199X: COMPLEX
A downloadable 199X microgame
The networked metropolis of Monsoon Sprawl stands tall in the year 199X. Technology has come into bloom; incredible leaps have been made in the field of robotics, from the endless ranks of service androids to the rugged Drones increasingly fielded on the city streets. Elites maintain their grip on the greatest wonders of the age, but their toy box is open to you - their attack dogs.
COMPLEX is a small, flexible task force, ostensibly for counter-terrorism but often employed for high-profile law enforcement and discreet wetwork operations. Many see you as a force for repression; others covet your access, funding, and relative freedom from consequences. It’s often said that you’ve sold your souls.
This is a future where megabytes are precious and lives are cheap.
199X: COMPLEX is a compromised cyberpunk microgame using Jason Tocci's 24XX system. You play as COMPLEX agents, troubleshooters who tackle classified cases in the interest of the Factions who rule Monsoon Sprawl. Utilize a variety of robotic Drones on the job and leverage your Sway over the Factions to call in potent favors - but be aware that they hold your leash.
199X: COMPLEX a fully-functional standalone game, but is meant to also function as part of a larger cyberpunk toolkit alongside 199X: INFEST and 199X: SHUTDOWN.
Cover design and layout by Minerva McJanda. Base cover image credit to Adrian Schwarz.
Status | Released |
Category | Physical game |
Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (11 total ratings) |
Author | Thursday Garreau |
Tags | 1312, 24xx, Cyberpunk, post-cyberpunk |
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Development log
- Release and Inspirations!Nov 11, 2022
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Been running your game here for about 6 weeks. Gotta say it has been a big hit and a lot of fun to run. We even threw together a lil character sheet for it. Nothing fancy but for what's worth, great work!
What, what a compliment! I'm so glad your group's having fun - and the sheet's lovely, too!
If you'll indulge my curiosity: Are they still loyal agents, or have they gone rogue yet? Have you brought in anything from the other two 199X games?
1: they were loyal agents for about 4 of the six weeks (they were enjoying playing not-great people), now they are on the run since they saw something they shouldn't have. The last sessions they escaped the city.
2: I hadn't used the other supplements since I wasn't sure how my group would take to the game but now that they've had to flee the city and want to stick with these characters I plan to snag those and see what I can put together for them.
having said that, my table of about 7 players adores the game. I'm having a lot of fun running it as well. Something about it just really works, so again, thanks for this and keep it up! And, I will spread the word where and when I can.