Topic: So... What's the latest?
Started by: Andy Kitkowski
Started on: 12/17/2004
Board: Polaris Playtest Forum
On 12/17/2004 at 5:35pm, Andy Kitkowski wrote:
So... What's the latest?
Any new files, changes, or stories?
Just thought I'd poke around for more info.
-Andy
On 12/17/2004 at 8:40pm, Mike Holmes wrote:
RE: So... What's the latest?
Yeah, I'm new to the forum, so a status update would be cool.
Mike
On 12/17/2004 at 11:05pm, Ben Lehman wrote:
RE: So... What's the latest?
Polaris Status Update:
Ben is just getting done with a very hairy semester, so he hasn't been workin on the game for a while. He is also speaking about himself in the third person.
Text -- I have this big list of fiddly rule changes that I want to make, but I want to see if there are any more major structural changes that need to be made before I start tweaking heavily. Presently, the things that will change are:
1) Codification of who bids first.
2) The free relationship Fate in chargen will be simplified.
3) Temptations will be revised. Again. Any suggestions are appreciated.
In addition, there is stuff to do before the text is really publishable.
4) Additional example traits.
5) Examples of play.
And also:
6) Major revisions of background text.
Playtesting -- as far as I know, the only group actively playing Polaris right now is my IRC test group. We have had a "perfect storm" of scheduling problems which has prevented us from playing for the last few weeks, but enthusiasm remains high. Hopefully we will get at least a bit of time this Sunday.
In addition, I have heard rumors there is a group using the Governance rules for Nobilis. I would love to hear about this.
I would love to have additional playtest groups. My efforts to organize a FTF game have also met with bad scheduling karma. If anyone wants to playtest, but does not have an ideal number of people, I will provide you with rules for 3-person or 5-person play.
Publication -- Moves at a pace that can be best described as "glacial." I'm really okay with this, as I want to have a good, solid, finished game before I start. I am in slow, sporadic contact with 3-4 artists, and am looking for a layout dude. Website will be happening when I get some logo and design work from Artist #2.
Buzz -- I am writing an article on applications of Governance-distributed play for Jonathan's Push.
Anything else people want to know about?
yrs--
--Ben
On 12/18/2004 at 12:21am, Ben Lehman wrote:
RE: So... What's the latest?
P.S.
Things That You Can Do To Help
Playtest, if you have a group.
Read over the rules and look for problems, especially those that haven't been mentioned before.
Give critical feedback on the writing.
yrs--
--Ben