About the printed edition...?
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:50 pm
Many of these questions seem to have been covered (to some extent or other) on this board, however, as many of the posts are quite old I thought I would re-pose a few choice questions (as well as bring up a few pertinent new ones).
What are the specifications of the printed edition (is it hardcover or soft-cover, black & white or color, perfect-bound binding or glue-bound binding)? If black & white, will a color edition ever be made available (it would seem a shame to lose the luster of some of that gorgeous artwork to the economic prudence of grayscale)
Are Mechs treated at all in the book (does the vehicle ability give an adequate framework upon which to build simple and/or generic Mechs), or are they effectively omitted?
Are weapons (and many other types of equipment for that manner) merely treated as extensions of appropriate abilities or do they have additional distinct effects? I ask as I'm not very clear on this matter even after reading the board and demo PDF.
Is combat orchestrated in turns, or in a more freeform manner?
What do you most like and least like about the game (please include even seemingly petty elements if you feel so inclined- I would especially like a response from the creator in regards to this as a lot can be learned from hearing what the creator likes and dislikes about his own system)?
A few months back I seem to recall seeing a copy of OVA at my local Barnes & Noble, though I had no money at the time to purchase it. Additionally www.barnesnoble.com lists the book but gives no information or availability. Was it once available through them and I simply missed my chance to buy it easily? Is it releasing in the future and I'm simply mistaken about having seen it?
Have you ever considered releasing a stripped down, graphics lite, version of your OVA core mechanics as a free download? I realize it's a potentially risky (and probably less lucrative) business decision, but a better summary of the ability, combat, and drama systems than is provided in the demo would help me considerably in determining whether or not I want to spend my very limited funds on it (perhaps I'm just being far to demanding and stingy).
If all goes well have you thought about later compiling the core, Mecha, fantasy (and any other later supplements) into a 'complete' edition? Have you thought about re-releasing the printed edition in a color, dust jacketed, deluxe edition with an exclusive piece of large Niko Geyer artwork provided as a GM screen? I also wouldn’t be opposed to a digest (manga-sized) color version of the book.
What are the specifications of the printed edition (is it hardcover or soft-cover, black & white or color, perfect-bound binding or glue-bound binding)? If black & white, will a color edition ever be made available (it would seem a shame to lose the luster of some of that gorgeous artwork to the economic prudence of grayscale)
Are Mechs treated at all in the book (does the vehicle ability give an adequate framework upon which to build simple and/or generic Mechs), or are they effectively omitted?
Are weapons (and many other types of equipment for that manner) merely treated as extensions of appropriate abilities or do they have additional distinct effects? I ask as I'm not very clear on this matter even after reading the board and demo PDF.
Is combat orchestrated in turns, or in a more freeform manner?
What do you most like and least like about the game (please include even seemingly petty elements if you feel so inclined- I would especially like a response from the creator in regards to this as a lot can be learned from hearing what the creator likes and dislikes about his own system)?
A few months back I seem to recall seeing a copy of OVA at my local Barnes & Noble, though I had no money at the time to purchase it. Additionally www.barnesnoble.com lists the book but gives no information or availability. Was it once available through them and I simply missed my chance to buy it easily? Is it releasing in the future and I'm simply mistaken about having seen it?
Have you ever considered releasing a stripped down, graphics lite, version of your OVA core mechanics as a free download? I realize it's a potentially risky (and probably less lucrative) business decision, but a better summary of the ability, combat, and drama systems than is provided in the demo would help me considerably in determining whether or not I want to spend my very limited funds on it (perhaps I'm just being far to demanding and stingy).
If all goes well have you thought about later compiling the core, Mecha, fantasy (and any other later supplements) into a 'complete' edition? Have you thought about re-releasing the printed edition in a color, dust jacketed, deluxe edition with an exclusive piece of large Niko Geyer artwork provided as a GM screen? I also wouldn’t be opposed to a digest (manga-sized) color version of the book.