Susano Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 ONLY HUMAN... Is not good enough. Want to be stronger? Faster? Smarter? You can, provided you are willing to pay the price... your humanity. Cybernetics allow you to punch harder, shoot straighter, run faster, and even think better. And if that’s not enough, you can become a full-conversion cyborg, sacrificing mere meat for cutting-edge machine. You might opt for a genetic upgrade, a reworking of your DNA with the intent of “fixing” all of nature’s mistakes. Or you might be a replicated human, vat-grown and computer-designed for a specific purpose. Still not satisfied? You can take on the role of an esper, a living weapon with powerful psychokinetic abilities. Kazei 5 presents an original near-future campaign setting designed for use with the HERO System 6th Edition ruleset. Recommended for experienced GMs and players looking for an anime-themed cyberpunk setting, this world book includes: * Rules for cyberware, cyberspace, mecha, and espers, including numerous sample powers. * Tons of cutting-edge near-future equipment, such as weapons, armor, vehicles, and exo-suits! * A comprehensive and immersive campaign background detailing the world of 2030. * A wide array of sample characters, ranging from cybernetically-augmented security specialists to nigh-unstoppable esper weapons. Created by the author of The Asian Bestiary (Volumes I & II) and Ninja Hero, Kazei 5 is a setting that’s been a decade in the making. Enter a world of cyborgs, cybernetics, genetic enhancement, and replicated humans, where the entire idea of what it means to be a normal human is in question. Technology is making man obsolete. The choice is yours, upgrade or die. Kazei 5, coming later this summer from BlackWyrm Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamamura Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition Woohoo! Can hardly wait to give Dave and crew some of my money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition *sits up, begs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition Can hardly wait to give Dave and crew some of my money. You can do that at any time. I'll even smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition Ever the salesman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition It appears that the mecha rule will cover powered armor/battlesuits as well. Correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition There will indeed be powered armor aplenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition It appears that the mecha rule will cover powered armor/battlesuits as well. Correct? It covers APEX and Exo Suits, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition There will indeed be powered armor aplenty. It covers APEX and Exo Suits' date=' yes.[/quote'] Good. This just went on my "once-I-have-a-job-again" shopping list. I've never been all that satisfied with the way Hero has handled powered armor, so I'm looking forward to something better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition For those who are interested: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/K52E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted August 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition Rough page count -- 300. Rough due date -- Early November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCUBA Hero Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition W00t! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavier Onassiss Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition I'll be first in line when it hits the FLGS. X.O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlyjoe Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition Well, this will be my 1st 3rd party HERO Games product purchase then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition We have the first draft of the book. 304 pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristopher Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition What's the general power level in Kazei 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition 300 point characters. Sample NPCs range from 175 to 995. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition Heroic or Super? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition Heh... it's sort of a mix. Superheroic abilities, but with a lot of Heroic Limitations. So while you might have a street samurai with a 25 STR, 30 DEX, and 7 SPD, she still needs to deal with STR Min, Real Weapon, and Real Armor Limitations. Hmm... okay, it's more superheroic than anything. Cyberdroids, cyborgs, powered armor, espers... yeah, it's superheroic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition Just to clarify, I suggest you start at 300 point PCs at minimum. You can play at much higher point levels if you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition We are currently editing the document (rough page count 304 pages). I've seen some sneak previews of the art and am pretty happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Patriot Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition Congrats Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition Macht schnell with it already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition Macht schnell with it already! Hey! You rush a miracle worker, you get rotten miracles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamamura Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Re: Announcing Kazei 5, Second Edition They say patience is a virtue. I am a Saint! Please take your time, really looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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