Updates
It has been some time since our last update. What have we been working on? A number of products actually, so here is an update.
The next product to come out will be the new Galactic Underground 2. The artwork is finished, and layout is mostly complete. We are doing some last minute edits and adjustments to layout before it goes to the printer. We received a lot of useful playtest feedback on the changes to some of the races, like the Ikrini and Gemini.
We released the first draft of Engage to a select set of playtesters. We have gotten a lot of useful feedback on it, and a second draft is in the works. Eventually we will post the Engage playtest material to all playtesters.
Work has begun on the new version of Uncle Ernie’s Minions of Doom. A lot of work is going into revising the stat block for each creature to make it easier to use.
The work on the Revised Battlelords core rulebook is still progressing. There was a LOT of feedback form the initial playtest packets, and it became clear that I needed to give the playtesters a complete packet instead of several disjointed files. There was just too much bleed. Combat bled into primary stats, which bled into skills, and on and on.
This brings up playtesting. The way we are handling this now is playtesters are invited to join a private mailing list that has a file archive. Once the invitation is accepted you gain access to the files and can post questions and feedback to the mailing list. All that is required to get a playtester invite is signed NDA. More playtesters means a better product, so you are interested contact me.
An entertaining thread has started on our forums. People are telling the story of the most memorable critical success (01) or critical failure (00). Check it out: http://www.ssdc.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1229546041
On another note, we have been selling matrix cards for some time now. We are considering adding the ability to pick and choose the exact matrix cards you want, and purchase only those, instead of the entire pack. You would be charged based on how many cards you purchase; perhaps $1/card. As an extension to this idea is an idea to put the Lock-N-Load catalog of weapons, equipment, armor, etc. online. This would be a service that you could access via our web site (perhaps formatted for mobile access). There would be a monthly or annual charge for the service. Please post any comments below.
Finally, a Battlelords Facebook application is in the works. It is in alpha stage, but you can follow this link (http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=33236843272) to keep tabs on the progress, become a fan of the app, and add the application to your Facebook.
