Game Chef 2008 is over! Jason’s entry, Dulse, combines Jeepform sensibilities (simultaneously constrained and open-ended relationships) with story game elements (endgame, a functional relationship map, metagame voting for mutually exclusive outcomes for characters), to produce something a little different and, hopefully, playable!
Oh, and about those big things in the works? Still in the works.
Are you a fan of the Shab-al-Hiri Roach or Grey Ranks? Are you planning to go to Gen Con in August? We’re looking for people to facilitate sessions of our games at the convention, and we’d be thrilled if those people were you!
We’ll provide all the support and information you’ll need to run the games, as well as swag and prizes, and all we ask of you is that you bring your passion for the game and share it with others! If you’re interested, contact us and we’ll provide further details.
From Nemomeme:
” It was extremely cool, but I especially felt the “pang of the one-shot” with this game. By that I mean I’ve really begin to realize how much I prefer a game that goes for three or more sessions. There was so much more to explore in the amazing characters and situation the players and the game system afforded, but no time or opportunity to do it. The Polish child soldiers, Bear, Slaz, Mar, and the rest are lost portraits, frozen in time. This was my favorite session of the convention”
Jason’s back! The Grey Ranks session was so full that he split it into two games - one of the advantages of GMless play. A surprisingly subtle game of The Shab-al-Hiri Roach: OVERLORD was also played, as well as a lot of playtesting. Thanks to everyone who came and enjoyed our offerings!
Here’s the video of some Grey Ranks actual play, with commentary by the players.
Jason’s going to be guest of honor at Viking Con in October - if you happen to be in Copenhagen, stop by and say hello!