- As I Recall: Friendship is MagicGames/Toys
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https://drive.google.com/open…
Not a lot of updates this week. We need to see how the ODS changes in Fighters work out before I can bring them over here.
https://drive.google.com/open…
Okay, so I've learned some stuff as I made the example character. Good stuff, I assure you. Basically, what needs to be done is I have to sit down with a notepad and integrate all of the new changes from Fighters United into P&P. The numbers work out to be happier (I promise) and it'll make for a more solid mid-to-late game experience. Once I'm 90% or better on the character gen I'll tackle the problem of converting the Bestiary. First, however,... I'll be starting with a restructure of the Pets system from the larp before any bad guys are put to paper. Hang in there everyone!
Started game with new mechanics
Added character sheet
Stress tested with new example character
Ponies & Parasprites shared a Page.
So to be frank, I was seriously considering closing down this page and this project after Bronycon this year. Between Liquid Courage ( https://www.facebook.com/onionsiege ) and Fighters United ( https://www.facebook.com/FightersUnited ) and Wrath of the Old Dog AND Covetous AND a full time job AND school, I was under the impression that closing down P&P would be a good idea.
Then Saturday at Bronycon happened and we were at almost 75 people signing up for Laws of Friendship. But, after some meditation I thought some changes needed to be made to the game to bring it up to speed with the rest of my projects.
THUS, it is my pleasure to announce Ponies & Parasprites 2.0, a total redesign of the game from the ground up. Keep an eye on this page for more updates and beta releases.
Hey dudes, I was on the Lunar Echoes podcast recently. Check them out, they're pretty cool!
http://www.buzzsprout.com/16090/209462-lunar-echoes-ep-36
The LE crew has also been working pretty hard on an expansion for P&P that we'll be hosting here as soon as it's finished.
Hey everyone. The LARP at Bronycon went AMAZINGLY well, and I wanted to thank everyone that showed up. Our experience playtesting Laws of Friendship at the convention has lead me to reevaluate a few things about the mechanics of both games. Some observations:
- LARP static difficulty numbers (rituals, heal checks, etc.) need to be MASSIVELY lowered to be feasible. There were Stallions and Mares present that were unable to cast their highest level Rituals.
- Hedge Magic needs ...to be retooled from the ground up for LARP.
- Items and Pets need to be moved over to P&P to match their (in my opinion, much improved) implementation in the LARP version.
Hey, if you're at Bronycon, be sure to stop by the Stomp Space to say hi and play laws of friendship!
We're still in talks with Bronycon about the LARP there; everything looks A-OK so far. Once it gets closer to the deadline (around the 15th) I'll start polishing things up and getting updates online. Hope to see you there.
David was nice enough to offer us hosting space for P&P; hopefully this will fix the whole Drive problem.
Ugh. I just wrote up Tirek, otherwise known as Cpt. Broke-OP Stronkness III. I feel dirty; I'm going to take a shower.
Character write-ups.
Celestia - 2 pages.
Luna - 3 pages (but you gotta get dat Umbramancy kid)
Cadence - Damn near 5!
Check out this awesome cover art that Pink Saphires made for Laws of Friendship!
Having just watched the episode, I must say that I kind of don't want to write an entry for Tirek in the Bestiary.
A friend of mine is starting a Brony convention in Tennessee and needs your help. Please go to http://www.gofundme.com/8nyp6k and pledge your support.
Also, I started a TV Tropes page: http://tvtropes.org/…/pmw…/TabletopGame/PoniesAndParasprites
Hey guys I just wanted to toss up the finished Laws of Friendship:
http://tinyurl.com/osrffxl
I also wanted to give an update. I'm going to be at Momocon this weekend so if you're in the Atlanta area be sure to say hi!
...Once I get back from the con I'll do an update to bring P&P up to the end of Season 4 then start work on Secrets of Equestria. Also be sure to keep an eye on this page because we'll have some new art to post pretty soon.
Laws of Friendship's first draft is finished. I'm getting it proofread now and then I'll be shipping it off to the Bronycon staff.
