PREVIEW: Sol Chapter & Update
almost 8 years ago
– Sat, Nov 26, 2016 at 10:59:39 AM
Hi a quick update this morning as we had sign off on the SOL Chapter which is now available to download in your Backerkit Account. We also have Corporations and Shentang / Yutang about to send to CB for approval so those should be available next week.
CORVUS BELLI FINAL APPROVAL (due to send to backers in Preview next)
N/A
LAYOUT (due in to CB Approval next)
3.2.6 Corporations – Approved by CB, Edit Done, in Layout
3.3.8 Shentang / Yutang – Author revision complete, in Final Layout
3.7 Tohaa – Approved by CB, Edit Done, in Layout
4.0 Gear Chapter (inc Acquisitions, Armour, Weapons, Ammo, Belongings) - In layout queue
5.2 Adversaries – Edit Done; will enter layout with Art Master characters
5.2.1 Art Master Characters - Approved for edit & layout. Character art in progress. Will be last chapter completed to allow time for heavy artwork requirement.
EDITING (due in Layout next)
Original Corvus Belli RPG Character PDF: Approved, in Editing
Player’s Guide: Tabletop Conversion Rules: Approved, in Editing, RPG Miniature Character Stats: Approved, in Editing,
CB CONTENT APPROVALS
3.2.8 Submondo – Revision submitted to CB
REVISIONS BY MODIPHIUS (due in Approvals by CB next)
Some of these items may seem to be taking their time to go through this process but here's an example of what was done since the last update: 65,000 words of content reviewed, 5,000 words of feedback written, 2,000 words of original content written to plug gaps - there is a lot going just not enough to trigger a change in status yet as often the documents are moving back and forth between the line manager and writers.
3.2.1 Ariadna – Revised based on CB request, with line manager for review
3.2.3 Nomads – Revised based on CB request, with line manager for review
3.2.7 Mercenaries - Revised, with line manager for review
3.3.4 Dawn – In 3rd revision with writer
3.3.5 Human Edge – Revised, with line manager for review
3.6 Combined Army / Evolved Intelligence – Revised, with line manager for review
4.6 Lifestyle & Services - 3rd revision in work
5.1 Game Mastering – Zones, Heat, GM Advice all Complete; Wilderness of Mirrors in revision; Scenario Design in draft
WAVE 1 UPDATE
Quantronic Heat (40 page PDF Adventure): In Revision
Collector’s Book: Bonus Material in Revision
Quickstart (Revised/Final Edition): In Layout Revisions from Proofreading / Feedback
Player’s Guide: Faction Handler Creation Guide: Approved by CB, Player Content from Core Book: Waiting final approval of Core Rule Book
Adventures in the Human Sphere: - 1 Adventure in Draft, 9 Adventures in Revision based on CB Comments. Art Direction underway.
WAVE 2 UPDATE
Acheron Cascade Campaign: Outline approved by CB
Faction Books (Ariadna, Haqqislam, Nomads, PanOceania, Yu Jing): Writers have prepared outlines. Line developer is reviewing/revising to bring them all into harmony with each other.
ALEPH Faction Book: Outline Pending
O-12 Files (Adventure): In Development
Shentang Shuffle (PDF Adventure with Corvus Belli Characters): In Development
GM Screen: In Development (pending final core book content)
PREVIEW: Paradiso Chapter!
almost 8 years ago
– Thu, Nov 17, 2016 at 08:55:00 PM
Hi guys Corvus Belli just signed off the 13 page Paradiso chapter preview PDF and you can now find it in your digital downloads in your Backerkit account. As usual please post any error reports in the comments below. The file you're looking for is: Infinity Paradiso Planet lo.pdf
Enjoy!
Chris, Modiphius
PREVIEW: Quickstart 2.0 & Production Update
almost 8 years ago
– Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 11:43:32 PM
Hi all, we've got the revised Quickstart for you to download tonight - it's for everyone to check out. You can download it here. Please add comments below (there is a map to be added yet and some other tweaks).
