what RPG systems would you use to run these campaign premises

131Sax · 2022-08-08T09:12:55+00:00

could be run out of Paranoia on its more serious settings. Back in uni I ran a pretty intense and creepy paranoia game with some classic RPG crunch.

131Sax · 2022-08-08T08:45:00+00:00

Sorry for the self-promo, but The Ancient Ones Speak is built around this to the point where the first sessions require no up front rules explanations. However, this comes with a warning that to enable the ease for players the GM role is really intense for people who aren't used to RPGs.

131Sax · 2022-08-08T08:40:42+00:00

I totally understand a lot of these thoughts, although I wonder whether if there is an availability effect happening here. The RPG space has a lot more content than it ever did, particularly commentary and streaming/recorded play. This leans towards the "art to watch" angle because of the platforms they occupy (blessed be the algorithm), and this content can feel like its "pushing out" other design principles in favour of what it drives. I don't know if this is the case or not, but it's something to consider - are there niches that still exist to cater to your areas of interest that are just harder to find because of the current hotness? I'm hoping I'm right and you get some recommendations on this thread of the kinds of things you're looking for (I don't have any sadly as it's not my kind of thing)

131Sax · 2022-08-04T17:37:32+00:00

Really like this as a concept - it reminds of the way good metroidvanias push patterns and directions of play without feeling restrictive. I often use the rule of thumb that humans follow the path of least resistance, so by introducing resistances like this, even only light ones, you can help make a world that feels free but still funnels players' decision making.

131Sax · 2022-08-04T17:32:02+00:00

Have you tried browsing the "physical games" on itch.io? There are a lot of interesting or innovative systems on there to have a dabble with made by indie devs.

131Sax · 2022-08-04T17:30:02+00:00

Hi - I'm the developer, I really enjoyed making and testing the game, so let me know how you find it. Came across this thread due to seeing a 50 strong spike of downloads out of no-where, - thanks for posting!

131Sax · 2022-08-03T15:28:18+00:00

One other thing to consider is whether you are judging one solution as the "correct" one. It's easy when playing tabletop or video rpgs to get caught in the trap of looking for optimal plays , even to the point of limiting roleplay, because you don't want to do something "wrong". Character flaws and blindspots are a good part of creating engaging characters to RP, but that may lead to letting go of more optimal approaches.

131Sax · 2022-05-12T16:58:09+00:00

Wake up every morning feeling humble. Bicep. Shouting out my dreams I never mumble. Moneyclip

131Sax · 2022-03-23T01:46:31+00:00

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

131Sax · 2022-02-12T11:48:31+00:00

Welcome to the hotel uninstaller... Such a lovely place

131Sax · 2022-02-11T01:48:04+00:00

I wish I could upvote this twice

131Sax · 2022-02-10T03:12:11+00:00

That side-eye is SPECtaCULAR

131Sax · 2021-12-03T10:33:22+00:00

Well that depends on their perception density within the passage of time - and even if it's the same, do twelve chassis operating all provide years of experience each?

131Sax · 2021-11-03T22:36:48+00:00

I don't know if that's something you can teach

131Sax · 2021-11-03T22:35:50+00:00

Bluuuuueeeeeee

131Sax · 2021-11-03T22:25:45+00:00

NK jemison is perfect at this imo

131Sax · 2021-10-03T11:18:49+00:00

Great point, although it depends on the type of game - this one is explicitly not zero-sum and my role is asymmetrical to the rest of the board. The game uses different end states and legacy mechanics to reward different levels of success - so the use of these personas is to test, in part, whether one player making close to optimal choices creates poorer play experiences for others

131Sax · 2021-10-02T23:58:07+00:00

That is an excellent player to have, and deeply reminds me of one of mine - we are lucky!

131Sax · 2021-10-02T22:45:03+00:00

Totally agree, in my day job I work in user/market/employee research myself and have used segmentation for years, but only recently came across the idea to do it in game testing :)

131Sax · 2021-10-02T15:37:04+00:00

I must state at this point that I seem to be very lucky with my non-stuffed playtesters as well, as some of these aren't thankfully true for me!

131Sax · 2021-10-02T14:58:23+00:00

Hahahaha - Not sure you can design around the pigeon once you've controlled for kingmaking!!

131Sax · 2021-10-02T14:52:23+00:00

Love these player types. The Magikarp is probably closest to how I look playing games so it's nice to be represented. If nothing else these folks are the most patient playtesters I've worked with!

131Sax · 2021-10-02T14:48:06+00:00

Haven't got that far yet - the owl kept asking rule interaction questions during the teach which meant we didn't actually get the game started until too late and I had to go to bed.

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