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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Death_Jester" data-source="post: 2193000" data-attributes="member: 2156">I know people may have questions so I wanted to do a follow up and perhaps answer some of the questions because the original post is a little vague in places. I can’t really discuss the game or the system too much at this point because this is a play test group I am getting together.  Before I can cover the specifics of the system I will need to get a Non-Disclosure Agreement from the people interested in playing.  Sorry about that, but those are the rules I have to work with and I can’t break them without getting into lots of trouble.  In addition to this we will be using a special play test group of materials for the setting.  This will also require an NDA for the setting as well.   I’m not at liberty to say too much about the game other then you will get two play testing credits for participating in this game and a free copy of the rules, in addition to at least a discount on a copy of the supplement when it is published.  What we are looking for is a group of people that can be CONSTRUCTIVELY critical, not just critical, of the materials and rules presented.  The idea is to present an evaluation of the playability and fun of the materials that will be presented.  We need this feedback in order to get a clearer picture of what we are doing right and what our opportunities are for improvement.  Overall, it will help strengthen the product and that is good for everyone.  So if you feel that you are the kind of person that can think critically about what you are doing and submit helpful input please feel free to drop me a line. While I can’t give out any specifics of the rules and the setting I can say that the games will be influenced by my recent exposure to many really great stories and authors. They are Kurt Busiek’s Astro City, J. Michael Straczynski’s Supreme Power and George R.R. Martin’s Wild Card Series.  Also a little of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman thrown into the mix with a heavy dose of Claremont’s X-Men from the 70’s and 80’s will give you a pretty good idea of what you are in store for.   If you are not familiar with these books please take the time to read them, as they are wonderful examples of characters who happen to have super powers, and not just collections of super powers with personalities.  Also after the play test of the settings and materials I will be starting a long-term campaign that will be for my own amusement and to give the rules a real shake down.  So we will see if there is any interest in that once the setting’s play test is over. The players of this game will have to be people who get along and can work together for the common good.  I want to tell a story that will bring depth of character hand in hand with action, while at the same time giving the rules and setting a good evaluation so we can give that back to the people who are making the supplements for the game.  We are attempting to pull together complete strangers to allow us to get an unbiased view of what works and what does not. If you are still interested please feel free to drop me a line.  Also I am looking for a co-GM to start another game group so that we can get more feedback.  Ideally we want to recruit about 12 to 14 people in total but for the moment was are just focused on getting the first group together.  However, if you have friends who are interested in Superhero RPGs, let them know we are still looking for people and are just getting started. Thanks for your time in advance.</blockquote>

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