/B][/URL][URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilgeniusgames/everyday-heroes-the-roleplaying-game'][B]ickstarter[/B][/URL][URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilgeniusgames/everyday-heroes-the-roleplaying-game'] page[/URL]. [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilgeniusgames/everyday-heroes-the-roleplaying-game'][B]Everyday Heroes: The Roleplaying Game[/B][/URL][B] from [/B][URL='http://www.evilgeniusgaming.com/'][B]Evil Genius Productions[/B][/URL] “[B][I]Everyday Heroes[/I][/B] is a tabletop roleplaying game for the modern world using officially licensed content from your favorite action films.” [I]Egg Embry participates in the OneBookShelf Affiliate Program, Noble Knight Games’ Affiliate Program, and is an Amazon Associate. These programs provide advertising fees by linking to DriveThruRPG, Noble Knight Games, and Amazon.[/I] [/QUOTE]
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