There were some redesigns in LoF that are going to make their way into Ponies & Parasprites; the Superb items, and the rework of Pets (now they're items with passive and active abilities, not separate characters in their own right) are going to make it into P&P with the end-of-season write-up.
Happy Mother's Day! Call your parents and thank them for spawning you!
The first draft of the rules for Laws of Friendship is done. The link is here: http://tinyurl.com/mxoaje9
A vast majority of the rules are copy-pasted from the tabletop core book, with a few minor alterations.
...The rest of the book will likely be split in two. The "Laws of Friendship" will be for players and have the basic rules as well as the character creation outline (it will also have all of the expanded Races from the Bestiary and the Expanded Content books). The "Laws of Friendship: Secrets of Equestria" will be for PiC's only. It'll have the Bestiary and notable NPCs (possibly with stats) to populate the game world.
Added:
Create Element (Ritual)
Disabling Spell (Ritual)
Ice Archer's Trappings (Item)
Orthos (Creature, Pet)
I'm going to start laying the framework for a "Famous Faces" or "Influential NPCs" section that outlines the abilities of some characters (like the Princesses or the Mane Six) without explicitly giving them stats.
This is my placeholder image for the LARP book cover, but if it ends up being "good enough" I'm going to keep it.
Hey all, I'm at FWA this weekend. Keep an eye out for a Zecora or Derpy hoodie and come say hi!
I don't know if I'm missing something or there has been just a streak of slice of life episodes, but lately it seems like their hasn't been a lot of world-building. Lacking that, I see no reason not to start on the LARP rules, I suppose.
Hey guys.
So a lot of you that have met me IRL know that I like to hand out pony swag. On a suggestion from a friend I made at DragonCon, I've put together a Tumblr blog to follow the adventures of all the stuff I give away. If you have something I've given to you and you want to share where it ended up, submit your photos to
Two people won the "Have your character put into P&P" prize during the TPM auction. Look for their characters to come out soon.
So I haven't seen today's episode and the Power Ponies episode didn't really pique my interest to put anything in P&P. BUT I saw Bats! and put Vampire Fruit Bats in. These adorable little bastards have their own write-up in the Bestiary, which you can see right here!
Vampire Fruit Bats
Description: Slightly larger than the average bat, the Vampire Fruit Bat subspecies can be recognized by its fangs, red eyes, dark coloration, distinct eyebrow and forehead fluff, and feathered... ears.
Habitat: Temperate areas, specifically anywhere with abundant fruit crops.
Lore: Vampire fruit bats are morphologically distinct from their cousins in the Chiroptera Order. While Fruit Bats have bodies and coloration resembling their namesakes, Vampire Fruit Bats more closely resemble the common Leaf-Nosed Bats. Vampire Fruit Bats feel on juicy fruits such as apples, draining them to a mushy pulp and spitting back the seeds. A curious fact of their physiology means that their saliva is particularly nutrient-rich; seeds spat back in this manner grow healthier, stronger trees. While they certainly look scary, Vampire Fruit Bats are harmless to ponies. They have strong familial and communal relations. Baby Vampire Fruit Bats are raised by their parents. Swarms of Vampire Fruit Bats will mingle in autumn evenings, allowing adolescent bats to couple with their mates, with whom they will spend their lives with. Swarms are often extended families, and will only move from one roosting area if forced out.
Average Body: ● Average Mind: ●
Malice Range: 2-4 Average Malice: 2
Acrobatics (Night Flying) ●●●
Athletics (Distant Flying) ●●
Awareness (Using Echolocation) ●●●●
Sneaking (While Hiding in Trees) ●●●
Echolocation – A member of the suborder Microchiroptera, Vampire Fruit Bats are capable of echolocation. This gives them effective Darkvision out to 30 feet. Unlike Darkvision, the Bat does not require a round to adjust its eyes from light to dark or vice versa. Other animals that have the ability to hear frequencies above 14,000 hertz such as other bats and Rocs (and strangely, Discord, Changeling Drones, anything with the Alicorn ability, as well as members of the Aegis Mercurial) can hear Vampire Bats when they are near.
