Hey Folks,
I lurk here more then I post, but hope to change that. We are currently working on funding and creating a new Steampunk Musha rpg using our own system designed for the setting. However, we had previously worked on a 3.5/ogl version of the game that never saw print. A lot of my team wants to also put out a version for Pathfinder.
I really want to do this also, as we have the 3.5 version mostly complete and it would only involve some conversions and what not to complete it. My question is, would a victorian/asian - steampunk setting be an interest to the Pathfinder fans?
You can visit our Kickstarter page here: http://kck.st/cU3One and www.steampunkmusha.com for more info.
We'll also be looking for an experienced writer/designer familiar with Pathfinder to work on the conversions, so feel free to contact me through the contact page at www.emptyroomstudios.com
Thanks!
Hey Folks,
I lurk here more then I post, but hope to change that. We are currently working on funding and creating a new Steampunk Musha rpg using our own system designed for the setting. However, we had previously worked on a 3.5/ogl version of the game that never saw print. A lot of my team wants to also put out a version for Pathfinder.
I really want to do this also, as we have the 3.5 version mostly complete and it would only involve some conversions and what not to complete it. My question is, would a victorian/asian - steampunk setting be an interest to the Pathfinder fans?
You can visit our Kickstarter page here: http://kck.st/cU3One and www.steampunkmusha.com for more info.
We'll also be looking for an experienced writer/designer familiar with Pathfinder to work on the conversions, so feel free to contact me through the contact page at www.emptyroomstudios.com
Thanks!
Linked it for you.
Interesting. You got Gary Sarli and THE Keith Baker as patrons? Victorian-Asian Steampunk does intrigue me. Hm.....
I have a question for you, Rick.
If I make a pledge to the project, and it fails to reach the $5K goal by the stated date, will the pledged amount be returned?
I have a question for you, Rick.
If I make a pledge to the project, and it fails to reach the $5K goal by the stated date, will the pledged amount be returned?
Actually, the money won't be charged to your account unless it reaches the goal. So, it's a true "pledge" in the sense that you are promising the money if we can reach our goal, and no money is transferred/charged until then.
I can vouch for Rick on that as I recently participated in two separate Kickstarter patronages where one was successful and one wasn't. Once the successful one began after the pledging period ended, then the money was charged. As for the unsuccessful one, money never left my credit card account.
Technically, you can pledge with a credit card and if the pledging is successful after the time frame (let's say 60 days), then after the 60th day when pledging is over, then the funds draw.
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Rick,
I confess I'm not familiar with any other previous projects or RPG work you may have done. Can you cite some references?
Thanks!
Hey Urizen, thanks for fixing those links,
Most people familiar with me know me from providing artwork and running Empty Room Studios. In that capacity I've probably have provided art assets to just about every rpg company. I've done work for WotC, Green Ronin, Mongoose, and dozens of smaller companies. My studio has also done work for film (upcoming Cowboys and Aliens) Television (Fox Sports) and comics (Image, Arcana, etc.)
As an rpg writer, my credits only really include the original Steampunk Musha and the products we publish ourselves as Empty Room Studios Publishing.
However, I'm not alone, and rely on a team of professionals. The new system for SM was co-designed by Colin Chapman of Radioactive Ape Designs His credits include: All Flesh Must Be Eaten, A|State, Atlantis: The Second Age, Castles & Crusades, Faery's Tale Deluxe, Godlike, Hellas, Hollow Earth Expedition, Iron Kingdoms d20, No Quarter, Omni System, Talislanta, Unhallowed Metropolis, Waste World, Wild Talents, etc.
My lead writer on the Steampunk Musha setting is Alana Abbott, she's written adventures for Serenity Adventures from Margaret Weis Productions, She wrote Cowboys and Aliens II, and the author of two novels, Into the Reach and Departure.
We also have a team of a dozen writers that have contributed over the years.
The 3.5/ogl version of the game was designed by Charles Rice. Chuck has done tons of work at Rpgobjects and heads his own company, Vigilance Press.
I hope that helps a bit on who we have working on this.
Linked it for you.Hey Folks,
I lurk here more then I post, but hope to change that. We are currently working on funding and creating a new Steampunk Musha rpg using our own system designed for the setting. However, we had previously worked on a 3.5/ogl version of the game that never saw print. A lot of my team wants to also put out a version for Pathfinder.
I really want to do this also, as we have the 3.5 version mostly complete and it would only involve some conversions and what not to complete it. My question is, would a victorian/asian - steampunk setting be an interest to the Pathfinder fans?
You can visit our Kickstarter page here: http://kck.st/cU3One and for more info.
We'll also be looking for an experienced writer/designer familiar with Pathfinder to work on the conversions, so feel free to contact me through the contact page at www.emptyroomstudios.com
Thanks!
Had to fix the second link; I forgot the http:// Whoops! =)
Interesting idea and for the lowest parton price I must admit I am tempted even though i am not a big fan of asian based games. I have run steampunk style games and this might be a good resource to mine idea's from. So I am tempted.
Similar to my thoughts. =)
Well, I like to believe the ideas are fresh and unique, but I'm bias. My philosophy with the production of the setting and translating it to the rpg has been to make the rules fit the world. I also wanted it be asian inspired, meaning that it's not japanese fantasy, or chinese fantasy, but encompasses those regions, plus a lot more. Also, the storyline and overall theme of the story is much about foreigners entering the island, and could be well used as an edition to a western fantasy setting.
Jon Schindehette, Senior Art director for Dungeons & Dragons, mentions the Steampunk Musha Kickstarter project on his blog. Check it out. Art Order.
Just posted about 2 of the playable races in the SM rpg, visit Steampunk Musha to read, and then head over to Kickstarter and back our project. Steampunk Musha at Kickstarter
Just posted about 2 of the playable races in the SM rpg, visit Steampunk Musha to read, and then head over to Kickstarter and back our project. Steampunk Musha at Kickstarter
Rick,
Would you happen to have visuals for these two playable races yet?
They are actually going through the redesign phase, as visually they are changing for the relaunch of the setting. You can view the Kijo here:
Kijo.
The bottom left corner shows the original look. The full body is a "bare" anatomy guide. The top right corner is what they will look like.
The Kappa have a bit more variations to them. Here is an anatomy concept.
Kappa Body
Here are some head variations.
Kappa Heads.
And a panel shot from the comic of a Kappa.
Kappa Panel
I should have more up soon.
These are very nice!
Rick, do you happen to have a Facebook fan page for Steampunk Musha? If not, you should get to it so as to make other people aware that may not venture here.
We do have a Facebook Fan page. Just recently set up.
We do have a Facebook Fan page. Just recently set up.
A-yup! Ran across it; liked it, and suggested it. ;)
You just need to plug in some additional content on your INFO tab in case people are too lazy to go through the Wall posts to figure out what's going on.