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I am working out the trading/cargo section as well as simple cargo value rules. Heavy economic sim this is not, but it will be enough to make it functional and easy to spin into a game. Like everything else in Rogue Space it strives for playability and simplicity over an text book simulation system.
I have also worked out some fear rules to use when encountering "aliens" or other space born monstrosities.
I tend to run my games as humans exploring or at least experiencing the unknown fringes of space. It keeps aliens...well alien, unknown, and always a little unsettling. I also use history as the basis for my little bit of Rogue Space-specifically the Peloponnesian War. In it Persia, is replaced with the Terran Empire (TE), Athenians are the Untied Planetary League (UPL), and Sparta is the Confederation of Planets (CP).
This little paint job on history provides tons of pre-set political turmoil and situations while allowing strange alien interventions and issues to create uniquely sci-fi experiences. Using the unbelievably awesome Rogue Space Mech rules (from M.Jared) the CP have an undeniable ground pounding advantage...but the UPL has more ships and influence in the space lanes. All the while the TE is looking to destroy these upstart empires and bring them under control of the Terran Empire. Anyway...just a peek in at how I play.
Looking at the unbolted bit hanging off the revisions, I don't think I am going to hit my August goal, probably going to miss it and will hit September instead. Sorry for the delay!
To end on a brighter note...Rebel Minis is have a 20% off sale this weekend (through 8/17) as they are not attending GENCON. Use code nogencon at check out to get your discount. I LOVE me some 15mm sci-fi minis and they have a Rogue Space full of vehicles, mechs, aliens, and troopers to enjoy!
Just wondering where you are on the new edition? I'm looking forward to getting my hands on it!
ReplyDeleteHey Giles...it is still coming! Had a difficult year with work and some not so pleasant surprise health issues in the family...so this year has been difficult and I have not had a lot of time to do all that I would like to. It is still coming, just a slower time frame then I had planned. Thanks for your patience and support!
ReplyDeleteI completely understand. You gotta take care of you and yours first. My adventures in the galaxy can wait! Still, good to hear that the new edition is still coming along. Thanks for the update.
DeleteHey, I was just poking around on LULU and I searched for Rogue Space both by your name and by title/keyword and it isn't coming up. The only way I could get to it was by the link to the right. Is that the way it's supposed to be? Just thought you should know.
ReplyDeleteYes its mean to be here only for now until I get the revised edition done, then it goes broader! :)
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