40k NES Preview/Sign-up/OOC Thread
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I am afraid that I will no longer be modding this game.
This is not news for some. It should not be a surprise for the others, considering I have had orders in hand for the next update for more than a month.
Modding this game has certainly been a learning experience for me. It was my first game and as a whole I am proud of my abilities as a moderator, though the length of time it took me to do each update was more than twice the deadline I had set for myself.
I have learned that I need to either simplify the system greatly, or create a system in excel to calculate things quickly and easily. I have also learned that I need to find new ways to encourage player activity and interaction. Part of the problem here was the setting. What diplomacy can be had between fanatical warrior-monks and a hive-minded race that wants to eat them and everyone they care about? There is much that I must consider before coming back to the world of 40k in this format.
I wish to thank my players for taking part. It has been a pleasure to work with you towards weaving this story. I may, at some future time, re-launched this game with the inclusion of Trajanus sub-sector and more factions. For the meantime, I will be turning to other projects.
I will likely be starting a new game in the next few weeks called Varica. The original rules and background were written and posted before I wrote the rules for the 40k NES. I have modified the Varica system so that it includes some of the lessons learned from 40k. I would be honoured if any of the fine players Ive had the pleasure of working with here would join me in making Varica a success.
This is not news for some. It should not be a surprise for the others, considering I have had orders in hand for the next update for more than a month.
Modding this game has certainly been a learning experience for me. It was my first game and as a whole I am proud of my abilities as a moderator, though the length of time it took me to do each update was more than twice the deadline I had set for myself.
I have learned that I need to either simplify the system greatly, or create a system in excel to calculate things quickly and easily. I have also learned that I need to find new ways to encourage player activity and interaction. Part of the problem here was the setting. What diplomacy can be had between fanatical warrior-monks and a hive-minded race that wants to eat them and everyone they care about? There is much that I must consider before coming back to the world of 40k in this format.
I wish to thank my players for taking part. It has been a pleasure to work with you towards weaving this story. I may, at some future time, re-launched this game with the inclusion of Trajanus sub-sector and more factions. For the meantime, I will be turning to other projects.
I will likely be starting a new game in the next few weeks called Varica. The original rules and background were written and posted before I wrote the rules for the 40k NES. I have modified the Varica system so that it includes some of the lessons learned from 40k. I would be honoured if any of the fine players Ive had the pleasure of working with here would join me in making Varica a success.
Abaddon
Deity
What will the setting of Varica be?
This was like some stealth NES to me, with its odd world, 40k being totally alien to me.
I look forward to a more accessable NES by you.
This was like some stealth NES to me, with its odd world, 40k being totally alien to me.
I look forward to a more accessable NES by you.
All will be revealed shortly. A friend is working on the map for Varica right now. That's pretty much the last thing I have to do before posting.
A short summary:
A non-earth setting of my own creation where each player leads a confederation of Germanic-like tribal entities.
A short summary:
A non-earth setting of my own creation where each player leads a confederation of Germanic-like tribal entities.
Fulton, thanks a lot for hosting this game, it was great fun while it lasted. 
I promise to have a look at Varica once it goes live. I can't promise participation, you know why, but I'll definitely consider it, knowing how good a mod you are.
I promise to have a look at Varica once it goes live. I can't promise participation, you know why, but I'll definitely consider it, knowing how good a mod you are.
a_propagandist
The Light Brigadier
I'd be more than interested in joining Varica.
However, I ask that you save the map and whatever secret stats you many have etc. for 40K. I may attempt to revive it in the future. Perhaps you can send them to me?
However, I ask that you save the map and whatever secret stats you many have etc. for 40K. I may attempt to revive it in the future. Perhaps you can send them to me?
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