For those unfamiliar with Modiphius Entertainment they are "a British digital media publisher partnering with creative talent to develop unique creative properties. We develop games, novels, merchandising, and more. We aim to inspire those who read, play, or encounter our work with tales of heroism, adventure, and courage." and are the publisher of the Achtung! Cthulhu, Mutant Chronicles, Conan, Infinity and John Carter of Mars roleplaying games.
Called Star Trek Adventures the game promises to cover Star Trek The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager and Enterprise as well as all of the prime universe films, essentially all of canon Star Trek with the exception of the J.J. Abrams alternative timeline/universe which is likely due to the rights issues surrounding Paramount currently owning the film rights rather than CBS.
Picard and Kirk miniatures.Whilst the game is focused on players creating original characters and setting off on their own Star Trek roleplaying adventures the game will feature pre-generated characters for a number of established Star Trek characters such as James T Kirk and Jean-Luc Picard. The core rulebook will focus on playing human and alien Starfleet characters however Modiphius have confirmed that supplements will be released that will include other playable races and factions with Klingons already confirmed. The game will use Modiphius' 2d20 system which was designed by Jay Little, who worked on the Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game as well as resin and metal 32mm-scale miniatures featuring both established and generic Star Trek characters, although these miniatures are not required to play the game. Modiphius claims these miniatures will be the first Star Trek miniature figure line to be produced in 17 years and have stated that the figures will be single piece and multi-part, and available in collector's blisters as well as crew packs which will allow players to purchase whole bridge crews and away teams from various points across the different eras that exist between Enterprise and Voyager.
Although the game will feature a "simple ship combat system" there won't be any starship miniatures, most likely as a result of licensing deals for Star Trek: Attack Wing and the upcoming Star Trek: Ascendancy.
Whilst details of the writing team have not yet been released, Modiphius have said that the game and related materials will be written by a team of Star Trek experts to ensure that gameplay is as authentic as possible although at this point Modiphius are still looking for additional writers and artists to work on the game so long as they are "professionally published as a writer in the tabletop games industry or commercially published as an artist".
Modiphius claims that "Star Trek Adventures is a completely new design [to previous Star Trek roleplaying games] and will be bringing to life many important aspects of the Star Trek stories in new ways that we think you are going to love." Make sure to head on over the to official game forums HERE where publishing director Chris Birch is looking for fan input in to the game!
As a fan of Star Trek roleplaying I must say, it certainly sounds pretty promising, sadly we're in for a long wait with the game not due to be released until Summer 2017 although pricing and pre-order details are set to be released in Q3 of 2016. I guess until then we'll have to rely on Starfleet Tactical and good old Armada 2, Bridge Commander and RPG-X for our Star Trek roleplaying needs.
You can read the full press release below.
Modiphius Entertainment, publisher of the Achtung! Cthulhu, Mutant Chronicles, Conan, Infinity and John Carter of Mars roleplaying games, is excited to announce today the development of Star Trek Adventures, the first new official Star Trek roleplaying game to be produced in more than a decade. The news comes as Star Trek fans worldwide celebrate Star Trek’s 50th anniversary in 2016.
Fans of the legendary Star Trek television series’ and films will not only boldly go to the final frontier, but they will shape the voyages and missions through the Star Trek Adventures living campaign playtest. Each player will experience the game differently based on the ship they are assigned to and attendees of Gen Con will have the exclusive North American opportunity to choose their ship, as well as claim a free Captain Kirk or Captain Picard miniature, while supplies last, when they register for the playtest. Registration will take place daily at the Modiphius booth #2737 in the Gen Con exhibit hall August 4 – 7, 2016.
Additional sign-ups will launch online from late August at www.modiphius.com/star-trek and fans in Europe will have their chance to claim Kirk or Picard at the Modiphius booth at Essen-Spiel in Germany in October and at Dragonmeet in the UK in December. The living campaign playtest will launch in the fall.
“Since I was a kid I dreamed of sitting in the captain’s chair and boldly going on my own voyages,” says Modiphius Entertainment’s publishing director Chris Birch. “With Star Trek Adventures we can all explore our own stories in the worlds of Captain Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, Archer and many others.”
