Sneaking in under the radar, last night we launched our new Kickstarter - BuXia: Tactics.
What is BuXia: Tactics?
BuXia is a 28mm (to 32mm) miniatures skirmish game that takes its names from both the Bushido Code of the samurai and the Wuxia Code of the martial arts. Combining these two codes and infusing it with a mix of inspiration from anime, kung-fu epics, and ronin sagas we create the world of TianSora (Tiān(天)-Sora(空)).
Simple Game Mechanics
What's neat about BuXia: Tactics is that the rule set can be used for a standard tabletop roleplaying game. Using a simple 2d10 system for all of its rolls, every check is made up of the primary attribute + the associated skill (plus additional modifiers that may apply). This creates the "threshold".
The higher the threshold the easier the skill check is to pass. Skill checks are performed by rolling 2d10 and totaling the dice. If the total amount of the 2d10 is below the threshold amount, the skill check is successful.
Rolling lower is better!!
Character Creation Summary
Clan: There are 3 current factions in the land of TianSora. These each represent a culture of people that have risen and exerted their influence over the land. One of the clans that hold the Emperor's recognition and imperial standing. They are the Kitsune, Tiger, and Serpent.
Concept: Choosing one of the four (4) basic themes, the player chooses a concept: Martial Artist, Samurai, Shinobi, or Youxia.
Style Concept: Then you select one of the many (10+) descriptors that help to round out your character. Such as: Monk, Fearless, Masterless, Shadowless, Armored, Blind, and many more.
Attributes: Using a point system, you assign your rank in four (4) attributes. These are Agility, Strength, Intelligence, and Wits.
Skills: Using a point system again, you assign your skills. Each skill has a corresponding attribute.
Derived States: There are a few derived stats, such as Body, Mind, Speed, and Chi.
Techniques: Techniques are equivalent to an edge, feat, or merit. You buy these with experience for every game or session you play.
We just posted a Historical Summary Part 1 of the beginnings of the world and how it came to be.
Take a look and let us know.
BuXia: Tactics
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BuXia is a 28mm (to 32mm) miniatures skirmish game that takes its names from both the Bushido Code of the samurai and the Wuxia Code of the martial arts. Combining these two codes and infusing it with a mix of inspiration from anime, kung-fu epics, and ronin sagas we create the world of TianSora (Tiān(天)-Sora(空)).
You mean Tian Kong? Sky, or Heaven?
Sorry. Couldn't resist. I'm a huge wuxia fan. I'd like to see the miniatures.
Hey Dire Elf. . The neat thing about this KS is that you use the minis you already own. We are doing a rule set that can be used for both a miniatures game or a classic tabletop RPG.
However, I am not going to lie, there is a secret stretch goal for minis. Hasn't been announced yet
* And it is a mix of Japanese and Chinese inspiration. Tian being Chinese. Sora being Japanese.
Heavenly Sky. In a brief translation.
The character creation preview should be up on Paizo soon. There is a link on the KS as well.
Character Creation Summary is available for FREE.
(The title is missing the "h". We are working on getting that corrected.)