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Questions about the Dresden Files RPG
« on: May 16, 2009, 08:57:44 PM »
Hey, folks. I'm gonna try to get the Dresden Files RPG lead developer Lenny Balsera on the horn sometime in the next few weeks to talk about the game.  Any questions you want me to be absolutely sure we cover?
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Re: Questions about the Dresden Files RPG
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2009, 10:45:52 PM »
"How did you guys get to be so awesome?"
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Re: Questions about the Dresden Files RPG
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2009, 11:27:21 PM »
Has a release date been nailed down? If so, when?
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Re: Questions about the Dresden Files RPG
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2009, 06:37:13 AM »
When will we find out if we can be the beta testers?
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Re: Questions about the Dresden Files RPG
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2009, 08:04:03 PM »
How about a quick breakdown of how DFRPG/FATE works compared (differences/similarities) to popular gaming systems (D20/WoD/Shadowrun/etc.)?

I've tried reading the FATE rules on the FATE website, but it's difficult for me to understand in that kind of presentation.

Here are a few key points:
  • I've yet to see a character sheet. This would be a great visual aid when describing how things work.
  • How are possessions and wealth handled? What kind of stock items are going to be in the book?
  • How is movement on the playing field handled? Is the system loose, or rigidly tracked in linear units?
  • How about a rough (verbal) blow-by-blow of an example of play? (And please include a couple highly detailed examples in the book!)

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Re: Questions about the Dresden Files RPG
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2009, 09:10:43 PM »
Will non-book stuff that's been raised in these forums (or in book-signing sessions) be included?
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Re: Questions about the Dresden Files RPG
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2009, 12:50:33 AM »
Has Jim-Butcher made any specific requests/alterations based on the fact he RPs too?

Example would be, Jim: "Thaumaturgy is broken, nerf it and buff Murphy's stats." You, "Yes G...I mean, Jim..."

But all kidding aside I want to know how much Jim has put into the game beyond writing the source material and looking over your work and saying, "I like it!" or "You FAIL!"
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Re: Questions about the Dresden Files RPG
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2009, 01:21:28 PM »
Is this a RPG that beginners will be able to play, or do you have to be an experienced RPG player?
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Re: Questions about the Dresden Files RPG
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2009, 04:02:34 PM »
Quote from: ToddM326 on May 27, 2009, 01:21:28 PM
Is this a RPG that beginners will be able to play, or do you have to be an experienced RPG player?
We'll try to make it as accessible as possible, but this is a game chock full of powers and a few intricate system concepts. In my experience, beginners can still play systems like that, but it might help to have someone riding shotgun with them. :)
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Re: Questions about the Dresden Files RPG
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2009, 04:02:59 PM »
Oh, right! These are questions for the interview. Duhh. :)
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Re: Questions about the Dresden Files RPG
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2009, 05:32:22 PM »
*patpat*  It's okay, Fred. :D
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Re: Questions about the Dresden Files RPG
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2009, 12:35:50 AM »
It was actually a legitimate question for the game developers. 

As someone who has never played a RPG before, but loves the Dresden Files universe, I wanted to know if the I would be able to play the game.
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Re: Questions about the Dresden Files RPG
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2009, 12:41:43 AM »
Quote from: ToddM326 on May 28, 2009, 12:35:50 AM
It was actually a legitimate question for the game developers. 

Indeed it was (I'm one of the developers).  But I goofed, since the answers to these questions are meant to be taken to a podcast interview. :)
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Re: Questions about the Dresden Files RPG
« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2010, 05:05:20 AM »
What's the deal with the Blackstaff? Is it an artifact and a title, or just a title?
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Re: Questions about the Dresden Files RPG
« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2010, 06:18:25 AM »
Quote from: dragon80 on January 12, 2010, 05:05:20 AM
What's the deal with the Blackstaff? Is it an artifact and a title, or just a title?
Indications are strongly towards: Both. But we haven't seen the staff in action yet if the physical thing exists.
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