Hello pilots!
We've passed the $70K point after just three days love, and are thrilled at the progress you've all helped us achieve.
• 11 Stretch Goals Unlocked
• E//A: Homefro...
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24 Hours In and 500% funded! Thank you!
Hello everyone! First of all, Nick, Ian, and the whole team want to say thank you so much for your initial response and reactions to the launch. We did not think we'd hit 500% f...
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What are you most excited for in Eldritch Automata?
There are a lot of cool mechanics and features we're including in Eldritch Automata, like the dual Pilot/Automata character system, the equipment customization system, the Strand system to promote roleplay and non-combat activities with mechanical rewards, the Ego system, Bers...
Hello pilots! We've passed the $70K point after just three days love, and are thrilled at the progress you've all helped us achieve.
11 Stretch Goals Unlocked
E//A: Homefront supplement book funded
Edge of the Apocalypse mini-wargame funded
And we're close to adding two new archetypes to the book!
In today's update, we wanted to share a little more about the game's specifics and maybe tease our plans for some upcoming stretch goals.
Horror Toxicosis & Seraph Radiation
One challenge that pilots can face in combat against Horrors and the Seraph is new, deadly diseases these otherworldly creatures can spread. When facing down Horrors without the protection of an Automata, humans have discovered a lingering impact on their health that doctors have begun calling "Horror Toxicosis."
Horror Toxicosis degrades the body and mind, corrupting our very flesh and the essence of what makes us human. If someone spends too much time around a Horror, it erodes their Wits, eventually leaving them broken. When that occurs, the body tears asunder, birthing a new Horror from within...While doctors have found ways to help patients recover from the disease, it is rare.
While Horrors corrupt over time, Seraph are completely foreign to our world and come with unique, previously unseen challenges. Those who encounter a Seraph in the wild, without the protection of an Automata or other means, have found themselves entranced by it, its very energy tearing at the fabric of their being. Dubbed Seraph Radiation, the effects of this swift and brutal, and the victims are often left a shell of their former selves.
New Stretch Goal - Ride Out The End of the World With The Perfect Soundtrack
That's right; our latest stretch goal is now public as well - An official Eldritch Automata Soundtrack. We've already begun building the basis for this, and hitting $100,000 will help us flesh out a full soundtrack, working with various artists in the EDM, Heavy Metal, JRock, KPop, and other genres to build out an album you'd want playing in your Automata when heading off to fight off the latest Horror infestation.
Again, thank you all for backing the campaign so far, we can't wait to share the game with you, and more about our plans for the future!
quick question about the ranges in this game. The listed ranges are engaged/short/medium/long/extreme, but the player sheets and NPC statblocks use a range called "Close" that isn't on the list. pretty sure that's supposed to be Short but I wanted to be sure. thanks!
Hello everyone! First of all, Nick, Ian, and the whole team want to say thank you so much for your initial response and reactions to the launch. We did not think we'd hit 500% funding in the first 24 hours. That is absolutely wild, and we're incredibly grateful to you all. Eldritch Automata has been a work of passion for some time now and we're excited to finally share it with you all. From the amazing art that we're working on behind the scenes to the lore and setting refinements, this game is going to blow you away, we promise.
I want to take a moment to recap what we've unlocked and shared so far in the first day. We have eight (8) stretch goals unlocked, a new tier added, and Deluxe Edition upgrades for the Architect, Become A Pilot, Become A Horror, and Be The Automata tiers. We have some more exciting stretch goals waiting and some other announcements we can't wait to share, but let's take a look at the road so far.
We launched at 9 AM Eastern on June 25 with a $10K US goal. You all helped us SMASH that goal in just over 30 minutes and proceeded to steamroll through eight stretch goals in less than 12 hours. We unlocked:
THREE in-depth location modules to be added to the core rulebook - The Forge (featured in The Dark Passenger starter operation in the Quicklaunch Guide (download here if you haven't already), The Pegasus (a flying airbase that helps deploy Automata and pilots quickly across the globe), and The Academy (a pilot training facility where pilots learn how to ride their Automata and battle real threats out in the Wastelands).
A special Deluxe edition release of the core rulebook and upgrades for the All-In tier and higher, which will feature a leatherette cover with a metallic embossed Seraph design and overall improved paper and binding quality.
An Alchemy Enhanced Edition for our VTT users, with a full upgrade package on Alchemy with fully animated scenes, thematic motion overlays, ambient sound beds and soundtrack, dynamic audio, and ready-to-play pre-built scenes.
The Eldritch Arms Collection will be added to the core rulebook and equipment deck - a set of legendary weapons for your Automata that come from eldritch sources and grant massive power but with a cost to the pilot that may be too much to bear...
A new set of twenty-four (24) pre-generated characters for use as player characters or NPCs with a variety of pilot/automata builds.
And a new Operation added to the core rulebook penned by noneother than Beam Saber creator Austin Ramsay! Though Austin is already contributing to the core rulebook, this Operation will give players a new style of scenario to play through, focusing on the harsh realities of survival in the Wastelands.
And that's just the start. We're currently working our way toward unlocking Homefront, a fully separate book release and the first official supplement for Eldritch Automata. E//A: Homefront will focus on survival in the Wastelands, how individuals have come to survive in the case of Horrors, Automata, and shadow groups bent on destroying or controlling them. We'll explore the world of Eldritch Automata more, as well as new mechanics for play without an Automata to protect you and more!
After that, we have more Operations and some VERY unique stretch goals to unlock that we're very excited for. Stay tuned for more reveals, and keep sharing the campaign! The more of your friends you get to back, the more we can add to the game and share with you!
So buckle in pilots. The launch was successful and we've defeated the first round of Horrors, but there's plenty more on the way!
Cheers, Nick, Ian, and the Eldritch Automata and Gehenna Gaming teams
Unleash your Automata in miniature form with wargaming rules developed with the help of veteran Warhammer writer and content creator Chris Handley. Will include rules for miniature combat and STL files for a variety of Automata, Horrors, and Seraphs.
Goal: $70,000 reached! — We did it! This project reached this goal!
I backed at the horror tier and am wondering whether I need to add only 1 or 2 Dossier addons to receive all 3.
It states that I can buy 2 to get the 3rd free, however I'm already getting the horror Dossier baked in as part of my tier.
Can you please clarify this?
We’ll add a new pilot and Automata Archetype to the core rulebook: The Forgotten - An amnesiac pilot recovering their identity; and The Eldritch - A horror-infused Automata.
The layout and design of the quick start is really strong an attention grabbing!
Also having your content on Alchemy is perfect!
Thank you for providing VTT support off the rip and now we are enhanced. BAM!
Last thought, is the art on the playmat what it is? I assume yes
Would have loved to see and epic mech vs horror battle or a mech.
Or even a Head Up display from inside the mech.
Thank you again.
The book now includes a list of special Eldritch Arms, legendary weapons containing untapped powers, but a high cost for your Automata. Each Eldritch Arms weapon will also have a corresponding card in the Equipment Deck.
Goal: $32,500 reached! — We did it! This project reached this goal!
