Interface Zero - Feedback/Questions/Updates

[ddbrown30]

I doubt anyone has any info on when 3.0 will be released, but if you do, please share. In the meantime, I'm wondering what people would recommend to use instead, if anything. Is default SWADE good enough? Would it be better to grab IZ 2.0?

[Valyar]

Titan Effect is same genre, might do the trick. But setting is different.

[ddbrown30]

Sorry, I guess I wasn't clear. I'm still going to play Interface Zero 3.0, I'm just trying to figure out which module will work the best until the proper support is released.

Edit: Unless that's what you meant too?

[Mike Serfass]

You could manually enter the edges, powers, items, etc. from the IZ3 pdfs that you and the players need for immediate play. If the FG module is released while the campaign is still running, swap out your manual entries for the IZ3 module entries. It's a bit of work, but gets you up and running with IZ3 and offers a path of moving to the module without disrupting play.

[ddbrown30]

You could manually enter the edges, powers, items, etc. from the IZ3 pdfs that you and the players need for immediate play. If the FG module is released while the campaign is still running, swap out your manual entries for the IZ3 module entries. It's a bit of work, but gets you up and running with IZ3 and offers a path of moving to the module without disrupting play.

That's what I was thinking, but which module would you suggest as a base? It sounds to me like you're suggesting the current SWADE module?

[Mike Serfass]

You'll need the SWADE module no matter what, since you're running SWADE. You always need to load that one.
After that, any modules from other settings may give you gear or edges you could use, but transitioning to the IZ3 module later won't be as smooth. And some setting modules alter the game a bit (like adding strain or a third fatigue), so there could be conflict between the other module and the future IZ3 module if you load both at once.
For cyberware, I highly recommend chillhelm's arcane device extension. I use that in my current games. https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?59443-Extension-Arcane-Devices

[ddbrown30]

Oh interesting. I didn't realize that I would need both SWADE and IZ3. That's super helpful information. Thanks!

[wyzurd]

My 4 person group currently play IZ2 with SW Deluxe Explorer's Edition in FGU. We have adopted some of the new IZ3 changes (that we know about - like Hacking) and some SWADE rules (Athletics = a bunch of skills, and start with certain skills by default, etc) and have just made changes ourselves by adding edges and hinderances from IZ3 or SWADE into the older systems. So far, it has worked well. I assume the IZ3 FG layout is going to be similar to IZ2. With IZ2 there is enough setting specific stuff to make it worth buying like the layout of character sheet. It has places for cyberware, an area for amount of strain, and all the setting specific stuff that IZ has. Also, there are lists of equipment and vehicles and NPCs in the game that will be useful to have for when IZ3 comes out.

So... if money isn't an issue, just grab SWADE and IZ2 and make the changes you want. (SWADE is the base system and IZ2 builds on it. As you have said above, you need both.) The Interface Zero 3.0 Kickstarter update posts page (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/821979583/interface-zero-30/posts) is the best place that I have found for updates on what is done and needs to be done for IZ3. The most recent post has some alpha GM guides that are quite lovely (no artwork, but has a lot of stuff on universe building and randomizing events.)

Good luck!

[Doswelk]

IZ 3,o (after three rewrites) has been submitted to QA (again), so barring any more changes made by the Author it may well see the light of day 13+ months after I first completed it.

[Mike Serfass]

Thank you for the update! It will be nice to see it hit the store.

[ddbrown30]

IZ 3,o (after three rewrites) has been submitted to QA (again), so barring any more changes made by the Author it may well see the light of day 13+ months after I first completed it.

That's great news. How long does QA usually take? Are we talking sometime in the next couple weeks?

[Doswelk]

Thank you for the update! It will be nice to see it hit the store.
Just do not hold your breath :p

[Doswelk]

IZ3.0 is in the store.

[rodney418]

Any idea when we can expect the GM Guide?

[Doswelk]

Soon*

* Please note no amount of time will be expressed given that I finished IZ 3.0 in March 2020, they then re-wrote it twice, so I am not rushing to start this one yet.

Besides got DLWW Headstone Hill to finish first.

