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Post by Trez on Aug 1, 2007 19:58:19 GMT
We're putting the rules together at the moment. These will be appearing over the next few days in the rules sections of the boards.
We were initially planning to have first playtest on the 7th but we're of the opinion that the system rules arent quite developed enough to run a full playtest
Furthermore, whilst we're happily developing a game, we want to get as much feedback as possible from the potential players. A few people have posted on the boards, but we've not really got as wide a range of opinions as we'd like
So the next "scheduled" event on the 7th of August will be an overview of the background for the game, the main rules system and some of the details about how the individual .
We're also wanting to get feedback from you guys (and girls) about what you'd want from the game. That way we can have something written that we know is a little nearer what you the players are looking for
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Post by james on Aug 2, 2007 9:32:56 GMT
Right all - have put up the introduction/game world, and some info on the common races in the rules section. Feel free to post after the relevant threads with questions/comments.
Many rules are still being debated/finalised so there's a good chance some of the information may change, or that there's references to combat/damage or edges which we haven't put full information up for yet, so please bare with us.
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Post by Trez on Aug 2, 2007 11:43:39 GMT
The game is quite heavily inspired by the Night Watch / Day Watch / Twilight Watch series of books so I'd certainly recommend those as a good place to start to get a feel for the game. we've borrowed a fair old bit from White Wolf and also from Nightlife (an old RPG system), and theres loads of other movies that are good to get a feel of the game.
We're still building on some of the IC power structures but more info on that will be made available nearer the time.
Think the main things to point out is that unlike Vampire, theres no real racial animosity. Some races will look down on each other, but theres no "I'm not being in the same room as a Vampire!" type attitudes. The Kin are generally quite civil to each other (certainly whilst at Council), though its more forced than anything.
The main conflicts will be with the Lumen (good guys) and the Atrum (bad guys) in their quest to stitch each other up. There will also be conflict with independents (who follow their own rules) and potentially with other mortal groups.
It should hopefully be an interesting new take on modern horror, with a good deal of politics and dodgy dealing combined with a smattering of physical action.
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Post by diesel on Aug 3, 2007 10:54:20 GMT
Cool, I'm so looking forward to this.
Alexandra
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Post by Trez on Aug 7, 2007 14:41:16 GMT
Just to clarify, tonight is a talkthrough / discussion / social event. We're not actually going to be playtesting it as such. Really its a chance for everyone to look through the draft rules we're putting together, and the game background and structure and getting your feedback.
So don't bring kit / costume or anything
Ta
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Post by james on Aug 8, 2007 10:37:28 GMT
Just wanted to say a quick thanks to those who came by last night, was handy getting some player input.
I've put up the stats/skills sections in the forum. Skills I think do need some minor revisions based on last night but just wanted to put these things up for those who missed last night.
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Post by zalantos on Aug 14, 2007 10:57:03 GMT
whens the first game thinking of being played?
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Post by james on Aug 14, 2007 13:46:52 GMT
We're still aiming to playtest next week, the 14th August. Long as we can get rules finished around BB3 (think we're actually doing well on that though).
The playtests will use templated characters drawn up by us so need to worry on designing anything. Equally, considerations regarding costume etc will be lightened up a little but we will try to let people know what they're playing in advance to allow for those who want to make a good effort.
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Post by zalantos on Aug 15, 2007 8:56:48 GMT
guessing that you meen the 21st of august seeing as its the 15th today
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Post by james on Aug 15, 2007 13:06:58 GMT
Bugger...do hope no one showed up last night?
Yes, the 21st August...that'd make more sense really....never message me on Tuesday, I clearly get confused.
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Post by Spacecat on Aug 16, 2007 14:57:08 GMT
Just to say fingers crossed that we will hopefully posting up the rules tonight.
we would like to apologise for the delay.
We have had some 'issues'
James
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Post by james on Aug 16, 2007 17:39:40 GMT
Evening all, Apologies for the delay, as James said we've had real life issues (we do indeed have real lives) and trying to arrange BB and Darktimes around all this has been quite hectic. Rules are now online at the downloads site www.thebutlerdidit.org.uk/id10.htmlBefore you get too excited though please do note that these are still in draft and likely to be revised, particularly the background/downtime sections which need some tweaks. However we've decided to go ahead with the playtest with what we have so as not to delay the game any further. So, couple of things... Testing, TestingThe playtest will be this Tuesday 21st August. We'll be handing out templated characters at the start of the game. Please feel free to wear whatever costume etc you wish, we'll work around it. The game may be a bit shorter than usual as we'll want some time to do templates but also have a natter afterwards I'm sure. Please try to be prompt at 7:30 for the pre-game setup if you can. The character gen rules are still in testing. If anyone's bored/wants to help us out please feel free to submit character templates (on the sheet on the downloads page). Particularly if you've found any loopholes, balances issues, mini-maxing opportunities etc. If you do do this please indicate if the character sheet is one you'd one day like to play as otherwise we might be tempted to add it to the template pile for Tuesday ;D Where are the Enlightened?The Enlightened are/were mortals with powers including faith, magic and necromancy. Unfortunately trying to come up with a magic system which provides the variety of spells, while also balances with the edge system is taking us a while and prompting much debate. It's actually what's been delaying us the most but we've decided to push on and not let this hold up the game. They WILL enter the game at a later date, but we're buying ourselves more rules writting time in honesty. They will probably enter the game about 2-5 games in however we will be making this an IC plot feature. Anyone who's got a keen interest in playing this race and the role play element of being the "newcomers" in the game world can feel free to drop us an email (info@darklightlrp.co.uk). You'll then be free to NPC for the time being until they enter, rather than come up with a character to play in the mean time. Obviously though please note that their entrance is subject to plot so may not go the way you'd want it to! One last thingI'll be doing a post tomorrow on Who's Who in the game world so try to catch it for a list of names and summary information on people you'd know about IC.
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Post by james on Aug 21, 2007 15:13:45 GMT
Hi all,
Just to remind you all you do not need characters for tonight (matter of fact the character gen rules have already been revised!). Templated characters will be provided.
We'll try to dish these out in a way that allows people to play what they want but please keep in mind we have many aspects we need/want to test. No point everyone all getting their wish of playing werewolves if we then find the rules for incorporeal spirits just don't work!
As I said, please aim to be prompt for 7:30 to give us time to dish out templates and answer queries.
Regarding generating PCs, as I've been asked, please feel free to have ideas (I know you ALL do) but hold off for now. We'll discuss this aspect in the roundup tonight.
James
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Post by zalantos on Sept 3, 2007 11:41:36 GMT
just checking. there is a game 2morrow night right??
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Post by Spacecat on Sept 3, 2007 16:07:11 GMT
;D
Hi Chaps.
yup we are on for tomorrow.
Again life has gotten the better of us.
Ideally we would have liked you to be playing you own characters tomorrow, but it is now not going to happen.
So can we previal upon you to play the lovely templates again !
Sorry to be a pain. But bear with us. it will be worth it.
Anyone who didn't retain their templates let me know, and we will being more copies along.
We will be transfering xp across to your characters when the real game gets going.
Any problems - either message me or email me -
jamesshaw25@hotmail.com
James
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