TragedyOfTheAges

Tragedies of the Ages

An important part of being a social commentator is engaging with good-faith arguments that challenge your positions on the topics you cover. That goes double for writers, since it's storytellers who are the new priesthood of our narrative-driven society. That is also why literary critics play a vital if often…
August 8, 202221 Comments
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Ƶ XSeed Campaign Report

Just a quick after-action report on the Combat Frame Ƶ XSeed crowdfunding campaign, which just wrapped up on Indiegogo. The final tally of funds raised came to exactly $8,000. That total earned Ƶ XSeed third place in a photo finish against the second-place XSeed S. That's the campaign most comparable…
June 16, 20225 Comments
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Last Day to Back Ƶ XSeed

It's been a wild ride since we started our successful Combat Frame Ƶ XSeed campaign. Along the way we've broken records, hit two exciting stretch goals, and had a lot of fun. And fun makes time fly. It's hard to believe, but the last day of the Ƶ campaign is…
June 15, 20222 Comments
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Combat Frame Data: XCD-200X

XCD-200X Technical Data Model number: XCD-200X Classification: prototype attack combat frame Manufacturer: ISBC Operator: UC Army First deployment: CY 97 Crew: 1 pilot in cockpit in chest Height: 18 meters Weight: 106 metric tons Armor type: “1D” carbyne laminar armor Powerplant: cold fusion reactor, max output classified Propulsion: EM Impellers: 4x 38,900 kg, 4x…
May 20, 2022
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Combat Frame Ƶ XSeed on Indiegogo

Combat Frame Ƶ XSeed Is Live on Indiegogo! The Hit Mech Saga’s World-Rending Conclusion Betrayed by their makers … … their sole hope is vengeance Humanity reels from the disastrous Battle of Earth. Blamed for the crushing defeat, the Guardian Angels are branded as traitors. Jehu, Dex, and Kaiser must…
May 17, 20226 Comments
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Print-a-Mech Poll

The Combat Frame Ƶ XSeed campaign is coming to Indiegogo soon! In our previous record-breaking campaign, our amazing backers ensured that we will make 3D printed mecha real. Now it's time for you, the readers, to choose which three awesome combat frames will be offered as Print-a-Mech perks. Vote for…
May 6, 20229 Comments
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Combat Frame Ƶ Trailer

The wait is almost over, mech fans. The spectacular crowdfunder for Combat Frame Ƶ XSeed launches soon! To give my loyal readers a taste of the excitement to come, Kairos is pleased to premiere the first official trailer for the final entry in the CFXS saga. Watch now: Big thanks…
May 2, 20223 Comments
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Combat Frame Ƶ XSeed Cover Reveal

Who doesn't love a good cover reveal? We've got a real treat for you this time. My cover artist Ares set a high bar for himself, but this time he legit knocked it out of the park. Enough gushing. Presenting the cover for the final book in the XSeed S…
April 20, 202215 Comments
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CFXS RPG Test Demo

Over the weekend, I downloaded OBS which is the most popular live streaming software out there. I'd been meaning to test it out on a full-fledged Combat Frame XSeed Roleplaying Game demo, and while chatting online with a couple of friends last night, one thing led to another, and we…
February 21, 20223 Comments
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Combat Frame XSeed RPG Launch

Combat Frame XSeed TTRPG launch day is here! It's the day you've been waiting for. Now you can live the hit mecha novels with the Combat Frame XSeed Roleplaying Game. Available now in convenient eBook, classic paperback, and handsome hardcover! Ripped from the hit novels, the Combat Frame XSeed Roleplaying…
February 8, 20229 Comments