Protective Swarm – Vampire Fruit Bats are highly protective of their young. If threatened, the strongest bats have the baby bats cling to their backs as they fly. The rest of the swarm will flutter around the babies in a protective shell. While moving in this synchronized pattern, the bats as a collective double their speed, and gain +3 Malice.
Updated P&P to Flight to the Finish.
- Added Ahuizotl and his feline posse to the Bestiary
- Updated Chaos Magic, though it's still a WIP
- Added Cragadiles to the Bestiary
The 12-21 update is here: http://tinyurl.com/mpwfouw
And, happy holidays!
I gave a little panel at a small con and recorded it. Check it out here:
I'll be doing a panel on Tabletop Gaming this weekend at Nerdacon, if you happen to be there. If not, it will (hopefully) be recorded and uploaded to YouTube this weekend.
The Nightmare Force's first draft is done, here's a preview:
It will most likely get some expansion to flesh out its lore and 'personality', so to speak. I wanted the NF to be an ancient Eldritch horror, with all the connotations that brings with it (unfathomable goals, impossible power, etc.)
I promise I'm not dead, just very busy with work and school. Also, I'm a derp and forgot to actually leave up a copy of the book. I've just uploaded the latest cut to Google Drive, so let me know what you guys think!
Here's the Bronycon 2013 Update List:
... New PC Races:
- Changeling Infiltrators: Still on the fence about these guys; any suggestions?
- Saddle Arabians: Done
New Templates:
- Chosen of Celestia (Phoenix Glories): Done
- Chosen of Luna (Aegis Mercurial): Done
- Chosen of Cadence (Sapphire Paramour): Done
- Chosen of Twilight (Harmonious Deliberative): Done
New Magic Types:
- Chaos Magic: Working on this, though it's probably going to need a re-tool. I'm thinking about straddling the fence between being "Magic" and being "Chosen".
- Shadow Magic (Umbramancy): Done
- Alchemy: Getting a slight rework, since I wasn't happy with some of the powers.
New Enemy:
- Nightmare Force: This is next on my plate.
New Book:
- Ponies & Parasprites Live Action Role Playing Rulebook: If I hear back from Bronycon about heading their LARP troupe, I'll put more energy into this, but as of right now it's on the backburner.
I know it sounds lame, but again, my apologies for the infrequent updates. As always, if you have any comments, critiques, or suggestions, feel free to let me know.
Here's a preview of one of the Harmonious Deliberative; the Terrus Integra.
Stalwart and unyielding, the Terrus Integra are at the front lines when any manner of conflict arises. They are builders, farmers, and if needed, hoof-soldiers. Their jewelery is a bronze bracer with a matte amber inlay. To qualify to be a Dragon of the Earth, a character must:
* Have Body and Heart Scores both equal to or greater than ●●●●●●....
* Have Athletics and Crafting scores both equal to or greater than ●●●●●.
* Prove themselves to be honest, brave, and dependable to a company of their fellows in some epic fashion.
Once these minimum requirements are met, the character is approached by a member of the Deliberative and brought before Applejeck. She will (usually) challenge the candidate to a test of endurance. When they are finally chosen as a member of the Deliberative, the character gains the following supernatural abilities:
Earthmeld - Once per day, the Dragon of the Earth may stomp their hoof down, resonating a shockwave that spreads out in a cone up to (Body) yards long and (Body) feet wide. Creatures that are currently in contact with the earth who are caught in this blast are held immobile as they sink into the dirt. They will remain this way until a (Body + Atheletics) roll at difficulty equal to (the Chosen's ((Body + Mind) times two)) is succeeded, either by the trapped individual or by one aiding them.