This includes the revised quickstart rules and a brand new 10 page adventure. The original adventure will appear in another book with revisions. Here's a taste of what you'll find in the new adventure.
Eduardo Teixeira, a duellist in the violent and wildly
popular sport of Aristeia!, has been found dead in
his berth. He was travelling between worlds on
board a Circular, headed to a tournament. It was not
a peaceful death.
With the media itching for a scoop, and a
dangerous new recreational drug spreading
onboard the starship, can the agents of Bureau Noir
find out who is responsible?
Production Update
Here's a production update, Justin our line manager has been delayed progressing some files last week due to illness with his baby but meanwhile the rest of the team have been plugging away. Bold items show progress. As you can see we should have Paradiso for preview shortly with three more chapters due to go to CB approval in the next few days and Justin hopes to catch up on his backlog and get quite a lot of chapters in for approval this week.
We have new team members working on art direction and speeding things up
CORVUS BELLI FINAL APPROVAL (due to send to backers in Preview next)
3.3.7 Paradiso – Layout complete, waiting for CB PDF approval
LAYOUT (due in to CB Approval next)
3.3.8 Shentang / Yutang – Preliminary Layout complete; waiting revision by author to make requested edits (expect this week in to approval)
3.3.9 Sol – Preliminary Layout complete; author adding material on Minor Colonies (expect this week in to approval with CB)
3.7 Tohaa – Approved by CB, Edit Done, in Layout
4.0 Gear Chapter (inc Acquisitions, Armour, Weapons, Ammo, Belongings) - In layout
5.2 Adversaries – Edit Done; will enter layout with Art Master characters
5.2.1 Art Master Characters - Approved for edit & layout. Character art in progress. Will be last chapter completed to allow time for heavy artwork requirement.
EDITING (due in Layout next)
N/A (nothing currently in Editing).
CB CONTENT APPROVALS
3.2.6 Corporations - 3rd revision with CB for approvals (last revision was 2 small changes)
REVISIONS BY MODIPHIUS (due in Approvals by CB next)
3.2.1 Ariadna – Revised based on CB request, with line manager for review
3.2.3 Nomads – Revised based on CB request, with line manager for review
3.2.7 Mercenaries - Revised, with line manager for review
3.2.8 Submondo – In revision with writer
3.3.4 Dawn – In 3rd revision with writer
3.3.5 Human Edge – Revised, with line manager for review
3.6 Combined Army / Evolved Intelligence – Revised, with line manager for review
4.6 Lifestyle & Services - 3rd revision in work
5.1 Game Mastering – Zones, Heat, GM Advice all Complete; Wilderness of Mirrors in revision; Scenario Design in draft
WAVE 1 UPDATE
Quantronic Heat (40 page PDF Adventure): In Revision
Original Corvus Belli RPG Character PDF: With writer for CB requested revisions
Collector’s Book: Bonus Material in Revision
Quickstart (Revised/Final Edition): Draft Layout Available in PREVIEW
Player’s Guide: Tabletop Conversion Rules: Revised, waiting for CB Approval, RPG Miniature Character Stats: Revised, waiting for CB approval, Faction Handler Creation Guide: Approved by CB, Player Content from Core Book: Waiting final approval of Core Rule Book
Adventures in the Human Sphere: - 1 Adventure in Draft, 8 Adventures in Revision based on CB Comments, 1 Adventures waiting for CB Approval. Art Direction underway.
WAVE 2 UPDATE
Acheron Cascade Campaign: Outline approved by CB
Faction Books (Ariadna, Haqqislam, Nomads, PanOceania, Yu Jing): Writers have prepared outlines. Line developer is reviewing/revising to bring them all into harmony with each other.
ALEPH Faction Book: Outline Pending
O-12 Files (Adventure): In Development
Shentang Shuffle (PDF Adventure with Corvus Belli Characters): In Development
GM Screen: In Development (pending final core book content)
There was a question about whether we would include new material being generated by Corvus Belli in the planned books. The answer is yes, where we haven't already written the book we will and more than likely in one of the forthcoming books it would be relevant to refer to any new information. One query was about the Dire Foes adventures as there are new sets coming out. We planned this based on the current sets so it would be a shame to try to force more in to the same size book, instead we'll create a follow on Dire Foes release that incorporates these new sets. Remember there's plenty to come after the Kickstarter!
