Upcoming release from Current Year Gaming reinvents TTRPGs by bringing the best elements to the big screen 

 

An upcoming release from Current Year Gaming is set to reinvent the way in which tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) are played by bringing classic elements to the big screen. 

 

VoxStory, set to arrive in early 2022, is being billed as a new breed of TTRPG – inviting players to see their creation come to life in the form of a movie. 

 

The project is currently live on Kickstarter – offering backers the opportunity to get their hands on a range of amazing pledge rewards including early access to the game’s beta version in December 2021. The project has already proven to be popular among backers.

 

In VoxStory, each Game Master (GM) can create a world in which to play campaigns – adding buildings, objects and NPC’s (non-playable characters). All players can create characters on the free mobile app and give the GM their unique code to enter the world.  

 

Like all classic TTRPGs, character actions are determined by dice rolls, but with VoxStory the whole event is broadcast live on screen – with the GM simply connecting the game to a monitor.  

 

Build wonderful worlds 

 

VoxStory generates customizable map tiles based on the GM’s specifications for size, biome, mountains, nature, critters and water.  

 

GMs have the ability to add key features to the map such as specific buildings, lakes and NPCs if they want to get going right away. However, there’s also the option for a more in-depth experience with full customization; changing the shape of the terrain, adding/removing scenery, and building detailed towns and villages.  

 

The possibilities are endless!  

 

Control the weather  

 

Along with map customization, VoxStory GMs can adjust the weather and visual effects to fit the campaign. A simple shader changes the colour of the sky, rain and fog.  

 

With the dynamic fog of war, the GM is also able to change the distance the players can see to keep things hidden until the optimum moment.  

 

Play the architect  

 

VoxStory includes straightforward building creation – with a drag and drop technique enabling the GM to adjust shapes quickly and easily.  

 

The building has the option to be auto-populated with furniture or the GM can place each of the objects to add what’s needed. 

 

GMs can also pick out items from a desired asset pack, scaling objects to suit needs and clicking to place.  

 

Create new characters 

 

VoxStory offers players the chance to create characters through both the free mobile app and full game version.  

 

Characters are all highly customizable – with 10 starting races and 12 classes to choose from.  

 

The game also takes a meticulous approach towards appearance – with facial features all adjustable right down to eye-colour.  

 

Characters can also be assigned their own equipment, spells and talents.  

 

Battle and fight 

 

VoxStory gameplay is very similar to traditional TTRPGs. Once the GM has set the scene, the players take it in turns to make actions, the results of which are determined by the roll of dice.  

 

There are two options when dice rolling: In-game random dice rolls or rolling a physical dice and entering the result manually.  

 

Players can complete simple tasks such as tapping the map on the app to move characters and tapping a chest to search through, requiring an action roll.   

 

When entering battle, players and enemies initiate turn-based combat. The turn order is based on several factors including skills, spells and other actions. The battle continues until the players or foe are defeated or placated.  

 

Grab the loot 

 

Throughout every VoxStory campaign – and after boss fights – there will often be loot to share out.  

 

Loots are pre-selected by the GM and discussed with the group as to who receives what items.  

 

GMs can customize certain weapons to facilitate special items.  

 

When is VoxStory being released? 

 

VoxStory is due for release in Q1 of 2022 with the early access available December 2021.  

 

The game will be available to download via Steam at a cost of £25. Only the GM will require the full version of the game, and all other players will be able to download the free character mobile app.  

 

Downloadable content is planned for each quarter for the first year after full release, including new asset packs which will be selected and designed by users.  

 

More information is available online and via the official Kickstarter page. 

 

 

–       ENDS –  

 

 

Notes to editors 

 

VoxStory is set for release during Q1 2022 and will be available for download on Windows PC, Mac, Linux via Steam Download, Google PlayStore and iOS for character app.  

 

Website: www.voxstory.com 

 

Contact: libby@currentyeargaming.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voxstory

 

Twitter: @VoxStoryRPG 

 

Instagram: @VoxStory 

 

Discord: www.voxstory.com/discord  

 

 

The Card Game:
Metropolis Origins is a fast-paced collectible card game set in a darkly humorous cyberpunk future where humans and AI coexist as equals – sometimes peacefully, sometimes not. Based on Graeme Devine’s 1987 adventure game Metropolis, the collectible card game marks the start of a new IP franchise that will be developed across multiple platforms.

Metropolis Origins plays homage to classic card games, like Magic the Gathering, but introduces a fast-paced tactical spin on the genre. Players who own at least 50 cards will be able to play a beta build of the game. The beta build includes multiplayer and AI matches, a leaderboard, a deck builder, and custom SFX and animations. For a beta release, the fast-paced card game is on par with other professional-level games.

The card game is kickstarting a community. Members can not only play the game, but participate in the franchise from the very beginning, building on the characters and the richly imagined cybernetic world. A CCG powered by the Wax blockchain, Metropolis Origins enables players to buy their cards as NFTs, giving them a permanent investment in a world that will expand over time to include new stories, games and immersive experiences. 

The Team
Spearheading the game is legendary developer Graeme Devine (7th Guest, Halo Wars, Quake III Arena). He is joined by Naomi Augustine-Yee (Riot Games), game designer and writer Austin Grossman (System Shock, Dishonored), comics creator Andy Lanning (Guardians of the Galaxy), and a lineup of talented folks from media and gaming who previously worked together at Magic Leap and have variously worked at Atari, Microsoft, Blizzard Activision, Marvel, Kotaku, Gizmodo & DC Comics.

Metropolis Origins is the first game set in Metropolis, a fictional world which will grow and develop as the team develops additional stories and games. An Augmented Reality experience with Snapchat, a PC game and comic books are already on the team’s roadmap.

The Founder Pack Drop

The “Founder Pack” cards marked Metropolis Origin’s first NFT card drop. People could purchase five different packs: random packs of 25 cards, a box of 250 cards, and 50 card packs based on the game’s three factions–Corporate, Government, and Underground.

The NFT game had their limited-edition Founders Pack sale on Nov. 17. The pre-sale for website subscribers sold out in less than 3 minutes. A few packs are still available for purchase for the general public. 

“The launch was a wild ride, we learnt a lot, but something that was new and different for me was that we launched with our community right alongside us. That is very exciting.” – Graeme Devine, lead developer for Metropolis Origins.

The collectible cards are currently a Featured Collection on Nefty Blocks, a popular site for purchasing NFT card packs.

Citizens owning at least 50 “Founder pack” cards can already access a beta build of the game. The limited release “Founder Pack ” will be the only released cards with the words “Founder” written on them. As the Metropolis Origins game expands, “Founder Pack” owners will still be able to access the game’s original beta release. A full version 1.0 is scheduled for spring 2022.

There will also be special giveaways for “Founder Pack” owners. The first giveaway is for a rare “Early Retirement” card that was not included in the Nov. 17 drop. On Nov. 21, all players that own 50 cards and link the game to their Wax account will receive the exclusive card.

About Qxr Studios
Metropolis Origins is the first release from Qxr Studios, a new company founded by game and media veterans to create new worlds, games and immersive experiences. The NFT release served as a funding method for the indie studio.

Qxr Studios sees play and storytelling as the heart of any creative endeavor. Metropolis Origins does not support a play-to-earn feature. The studio believes in playing for fun, not grinding through repetitive interactions to make money (otherwise known as “work”).