Ultramodern5, A 5E Universal Sci-Fi Sourcebook + Campaigns & Adventures

Hey everyone!
 
Just want to let you know that our first adventure, Echoes of Noa 94, has been released.

I have sent coupons through the Backerkit system. Please check your downloads page or your email for the information.



Thanks for your patience, and I am happy to report we are already nearly finished with the next two, Madness at the Megalomart (also written by William Miller) and Threshold (written by me).  

 

The latter is undoubtedly going to be unusual in its approach, as I’m pushing it to be more of a narrative artbook with RPG elements rather than a full-on adventure. This is inspired by the TTA books by Stewart Cowley, so I wanted to recreate that aesthetic and theme. Nick Greenwood is coming on board as the solitary artist to accomplish what I hope to be the first of a series of transcendent adventures that can be approached for their artistic value as much as their gameplay value. 

 

So far, of the 65,000 words written, over 44,000 explores the setting through in-universe reports, transcripts, and logs. It is being presented as an archeological account of the extinct human race through the eyes of an alien historian thousands of years in the future. It is meant to mix cosmic horror with space opera, and I found the challenge exciting. So, I hope readers get as much enjoyment reading it as I did writing it. I am almost done with the book, but it may take a while for Nick to complete all the illustrations he wants to offer.

I'll have another update on the physical books very soon.

Chris

 

 

 

Hey again, everyone!

I’m back again with another update.  

FOUNDRY VTT

Yesterday, we released the early access files for the Foundry VTT. Today, we sent out the coupons for backers to acquire these files. The playtest files included with Ultramodern5 will no longer be updated—this new sku will become the final release. 

TOURING AMETHYST REVELATIONS

For those wishing to take a look at our newest release, check out the video below:

https://youtu.be/wwH93jJjtxk?si=4mDgRpSc01r0nhf7

Thanks again!

 

 

HEY EVERYONE!

Sorry for the delay. I wanted to have confirmation before writing this update.

The books are in print!

That’s right, books are being printed as you read this. As mentioned previously, we’re printing Amethyst and Ultramodern at the same time. This will save us money on shipping as the whole run will be taking up an entire container. I honestly don’t know how long this is going to take, as we’re printing four different books and two different GM screens. I'll have videos showing the production the moment Round Color sends them to me.

AMETHYST REVELATIONS

With the announcement that printing has begun, it would then make sense that Amethyst: Revelations, the latest installment in the RPG series, would be finished.

…and it is!

I got the final works from Nick Greenwood this week, so I can happily report that the digital PDF release of Amethyst Revelations will be on Thursday, April 18th.

I'll have a video up this week going through the book, page by page, discussing the content, the illustrations, and the processesfrom inspiration to realization.

ULTRAMODERN FOUNDRY EARLY ACCESS RETAIL

MEANWHILE, the early access retail release for the Ultramodern5 Foundry module goes live this Tuesday, April 16th. While we will keep the playtest files in the UM5 DriveThruRPG SKU, they will no longer be updated. The new SKU will be updated regularly from here on. Obviously, those who backed the new Ultramodern5 campaign will receive this module for free. Everyone else who purchased UM5 will be receiving a coupon. We’ll be moving on to Amethyst’s module shortly.

ADVENTURE STATUS

I am writing Threshold now. Echoes of Noah 94 is finished and waiting on a couple of illustrations. Madness at the Megalomart is also nearing completion. I’m looking for artists who can draw spaceships, so if you are one or know of one, let me know.

I’ll have another update in a few days! Thanks, everyone!

Chris

Hey everyone:

Just a quick update that we’ll be closing the pledge manager this month, and with 23 of you still not having closed your pledges, you run the risk of not getting any physical rewards.

For many, you are waiting for the print-on-demand (POD) coupon from DTRPG. 

I’m happy to say that the prototypes showed up today, and both the standard and premiums have been approved. I will admit, having examined them both, the differences between them are minimal, so despite the temptation to pay for the premium, take my suggestion and order the standard version.

Obviously, both POD editions will pale in comparison to the offset print, given we are maximizing page quality. Still, for those not wanting to wait or who didn’t back for offset, you can certainly get your hands on a physical version of the book now.

Like every time I offer print-on-demand, I send out coupons for previous purchasers of the PDF to acquire the POD at a reduced price. This is basically at the cost price set down by One Book Shelf. I will send out coupons for both the standard and premium editions of the game today, and you’ll find those in a separate email sent out from DTRPG.  

NOTE: If you do NOT receive an email from DTRPG with these coupons, it is either because you do not wish to receive emails from publishers OR it is in your spam folder. Check the latter first, and if you still require the coupon, email me at [email protected], and I will confirm your pledge and send the coupons via email.

To reiterate, and yes, I do need to, these print-on-demand books are NOT the physical rewards backers have paid for. Those are offset books that are being printed now. As mentioned, there are four different versions of this book—the standard and alternative covers, the deluxe, and the new leather edition. If anyone is interested in changing their pledge to secure one of the higher-quality books, best to do that now because we are only printing 100 leather books. 

Have a great month, everyone!

CHRIS

A couple of quick updates as I am sick with the flu this week.

POD UPDATE

I received a Print-On-Demand Prototype from DTRPG last week, and I decided to make a video comparing the new revised version with the original 2018 edition. 

 

I also decided to offer a STANDARD edition because the PREMIUM print is simply too damned expensive, like 90$ for a basic book. I ordered another round of prototypes, so that should be coming down soon. Once that occurs, I’ll be activating both versions for those wishing to purchase a POD edition. 

Remember, the POD is NOT  the offset print edition. That is being certified now.

FOUNDRY UPDATE

Another round of updates for Foundry are going up today. As before, they will be uploaded to the REDUX files on DTRPG. 

This may be the last set before the product goes officially live for sale. 

CHRIS