Not an April Fool's Post! (Seriously!)

So it looks like I will not be able to make my self-imposed deadline of "around the end of March" in spite of stepping up my efforts and such. It's hardly a big thing - I doubt anyone will be too upset with me for taking a bit longer with things, but I still want to keep up communication and let you guys know what's going on.

Basically, the play-test got a lot bigger then I thought it would. I was initially going to try and cut as much as I can - but I decided that I'd rather keep a steady pace, show you guys how things are going and give you a rule-set that gives you a good idea of where I want to go with all this.

Also I like some stuff too much not to flesh it out. Sure, the sample adventure only includes one potential Colossal Monster (Which is a "bad idea secret boss" sort of thing anyway) but I want to include it anyway.

Anyway, below is the current mock-up of the table of contents, sans page numbers. I want to start releasing chunks of it here on the blog (especially the character creation stuff) soon, so here's hoping.

0) Intro - about the project & packet objectives

1) Basic rules

• Aptitudes (Checks, Saves, Contests)
• Movement and Overland Travel
• Inter-session Actions

2) Character creation (limited)

• Traits and Quirks
• Species
• Callings
• Finishing Touches (Speed, Defense, Etc)

4) Equipment and Other Considerations

• Adventuring Gear
• Companions
• Minor Techno Relics and Other-World Devices
• Encumbrance

5) Combat And Conflict

• Basics
• Maneuvering
• Hearts and Damage
• Colossal Combat
• Stunts
• Non-Combat Perils
• Recruitment and Persuasion
• Notes on Reputation and Influence

6) GM’s Section

• Mapping
• Adversary Creation
• Magical Artefacts and Major Techno Relics

7) The test module

• Area Layout + Map
• The Crumbling Shrine
• Homble
• Old Ranch/Tenebrate Encampment
• The Masked Woods
• The Echoing Cavern
• Pola River
• Rogues Gallery (Bestiary and NPC Listings)

8) Feedback form

9) Proto character sheet

Also I'd like to talk about what this is going to look like when it's all released. I want there to be a free version of the rules that's still useful, as well as one where at least Grey get's some money for his spectacular art. At the moment, I'm thinking of making a nice, no frills version of the rule book (with everything you need) as a download. Maybe give it a few zine-style sketches here and there? Only time will tell.

As for the one that'll cost money...well, It'll look good, I can guarantee that much.