Beta Readers / Play Testers needed

[ffutures]

I'm at the point with FFX: The Tooth and Claw role playing game where I really need a few people to beta read and play test the stuff I've done.

To recap, for those who haven't been paying attention the last few months, FFX is based on the novel Tooth and Claw by Jo Walton, a Victorian-style story of life, love, lawsuits, cannibalism and other fun stuff... in which all of the characters are dragons. So far what I've written is 30-odd pages of background material and a 50-odd page rewrite of the game rules to accommodate dragon player characters. Eventually there'll be adventures, and it will all be on line as a free download.

For now what I need is people to read through, try out the setting, and generally play with the modified system and dragon characters, see if it all seems to make sense. Some feedback would be nice, the only condition is that you mustn't give copies away or make it available on line - this isn't the finished game, and there may be lots of changes before I release it.

If anyone's interested comment below, agreeing to the no copying condition - I'll send you a personal message explaining how to download the PDF, which is currently around 4.5mb

Comments

[chronivore.livejournal.com]

I have two gaming groups and we've done some playtesting before.
(Including the just released "Unhallowed Metropolis")

We'd be interested in assisting.

[ffutures.livejournal.com]

OK, I've sent you a message.

[capnoblivious.livejournal.com]

I'm happy to beta read; I'll try and organise a playtest over the break, but can't promise anything.

Can promise to keep the no-copying rule, though.

And, uh, since you don't know me, I'm also happy to provide biographical information and suchlike. References, even. :)

[ffutures.livejournal.com]

That's OK, given that this will eventually be a free download I'm prepared to take your word for it, Should I send you a message via LJ, or are there contact details as your profile?

[capnoblivious.livejournal.com]

It's a paid account, so capnoblivious [thingy] livejournal.com should get to me.

[johnreiher.livejournal.com]

I'm also happy to playtest the new rules. After Christmas week I should be able to set up a playtest, but I'll do a read first just to make sure everything is kosher.

By the way, Richard Tucholka, the creator of Morrow Project, Bureau 13, and other RPGs will be visiting your green and pleasant land during Christmas week. If you want, I can send you his email address. He's looking to find a decent native guide... :-)

[ffutures.livejournal.com]

Should I message you the download instructions via LJ, or are contact details in your profile?

While I'd like to plaY native guide, my game plan over Xmas week currently involves family stuff, lots of writing, and getting some badly-needed rest, so I think I'd better say no.

[johnreiher.livejournal.com]

My contact info is in my profile. Sorry, I really don't do IM, it just never rang my bell.

Ah well, no worries about Richard. He's already found some other folks, like Doc TOC, to guide him about England.

[ffutures.livejournal.com]

YHM re the download details. Re Richard, I'm VERY tired and have one of those winter cough/cold things that REALLY doesn't want to go away, anything more strenuous than Xmas shopping this week and crashing out next week just isn't going to happen.

[johnreiher.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I just downloaded it.

Re Richard: No worries. You have a Merry Christmas, Boxing Day, and all those other neat British traditions this time of year Marcus!

[xiphias.livejournal.com]

I'd love to do this: I first heard about this from Jo Walton, and think this would be so much fun. You can reach me at ian@io.com

[ffutures.livejournal.com]

YHM

[xiphias.livejournal.com]

Thanks; downloaded and will read. Not sure when I can get a group together for playtesting, but will begin attempting to do so.

[von-krag.livejournal.com]

This sounds like fun & I have no problem agreeing to the conditions. vonkrag at mac dot com

[ffutures.livejournal.com]

YHM

[joenotcharles.livejournal.com]

I'd like to take a look at it. joe@notcharles.ca

[ffutures.livejournal.com]

YHM

[jo_anne_storm]

My husband's willing to do a read through and quick test. You can reach him at devereaux.cannon@us.army.mil

[ffutures.livejournal.com]

I've sent him mail.

[tiger-spot.livejournal.com]

I will cheerfully read through, but may not be able to find a group for playtesting.

[ffutures.livejournal.com]

Sent to e-mail address in your profile.

[piersb.livejournal.com]

Happy to read and playtest - my email's piers@fatpigeons.com.