Ok, we have a brand-new weekly event beginning Monday, May 12th. It will be called the Gauntlet Game Jam. A week or two before any given meeting, we will announce some constraints (for example: “The game must use Tarot cards for conflict resolution” or “The rules must fit on two sides of an index card” or “The theme is ‘The Depravity of the Kennedys'” or whatever). People who show-up will then have 4 hours to work together and produce a playable RPG that fits within the constraints. Doing a little bit of brainstorming beforehand in the Event comments will be greatly encouraged (it will also give everyone a chance to participate, even if you don’t come to the event itself). The purpose of the meeting will be to put the finishing touches on the game and possibly play it a bit. Please see the link below for an example of what we mean (done by ConTessa).
Rob Ferguson and I believe this is the natural evolution of what we have been doing with the Gauntlet. No one (and I mean NO ONE) plays tabletop RPGs as much as we do. We feel well-positioned to move into actual game creation, and the Game Jam sessions will be the first foray into that.
In the meantime, we will be having a sort-of Pre-Jam every Monday at Jax between now and the 12th. At these Pre-Jam sessions we will be playing some games and just generally discussing different aspects of the hobby. A number of us are good friends and know each other well (Daniel Lewis Derek Grimm Russell Benner and a few others) but these Pre-Jams will be a great way for some newer folks to give us a test drive (particularly to test drive Rob and myself, who have, shall we say, ‘dynamic’ personalities). More than anything, it’s important we be able to trust each other and work within a creative space that allows for criticism without anyone getting their fee-fees hurt.
So, the first Pre-Jam session will be scheduled momentarily. I really hope everyone embraces this project. Even if you can’t come out to Jax on Mondays when we begin on the 12th, you should at least pitch your ideas in the Event comments.
Here’s to the gamers who play (and create)!
http://lookrobot.co.uk/2014/01/28/guild-orpheus-tabletop-gamejam/
I’m super interested in this.
I’m super interested in this.
Jacob Densford Glad to hear it! These little shindigs will be held in the Heights, which I think is pretty close to where you and Nikki are, correct?
Jacob Densford Glad to hear it! These little shindigs will be held in the Heights, which I think is pretty close to where you and Nikki are, correct?
Jason Cordova, yeah! Jax Grill is just a ten minute drive from our house.
Jason Cordova, yeah! Jax Grill is just a ten minute drive from our house.
What a fantastic project! Will those of us unable to participate potentially get to see some of the results down the road?
What a fantastic project! Will those of us unable to participate potentially get to see some of the results down the road?
Sean Smith Of course! And, as mentioned, we hope folks who are unable to make the physical meeting will participate in the comments section of each Event. The constraints for each game should create a good space for brainstorming ideas.
Sean Smith Of course! And, as mentioned, we hope folks who are unable to make the physical meeting will participate in the comments section of each Event. The constraints for each game should create a good space for brainstorming ideas.
does this replace the normal Monday/Tuesday game?
does this replace the normal Monday/Tuesday game?
Daniel Fowler Yes.
Daniel Fowler Yes.