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For those not aware, CthulhuTech is a relatively new RPG published by Mongoose which combines H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos with mecha anime. This is actually not the first time someone has come up with such a mix, as the anime series Demonbane does something along the same lines. But as I've noted in this blog post, while the setting is awesome, the game mechanics leave something to be desired. So I've taken it upon myself to adapt it to Savage Worlds. The first post on the subject in my blog is up and deals with a sort of new Derived Statistic as well as Edges old and new.

http://sittingduck1313.livejournal.com/180076.html
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bloodshadows · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject:

My copy of the game should arrive this week. The guys over at the Cthulhutech forums described the system to me as something akin to World of Darkness with a dash of Savage Worlds thrown in.

The premise really excites me and I'm hoping the mechanics are half-way decent. Otherwise, I too will be doing some Savaging.
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cayen · Novice Joined: 06 Feb 2008 Posts: 11

what if on the poll I want to pick neither? Anime Cthulu..there's something fundamentally wrong with this promise. Though the system seems kinda interesting from that description. I'll have to look more into this at a later date.

OSIAdept · Heroic Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 1522

the CthulhuTech game is not realy anime perse but it takes many concepts like Giant mechanical and Organic mecha, alien power armors and in some cases powerful psychics. The actual art style is more grounded in American Manga in regards to the character art. Scenery and mecha design has a more believable but visceral style emphasising that the world of the Aeon War is dangerous, and bleak. This art style leads to an interesting but not unwelcome take on the creatures of the Mythos

I very much enjoy the stories to i actualy hope that the game generates enough interest for a stand alone novel

In regards to poll, big boobs but only if the essenstial to the plot Laughing

Lord Abaddon of Wormwood · Seasoned Joined: 07 Sep 2004 Posts: 471

I have this game - actually I have two copies of it. You see the first print run (using Mongoose's POD) was a tad wrong on the cover/binding so Mongoose stated that if they received photos as proof of such they would send out a second book....... free of charge whilst not worrying about the orginal version.

Sweet.

I knew this before I bought the book, thus breaking my "no dead tree copy" rule (space and logistics).

The setting is very cool and very well thought out. Game system well I really did buy the book for that - Savage Setting. I have had this sitting on my desk since before Christmas, thanks for the reminder.

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OSIAdept · Heroic Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 1522

true but is definately funny

Sitting Duck · Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:02 am Post subject:

bloodshadows · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:06 pm Post subject:

Aha! Both of my copies of Cthulhutech arrived today! #1dance

Now I just have to find time to read it. Sad

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Sitting Duck · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:37 am Post subject:

I'm just about done on the rules concerning Insanity (partially inspired by Rippers) and should have them up by tomorrow. Currently I'm hard at work with the Tagers.

I'm also mostly done with converting the Nazzadi to Savage Worlds. However, I'll need something equivalent to a minor Hindrance to properly balance them as a PC available race. I'm drawing a blank though. Any suggestions?
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pineappleleader · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject:

Sitting Duck · Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:45 am Post subject:

I'm afraid that doesn't really work. According to the core book, the Nazzadi are pretty well integrated within Earth society (though the situation is a bit dodgier in communities outside the arcologies). Anyway, when fighting against a horde of insect shaped mushrooms, red eyes and pointy teeth aren't so frightening.

Here's a new post concerning Insanity. Feedback would be appreciated.

http://sittingduck1313.livejournal.com/181231.html
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razorwise · Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:29 am Post subject:

Sitting Duck · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 7:22 am Post subject:

Let me know when you're finished mulling.
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Sitting Duck · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 7:50 am Post subject:

I've converted the Tagers.

http://sittingduck1313.livejournal.com/181925.html

I realize that Clint has repeatedly stated that the NE powers were never meant to be used in a setting alongside more conventional ABs. However, I think what I have here is restricted enough to keep Tagers from being too dominant. Feedback would be appreciated.
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OSIAdept · Heroic Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 1522

yeah as far as i can tell there are only a few dozen tagers tops. But i like what you did with the tagers.
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pineappleleader · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:38 pm Post subject:

Sitting Duck · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:20 am Post subject:

Actually I'm now thinking maybe something involving the way the Nazzadi police their own for individuals who retain loyalties to the Migou. Suggestions on how to implement this would be appreciated.
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Savage Jason · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject:

Sitting Duck · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:50 am Post subject:

Here's a profile for Deep Ones.

http://sittingduck1313.livejournal.com/182648.html
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