Games That Unleash Your Imagination http://blog.ssdc.com SSDC, Inc. + Battlelords of the Twenty-Third Century Blog Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:42:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Revised Battlelords Playtest v4 OUT! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssdc/~3/55Jei8n-CVs/ http://blog.ssdc.com/2010/01/19/revised-battlelords-playtest-v4-out/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:42:30 +0000 admin http://blog.ssdc.com/?p=138 You guys really wore me out with all the comments on this one, which is good. Version 3 was the first version people were actually playing with. Many people provided a number of good examples that were so useful in clarifying their opinion that I added them to the document. There is no way anyone will be able to say we do not listen to our users :)

Unlike previous versions, I was not able fit all of the feedback in this version. The remaining feedback changes will be added to the next version, but do not let that stop you from cannot commenting. I will also be working on reviewing all the skill descriptions, so look for that stuff next version. There was just so much feedback I had to stop somewhere and push the rest off to v5.

Highlights:

  • broken document into players guide and BM guide documents (both of these also have a version with changes from the previous document highlighted)
  • skills are back to 10% per level (except weapons/gunner which are 5%/level)
  • we are NOT implementing to-hit for matrices
  • survival skill modified
  • Alertness skill back in
  • modified skill mechanic
  • change opposed check mechanic
  • modified Sensory checks
  • clarified multiple weapons/limbs
  • modified Parry rules
  • complete matrix descriptions
  • matrix range stat changed to range brackets
  • where applicable matrices have accuracy and damage stats
  • new computer rules
  • rules for prolonged matrices
  • skills worksheet
  • weapons worksheet
  • actions cheatsheet
  • combat modifier cheatsheet
]]> http://blog.ssdc.com/2010/01/19/revised-battlelords-playtest-v4-out/feed/ 0 http://blog.ssdc.com/2010/01/19/revised-battlelords-playtest-v4-out/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=revised-battlelords-playtest-v4-out Battlelords Paper Minis http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssdc/~3/J8MLffrwwzo/ http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/12/04/battlelords-paper-minis/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:15:37 +0000 admin http://blog.ssdc.com/?p=130 Try out the first draft of the Battlelords paper minis and let us know what you think.

http://www.ssdc.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1258469575/16#16

]]> http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/12/04/battlelords-paper-minis/feed/ 0 http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/12/04/battlelords-paper-minis/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=battlelords-paper-minis Battlelords iPhone App Developer Needed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssdc/~3/KtGo_yL4Upk/ http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/11/16/battlelords-iphone-app-developer-needed/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:30:37 +0000 admin http://blog.ssdc.com/?p=126 SSDC is putting a call out for any iPhone App developers who want to write Battlelords app. We have a number of ideas for functionality, but are open to your ideas also. You keep the lion’s share of the revenue. If you are interested contact us: athies@ssdc.com

]]> http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/11/16/battlelords-iphone-app-developer-needed/feed/ 0 http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/11/16/battlelords-iphone-app-developer-needed/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=battlelords-iphone-app-developer-needed Engines of War PDF Now Available http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssdc/~3/94a5EGAnUq8/ http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/10/09/engines-of-war-pdf-now-available/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:06:18 +0000 admin http://blog.ssdc.com/?p=124 Engines of War is now available as a PDF!

You can also purchase the print + PDF versions of Engines of War together with the Engines of War Combo.

]]> http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/10/09/engines-of-war-pdf-now-available/feed/ 0 http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/10/09/engines-of-war-pdf-now-available/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=engines-of-war-pdf-now-available Revised Battlelords http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssdc/~3/dzbbssJuRT8/ http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/09/11/revised-battlelords/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:48:23 +0000 admin http://blog.ssdc.com/?p=122 Revised Battlelords Alpha v1 is now out to playtesters. We can use more playtesters. Even if you do not have a current group we can use your comments. To get involved just contact me.

