Infinite Frontiers: Play Your Way
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Welcome to "Infinite Frontiers", a fusion of cyberpunk allure and space opera vastness, currently in early access. This game seeks to revolutionize tabletop gaming by offering a unique approach where players have the autonomy to configure the game mechanics and narratives. Regardless of your tabletop gaming style, Infinite Frontiers presents a myriad of options, ensuring every player can tailor their experience. Furthermore, regardless of how you configure the game, your gameplay experience will seamlessly transition between game modes. Mechanics will feel familiar regardless of the gameplay you choose to employ; your characters can immediately drop into any narrative or game mode, and you have the capability to truly make the experience your own.
From the neon-lit megacities to boundless cosmic adventures, and intricate socio-political dynamics, the game invites you to immerse in diverse stories and challenges. With its advanced technology and player-driven choices, Infinite Frontiers is not just a game, but a platform for crafting journeys that every gamer can truly appreciate. Dive in and redefine your tabletop experience!
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“I want to create a game that becomes the shared table where roleplayers, wargamers, and board gamers all find a seat and a story worth telling.”
In a realm already filled with incredible diversity, Infinite Frontiers is redefining the way we think about tabletop gaming. The groundbreaking aspect? The basic game is completely free, making it accessible to everyone from the get-go. This is a game designed with players' freedom in mind: from the miniatures you use— which can be sourced from any game system—to the extensive array of expansions.
Infinite Frontiers truly lives up to its name by offering "bolt-on" packages that allow you to tailor the game to your exact preferences.
What starts as a basic tabletop wargame where players take turns rolling the dice can quickly become an epic campaign with twists and turns that can take years to fully realize.
Want to introduce solo or co-op gameplay? No problem. Traditional tabletop role-playing is more your speed? We’ve got you covered. The game even delves into specific areas like vehicular combat, space adventures, magic, and cybernetics, making it a versatile platform for any narrative you want to explore. And the best part? When new rules and expansions come out, they're available to every player for free. This game isn't just yours to play; it's yours to shape. With Infinite Frontiers, you're not just a player; you're a creator. Your group, your game, your rules. Make Infinite Frontiers the game you've always wanted to play.
On the Fly
Infinite Frontiers is rewriting the rulebook on tabletop gaming flexibility. Ever had a session derailed because your Game Master couldn't make it? Say goodbye to that issue; Infinite Frontiers has built-in mission generation tables that craft adventures for you and your crew on the spot. Whether you want these generated missions to impact your main campaign or simply serve as a fun diversion for the evening, the choice is entirely up to you.
But the adaptability doesn't stop there. The game's unique package system allows you to seamlessly transition between different types of gameplay. Dreamed of piloting a mech one moment, cruising through the stars in an interstellar vessel the next, and then hustling through the grimy streets as a runner? With Infinite Frontiers, you can do it all. All you need is the corresponding package and you're good to go. Forget being confined to one style of play; Infinite Frontiers lets you enjoy the best of all worlds.
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For those who relish the thrill of tactical skirmishes, "Infinite Frontiers" offers intense, fast-paced encounters where strategy and quick thinking are paramount. Players can engage in close-quarters combat, navigate challenging terrains, and utilize the environment to their advantage. The game's immersive setting, with its blend of cyberpunk cities and alien landscapes, provides a dynamic battleground for skirmish enthusiasts. The unique challenges and scenarios ensure that no two skirmishes are ever the same.
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Grand strategy and epic battles define the wargaming experience in "Infinite Frontiers." Players command vast armies, fleets, and even interstellar armadas, orchestrating large-scale confrontations across diverse terrains, from planetary surfaces to the void of space. The game introduces specialized rulebooks, such as "Aces High" for aerial dogfights and "Steel and Speed" for vehicular warfare, allowing for varied and expansive wargaming scenarios. The stakes are high, with every decision impacting the broader war effort and the fate of entire civilizations.
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Dungeon crawler aficionados will find a treasure trove of adventures in the cosmic catacombs of "Infinite Frontiers." Alien ruins, derelict starships, and forbidden temples serve as the new-age dungeons, each teeming with mysteries, traps, and formidable adversaries. The emphasis here is on exploration, puzzle-solving, and uncovering ancient lore. Every expedition promises unique challenges, rewards, and tales of bravery in the face of the unknown.
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For those who cherish personal narratives or enjoy teaming up with friends for cooperative quests, "Infinite Frontiers" offers a universe of stories. Players can embark on solo missions, charting their own course in the vast galaxy, or join forces with allies to tackle larger threats. With built-in mission generation tables, the game ensures a fresh narrative with every session, be it a rescue mission on a distant moon, a diplomatic envoy to a new civilization, or a covert operation in a bustling space metropolis.
