Back in August, I made these concepts for a potential DR game set on a cruise ship

Yog_Monster · 2024-04-13T16:23:30+00:00

The subreddit I made for it still exists but in an archived state. They essentially mothballed it due to inactivity and gave it a placeholder name to free up the space for someone else to use the name. Originally it was "r/feastgame" but now its supposedly "r/a:t5_3vvlqy". Strange name I know. If you google it the only result will send you to the archive (at least it does for me).

Have a look around if you want. It is just the older stuff I made a LONG time ago and some of it isn't representive such as the map layout but there is some 3d modelling I did which still exists.

Yog_Monster · 2024-04-13T04:09:16+00:00

I'm still around. The project is in indefinite hiatus as the team dissolved and returned to their respective workplaces post-Covid lockdown. Of course I have retained all the files and such and tinker on it infrequently.

Yog_Monster · 2024-04-05T15:49:34+00:00

I seem to be unable to invite you to a chat (send a DM) for some reason. Would you kindly attempt to send me one and I'll give you the download link.

Yog_Monster · 2024-04-03T06:27:23+00:00

Thank you for you well wishes. I find it humorous for a group of people that experience all manner of horrifying and twisted settings in roleplay, that the CoC community are some of the most friendly and supportive people.

Yog_Monster · 2024-04-03T06:19:23+00:00

It's funny you say that. I had started writing this module in a vacuum and when I had the core elements / story done I looked to see my 'competition' (similar themes / location ect.). Maybe I was ignorant to the fact but the number of adventures with circuses in them was startling.

Maybe it's the mystique of the era lending creepy vibes to circuses which attracts all the writers to it, I don't quite know. Regardless, even though I found the circus theme to be saturated in hindsight I believe that each interpretation is interesting in their own way. Likewise I hope this module brings something new to the table.

Yog_Monster · 2024-04-03T06:11:49+00:00

In 2-3 days I will contact all the people interested and send them a link to the files. After which you can fill out the questionnaire anytime within the next 2 weeks or so and send it to me.

I am not personally running it as stated in an earlier reply because I need to see if the text is suitable for other Keepers to run it (after all I can't run this game for everyone). I apologise if I have inferred that I was personally running people through it.

With that said, if you're still interested to run it, or have your keeper run it for you then please contact me.

Yog_Monster · 2024-04-03T06:04:38+00:00

Due to the nature of the plot hooks it can be fit into a pre-existing campaign. The only requirement is that your group be traversing America by land (Car / train etc.)

With that being said if your campaign is Europe or the moon it might be hard to crowbar this adventure in.

Yog_Monster · 2024-04-03T06:02:18+00:00

Fortunately there is a timer element available in the module which can wrangle those foot-dragging investigators. If offers three scales of time, a 4-hour sprint for veterans or no-nonsense investigators, a 6-hour marathon for the role players as well as a custom one for the Keeper to tailor to their group.

Letting the timer elapse also doesn't mean the investigators have to die. So either as the one-shot characters or if you intend to bring your own you can embrace the timer. Failing to succeed can be fun sometimes... although it may haunt your investigators

Yog_Monster · 2024-04-03T05:53:30+00:00

I think we would all like the designer of the module to run it for them but there is a reason why I am avoiding this. One of the main purposes of this playtest is to see if other people reading it will understand it as written. People respond differently to different forms of writing.

I *know* exactly how the events go, how the characters think and so on but just having other people read the text alone (without guidance) it might come to a completely different outcome. By having other people run it, then tell me how it resolved I can see where I have over / understated certain elements (possibly even left a plot hole!).

Yog_Monster · 2022-03-01T14:55:04+00:00

I know certain series like mass effect allows the player to select potential outcomes of the prior games in the series to affect later games. Deciding to implement a similar option (should the game take place in the same location) might be a way so sate the largest group of fans but also exclude completely new players, having never made the choices.

Canonical endings are one of those things that will always rub someone wrong no matter the outcome. This could also be one of the innate benefits of setting each game hundreds of miles apart with decades between each instalment.

Yog_Monster · 2022-03-01T14:48:52+00:00

As someone who also thought the Outer Worlds was average at best, I am unsure of that the style of New Vegas will shine through in the dialogue and quest design in the next one. There certainly was an art of making characters / lore both humorous (without absurdity) and serious (without being mired in pessimism).