]]> http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/09/11/revised-battlelords/feed/ 0 http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/09/11/revised-battlelords/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=revised-battlelords Sales, Freebies, and Help http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssdc/~3/HzBVS3ZbsYk/ http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/08/11/sales-freebies-and-help/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:09:11 +0000 admin http://blog.ssdc.com/?p=106 Limited Time Sale

Expand your find with creative prose. We are having a limited time sale. If you place an order that includes one of our poetry books (The Searing That Burns On The Inside or Permanence Is Relative) you will get 20% off of your entire order. This does not stack with the existing specials.

This is a limited time sale, so take advantage while you can.

Freebies

The Adventure Record Sheet and Character Record Sheet PDFs are now FREE!

Promote Us

We need your help promoting Battlelords of the Twenty-Third Century. Word of mouth is the best marketing, so if you like Battlelords, then please take a moment to help us however you can: rate and/or review our products at any of the sites below, post an actual play (AP) report, tell your friends about Battlelords, or just follow us on Facebook, Twitter, etc.

I will give you 500xp for each item you do. Have your BM contact me if he gives you any trouble :)

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https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cnY1RXo3eXhwRFRMSGN2dFNucmRKN0E\
6MA

We are continuing to expand our PDF offerings. No Man’s Land is now available as a PDF for $8.95. You can also purchase the print+PDF versions together at a discounted price.

http://www.ssdc.com/no_mans_land

UPDATE

The nomination process is over, and it is time to vote. Please vote for SSDC as the Best Publisher.

http://www.ennie-awards.com/voting/ballot.asp

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You can also purchase the print + PDF versions of Galactic Underground together with the Galactic 2 Combo.

]]> http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/06/06/galactic-underground-2-pdf-now-available/feed/ 0 http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/06/06/galactic-underground-2-pdf-now-available/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=galactic-underground-2-pdf-now-available Second FREE Web Tool – Initiative Tracker http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssdc/~3/U2T-xDuWTqo/ http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/05/17/second-free-web-tool/#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 05:36:19 +0000 admin http://blog.ssdc.com/?p=77 Our second FREE web tool is now available.  You can use this one for more games than just Battlelords of the Twenty-Third Century, we won’t be offended.  This one is to help you track your initiative. You can even take someone out of the initiative and later put them back in.  Give it a try.  Send us any questions or comments.

http://test.ssdc.com/api/init

UPDATE
A new version of the FREE initiative tracker web tool is now available.  We added a number of features based on your feedback.

  • added d6 option for initiative die
  • you can toggle the IM sign (+ or -) by clicking on it (once you have started); the total will be updated
  • you can now click to change the IM value once you have started; the total will be updated
  • you can now add entries after you have started and they will be rolled an initiative and inserted in the correct order

]]> http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/05/17/second-free-web-tool/feed/ 0 http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/05/17/second-free-web-tool/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=second-free-web-tool Galactic Underground 2 Pre-Orders Now Open http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ssdc/~3/psgnkH2WlEQ/ http://blog.ssdc.com/2009/04/14/galactic-underground-2-pre-orders-now-open/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:51:49 +0000 admin http://blog.ssdc.com/?p=60 The new Galactic Underground 2 is now available for pre-order.

Pre-Order Price: $17.95 $14.50

This means the Galactic Special is once again available.

The new Galactic Underground 2 (compared to the old Galactic Underground 2) has new matrices, a completely rewritten Andromeni, medals for all races, race discussion for all races, archetypes for races, new art, index, and more.

You know, this bunch of friends I’ve signed on to work with are just a blast to be around; in that Orion Galort’s case that’s literal! Ha!

I’ve learned so many new recipes and techniques cooking for these guys. It’s a challenge keeping the Jezzadei fed, but I’m soooo glad I learned how to make brewl, that quintessential Cizerack peasant dish. Wow, is that a fave!

But the best part is this whole huge galaxy these guys have shown me. I know a lot of them complain about which ass-end of the universe they are in now, but I love it all.

What a huge playground and it’s mine for the taking!

-Our new Furbl

Galactic Underground 2 includes:

  • Seven new player character races including the Andromeni energy being, the four-armed Ashanti, and the mysterious Jezzadei
  • More than 100 new matrices
  • Race-specific medals and commendations
  • Roleplaying aid: each race discusses all the rest; loves, hates, and prejudices
  • Races without reason
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