Hooves of the Master – Once a week, the Terrus Integra may reduce the time to create something using the Craft skill to 0. They may strike a marble block to reveal a statue, caress a brush over a piece of parchment to write a novel, or tap a hollow log to create a boat. This is limited in two ways; the first, the thing made must be of one material (or made by adding one material to another, such as a painting or a novel). The second, the creation cannot have any moving parts.
Hey everyone! The framework for the Celestial Templates is done! Once I finish some final revisions I'll put them up for you guys to check out.
HEY guys, cross-promotion:
http://www.kickstarter.com/…/havok-and-hijinks-dont-slay-a-…
Also! The intro to Chaos Magic and the totality of the Aegis Mercurial are both done! Slowly but surely guys, just bear with me here.
I'm toeing the water trying to upload stuff on Google Drive so let's see how it works.
Umbramancy is done and it SHOULD be right here: http://tinyurl.com/mok7x7o
Go check it out and let me know what you guys think!
Things have already slowed down a bit because school started up recently. Updates will become infrequent as I need to focus on my classes but P&P isn't dead. Thanks for sticking it out, guys; I'll have new stuff for you soon.
Alright, so the old Google Drive uploads are all killed, dead. They were...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VX7U2eL5m4
I'll upload the master copy SOMEWHERE OTHER THAN GOOGLE DRIVE IF I CAN HELP IT as soon as all the changes are done.
Saddle Arabians are done, and Alchemy is 80% complete. Here's a preview:
Saddle Arabian – Tall and lithe, the Saddle Arabians come from the deserts across the ocean. They evolved and adapted separately from their Earth Pony cousins in the more temperate climates of Equestria. They have wide and bisected hooves, similar to a Camel or Buffalo's. Their slender, tall bodies help them regulate their temperature in their blisteringly hot homeland.
- +1 to Body
...- Wide Hooves – When the Equestrian ponies first made contact with the Saddle Arabians, they mistook them for a type of Pegusai. Saddle Arabians practically fly across almost any type of terrain with ease. Wide Hooves gives Saddle Arabians +3 to their speed, and allows them to ignore Hindering Terrain.
- Heat Resistance – Saddle Arabians are unphased by heat and are completely immune to natural extreme heat of any kind. Supernatural heat affects Saddle Arabians as per normal.
Also, a few author's notes.
1. I've got a bounty out on any artifact versions of P&P online. If you find an old link that leads to a Google Docs copy of P&P, message it to me so I can get rid of it. I'm trying to consolidate everything into one master copy and do some house cleaning.
2. Changeling Infiltrators are getting moved to the Expanded Content book so I can have more creative control over them.
3. Bat Ponies are going to take Changeling Infiltrator's place in the Bestiary.
Alright so, I listened to the players at the larp and the convention. Here is the update list for P&P.
New PC Races:
- Changeling Infiltrators
- Saddle Arabians
New Templates:
- Chosen of Celestia
- Chosen of Luna
- Chosen of Cadence
- Chosen of Twilight
New Magic Types:
- Chaos Magic
- Shadow Magic
- Alchemy
New Enemy:
- Nightmare Force
New Book:
- Ponies & Parasprites Live Action Role Playing Rulebook
If I forgot anything or if you have something to suggest for the list, let me know and I'll add it in!
WELL! It's certainly been a fun nine month absence.
Truth be told, I had kind of given up on Ponies & Parasprites. I was more focused on other projects that had a better ROI and I was pretty much convinced that no one was playing P&P. That all changed earlier this month at Sweet Apple Acres. I learned that, not only were people playing the game, but that I would be able to donate it to the Traveling Pony Museum. So, after a frantic two weeks of updating a project that was mor...e than half a year out of date, P&P is ready to be presented.
For those of you that are currently at Bronycon, please feel free to see the first four physical copies of P&P at the Traveling Pony Museum's table.
If you did see the game at the table and it's your first time here, Like this page for updates and a downloadable pdf of the game. And if YOU have a suggestion for P&P, feel free to share!
Also, keep an eye out for Flatline in and around Bronycon this weekend! His badge name is Digit, he wears hand wraps, and has some pretty sweet mutton chops (if he does say so himself). Come say hi!
