Roleplaying

There is a new version of the work in progress file in the Patreon folder. Pages 13 and 20 still need revision, which will happen after the next play session. It also needs more examples. The Randomorphs need a few more rules to make them functional. Apart from that, it is coming together.

This is the first of a series of playtests for the Alien rules. I am playing a bit, then writing up parts that I play as examples in the rules. I expect to see rapid development from this moment on.

Today, I have been working on non-Xenomorph adventure seeds or clues. It uses the same Act format. I know that Acts are intended for Cinematic play, but they work just as well as an adventure structure. I am a big fan of the 5 room dungeon structure, and that uses Plot Hook, Guardian, Challenge, Threat, … Read more

I took last Thursday off, and then quickly build the E. E. “Doc” Smith cut up book to keep up with my weekly release cycle. When I went back to Alien the problems I was struggling with last week all seemed obvious now. I now have something that is playable! I am running my first … Read more

In the Patron Work-In-Progress folder, you should find an Alien RPG 1.0.pdf. This is far from finished, as you will be able to tell from the lack of even a rudimentary cover and all the big blank empty spaces. What this needs now is more playtesting, more examples, and refining the tools. The big progress … Read more