That's it for today, as soon as Paradiso is approved we'll update you and send it out.
Chris, Modiphius
PREVIEW: PanOceania! Production Update, Map & Art Preview
about 8 years ago
– Thu, Nov 03, 2016 at 11:52:56 PM
Hi everyone lots of new stuff tonight!
First a special update directly from the Line Developer Justin Alexander this week who has some amazing news!
On Thursday morning last week, I became the proud papa of a little baby girl. This has, unsurprisingly, slowed things down a bit this week. Fortunately, we’ve assembled a fantastic team and they’ve been roaring us towards the first goalpost (of delivering the core rulebook). As we head through our first weekend, my wife and I (and little Sofia!) are all finding our bearings and I should be able to resume normal (or at least normal-ish) work early or in the middle of next week. (You’ll notice several “with line manager for review” entries on the update below – those are on me, but they should clear quickly once I’m done being a choke point.)
We're wishing Justin and the new trainee gamer addition to the family all the best - in the meantime we've had a bunch of approvals to send out to keep you all busy!
PANOCEANIA Preview
You can now download the PanOceania chapter preview in your Backerkit account. As usual please post comments and error reports here in the comments.
Map of the Human Sphere
This map of the Human Sphere has just been approved by the Corvus Belli team and is the first time anyone has seen all the circular routes combined into one map (rather than separate routes). James our art director spent a long time with lots of pieces of coloured string and metal washers figuring this out!
Celestial Guard
The figure pinning the person to the floor is a Celestial Guard - one of the playable character careers.
Briefing at the Private Estate
The team briefing (they are a group of PCs) is taking place at a private estate on Concilium in an area called Blois Bleu. James picked Bois Bleu for the location so the image takes place at sunset (in autumn/winter) when the expanse of trees, bushes and flora start to glow bioluminescent blue.
Here's the latest updates with bold items showing changes. There's a lot going through Layout now that should hit
LAYOUT (due to be approved by CB to send out in preview)
3.2.4 PanOceania – Layout complete: now in Preview
3.3.7 Paradiso – Preliminary Layout complete; waiting CB approval for additional material detailing the other planets of the Paradiso system
3.3.8 Shentang / Yutang – Approved by CB, Edit Done, in Layout
3.3.9 Sol – Approved by CB, Edit Done, in Layout
4.0 Gear Chapter (inc Acquisitions, Armour, Weapons, Ammo, Belongings) - In layout
5.2 Adversaries – Edit Done; will enter layout with Art Master characters
5.2.1 Art Master Characters - Approved for edit & layout. Character art in progress. Will be last chapter completed to allow time for heavy artwork requirement.
EDITING (due in Layout next)
3.7 Tohaa – Edit Done; requires text insert for Crossroads of Paradiso (in revision)
APPROVALS BY CB (due in Editing next)
3.2.6 Corporations - Latest version awaiting approval from CB
REVISIONS BY MODIPHIUS (due in Approvals by CB next)
3.2.1 Ariadna - Revising ready for final approval
3.2.3 Nomads – Being revised
3.2.7 Mercenaries - Revised, with line manager for review
3.2.8 Submondo – Revised, with line manager to review prior to CB approval
3.3.4 Dawn - being revised
3.3.5 Human Edge – Revised, with line manager for review
3.6 Combined Army / Evolved Intelligence – 2nd Revision required, with writer
4.6 Lifestyle & Services - 3rd revision in work
5.1 Game Mastering - Nearly finished for review
WAVE 1 UPDATE
Quantronic Heat (40 page PDF Adventure): In Playtest
Original Corvus Belli RPG Character PDF: Waiting for CB Approval
Collector’s Book: Bonus Material in Revision
Quickstart (Revised/Final Edition): In Layout
Player’s Guide: Tabletop Conversion Rules: Waiting for CB Approval, RPG Miniature Character Stats: With writer for CB requested revisions, Faction Handler Creation Guide: Approved by CB, Player Content from Core Book: Waiting final approval of Core Rule Book
Adventures in the Human Sphere:
- 1 Adventure in Draft, 6 Adventures in Revision/ Playtest, 3 Adventures waiting for CB Approval
WAVE 2 UPDATE
Acheron Cascade Campaign: Outline approved by CB
Faction Books (Ariadna, Haqqislam, Nomads, PanOceania, Yu Jing): Writers have prepared outlines. Line developer is reviewing/revising to bring them all into harmony with each other.
