#Project Biomodus

[maxivermillion]

Very, very old OC I made for a friends TTRPG.

Back in 2016 my friend Bear launched a Kickstarter for his baby, Project Biomodus. A Transhuman, Action-Survival RPG.

I GM'ed a few test games during the kickstarter.

There is a lot to unpack about the setting, but simply put is this guy here, he is a Human. You want to build yourself as a mechanical werewolf or centaur with a chest mounted rail gun? No problem, the game has rules for it.

I'm bad at explaining it, but you can find out more here or over at DrivethruRPG.

I still really like this guy and am thinking of drawing him again at some point. Maybe this time around he will get a name.

[cat-of-many-faces]

New picture!

I’m really loving Project Biomodus. I was a backer of the kickstarter and got my book a few weeks ago. Really good system and interesting setting.

Also a nice little discord, look for TAPM Systems on discord, come join in the conversation and art shares :)

oops, forgot the game link: Free version of Project Biomodus is here https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/307780/Project-Biomodus-Get-Rekt-Edition--StayAtHome

[mynkijames]

Black & White versions of my illustrations for Project Biomodus: a Transhuman, Action-Survival RPG! Check it out!

[yuikami]

Slowly stepping into Sci-fi/post-apocalyptic zone. Half of one of the cover arts I did for Project Biomodus

Please check them out!! I'm super proud of these works! Will post the rest of this project once the mock up comes out ^o^

[theonyxpath]

In which Eddy, Dixie, and Matthew throw together an emergency extra-long episode using listener questions and a game design panel from Save Against Fear!

* EMERGENCY EPISODE * Introductions from the panel * What’s the process when you start to design a game? * When do you reinvent the wheel or reskin something else? * The X-Card and other safety mechanisms * How do you merge theme and mechanics? * Handling feedback * Favorite mechanics * How would you design a game for players new to tabletop RPGs? * One thing that starting game designers should know * Imposter syndrome: “Shut up Stamford!” * Designing for disability and impairment * Instead of outro banter, we do an ad-hoc Q&A! * Questions from iceblade44: Sothic turns, relationship with vampires, and the Spilled Blood book * Apollo is unhelpful * Question from George Lemke: Can we get a Storypath deep dive? * Eddy has seen a lot of pictures of birds with arms * Question from Yoidan: What are our dream games? * Leave us your questions on the blog at theonyxpath.com!

Links: * Save Against Fear: https://www.thebodhanagroup.org/about-the-convention  * Retrostar: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/168254/Retrostar-Rulebook * Kids on Bikes: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/231938/Kids-on-Bikes-Core-Rulebook * Pugmire: https://realmsofpugmire.com * Project Biomodus: http://www.projectbiomodus.com/ * Onyx Pathcast blog: http://theonyxpath.com/category/projects/onyxpathcast/

[projectbiomodus]

The sound of rusted joints echoes harshly with each footstep, negating any possibility of a silent approach. CreeeakTHUD. CreeeakTHUD. Again and again, again. Any normal person might cover their ears at the sound, akin to dragging fingernails against a metal door.

But there are no normal people around. Haven’t been for a long time now.

The shrill kshring of your companion behind you rings out, followed by the familiar circuitral whirring. A buildup. A charge.

Up goes your hand, signaling your party to halt. Your Hunstman would not have charged his weapon for nothing. 

“.. th-the.. the d-demon.. he.. he is c-close..” 

Soft yet caustic is the small voice to your left, and your arm snaps outward only to stop a centimeter from her shoulder. Precise. You are only to warn, to hush.

The Grandma nods. She understands.

Slowly, you pull your melee weapon from its resting place on your back. You heft its weight in your palm, feeling steel against steel. It grinds, and it whines. Something akin to the adrenaline of old flows through your systems.

“He is here.”

The polearm spins in your palm as your feet slide into a wide stance. You watch. And you wait. 

He’s here. He’s coming.

The Big Bad Wolf.

Project Biomodus.

Humanity as we know it is over. The world is a desolate, ravaged place, inhabited by the weakest signs of life, and richly populated with dust, ash, and silence. You are a survivor, and every day you continue to prove that fact true. 

Humans cannot survive in such a world, but luckily, you are not human. You are a Biomodus: a transhuman being built from scrap metal, concrete, and the undying will to survive.

But can you?

Game details below, as well as when and when you can be a part of the first groups to play!!

Project Biomodus will be featured by the game’s director, Joseph Thompson, at 2016 Big Bad Con in Walnut Creek, California. 

He will be holding two scheduled slots on October 15th from 10am-3pm and 6pm-11pm. 

He is also planning on running more sessions for in-demand games for the final days of the convention. 

The MVP at each Project Biomodus game gets a free Project Biomodus shirt!!

If you think you have what it takes to survive, design your own Biomodus and fight for your rights to see the sun rise tomorrow.

[projectbiomodus]

Project Biomodus is still two weeks away from being fully backed on Kickstarter!!

Don’t wait any longer to go check it out!! There are still amazing reward tiers filled with wonderful items, as well as opportunities to design vehicles and armor that will be fully illustrated by Joseph Thompson and put into the completed book for Project Biomodus!!

[projectbiomodus]

Project Biomodus is coming to Kickstarter!

It’s official folks; Project Biomodus is going to Kickstarter on October 3rd! Until November 3rd, you will have the opportunity to join in the development and back the game! There is going to be a Collector’s Edition of the main Game Book (that will not be available after release) and you also have the option of designing Modifications, Configurations, Monsters and major NPC’s for the final version! Best be quick though, as availability is limited and the campaign only lasts for 30 days!

I know a lot of you have been supporting us from the start, but now we have to call upon the wonderful followers of this game to help us raise awareness. Tweet, text, email, snail mail, Snapchat, Instagram, blog and do whatever you all can to let folks know that Project Biomodus is launching it’s Kickstarter on October 3rd… and we need all the help we can get! Small or Large, near and far, we want the world to know that the first TAPM20 System is in motion and ready for it’s close-up.

Thank you all for being with us this far, and if you are new to Project Biomodus, make sure to join our Discord Server! We would love to hear form you all!

You can find a preview of the Kickstarter, as well as a full description of the available tiers here: http://bit.ly/Biomodus

See you on the Campaign Trail folks!

 Joseph ‘Bear’ Thompson  Creative Director

[projectbiomodus]

ADD-ON UPDATES! - Shirts, additional copies, 'Get Rekt' Edition and an Art /Lore Book!

Hey folks. Got another brief update for you today on Add-ons.

As most of you know, we have been focusing on getting what we can together for the main book, but more than a few of you have asked about add-ons, and so with 10 days to go in the campaign, here are a couple tasty treats to whet your appetite!

COLLECTORS EDITION SHIRT - $20 This shirt will feature a unique design (decided by the backers with a vote) and will be only available as part of this campaign. We have a few shirts available on our Merch Store already if you want some other options, but this one will be a doozy.

COLLECTORS EDITION MAAUL STATUE - $TBD (On Hold)  As of this time, the Collector’s Edition Maaul statue is still being designed and planned for fabrication. In the spirit of being transparent and accountable, Joseph would not feel safe in offering this as a reward until such a time as we can guarantee fabrication and delivery. The ongoing plan is to have it available as a post-funding extra, and it will remain available until the release of Project Biomodus. Until then, stay tuned for more updates!

Read more here!!