[Poly] World War II Mini-Game

[Thomasson]

Sometimes it's difficult to edit a magazine with a staff of 1. That said, I'd prefer not to edit one with a staff of 50,000.

We won't be putting Mini-Game topics up for a vote. I choose the Mini-Games based on what I think is cool and what people submit to me. If I see lots of requests for specific Mini-Games (like, say, Gamma World or Dark Matter), I'll pull my magic editor strings to provide those games. Sometimes, I've got to go with my gut, which brings us such gems as Thunderball Rally. No one's going to "vote" for a 70s racing game, but I thought it would be cool, and it got done.

I'm unapologetically greenlighting Mini-Games that interest me, informed by the feedback and suggestions of my readers. It's a pretty good gig, if you can get it.

Sometimes, one of the Polyhedron games isn't going to appeal to you, just like you're not going to be interested in the features of every Sports Illustrated (or, for that matter, Swank) that you might normally buy. I think it's well within reason to forgo purchasing something that doesn't interest you, and don't begrudge you that decision at all.

Out of curiosity, though, what sorts of Mini-Games would you personally prefer to see?

--Erik

As Erik's partner in crime on the magazine, I'd also like to add that being a magazine editor means using your judgment about what goes in an issue. In fact, it's the single biggest part of our jobs. That's why they hired us, and we do the best we can. We DO listen to what our readers have to say, but like Erik said, in the magazine business, we expect that most all newsstand buyers will pass on the odd issue that doesn't float their boat. That's just the way it is. If we thought no one would be interested in an adventure, Mini-Game, or article topic, we wouldn't print it, obviously. The response for Dogface has been favorable enough so far, though, that I think Erik made a good call.

 

[Thorin Stoutfoot]

My preference for a mini-game

... would be some sort of WuXia game. Though that'll probably step on Chris Prama's toes, since he's got Dragon Fist coming out some time.

 

[Dartnet X]

Ok Eric..

There are 2 mini games that I would love to see. I would love to see them use D20 Modren.

1. Steampunk.

2. An atomic horror type of game based on the bad low budget films of the 1950's 60's and earley 70's. Think about it.

Dartnet X

 

[jaerdaph]

hey Erik, keep up the good work, as for mini games (or settings as i prefer to call them) Dark Matter, Star*Drive and Gothic Earth/Masque of the Red Death would go down nicely, and apparently several people at the Kargatane website agrees with me on the Dark Matter choice

as they proberly will with the Gothic Earth choice as well

You rule, Lost and Damned!

I wouldn't mind seeing a d20 Masque of the Red Death mini-game either!

jaerdaph
Kargatane Emeritus

 

[Allensh]

I would like to see that article on prestige classes for Pulp Heroes. Maybe a whole issue could be sans mini-game, but with support articles for those mini-games published so far.

Failing that, BOOT HILL!! (for d20 "modern" of course, although that may be stretching the time period a bit <g>).

Allen

 

[jonrog1]

NO! NO DARKMATTER! Then my precious, precious cobbled-together-over-two-years system will be proven inadequate. It's ALL I HAVE, MAN!

Hmm, on the other hand, if it gives us the skill-and-feat based psionics --

NO! NO, I stole the Force rules and Spycraft psionic rules already, I don't want to see how it's done right! My players will doubt me! CCCHHHAAAOOOSSSS!

"... instead of what you just want to produce ..." Geesh, some people.

Love it all, guys, love it all. Both magazines have been kicking tail. More mini-systems! ( one with an adapted fluid chase/combat system, like Spycraft but more combat oriented. Thank you Santa.)

 

[Viktyr Gehrig]

Graah. I can't afford this-- but now I need to add Dungeon/Polyhedron to my pull list.

 

[Lost and Damned 2]

You rule, Lost and Damned!

I wouldn't mind seeing a d20 Masque of the Red Death mini-game either!

Joe Bardales
Kargatane Emeritus

Cheers Joe

i love the Gothic Earth setting, but i'm not to keen on the RPGA Living Death rules though......

 

[JPL]

And what about a conversion of the Crimson Skies videogame from a couple years back?

Hmm...I like this, too. Maybe not a direct adeptation (money is an issue, I'm sure), but some sort of homage to the aviator pulps in a sci-fi or alt-history setting...

[Someday, when my wife leaves me and my boss fires me, I'm gonna write a few of these games myself....]

May I suggest the Alternity book "Tangents" as a starting point for a Stargate / Sliders - type game?

 

[Piratecat]

Sometimes, one of the Polyhedron games isn't going to appeal to you, just like you're not going to be interested in the features of every Sports Illustrated (or, for that matter, Swank) that you might normally buy.

Out of curiosity, though, what sorts of Mini-Games would you personally prefer to see?

Swank d20? boom chikka-chikka bow bow