Ep. 6 - Andrew's Project: Battle School, ZineQuest 2024 Part 2/3

Welcome to Episode 6 of One Shot's Tavern, part of our special ZineQuest series! In this episode, Andrew gives us an exclusive look at his ZineQuest project, Battle School. Discover how Andrew's love for a classic sci-fi novel inspired this innovative TTRPG setting, where players navigate the challenges of a military academy in space. We discuss the mechanics of the system beneath the setting, the different characters players can embody, and more.

 

Time Markers:

[00:00:00] Introduction to ZineQuest and Battle School

[00:02:00] The Challenges of Creating a System-Agnostic RPG

[00:03:00] The Core Mechanics and Philosophy Behind Entwine RPG

[00:05:00] Conceptualizing Battle School Based on a Beloved Sci-Fi Novel

[00:06:00] The Setting and Premise of Battle School

[00:07:00] The Structure of Gameplay in Battle School

[00:08:00] Social and Educational Elements of Battle School

[00:09:00] Mechanics of Collaborative DC Setting in Battle School

[00:10:00] The Importance of Teamwork in Battle School Gameplay

[00:11:00] Different Character Types in Battle School

[00:13:00] Incorporating Popular Mechanics and Developing New Ones

[00:14:00] Playtesting and Refining Battle School

[00:16:00] End bits

 

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