What is e2o?

Ever hoped there was a Master of Orion -tabletop game? I know I did. And that thought has been a large motivator in e2o -project. This is not e20 (e-twenty), is actually quite far from it; d20 doesn't work really well with space combats!

e2o (From Epsilon to Orion) is a new 'miniatures' game which is still under development. In e2o you can play space battles of new era of colonization, where major powers compete for vast resources of space. It is year 2222, post-World War 3 time and there's dozens of colonized worlds around the galaxy. Humankind has learned to use hyperspace gates to move around the galaxy, and in space, and new 'Cold war' - which has received a whole new meaning - is about to heat up...

The game is designed to be able to simulate great variety of elements of popular fiction, so it can be used to play games in as many different genres as possible. In addition to Moo2, Major sources of inspiration to the game have been, Babylon 5 TV series, Star Wars movies, Galactica TV series and Homeworld PC game. Please note though that this game is not affiliated by any of these sources of inspiration.

The game can be played with counters or printable fold & glue -ships, or with any miniatures you have obtained from other sources. The game will need a bit of work to put together if you want to use E2O cardboard models, and ability to use a printer preferably colour printer. Final details about what will come with the game and what will be given out online are still to be decided.

The game is planned to be a single release, with possible small minor add-ons later, plus free online material. Later additions to the game would be mainly Leaders that can't make it to the initial release, possibly new species and I've even played with an idea of Steampunk mod & models to the game. In addition, it's often communities that make the game, and I plan to build up a good and functional one to support the game.

In the community, players will be able to make their own units and other players can rate them - not for cost-effectiveness but for balance and quality - and the best ones may be added to the list of official units!

As mentioned, the game is still in development. This site will has a blog that will give you previews and insights into the game development; If you wish to stay informed about more important milestones in the game status, you can join the E2O newsletter.