Star Trek Adventures will use the Modiphius 2d20 game system (Mutant Chronicles, Infinity, Conan, John Carter of Mars) designed by Jay Little (Star Wars: Edge of the Empire, X-Wing Miniatures Game). Modiphius is also sculpting an accompanying Star Trek miniature figure line, the first to be produced in 17 years. Resin and metal 32mm-scale hobby figures will feature classic Star Trek characters and crews, boarding parties and away teams. Geomorphic tile maps of burning Federation ships, mysterious colonies and embattled Klingon cruisers will set the scene for dramatic new voyages in the Final Frontier.
Under license by CBS Consumer Products, Star Trek Adventures is slated for a Summer 2017 release and the playtest crews will be listed in the Star Trek Adventures book manifest. Sign up for Starfleet now at www.modiphius.com/star-trek
™ & ©2016 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Fans of the legendary Star Trek television series’ and films will not only boldly go to the final frontier, but they will shape the voyages and missions through the Star Trek Adventures living campaign playtest. Each player will experience the game differently based on the ship they are assigned to and attendees of Gen Con will have the exclusive North American opportunity to choose their ship, as well as claim a free Captain Kirk or Captain Picard miniature, while supplies last, when they register for the playtest. Registration will take place daily at the Modiphius booth #2737 in the Gen Con exhibit hall August 4 – 7, 2016.
Additional sign-ups will launch online from late August at www.modiphius.com/star-trek and fans in Europe will have their chance to claim Kirk or Picard at the Modiphius booth at Essen-Spiel in Germany in October and at Dragonmeet in the UK in December. The living campaign playtest will launch in the fall.
“Since I was a kid I dreamed of sitting in the captain’s chair and boldly going on my own voyages,” says Modiphius Entertainment’s publishing director Chris Birch. “With Star Trek Adventures we can all explore our own stories in the worlds of Captain Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, Archer and many others.”
Star Trek Adventures will use the Modiphius 2d20 game system (Mutant Chronicles, Infinity, Conan, John Carter of Mars) designed by Jay Little (Star Wars: Edge of the Empire, X-Wing Miniatures Game). Modiphius is also sculpting an accompanying Star Trek miniature figure line, the first to be produced in 17 years. Resin and metal 32mm-scale hobby figures will feature classic Star Trek characters and crews, boarding parties and away teams. Geomorphic tile maps of burning Federation ships, mysterious colonies and embattled Klingon cruisers will set the scene for dramatic new voyages in the Final Frontier.
Under license by CBS Consumer Products, Star Trek Adventures is slated for a Summer 2017 release and the playtest crews will be listed in the Star Trek Adventures book manifest. Sign up for Starfleet now at www.modiphius.com/star-trek
™ & ©2016 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
You can read the official Q&A below.
1. Which Star Trek shows will the game cover?
Star Trek Adventures will cover Star Trek the Original Series, Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager and Enterprise as well as all of the original and Next Generation films. It does not include the new reimagined films by JJ Abrams.
2. What game system will it use?
The roleplaying game will use Modiphius' 2d20 system also being used for Conan, Mutant Chronicles, Infinity and John Carter of Mars. Click on the links above to check out free previews of some of these games.
3. When will it be out?
Star Trek Adventures will be out Summer 2017 but there will be details of a pre-order announced in the coming months.
4. Can I play a Klingon or other non-Starfleet characters
The core rulebook will focus on playing human and alien Starfleet characters There will be supplements that introduce other playable character races including Klingons.
5. Will there be ship combat?
Star Trek Adventures will have a simple ship combat system for use in the roleplaying game. You'll find out more about this in the playtest.
6. Can I play Captain Kirk, Picard or other characters?
Yes there will be pre-generated characters for many of the well known personalities from Star Trek including Picard, Kirk and more, but the focus will be on creating your own stories in the Star Trek universe.
7. Are you keeping it authentic?
Yes, Star Trek Adventures is being written by a team of Star Trek experts who are staying true to the Prime universe. We'll announce the writing team soon.
8. How are you going to address the Prime Directive?
In Star Trek Adventures characters will have good reason to follow the Prime Directive, but as in the shows and films, sometimes this duty will be challenged. You will find out more in the playtest.
9. How much will it cost?
We haven't confirm the pricing yet, but you can expect similar pricing to other core books, supplements and miniatures we have produced.
10. Are you looking for writers or artists?
If you have been professionally published as a writer in the tabletop games industry or commercially published as an artist yes please contact us through www.modiphius.com/contact - please include a link to work.
11. Will it be combat focused or more like the shows?
In Star Trek Adventures the ability to solve problems, deal with moral dilemmas, unearth conspiracies or ancient mysteries, will be as important as being able to command a ship in action or lead an Away Team under fire.