Another two week update. This has gotta stop! In all legitimacy, there was literally not a night in the past ten days where things were not happening. The Headless Horse has been added to the Bestiary. Speaking of the Monstrous Manual, there's been some overhaul in that regard: All non-canon monsters (Ghosts, Wraiths, Vamponies, etc.) have been moved to the Expanded Content manual. The Pony's Handbook has also been re-issued because the Trixie background image was pushed onto... the page with the Nyx image, turning the page into a huge damn mess. Links below, Flatline's goin' to bed.
Pony's Handbook: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3c5FOJEDIrxQlYtdFBjaERqeWc
Bestiary: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3c5FOJEDIrxaF9MMnBBZklSYzA
Expanded Content: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3c5FOJEDIrxRHYtRExfd0w0c0k
So last week we didn't have a posted update because One Bad Apple really didn't add anything I could use to P&P. Magic Duel more than made up for it though, and it was great to see Trixie again. Updates below:
- PM's Guide: Changed "Elements of Harmony" section to "Equestrian Artifacts" as a catchall term for powerful, canon magic items including but not limited to the Elements. The Alicorn Amulet falls under this heading, tempting Unicorns with powerful magic abilities, but ...forcing them to pay a hefty price in return.
- Pony's Handbook: Added a short mention of Saddle Arabia, as well as three new Rituals. Minor and Major summoning allow the caster to call upon bestial allies. Twist of an Aged fate can be used as a offensive spell or a buff by either aging or de-aging its target.
- Bestiary: We're treading the dangerous waters of templates this week with Vamponies. Undead, bloodsucking, and oh-so campy, this template allows for the creation of interesting (or funny) villains. Expect to see more templates in the future if the response to the concept seems positive.
In other news, I'm going to be out of town next weekend, so the update will likely be late.
Too Many Pinkie Pies was a good episode, though I can see how Pinkie's manic personality could be frustrating to those around her. Regardless, update time:
- PM's Guide: Updated with a new section, "Magical Features of Equestria". Currently it only has an Everfree Forest section, detailing the Mirror Pool, as well as giving a list of Flora and Fauna in the Forest (read: a Random Encounter list, as well as a Poison Joke writeup).
- Bestiary: Clarified Griffons (thanks Kyle). G...riffons are able to Cloudwalk as though clouds were solid objects but they cannot extract weather effects like Pegasus can.
- Pony's Handbook: Clarified Pegasus Cloudwalk rule.
Hey all. Flatline here. With the advent of Season 3, Ponies & Parasprites will begin to be regularly updated again. I am aiming for new content with each episode released, as well as a general revamping of the rules for clarity and expansion.
To wit, this week's updates will be:
- New Race: Crystal Ponies. Crystal Ponies, having been long under the hoof of the wicked King Sombra, will have a racial empowerment vs. Emotional Exhaustion. They will also be able to channel their ...innate magic to invoke the Crystal Change on ponies around them, empowering them with a mighty buff to Love.
- New Location: The Crystal Empire. Having recently been reclaimed from King Sombra's control, the Crystal Empire is once again happily part of the Equestrian Empire.
- New Rituals: Gravity Reversal, Entropic Shell, and Focal Beam.
- New Enemy: King Sombra
- New Equipment, Environmental Hazards, and Magical Hazards added to the PiC manual.
Hey everypony, Flatline here. I wanted to give an update on the status of Ponies & Parasprites, as well as a separate, non-pony announcement.
While I will be working on advertising and getting the word out for P&P to get broader exposure, I am putting the system on the backburner until Season 3 comes out.
However, this doesn't mean that I'm sitting around drinking coffee and watching schlocky horror movies (any more than I do normally, that is). I'm currently working on a new project that should be up and running in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for more updates.
Double Exposure Inc. was the group responsible for the AMAZING series of LARPs at Bronycon this year. Their opus, DEXCON, is this weekend, with more than 1000 events over a four day weekend. I highly recommend checking them out if you're on the eastern seaboard, because they put on games that are a ton of fun.
