Kickstarter Superchron fantasy future RPG on Kickstarter!

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Valhallions is proud to announce Superchron their first RPG created by Robert McConvey and Caerys Walsh. Superchron is a fast paced adventure RPG (Role Playing Game) with a completely original and new system. This new system promotes on the spot calls and allows the players to progress immediately and in whatever direction they choose. We have launched this project through Kickstarter in order to raise enough money to work on Superchron full time so that we can complete the writing as well as the art work and it is available now for you to look at in more detail here.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...uture-steampunk-paper-based?ref=home_location

The art style is a combination of American comic books and Japanese manga through the eyes of an Irish artist. Each piece is hand painted by Caerys in colour inks and acrylics. The game is set in the future but at first will feel like a fantasy game with players using basic melee or ranged weapons. As they uncover old tech and scavenge resources they can start crafting and editing more complex and almost steam punk style weaponry to aid them on their adventure. So although there is no electricity or power a crank handled chain gun is more than possible with the right parts and know how. Anything is possible with the right idea and some lucky rolls.

Superchron is a creation of love and adventure. We wanted to instil a sense of grandeur, danger and freedom in every aspect of this game and we feel that we have succeeded. Superchron has been crafted from scratch and everything about it is original content. The main aspects of the game are:
• an exciting premise based on a scientifically possible apocalyptic future
• a new critical system that allows for instant character progression
• an innovative dice pool mechanic that allows for teamwork and outside the box thinking
• creative freedom like never before for both players and GMs
• an expansive sandbox for GMs to mould to their whim and guides to make it work

All of this and more can be found in Superchron. We are only a small UK based company but with your help we can make our game a reality. If you have any comments, questions or feedback we are eager to hear them.

Many thanks
Robert & Caerys

 

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We are also happy to reveal the cover art for the game as well as an example of what it wil look like inside.

 

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Here is an excerpt from the book describing the history of the world as told by one of the main villains.

It is written, that in the late 21st century, the World was remade anew, destroying all that had ravaged it for so long. Mankind, who had neglected the Maker in favour of their electric luxuries, would be cast down and forced to atone for their pride. So it was that the time of change came. The Maker’s guiding hand summoned the holy triad to aid us in our redemption. The roaming astral body of Nibiru returned to our solar system reeking orbital havoc as it passed. This was the first. This holy traveller used its majesty to enhance the second mighty stroke. An overdue Polar shift, gifting to the Earth full geomagnetic reversal.

The disruption to our orbit as well as the pole shift caused the earth to stop and the magnetic field to disappear. Mankind’s vanity proved to be their downfall as their heretical machines failed and betrayed them. Millions were lost as their machines malfunctioned and even plummeted from the sky itself. Greed and selfishness then ruled supreme as riots and looters began to prey on the weak and confused. So lost without their technology humans returned to a primal state and many were stained with the blood of their fellows.

Nature, seeing man’s weakness decided to retake dominion from the savage hands of our ancestors. The tectonic plates of the planet shifted dramatically causing natural disasters of apocalyptic proportions. Earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes carved the land into Nature’s new empire. Plants grew wild and gained sentience, and wildlife evolved to their new surroundings and claimed their own new territories. Unable to adjust to their new position in the world mankind were beaten and on the verge of annihilation.

The Maker ever just, decided to give us one more chance and summoned his third gift. From the centre of the Galaxy he sent forth the Serpent light, the means to redeem ourselves and atone for past transgressions. This cord of energy stretched out through the cosmos and touched mankind in its darkest hour. The Light then awoke a part of us long forgotten which allowed us to follow the Maker’s example and wield the elements.

Humanity was given the gift of hope and for the first time in centuries threw down their worthless technology and banded together to survive. Communities and tribes formed throughout the new world and we began to grow and adapt. Mankind, crippled since the great blackout, now rose from its knees and stood proud under the Makers gaze. We built towns in the harshest environments with our own hands and we fought back the creatures who would see us fall. We were strong and we were forgiven.

Now, in what we believe to be the 26th century of the old calendar, the so called Scholars, think they have found a new heathen power source. A way to regain their blasphemous technology from the histories. Fables like the hyper cities, buildings of glass, lights that never burn out, thinking mechanisms and even machines capable of flight. The very artefacts that angered the Maker to the point of global destruction. These heathens wish to find them and learn from them. They must be stopped at all costs. They have called upon all who are foolish enough to leave the shelter of the Makers hand to seek out these lost relics. In order to save the world from divine wrath we must destroy these devices and even turn our hands against our wayward brethren if need be. We must atone and some sacrifices may be needed. If salvation lies in a path of blood then so be it...

Petre

High Servant of The Hands That Made Us

 

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We've added a new "how to play" video as well as changed our project info to be more concise and user friendly. The project also has alot more art work

So check it here:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...=home_location

And as always if you have any comments, feedback or questions we are eager to hear them!

Thanks

 

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We are into our final week on Kickstarter, So this is your last chance to get your hands on Superchron before everyone else and enjoy the many rewards exclusive to kickstarter. Enjoy a brand new game and encourage the growth of the gaming world

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...uture-steampunk-paper-based?ref=home_location

Also if your in the Cardiff area tomorrow we will be running Superchron as part of Cardiff RAWSoc's all day gaming event. So drop by and join in on the fun!

 

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4 day's left and as an extra incentive we will be sending out the "quick start" guide for Superchron to those waiting for their full game so that they can jump right in immediately. This will be sent within a week of the Kickstarters successful completion and will contain everything needed to run a game of Superchron. The world will then be expanded in the finished product along with the beautiful artwork and flavour texts.

Thank you all for your support