Despite the weak start (see: my grumpypants post from earlier) my first day at Metatopia was pretty good in the end.
It was basically impossible to stay in a bad mood after playing Brandon Leon-Gambetta’s Pasion de Pasiones, which is a really hilarious telenovela game. In addition to roleplaying the classic telenovela archetypes (the matriarch, the beautiful poor girl, the evil twin, the wise abuela, etc.), the game also has you playing the role of a typical Latino family watching the show as you are playing it out. The reactions of the home viewing audience functions as a sort-of fanmail/XP system, and it was really, really neat. Even in its early stages (we were only the second playtest ever), I can tell Brandon has something really special on his hands, and I can’t wait to see where it goes.
That was followed by a lovely (but too short) dinner with Sarah Richardson, Marissa Kelly, and Joel Sparks. They’re super-cool, and it was fun to get to know them a little better.
And then came the Zombie World playtest with Mark Diaz Truman. OMG, guys, Zombie World is fucking amazing! It’s not even finished and I already want to give Mark my money. Easily the best zombie game (RPG or otherwise) I’ve played in ages. And we have one more session tomorrow (!!!)
Zombie Worlllllld!
It was super fun at Origins, I bet it’s even more better!
Zombie Worlllllld!
It was super fun at Origins, I bet it’s even more better!
Richard Rogers It is SO good.
Richard Rogers It is SO good.
Based on what I know of it, I am really excited for Zombie World as well
Based on what I know of it, I am really excited for Zombie World as well
So, does this mean you’ll be able to bring these games to the Gauntlet for playtesting? (hint hint)
So, does this mean you’ll be able to bring these games to the Gauntlet for playtesting? (hint hint)
Christopher Meid I don’t think Pasion de Pasiones is ready for outside playtesting. I think he’s still making big changes. As for Zombie World, I can’t wait to get it to the table. The card mechanic would be a little weird over Hangouts, but we could probably make it work.
Christopher Meid I don’t think Pasion de Pasiones is ready for outside playtesting. I think he’s still making big changes. As for Zombie World, I can’t wait to get it to the table. The card mechanic would be a little weird over Hangouts, but we could probably make it work.
Pure unrepentant jealousy is flowing through my veins right now. The telenovela game sounds like it does some really neat meta stuff (that reminds me of the beauty of World Wide Wrestling).
Please keep such posts coming. Love such news from the trenches.
Pure unrepentant jealousy is flowing through my veins right now. The telenovela game sounds like it does some really neat meta stuff (that reminds me of the beauty of World Wide Wrestling).
Please keep such posts coming. Love such news from the trenches.
These were the two games you were scheduled into Jason? Or last minute pick-ups?
These were the two games you were scheduled into Jason? Or last minute pick-ups?
Paul Czege Pasion was a pick-up. The only two games I was scheduled in were the Zombie World games today and tomorrow.
Paul Czege Pasion was a pick-up. The only two games I was scheduled in were the Zombie World games today and tomorrow.
As long as Pasion allows me to yell Sabado Gigante I’ll be happy!
As long as Pasion allows me to yell Sabado Gigante I’ll be happy!
Ferrell Riley OMG, you cut and do commercials in the middle (and yes, there was Sabado Gigante). It’s pretty great.
Ferrell Riley OMG, you cut and do commercials in the middle (and yes, there was Sabado Gigante). It’s pretty great.
Backing the sucker day one
Backing the sucker day one
Hi Gauntlet!
Jason, it was such a joy having you in the playtest! I’m definitely EARLY in production yet, I think, and I need to play around with game-size, ideal playbooks, and a dozen other things.
But if there’s interest in Pasion de los Pasiones from Gauntleers, I can chat with anyone who would like to!
I’d also love to pick your brain sometime Jason! I’ve got a lot of things to think about with this!
Hi Gauntlet!
Jason, it was such a joy having you in the playtest! I’m definitely EARLY in production yet, I think, and I need to play around with game-size, ideal playbooks, and a dozen other things.
But if there’s interest in Pasion de los Pasiones from Gauntleers, I can chat with anyone who would like to!
I’d also love to pick your brain sometime Jason! I’ve got a lot of things to think about with this!
I had a blast with Zombie World at Origins… I really want to play more.
I had a blast with Zombie World at Origins… I really want to play more.
This is the most +1s I’ve ever received on a comment ever.
This is the most +1s I’ve ever received on a comment ever.
High praise re: Zombie World from someone who iirc doesn’t really like Zombie genre fiction Jason Cordova?
High praise re: Zombie World from someone who iirc doesn’t really like Zombie genre fiction Jason Cordova?
Brandon Leon-Gambetta
Part of the reason you got so many pluses is probably because a) you mentioned us Gauntleteers (yes, many of us are vain. 😉 ). Then there’s the fact that we’re hoping our questions could turn into a playtest run with us online. (Hint Hint).
Brandon Leon-Gambetta
Part of the reason you got so many pluses is probably because a) you mentioned us Gauntleteers (yes, many of us are vain. 😉 ). Then there’s the fact that we’re hoping our questions could turn into a playtest run with us online. (Hint Hint).
I’d run some Pasion de los Pasiones online! I’ve got some things I really want to work out how they are supposed to work, but then I’ll be going back into playtest mode.
I’d run some Pasion de los Pasiones online! I’ve got some things I really want to work out how they are supposed to work, but then I’ll be going back into playtest mode.