12. Will this be a Kickstarter?
No, there will not be a Kickstarter. Star Trek Adventures will be available through a pre-order via the Modiphius webstore and local gaming stores next Spring.
13. What size are the miniatures?
They are 32mm to match other popular scale miniature figure lines.
14. Will the roleplaying game require miniatures?
No it does not require miniatures to play, however many gaming groups like to use miniatures to represent their characters, show their relative positions etc. You will be able to use our geomorphic map tiles recreate key scenes from your missions above Federation ships, boarding Klingon cruisers, or exploring strange ancient ruins.
15. Which miniatures will you be making?
We will be making miniatures of all the well-known characters from the shows and films, as well as generic crews, Away Teams, alien races, boarding parties and more.
16. Will you be making ship miniatures?
No, there are already some great official Star Trek ships available like Star Trek: Attack Wing
17. Will it be similar to the previous Star Trek roleplaying games
Star Trek Adventures is a completely new design and will be bringing to life many important aspects of the Star Trek stories in new ways that we think you are going to love.
18. Will there be Living Campaigns once the game comes out?
There will be Star Trek Adventure Living Campaigns running each year with organised play events in stores and special events at major conventions.
Star Trek Adventures will cover Star Trek the Original Series, Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager and Enterprise as well as all of the original and Next Generation films. It does not include the new reimagined films by JJ Abrams.
2. What game system will it use?
The roleplaying game will use Modiphius' 2d20 system also being used for Conan, Mutant Chronicles, Infinity and John Carter of Mars. Click on the links above to check out free previews of some of these games.
3. When will it be out?
Star Trek Adventures will be out Summer 2017 but there will be details of a pre-order announced in the coming months.
4. Can I play a Klingon or other non-Starfleet characters
The core rulebook will focus on playing human and alien Starfleet characters There will be supplements that introduce other playable character races including Klingons.
5. Will there be ship combat?
Star Trek Adventures will have a simple ship combat system for use in the roleplaying game. You'll find out more about this in the playtest.
6. Can I play Captain Kirk, Picard or other characters?
Yes there will be pre-generated characters for many of the well known personalities from Star Trek including Picard, Kirk and more, but the focus will be on creating your own stories in the Star Trek universe.
7. Are you keeping it authentic?
Yes, Star Trek Adventures is being written by a team of Star Trek experts who are staying true to the Prime universe. We'll announce the writing team soon.
8. How are you going to address the Prime Directive?
In Star Trek Adventures characters will have good reason to follow the Prime Directive, but as in the shows and films, sometimes this duty will be challenged. You will find out more in the playtest.
9. How much will it cost?
We haven't confirm the pricing yet, but you can expect similar pricing to other core books, supplements and miniatures we have produced.
10. Are you looking for writers or artists?
If you have been professionally published as a writer in the tabletop games industry or commercially published as an artist yes please contact us through www.modiphius.com/contact - please include a link to work.
11. Will it be combat focused or more like the shows?
In Star Trek Adventures the ability to solve problems, deal with moral dilemmas, unearth conspiracies or ancient mysteries, will be as important as being able to command a ship in action or lead an Away Team under fire.
12. Will this be a Kickstarter?
No, there will not be a Kickstarter. Star Trek Adventures will be available through a pre-order via the Modiphius webstore and local gaming stores next Spring.
13. What size are the miniatures?
They are 32mm to match other popular scale miniature figure lines.
14. Will the roleplaying game require miniatures?
No it does not require miniatures to play, however many gaming groups like to use miniatures to represent their characters, show their relative positions etc. You will be able to use our geomorphic map tiles recreate key scenes from your missions above Federation ships, boarding Klingon cruisers, or exploring strange ancient ruins.
15. Which miniatures will you be making?
We will be making miniatures of all the well-known characters from the shows and films, as well as generic crews, Away Teams, alien races, boarding parties and more.
16. Will you be making ship miniatures?
No, there are already some great official Star Trek ships available like Star Trek: Attack Wing
17. Will it be similar to the previous Star Trek roleplaying games
Star Trek Adventures is a completely new design and will be bringing to life many important aspects of the Star Trek stories in new ways that we think you are going to love.
18. Will there be Living Campaigns once the game comes out?
There will be Star Trek Adventure Living Campaigns running each year with organised play events in stores and special events at major conventions.