[ddbrown30]

Does the IZ 3.0 module contain the TAP or hacking rig somewhere? I don't see it in the items or the tables sections and I can't think of anywhere else it might be. I'm talking about what's on page 127.

[Doswelk]

Does the IZ 3.0 module contain the TAP or hacking rig somewhere? I don't see it in the items or the tables sections and I can't think of anywhere else it might be. I'm talking about what's on page 127.
Yes, they seem to be missing, added for next update.

[ddbrown30]

Thanks! Nice work, by the way. :)

[ddbrown30]

Just FYI, there is an error in that table on 127. The penalties should range from 0 to -8. More info here: https://forum.gunmetalgames.net/forum/interface-zero-3-0-rules-discussion/1220-hacking-questions

[Springroll]

Soon*

* Please note no amount of time will be expressed given that I finished IZ 3.0 in March 2020, they then re-wrote it twice, so I am not rushing to start this one yet.

Besides got DLWW Headstone Hill to finish first.

Oooo, you're working on the Headstone Hill Adventure? Glee, joy, happiness! :D

[ddbrown30]

Also, seems that BKI Heavy Vest is missing. Not really sure where else to post this.

[Doswelk]

Yep missing, I'll add for next week, (possibly along with the origins) :D

[Doswelk]

[Fixed]Added missing BKI Heavy Vest Armor
[Fixed]Adding links to Origins equipment. (thanks to ddbrown30 for the help)

[IceBear]

Did you get the email about errata coming? The project that never ends :)

[ddbrown30]

I just updated to the latest version and I think theme is broken. Here's what it looks like to me. You can see in the log that it did load.

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[Moon Wizard]

Why do you think that the theme is broken? It looks like it loaded okay.

Regards,
JPG

[ddbrown30]

That's not what it looked like before the update. You can see what it's supposed to look like if you go to the store page.

[Doswelk]

From Discord:

Moon Wizard: All the rulesets have been switched to textual buttons for the sidebars. The overhead of graphical icons created a lot of complexity for adding new record types, theming and new ruleset creation.

Not updated FGU yet, but my word IZ 3,0 looks crap now :(

[Doswelk]

I am getting there, but I need to work out where/how to change the text colour...

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/274634463860883458/811547102068867072/unknown.png

[chillhelm]

Hi,

just checked through the module. One thing that is missing from all NPCs from the GM Section (all that I looked at anyways), is proper linkage between attacks and the skills. So if a mook has e.g. a Heavy Club, you can't click the attack dice in their NPC sheet. This works fine for the NPCs in the Player Section (eg. Drones). (I suspect <traittype> is not set or net set correctly?)

Best,
Chillhelm

[Doswelk]

Yep, found it, looking it now....

[Doswelk]

Update pushed with NPC attacks fixed and new sidebar.

[ddbrown30]

From Discord:

Moon Wizard: All the rulesets have been switched to textual buttons for the sidebars. The overhead of graphical icons created a lot of complexity for adding new record types, theming and new ruleset creation.

Not updated FGU yet, but my word IZ 3,0 looks crap now :(


Good to know. Thanks for the info. :)

[Moon Wizard]

Just pushed @Doswelk's IZ 3.0 changes as a hot fix.

Regards,
JPG

[TheChemist30]

Hey again, I found another thing that's missing/setup wrong. With the current version of the Savage Worlds module, it will automatically apply racial bonuses when you drag and drop the race onto the sheet, but it has to be set up correctly. Basically, you just have to put the right markup in the notes field (you can also add edges and hindrances). I'm pretty sure every race in IZ 3.0 has at least one ability that modifies a trait. I don't think it will take very long to fix. I'd do it myself, but it's not something I can modify locally.

Here's the Dwarf from the base rules as an example:

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Edit: Oh, actually, I just noticed that Human 2.0 is straight up missing an ability. It's missing "Skilled."

[ddbrown30]

Another small error. The price and weight for RT240C Renegade (7.62mm) is incorrect. It should be $2050 and 6.

[Doswelk]

They changed the ruddy prices for almost everything it was so annoying, thanks.