Check out their website: http://www.dexposure.com/home.html
Or their fan page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Double-Exposure-Inc/103716554388
Ponies & Parasprites added 65 new photos to the album BronyCon 2012 — with Tara Strong and John de Lancie.
Hey everypony! Flatline here with great news! Just in time for Bronycon, Ponies & Parasprites is FINALLY updated to season 2! The game comes in two packages, the full rulebook here: https://docs.google.com/…/d/0B3c5FOJEDIrxd1hTRzdMVUFPc…/edit
And the separate rulebooks here:
Pony's Handbook https://docs.google.com/…/d/0B3c5FOJEDIrxWmdQVkk0YU5mb…/edit
PiC's Guide https://docs.google.com/…/d/0B3c5FOJEDIrxX2hZZ040MkZPQ…/edit
Bestiary https://docs.google.com/…/d/0B3c5FOJEDIrxVklya3lscHRLR…/edit
Expanded Content https://docs.google.com/…/d/0B3c5FOJEDIrxeFBTOEVhdFRNZ…/edit
O hai guys. So it's been a little while since P&P's updated but real life can be blamed for that. The Second Season edition is very nearly completed, with expanded and revised rules including new Races and lots of new baddies. We're also going to be at Bronycon this weekend, so keep an eye out for posters and cards to spread the word. See you there, guys!
"Dear Princess Celestia,
Today we learned an important lesson about the benefits of good PR."
Hope you guys enjoyed the new episode!
Friendship is Madness! interviews Nicole Oliver.
Otherwise known as Princess Celestia.
http://madponies.podomatic.com/…/…/2011-10-17T14_29_06-07_00
HeroofTime1000 joins Friendship is Madness for an interview. Things start out a little rough, but get into the groove after a little while. And then the fanfic happens, and well...
"And now to SUCCEED!"
http://madponies.podomatic.com/…/…/2011-10-06T18_51_34-07_00
You should know about this: http://www.themarysue.com/lauren-faust-dc-comics/
FiMadness interviews Erica Pitt. It's important and you should listen to it!
http://madponies.podomatic.com/…/…/2011-10-02T12_32_52-07_00
C.R. tells it like it is.
http://thatguywiththeglasses.com/…/32594-episode-58-my-litt…
IN GRAND WRESTLING TRADITION, ENTERING THE CAGE NOW, A GOOD MUSIC FOR GAMING DOUBLE TEAM: PARTY WITH PINKIE (and The Living Tombstone's remix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sryqaS07WaU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBYGTEj7s0w&feature=related
Friendship is Madness interviews PsyGuy of Wha-Chow. It's a hot mess. And sometimes there is fanfic!
http://madponies.podomatic.com/…/…/2011-09-23T17_32_04-07_00
Good Music for Gaming: You Gotta Glitch (Pinkamena Mix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a93Za9KZzMA&feature=related
Ponies & Parasprites v0.7
https://docs.google.com/viewer…
P&P Bestiary v0.5
https://docs.google.com/viewer…
P&P PM's Guide v0.1
https://docs.google.com/viewer…
Hey guys, watch this: http://www.ustream.tv/…/hax-mega-s-mlp-fim-season-2-countdo…
Not asking this for any particular reason and you should have no motive for reading too deeply into this, but does anyone have an artist that they would particularly like to see do work for P&P?
And with the final keystroke, version 0.1 of the PM's Guide is finished! Expect it to be released this weekend (as well as an updated Bestiary, just in time for Season 2).
Early edition GM4G: Cupcakes (Cybergrind Remix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCS___loW1M&feature=related
I would like to take a moment and note that we've gained our 50th "Like". This, of course, calls for a party.
Flatline's back! After an eventful and exciting D*Con, P&P is returning to regular speed, starting with this announcement: A third book, the PM's Guide, is going to be released with v0.7 of the Main Handbook. This means P&P will be following the D&D 3-book system, but only partially: The MH still has everything you need to play Ponies & Parasprites. The PMG is only going to exist to give advice and ideas to Pony Masters who want to run the game.