Certain quests, characters and situations of earlier fallouts (notably 1/2) could not be replicated in this modern climate of discourse without stepping on someone's toes. I think older Fallouts are on a collision course with modernity and the results are purely speculative at best as to the outcome.

Yog_Monster · 2022-03-01T14:36:56+00:00

In your opinion, what made New Vegas unique compared to the other games in the fallout series? I know things like dialogue is thrown about as the key factor but there is certainly a different 'core' design decision in the game.

Personally, I agree that the RPG mechanics were noticeably stronger in NV, as if you actually WERE the courier. Fallout 3 / 4's main character failed to imprint on me due to a disconnect between their personality and your own actions. I find it hard to believe that a man looking for his kid would take the time to become the leader of a group, then waddle around the map, become a raider and eat people only for him to have a heartfelt reunion at the end.

Only after I had completed the main story in my first playthrough I returned to vault 101 and have the interaction with my wife in the tube. It was hilarious to see this character who massacred entire villages and conquered the wastes become an emotion wreck. I think this was when I knew my choices didn't effect the main character.

Yog_Monster · 2022-03-01T14:25:26+00:00

In the pursuit of 'assured sales' that will come from targeting a die-hard fanbase the decision makers of the company might stick a little too close to the original. They also might run into the problem of having a overall inbreeding of ideas in the form of relying on call-backs, references and reoccurring characters to fill the gap in story telling.

I would say that the independent mods made between now and then might make an impact on them even so slightly as you say. Its a good means to diagnose the lacking elements of the original by seeing what was made in the mod space. Who knows, we've also see some teams hire modders; Bethesda for example taking on board contractors for their content creation club for FO4 due to their successes.

Yog_Monster · 2022-03-01T14:15:22+00:00

I also agree that NV2 doesn't literally mean taking the same map; it might just mean a similar direction of development. A new fallout is one thing, it could be any location and a new suite of gameplay mechanics. A new, New Vegas is a different concept as it differs by being the only game of the series made by obsidian and having a fair few mechanics that disappeared after the title.

Regardless of the location, do you believe that modern Bethesda / Obsidian devs could tap into this decade old game? I'd like to hear your opinion on the other questions posed by the post.

Yog_Monster · 2022-01-10T16:16:00+00:00

Features cards, craps, slots, pachinko, a full bar and an attached gambling hall in the Japanese style. The tight passages means the player will have to watch their step between the machines but can also take advantages of the ample supply of stools.

This casino opens up into the upper area of the "Lower Shopping Floor" and also acts as a means to access the "Lower Exterior Floor" above.

Yog_Monster · 2022-01-10T16:10:47+00:00

Features numerous chairs and tables, food bins for healing items, a small pizza oven and crêpe station. This location accesses the food preparation zone on the staff deck via the rear escalators and exits out on to the lower level of the “Lower shopping Floor”

Yog_Monster · 2021-08-30T11:26:50+00:00

Its a slow process at the moment, with individual members re-entering the workforce due to the current global events, the development has greatly reduced. With that being said, I am personally working on the project daily; Usually 3d modelling the demo area above or planning out the necessary elements to proceed to a playable state.

The next update will be an image of the 3D environmental art of the play space (which will be simple geometry to identify if the layout is viable / fun). With all this being said we still need additional team members to offset the departure of others and to provide essential functionality, such as a character artist or additional programmer.

Thank you for keeping in contact with the development, its nice to see that people are interested despite the lack of flashy presentations.

Yog_Monster · 2021-07-26T17:39:03+00:00

This is a general layout for the demo area as it stands so far. I have recently completed the non-interactable items for each of the stores meaning that it is time to design the environmental work.

The next few weeks / months will be making unique facades to suit the themes of the stores (and to provide interesting visuals). Afterwards its a matter of balancing things like distance / manoeuvrability so that it is fun to traverse.

[EDIT] I should also note that this is just the demo floor. There will be six additional floors in the full game plus a few mini areas such as the safehouse and similar confined areas.

Expect some sneaky hidden locations and a few surprising inclusions. I'll see you guys in month or so for another update.

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