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Machine Gods of the Noxian Expanse is a dark fantasy/science fiction tabletop role-playing game set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity's technological golden age has ended in catastrophe. In the aftermath, AI systems evolved into machine gods, and human society has rebuilt itself into a feudal structure, with people interpreting advanced technology through a mystical lens. The game focuses on the fragmented region known as the Noxian Expanse, a vast wasteland dotted with ancient ruins and dominated by city-estates ruled by different machine gods and their noble houses. Players take the role of Reclaimers, a specialized class of adventurers and scavengers who explore the ruins of the previous age and interact with forgotten technology. Reclaimers are valued for their ability to interface with old tech, making them useful problem solvers, but also potential heretics.

Machine Gods of the Noxian Expanse features:

  • Quick character creation: roll your Attributes, pick a feat and a couple of proficiencies, spend your starting funds on gear, and you’re ready to go. Lazy to think of a proper background and motivation? Roll on the many tables the book includes and learn who your character is! 

  • Familiar yet innovative mechanics: The core mechanic involves rolling a D20, adding modifiers, and comparing the total to a Target Number, making it familiar to anyone who has ever cast a die with friends. What makes the game different from other OSR rulesets is the inclusion of both static and dynamic TNs, allowing the game to self-balance and enemies to remain a threat regardless of character level by simply referencing a single table.

  • Detailed solo and GM-less rules: whether you’re going to play this alone or run it for your friends, the expansive random tables and solo rules included will ensure that you don’t have to spend a minute wondering what happens next. Random landmark generation, ruin generation, settlements, NPCs, enemy creature behavior… Everything you need is here. Furthermore, the game is fully player-facing, meaning that the only ones making checks are the PCs. Even during combat!

  • Magic & spellcasting: As the old adagio goes, “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic”. The Age of Technology might be long gone, but powerful relics of that time remain, many still fully operable. All “spells” are cast using these relics, and “magic items” that grant their wielders powerful abilities are always sought after by all factions and powerful individuals. 

  • Exploration: The game includes rules for exploring the Noxian Expanse, with procedures for navigating, encountering events, and interacting with the environment, and the Noxian Expanse’s inhabitants. Find an interesting, old arcology you want to explore? Use the random ruin generation rules to fully create everything you need on the fly.

  • Rules-light & modular: this is a very simple and straightforward game, built with the intent to be easily hackable and expandable. Future official releases will be coming on a regular basis, with more places to explore, modular rules to deepen the game’s mechanics, and much more!

  • Patreon exclusive: Machine Gods of the Noxian Expanse is released via the Blackoath Patreon exclusively, with Patreon members at the Evocatus and higher tiers receiving PDF and Print-on-Demand codes from DTRPG. The game will not be sold via any other platform, so don’t hesitate and join us!

 

Machine Gods of the Noxian Expanse - The Voidspire Territories

The Voidspire Territories is a setting book for the post-apocalyptic, feudal RPG Machine Gods of the Noxian Expanse. Set in the sprawling city of Voidspire, built around a massive, decaying data center, players navigate a world where the ruling Glass Lords, Circuit Priests, and Conduit Knights vie for power, while the common folk struggle to survive in the shadow of the machine god known as the God of Ten Thousand Glowing Eyes. This richly detailed setting offers a unique blend of science fiction, medieval fantasy, and dystopian themes, perfect for campaigns filled with intrigue, exploration, and survival.

Key Features:

  • Immersive Setting: Explore the city of Voidspire, a vertical maze of ancient server rooms, noble estates, and chaotic slums, all powered by a mysterious machine god.

  • Faction Dynamics: Engage with powerful factions like the Glass Lords, Circuit Priests, and Conduit Knights, each with their own agendas, politics, and rewards for loyal players.

  • Rich History & Lore: Dive into a world shaped by the rise and fall of a technological utopia, where the remnants of humanity worship the very machines that once served them.

  • Dynamic NPCs: Interact with a diverse cast of characters, from noble lords and religious leaders to cunning merchants and rebellious commoners, each with their own stories and motivations.

  • Dangerous Exploration: Venture into the perilous maintenance tunnels and Memory Crypts beneath the city, filled with rogue drones, ancient traps, and valuable relics.

  • Customizable Characters: Choose from a variety of character backgrounds tied to the Voidspire Territories, offering unique perspectives and plot hooks for your campaign.

  • Conspiracy and Intrigue: Unravel complex plots and conspiracies using the included conspiracy generator, adding layers of mystery and political intrigue to your game.

  • Unique Creatures: Face off against a host of enemies, from rogue maintenance drones and crypt guards to reanimated nobles and tunnel ghouls, each with their own stats and abilities.

  • Artifacts and Relics: Discover powerful ancient artifacts that can turn the tide of battle or unlock secrets of the old world, adding depth to your adventures.