Heads-up, folks. P&P is probably going to slow down to a crawl while Flatline is away at Dragoncon. There will be a few ads that will be posted on the convention floor and if you happen to be in the area feel free to hunt Flatline down. Regular operations will resume September 6th with an important announcement.
Good Music for FIGHTING!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inlhwCRS4fQ&feature=related
Version 0.6 of the Main Handbook - https://docs.google.com/viewer…
Version 0.4 of the Bestiary - https://docs.google.com/viewer…
Pretty happy with the latest version of P&P, which will come out tonight. With a little bit of playtesting and some elbow grease, P&P will likely be in v1.0 before winter.
Good Music for Gaming: Evil Enchantress
http://www.youtube.com/watch…
Good Music for Gaming That You've Probably Already Heard But You're Going To Hear Again Here Anyway Because It's A Really Good Song: All-Powerful Trixie!
P&P being played on Friendship is Madness!
HEAR the results of a PM not knowing the system he wrote!
SEE the awe inspiring majesty of how many 6-sided die Rewdolf has!
...MARVEL at how easily distracted we are!
(Special thanks to Hawk & friends. You guys rock, woo-hoo!)
http://madponies.podomatic.com/…/…/2011-08-13T07_02_12-07_00
Good Music for Gaming Double Tap: Twilight's Sonata (And AgileDash's cover)
Hey guys. I've been mulling an idea around in my head for a few days now and I want to run it past you. What would you think of the Bestiary having monsters that HAVEN'T appeared in the show yet?
My goodness! Welcome all 13 new people! Glad to have you guys. Got a quick teaser before signing off for the night: You might be able to hear, fresh from the internet, a game of P&P podcast directly to your ears. Stay tuned.
So apparently Google Docs was showing different versions of P&P to different people. I suppose this is because I was updating files instead of uploading them individually. Lesson learned: I've torn down the files and re-uploaded them anew. Hopefully this will clear up any inconsistencies. My apologies, folks.
Or, not. The gun got jumped, and the ED report ran a little early. Sorry guys!
P&P version 0.5 is here: https://docs.google.com/viewer…
And the v0.3 Bestiary: https://docs.google.com/viewer…
Three things:
1. I've asked Sethisto to plug P&P in one of this weekends Nightly Roundups.
2. Because of 1, I'm planning on announcing the release of v0.5 of the main handbook and v0.3 of the Bestiary on here around midnight tonight. This way, you guys get it first.
3. I've prepared a message for you guys and asked Derpy to read it.
Author's Philosophy Here: So I've been thinking about the nature of the tabletop roleplaying game and I've come to the realization that at some point, Ponies & Parasprites might hit this critical mass or event horizon or something. Basically, there will come a time when the rules defined by P&P will do more to LIMIT the players' ability to roleplay than ENHANCE it. What are your thoughts: At what upper limit do rules become more restrictive than helpful (or does that limit even exist)?
I'm having a lot of fun writing up v0.5. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the updated core rulebook should be released on Friday night. Until then, keep sending in suggestions and ideas, guys.
Good Music for Gaming: Cutie Mark Crusaders Theme (Power Metal)
Got the lion's share of revisions done today, and I'm pretty happy with them. There are some big (but sensible) changes so far. At this point, I'm thinking it's time to get an artist on board for formatting, backgrounds, and cover art.
Flatline is going to be working on v0.5 for most of the day today. Hope to get most of the workload out of the way. I want to thank everyone that have sent in such good suggestions and ideas!
Probably going to remove statistical mention of canon characters in the rulebook for v0.5. Far as I'm concerned, the only person that should be putting numbers to FiM characters is Ms. Faust.
Version 0.4 just released, as well as the new Bestiary!
P&P v0.4 - https://docs.google.com/viewer…
The Bestiary - https://docs.google.com/viewer…
Good music for gaming: Play Like Pinkie Pie