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Infinity the Roleplaying Game

September 16th, 2015

Corvus Belli's Infinity the Roleplaying Game

Modiphius launched their Kickstarter for the Infinity Roleplaying Game, based on Corvus Belli’s incredible sci-fi skirmish miniature game.

Actually, what I should say is that we’ve launched our Kickstarter. I’ve been hired as the line developer for Infinity. I’m also the lead writer for the core rulebook, and I’ll also be personally developing a deluxe campaign supplement for the game that we’ll be unlocking through the stretch goals in the Kickstarter campaign. (Plus, with your support, a dozen other amazing supplements.) If you’re one of the many people who have wanted to see me use node-based scenario design to design a full-fledged, dynamic campaign… well, I’ve finally found a company who shares that vision.

WHAT IS INFINITY?

In the twisted jungles of Paradiso, humanity fights for its survival. The fierce, alien warriors of the Combined Army have poured through the Acheron Gate, descending upon the emerald jungles of the newest colonial world in a seemingly unstoppable torrent. The bestial Morat pound the Paradiso Front, where brave men and women fight ceaselessly to maintain a desperate defensive line which the sly Shasvastii penetrate with devastating ease. In the star-swept skies above, the collected might of humanity’s armadas maintain a life-or-death blockade to cut off an endless horde of alien reinforcements. And if any of humanity’s fractious forces should falter, then all may be lost…

But beyond that terrifying holding action, the intrigues and adventures of the Human Sphere spin on. Space pirates cruise through the shattered planetoids of Human Edge. Scientist adventurers delve the oceans of Varuna. Merchant guilds scheme amidst the scourging sands of Bourak. From Yutang, the Emperor gazes forth from an uneasy throne. Titanic war machines stride across the icy plains of Svalarheima. Byzantine hypercorps struggle for dominance amidst the chrome towers of Neoterra.

For the last ten years, players have tested their mettle upon the battlefields of the Human Sphere in Corvus Belli’s hugely-popular Infinity skirmish game. Now you can expand your adventures, diving deep into the amazing, never-before-seen depths of the Infinity universe with the ultimate science fiction roleplaying game.

Play with the full dynamic 2d20 game system featuring: 

  • Cinematic action driven by the twin engines of Heat and Momentum
  • The triple battlefields of Warfare, Infowar, and Psywar
  • A multifaceted Zones system which brings the game world to life
  • All New Artwork of the Infinity universe commissioned by Modiphius and Corvus Belli
  • Find out more about the 2d20 System further down the page

Explore the definitive guide to the Infinity universe with: 

  • A complete Chronology of the Human Sphere detailing centuries of bloodshed
  • The culture, history, and intrigue of seven powerful factions
  • Gazetteers for all twelve planets of the Human Sphere, including beautiful, full-color maps

Leap into your character by: 

  • Forging your identity with an immersive Lifepath character creation system
  • Fighting for your faction with the fractious, innovative Wilderness of Mirrors scenario design system
  • Facing dozens of fearsome, ready-to-play adversaries who stand between you and your destiny!

WHAT’S NEXT?

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be talking more about some of the really cool things we’re developing for Infinity (like the Wilderness of Mirrors scenario structure and the triple battlefields of Warfare, Infowar, and Psywar).

But for right now, I hope you’ll join us on Kickstarter and help us publish what I think is going to be a fantastic game. As I write this, we’ve already blown through three major stretch goals and we’re closing in on the Gamesmaster Guide.

6 Responses to “Infinity the Roleplaying Game”

  1. Jeff Palmer says:

    Bravo Justin! Just backed it- best of luck!

  2. Spenser says:

    Oh wow! I’ve been reading your blog and playing Infinity and the RPG beta and backing the kickstarter and had no idea! It’s like two worlds just combined for me! Well it’s looking great and I’m excited to see the final product.

  3. Martin says:

    Now this is great news! I’m a long time fan of Infinity and have been following the development of the rpg with interest. While I love the setting it has never really jumped out at me as one I’d like to roleplay in, and I felt a bit apprehensive that it might just turn into a version of the tabletop game.

    Having you onboard as line developer makes me a lot more relaxed and this went from a wait-and-see to a full kick in the face! Very much looking forward to seeing the _rest_ of the Infinity world come alive. Oh, and spaceships… 😀

  4. Gamosopher says:

    Hi Justin,

    You say that you will be “personally developing a deluxe campaign supplement for the game”. Is it already unlocked? Which stretch goal is it?

    Thanks, congrats, and good luck!

  5. Justin Alexander says:

    I’m currently developing the outline for the Shadow Affairs campaign. That’s been unlocked. There will be other writers involved in executing the individual scenarios, but I’m going to be the “big picture” guy on that (and you can expect a node-based structure).

    The one that I’m going to be doing solo is the Acheron Cascade. That hasn’t been unlocked yet and will most likely be a little bit further down the line than Shadow Affairs in any case (depending on how the next 3-4 months go for me).

  6. Clay says:

    I just stumble into this announcement. Where can we buy this?

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