Zeta Complex October Update
over 1 year ago
– Wed, Oct 05, 2022 at 03:30:00 PM
It's already been a month and so much has been going on. Since the Kickstarter completed we have been to two conventions where we ran play tests. We have some converts for sure, so much death, mayhem, and laughter, everyone had a blast. One of the players, who has written for other games, has offered to create material for Zeta as well. If this works out, there will be a steady stream of missions for Zeta Complex.
But you are probably more interested in the progress of the book.
- Writing: 80% complete
- Editing: 0% complete - Editor has been signed on, and has the 1st chapter.
- Main Art: 25% complete
- Secondary Art: 50% complete
- Cartography: 0% complete
- Layout: Not started
- Module: Latest Technology - 50% complete
- Module: Virus (will be in the book) - 50% complete
Here is a breakdown of the chapters that will be in the book:
- 1. Background
- 2. Character Creation
- 3. Equipment
- 4. Special Rules
- 5. Robots
- 6. Vehicles
- 7. Factions
- 8. Allies
- 9. Beta-Proto Types (BPTs)
- 10. Bestiary
- 11. Mission Builder
- 12. Missions
- A1: Mission: Virus
We are still on target to be completed on time. We plan to send out an update at the first of every month. Let's see how much we can get done between now and November.
Until next time -- Keep on Gaming. -Ben
Zeta Complex!! Campaign Complete
over 1 year ago
– Sat, Sep 03, 2022 at 05:44:12 AM
Outstanding, we finished the campaign with a real surge and did extremely well. We unlocked the extra art stretch goal, and we are all very excited about that.
We are ready to start the editing process, while we finish up the last bit of the writing, and then begin layouts.
We have been extremely busy at Reaper Con today, and this is the first chance we have had to post anything.
So for now, we are going to take a breather the rest of the weekend and start Sunday night working towards getting you this great book.
Thank you for supporting us, and sticking with us through the campaign, and look for monthly updates on where the project's progress stands.
Until next time, keep on gaming. --Ben
Zeta Complex - Next Stretch Goal Unlocked!!
over 1 year ago
– Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 09:34:52 AM
We only have about 18 hours left in the campaign, and we are still growing!! We just unlocked the Allies Stretch Goal. This will allow you to play outsiders as part of your operative team, including building your own races.
Unlike citizens of Zeta Complex, you will not get clones, but there are other ways to help you survive in a kill and let die society. This will be the final chapter added into the book. And only 2 stretch goals left to unlock. Let's Do This!
The next stretch goal will include 50% more art work from Ed Bickford of Metal Robot, than previously planned. And the last stretch goal will double the number of pre-generated Beta Proto-types, than previously planned.
We are really excited to get this book out to you as soon as possible.
We will be at Reaper Con this weekend, starting tomorrow and will be running a game of Zeta Complex Saturday. If you are near Denton, TX this weekend, be sure to swing by.
Until next time, keep on gaming. -- Ben
"Sidenote: The fact that Zeta Complex comes after Upsilon Complex has been the bases for many heated debates. In the Greek alphabet, Upsilon comes after Zeta which is close to the beginning. Some argue that they were simply lettered using the English alphabet and that Z was in fact the last one after U. No one seems to worry about what happened to V, W, X and Y if that was the case. Another hypothesis was that Zeta was simply lost for some time and got skipped over, but then that would still seem to indicate there should be a Phi, Chi, Psi and Omega Complex that could be activated. While still others claim there was no order at all, and they were all randomly named by pulling pieces of paper out of a hat."
Zeta Complex - 4th Stretch Goal Unlocked
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Aug 25, 2022 at 06:02:29 PM
We unlocked our 4th Stretch Goal today. The base book will now expand on one of the pre-generated mission ideas in the Zeta Complex book. We think you'll really enjoy it as we have already flushed out much of it, and will be play testing it in 10 days at Reaper Con!! If you plan to be there, We would love to see you out there.
Also, tonight we will be a guest on Tenkar's Tavern podcast/vidcast going live at 7 PM CST tonight. So jump on and listen/watch and we will talk Zeta Complex.
Until next time, keep on gaming. --Ben
Zeta Complex - Half Way
over 1 year ago
– Mon, Aug 22, 2022 at 05:55:14 AM
We are currently right around half-way through the campaign and continuing to grow! We are also getting really close to hitting our next stretch goal. You can help us out by spreading the word, get your friends excited about trying out the game and get them to back it as well.
We got to jump onto a podcast Thursday and you can listen to us talk with the good folks of This 'ol Dungeon, about the campaign.
We answered a lot of questions about Zeta Complex and you might get some insight as to what we have as a vision for the game.
Next week on Wednesday night (the 24th) we will be on Tenkar's Tavern to talk some more Zeta Complex. So tune in to check us out live (I believe) and we can answer any questions. Or send us questions early and we'll be sure to get them answered for you.
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Sidenote: Teleportation is a relatively safe new technology in Zeta Complex. It is one-way trip as the base cannot teleport things to it, only outbound. It requires a huge amount of power and must go from the teleportation pad to a set of known coordinates. It has been almost a year since the last teleportation accident, when an operative arrived on site inside out, causing the other operatives, who were hiding, to begin screaming, giving away their location, causing the entire team to be vaporized, and half the new clones failed to activate.
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Until next time, keep on gaming. --Ben
