Stranger Things update
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Readers with long memories will notice that the top number has actually gone down. This is because I have been re-writing extensively to make the game design work in a different way. I had to tear out several pieces and they haven't all been put back together again. In short, the game is becoming less of a Trollbabe clone, and even more its own animal.
I had planned to release the game in December 2005, but obviously that didn't happen. The game I would have released was like a first edition of the game (many of you have played it). It was a fun, playable game, but it wasn't entirely the game I wanted. The design I'm writing now is more like "Stranger Things Revised." My new deadline for publication (via Lulu) is March 1st.
Next on the Mighty Atom:
- A fleshed-out game process diagram, with flags and specific details of play
- The full version of Flip
Labels: rpg, stranger things, work in progress
9 Comments:
So, will there be playtesting of this version? And if not, why not?
Yes. Yes there will. I'm sending out an email about it today.
Thank you so much for the update, John! I'm still looking forward very much to it. Also, to mirror rafial, I'm sure I can convince our local group to help out with testing as well (if'n you'd like). Keep up the awesome work (if what I've seen through previews and actual play is representative).
You're already ten years behind schedule on getting that next diagram posted, so no point busting your butt to get it up now.
That's true. Also, I think I'm supposed to read Derrida or hit myself with a hammer first. Same basic thing.
Sweetness, Chris. I owe you and Andy (and the other playtesters) an updated rules doc. Since I'm playtesting this weekend, I should probably get that wrapped up soon. :)
I owe you and Andy (and the other playtesters) an updated rules doc.
AND your editor! Sheesh!
Heya,
I always like reading other people's updates on their game development. Just posted something similar on mine (http://socratesrpg.blogspot.com/). I wish you the best of luck, John. Can't wait to see the final version.
Peace,
-Troy
Darren Hill says...
Please please please don't forget me when you're sending out that updated rules doc!
It would be cool if that happened before next Friday (10th), because that's the first time my intrepid band of playtesters get together since we last played ST.
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