What is Eldritch Automata?
Welcome to High Octane Cosmic Horror
Welcome to the dark and dangerous world of Eldritch Automata. Designed in the Year Zero Engine and inspired by the likes of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Pacific Rim, and Escaflowne, E//A takes place in a recent-apocalyptic world filled with horror, drama, and psychological torment. In Eldritch Automata, you play one of humanity’s last defenders, facing down eldritch abominations that want to eat you, controlled by visually perfect angelic beings that want to control you, while piloting a massive monstrosity of a mech, the titular Automata, that’s slowly killing you.
Piloting an Automata is a constant source of stress and danger. As you use these machines to fight against the Horrors and Seraphs, you will need to keep your Stress and Stability under control. Interpersonal relationships and drama are also key elements of Eldritch Automata. You must navigate complex alliances and rivalries with other survivors as your relationships cause ripples through the world around you.
Designed to blend narrative gameplay with easy-to-learn mechanics, Eldritch Automata boasts a low barrier to entry with simple mechanics and character creation that takes as little as 10 minutes! Eldritch Automata takes a low-floor/high-ceiling approach to gameplay, however, with interesting combat and out-of-combat systems allowing for a variety of complex approaches to keep the game compelling for both new and seasoned TTRPG players.
Ultimately, the biggest enemy you will face in Eldritch Automata is yourself. Can you maintain your morale in a world that is constantly trying to tear it away? Can you navigate the treacherous waters of a brave new world and survive the horrors that lurk around every corner? The answers to these questions are up to you.
Welcome to Eldritch Automata, where the only certainty is uncertainty.
Roadmap
In order to bring Eldritch Automata to life we’ll be crowdfunding the initial project , with the crowdfunding campaign launching a little later in 2024. In preparation for this campaign we’re working on finalizing the manuscript for the book, art, a Quickstart book and scenario, and other details! Stay tuned for more information by signing up for the newsletter below or joining our Discord server!
Current Progress
Corebook Manuscript - Editing & Art Direction
Quickstart - Available on DriveThruRPG!
Crowdfunding Campaign - Complete! (Now Open For Pre-Orders)
Gehenna-Produced Actual Play - Pilot Episode Now Live on YouTube!
Learn to Play E//A
Want to learn to play Eldritch Automata but not sure where to start? Check out one of the many actual play videos or podcasts showcasing the game! We are also working for an in-depth deep dive video to teach aspiring Game Architects how to run the system.
Jam With Us
Ready to get started? Download the FREE Quicklaunch Guide, complete with a starter Operation, eight pre-generated characters, and a rules summary to get you started with our own session of E//A!