I have a tendency to be the Pope. So, let me get straight to the point.
I will be releasing Act of Treason for open play testing.
You read that right. I will release Act of Treason for open testing. As many of you know, I have been developing Treason Action for over 5 years now. I’m pretty sure how solid Act of Treason is, so why do open play testing?
Why?
- Additional Marketing: Marketing has always been a big hurdle for me and Acts of Treason. Everything else has been polished and saved. This is the final and only hurdle – hence open playtesting. I think this is a great way to launch the game and do some marketing. If people like it, it will spread organically.
- For Fans: I’m very proud of Acts of Treason, and I want to see it through to the end. Over the years, my interest in becoming a game designer waned somewhat. I still want to make games, but I can’t dedicate as much time as I’d like. It doesn’t help that completing the Treason Act is extremely difficult. I’m not complaining, it is what it is. I don’t want to lock Acts of Treason away from the world. The Act of Treason has cost me thousands of time and money. Some of this is my own doing – again, not a complaint. This is what it is. I would sooner release Act of Treason and make no money than not release it at all. This is a thank you to all the fans of this game, and those who have waited patiently, and passionately, for so long. Thank You. I hope it was worth the wait.
- Input: While it’s unlikely that I’ll make any major changes, it would be great to get feedback on the game, and potentially improve it further from its current state. Every little bit helps, so don’t hesitate to share your thoughts. For this reason, I will provide a feedback form as well as an email address for feedback. All feedback will be reviewed and potentially included in the official Kickstarter release.
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When?
I have managed to exceed estimated timelines in the past. Things arise that are out of my control, and I have to adjust my schedule. So I’m reluctant to post the exact date. However, I will target the first week of December. It would be great to get it to you all before the Christmas and New Year holidays, giving you enough time to prepare the game to play during the holidays with family and friends.
I will remove the artwork, change some of the rules and graphics used in the rules and on the cards. Plus I had to make sure everything was set up on the website, mailing list, and with Gamecrafter, for a smooth transition to the public trial. It’s a bit difficult, but I think I should be able to finish it on time.
You can get this game in two main ways:
- Print and Play: Sign up to the mailing list and you’ll get a link to download the Treason Act, print and rotate the PDF. I had to remove all card images from the game, as I did not have permission to use them for this purpose. The print and play is approx 20 A4 pages + rulebook. These include standard Magic: The Gathering sized cards, which can easily fit into sleeves, and some larger printouts to make boards, which have to be cut into pieces to fit on A4. This trial edition, once released, will be available indefinitely.
Game Maker: I don’t like to exclude those who may not have access to a printer. For those who might be willing to pay a little extra for the convenience of not having to cut out 20 pages worth of cards, I’ve decided to offer a trial print edition of Act of Treason for a limited time. It’s basically the same as print and play, but professionally printed and delivered to your home for your convenience. How much does this service cost? Don’t know yet, but I’m not trying to profit from this, and I don’t want to charge people retail prices for what is essentially a trail copy. I will try to make the costs as cheap as possible, but keep in mind that most of the costs will be determined by The GameCrafter, which is the service I will be using.
Edit (2018/01/06): I wanted to offer this service, but after some research, unfortunately it is not an option. But I am happy to offer a copy to the reviewer for evaluation purposes. If this is you, you can contact me here.
I think it’s about rap. I look forward to the coming months, and your feedback.
Cheers,
Tyson
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