http://wordplay.ukrpgblogs.net A development blog for a new pen and paper roleplaying game Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:58:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So, I am just looking to round off the first cut of my Epic Fantasy Theme when I start to explore how players can develop new settings from scratch. I suggest that a serring could be created just like a character, with a Concept, Name, Goals and Traits. These will ... http://wordplay.ukrpgblogs.net/2008/11/29/setting-as-characters/ This is just a mock up of the cover for the Wordplay Core Text version. Dom has put together an excellent template that we are presently playing with. http://wordplay.ukrpgblogs.net/2008/11/01/front-cover/ Perhaps it should be obvious but with the Core Text version of the game now in preparation in anticipation of the return of the edited text I need to think about such fripperies as a Back Cover for the book. Here's where I've got to: Wordplay is an exciting new and ... http://wordplay.ukrpgblogs.net/2008/11/01/back-cover/ The Wordplay Playtest 0.51 – 'Pleasure is Nature's test, her sign of approval' is the fully proofread core rules of the game. Many thanks to Nick Bradbeer for doing such an excellent job. This version has just been sent through for editing. My Epic Fantasy Theme is 4000 words in and should ... http://wordplay.ukrpgblogs.net/2008/10/03/wordplay-in-editing/ The main rules are now in for proofreading and work commences on the themes. I am heartened to see that some of the theme writers are playtesting their work at Furnace in October. I hope to play in some of the games! Work on the Epic Fantasy theme has started in ... http://wordplay.ukrpgblogs.net/2008/09/20/theme-content/ The August version of the text is now available for download. This version is the pre-proofreading and editing version of the text, so we are getting close. On which subject, I am delighted that Nick Bradbeer will be proofreading and Mike Mason will be editing the text. These two strong additions ... http://wordplay.ukrpgblogs.net/2008/08/30/coming-together/ Below are the things that I am working on for the July release of Wordplay. Thanks to Tweaker and the Collective Endeavour for providing the suggestions. make the rule and trait examples consistently fantasy related and not mixed and matched. What do you think of this one? It keeps a consistent theme ... http://wordplay.ukrpgblogs.net/2008/06/19/the-last-big-push/ Here is the current release plan for Wordplay. The core game is going to be CC3.0 share attribute licence or OGL. Basically all you have to do is acknowledge how gorgeous I am somewhere prominently on your text and you can take Wordplay and off you go! Do with it as ... http://wordplay.ukrpgblogs.net/2008/05/07/publishing-plan/ Wordplay currently has an optional Fatigue and encumbrance system. It follows the standard rules with no changes, but adds another dimension and possible factor to challenges. Question is do I actually need it? It's not causing any harm by being in the game but is it adding sufficient value? Food for thought... http://wordplay.ukrpgblogs.net/2008/05/02/weary-of-fatigue/ I'm right in the midst of a big edit to Wordplay today. It should ensure that the next release of the text will be on track for early June. It's going to be a big one. Core game is unchanged, but it will have a good reorganisation and lots of ... http://wordplay.ukrpgblogs.net/2008/05/02/progress-and-power-payback/