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At its heart, "Infinite Frontiers" is a canvas for storytelling. Roleplayers can craft intricate backstories for their characters, engage in deep social interactions, and influence the political and social landscape of the galaxy. The game's rich lore, featuring diverse alien species, powerful factions, and a history spanning millennia, provides ample material for immersive roleplaying sessions. With the added dimension of the bolt-on packages and the action point system, players have the tools to shape their characters and narratives in myriad ways, ensuring every campaign is a unique and memorable journey.
In Infinite Frontiers, Players take on the roles of Runners, skilled operatives navigating a gritty, dystopian space opera filled with intrigue, danger, and relentless action.
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Pick Your Modules and Play Your Way
Bolt-on packages in "Infinite Frontiers" are modular rulesets and tools designed to enhance the core gameplay, allowing customization and depth based on individual preferences and themes. Examples of bolt-on packages include the "Fixer's Toolkit" for Game Masters, which brings the game beyond a simple tabletop wargame by providing resources to build the universe and tell stories; "Flesh and Chrome," focusing on advanced cybernetics; "Starship Odyssey," catering to space exploration and combat; and "Psychic Awakening," offering rules and background for psychic abilities.
These optional modules can be used individually or combined, depending on the desired game experience. Whether it's incorporating classic cyberpunk elements, engaging in thrilling space battles, or exploring psychic warfare, bolt-on packages provide a flexible way to tailor the game to different play styles. The system ensures an immersive gaming experience with endless possibilities, fitting the vast and gritty universe of "Infinite Frontiers." -
Infinite Stories in a Limitless Universe
"Infinite Frontiers" plunges players into a gritty, dystopian sci-fi universe, resonating with the depth of a space opera and the relentless action of a wargame. Set against the vast backdrop of a galaxy filled with various powerful factions, players assume the role of Runners, struggling to survive amid political intrigue, corporate warfare, and technological marvels. The setting paints a harsh picture of a future where survival is hard-fought, alliances are fragile, and every action has a consequence, immersing players in a world of adventure, deception, and high-stakes missions.
The game mechanics complement this rich narrative by allowing for a wide array of play styles and character development. Whether navigating the dark corners of cyberpunk cities, engaging in thrilling space combat, or exploring uncharted territories, players are encouraged to adapt and overcome challenges in this unforgiving galaxy. "Infinite Frontiers" blends storytelling, strategy, and role-playing into an experience that's as vast and multifaceted as the universe it depicts. -
AI Driven Content
In the development of "Infinite Frontiers," AI plays a pivotal role in both design and testing, contributing to a complex and dynamic gaming experience. The developers have harnessed cutting-edge AI algorithms to simulate various game scenarios, meticulously balancing different gameplay elements, and ensuring that the game mechanics are finely tuned. AI's ability to process vast amounts of data quickly allows for rigorous testing, revealing insights into player behavior, preferred play styles, and potential areas for improvement. This not only results in a smoother, more polished gameplay experience but also helps in aligning the game more closely with the gritty, space-opera theme it aims to convey.
Beyond testing, AI's creative capabilities are utilized to generate new content, breathing life into the vast universe of "Infinite Frontiers." By analyzing player interactions and feedback, AI can create new missions, characters, locations, and even plot twists that resonate with the gaming community's preferences and interests. This continuous evolution of content ensures that players are always engaged with fresh and exciting challenges, enhancing replayability, and keeping the community vibrant. The integration of AI in "Infinite Frontiers" represents a future-facing approach to game design, where technology and creativity intertwine to craft a game that is responsive, dynamic, and endlessly intriguing.
The Core of the System
At the heart of the "Infinite Frontiers" game system lies the Action Point (AP) system, a dynamic mechanic that drives character decisions, combat sequences, and narrative progression. Instead of traditional turn-based actions, players are allocated a set number of Action Points each round, allowing for flexible decision-making. Each action, whether it's moving, using an item, communicating, or engaging in combat, costs a specific number of APs, which challenges players to strategize their moves optimally within the constraints of their available points.
To determine the success or outcome of an action, players resort to a dice roll, a staple in many role-playing games. The dice roll introduces an element of chance, with modifiers added based on character abilities, equipment, environmental factors, and other in-game considerations.
Built-in systems such as Difficulty, Setback, Madness & Misery, Edge & Challenge, and other mechanics are designed to streamline gameplay by removing complex math and replace them with simply adding or subtracting the number of dice in your hand.
This combination of the strategic AP system with the unpredictability of the dice roll ensures a balance of tactics and luck, making "Infinite Frontiers" a game where players must think on their feet, anticipate challenges, and rely on both their planning and a bit of fortune to navigate the gritty expanses of its sci-fi universe.
While still far from finished, this revision incorporates much of the feedback that has been received over the last 6 months. There has been a return to many familiar mechanics, and adjustments to many of the new ones. These revisions should make the game feel more familiar and comfortable for players coming from other Tabletop Wargames and Roleplaying games, but still maintain the integrity and vision of what Infinite Frontiers is aiming to be.