ALEPH Faction Book: Outline Pending
O-12 Files (Adventure): In Development
Shentang Shuffle (PDF Adventure with Corvus Belli Characters): In Development
GM Screen: In Development
PLEDGE MANAGER EMAILS
We've discovered about 600 accounts had not paid enough shipping so if you've had another invitation from Backerkit it's because you have an outstanding shipping fee or you may get a direct email from Rita at Modiphius so please respond so we can get your account up to date. Any accounts with incomplete shipping fees will not be shipped until payments are made so help us make sure you get your shipment on time
That's it for today,
Enjoy
Chris, Modiphius
Production Update & New Art
about 8 years ago
– Sat, Oct 22, 2016 at 11:24:12 PM
Hi here's the latest production update. There's also a couple of new pieces of art starting with this one...
We're now just showing you the remaining chapters that are left to complete in the major stages of Layout, Editing, CB Approvals and Modiphius Revisions to make it much clearer. Remember we sent out the Aleph and 0-12 chapters this week (in case you missed those updates). Here's what's left. We hope to have Paradiso and PanOceania for you this week, perhaps more depending on approvals and several more are coming through editing straight in to layout.
LAYOUT
3.2.4 PanOceania - In Layout; additional text on Indigo Spec-Ops sent to CB for approval
3.3.7 Paradiso – Layout being revised before sending out in preview
4.0 Gear Chapter (inc Acquisitions, Armour, Weapons, Ammo, Belongings) - In layout
5.2.1 Art Master Characters - Approved for edit & layout. Character art in progress. Will be last chapter completed to allow time for heavy artwork requirement.
EDITING (due in Layout next)
3.7 Tohaa – In Editing
5.2 Adversaries - In editing due in layout next
APPROVALS BY CB (due in Editing next)
3.2.6 Corporations - Latest version awaiting approval from CB
3.3.8 Shentang / Yutang – 3rd revision completed, being reviewed by Corvus Belli
REVISIONS BY MODIPHIUS (due in Approvals by CB next)
3.2.1 Ariadna - Revising ready for final approval
3.2.3 Nomads - Revising ready for final approval
3.2.7 Mercenaries - Revised, with line manager to review
3.2.8 Submondo – Revised, with line manager to review prior to CB approval
3.3.4 Dawn - being revised
3.3.5 Human Edge – Final revision due today
3.3.9 Sol – Revising based on CB feedback, with writer
3.6 Combined Army / Evolved Intelligence – 2nd Revision required, with writer
4.6 Lifestyle & Services - 3rd revision in work
5.1 Game Mastering - Nearly finished for review
With all of this we're doing a review of rules and content text for each chapter based on the comments, there's discussions of changes to graphics, design elements and rules content where possible to improve the book. We are listening to sensible feedback and there is a strong design ethos to ensure this version of 2d20 matches Corvus Belli's world BUT we are not replicating the tabletop game by Corvus Belli, for that you have the wonderful miniatures game in all it's detail. Infinity the RPG is written to help you tell fast moving cinematic adventures in the universe of Infinity. That requires a certain simplification as 2d20 is not a crunchy equipment heavy game. For example in the RPG many weapons do pretty much the same thing with a different company logo on the side. We tend to simplify things rather than add layers of detail that you don't need, because for that you have the miniatures game.
Ready to strap in?....
Our next update will detail news of the rest of Wave 1 and Wave 2 and we are due the revised layout on the Infinity RPG Quickstart this week which will be sent out to everyone.
Enjoy!
Chris, Modiphius
