Project: LONG STAIRS, the project.

[winneganfake]

Well, they haven't finished voting yet, but it looks like I may be getting the job on converting a big ol' stack of game setting notes into a workable PDF.

If so, it means I've got a good bit of work ahead of me. As it is, I'm probably going to be asking around for opinions on some general book design stuff- mostly issues of composition, rather than rules design, though some of that may come into play as well. Anyways, I'll be nice and keep that stuff on a filter, and while there's some people who probably won't escape being put on it regardless of what they say, (Levi, I'm looking at you here) I'm going to give you lot the chance to opt in if you want.

So, anyone want to be in on the new game design filter? (Also, please note- those of you in the industry/industries who cant see this kind of stuff due to legal reasons, please mention it now, so I make sure to leave you out of the filter.)

Comments

[jemstone.livejournal.com]

While I am not making any money in the industry, I should let you know that any involvement I have on the filter can only be in an observational capacity. If you need input, I'm not the right person to ask for it.

[lilibat.livejournal.com]

I want to be on the filter!

I am no longer working for the game company. My husband still is and I probably will be again, but no legal issues for me.

[crowgod.livejournal.com]

Keep me in the loop.

It'll give me a chance to show off my shiny M.S in Book Publishing degree.

[the-tall-man.livejournal.com]

Yes, I'm down with that.

[ladylakira.livejournal.com]

I'd like to watch.

[jedimomma.livejournal.com]

I'm game. I don't know how much good I can be, but I'd like to see how this works.

[inaurolillium.livejournal.com]

I'm in. Why not?

[esmeraldus-neo.livejournal.com]

Oh, yeah. Is my thing, so if I can offer advice, I'm pleased to do so.

[kadath.livejournal.com]

opt-in

[machine-logic.livejournal.com]

Yes. Duh.

[livingdeadpan.livejournal.com]

Filter in.

[rhinocrow.livejournal.com]

Stick me on if you're keen. It sounds interesting.

[(Anonymous)]

Oh, hell yeah, I'm in.

[winneganfake.livejournal.com]

Um, care to identify yourself?

[loki-liesmith.livejournal.com]

Ah, dammit. That was me, stupid auto logout.

[winneganfake.livejournal.com]

Ok, you're added.

[winneganfake.livejournal.com]

Actually, I'll be nice and link today's post. Here ya go: http://winneganfake.livejournal.com/562506.html

[jl-williams.livejournal.com]

Hell yeah. Levi was talking to me earlier about this, and it sounds like something I want to watch. Count me in.

[fear-the-cow.livejournal.com]

Sure - I always have an opinion. :)

[templar46-2.livejournal.com]

huh... apparently i missed this post. yeah put me on your filter. :)

[winneganfake.livejournal.com]

Added! see the above link for today's post.

[wire-mother.livejournal.com]

rpg design is one of my passions. i would love to be on the filter.

however, since i do design for the purpose of eventual publication, you may not want me on. i have no legal obligations not to be, though. up to you.

[winneganfake.livejournal.com]

This stuff is primarily open content. Not an issue for other game designers to read, just an issue if someone has a clause in their work contracts regarding said kind of content.

[winneganfake.livejournal.com]

That said, you're now on the filter. Here's the first post of content: http://winneganfake.livejournal.com/562506.html

[pretentiousfool.livejournal.com]

I would love to be a part of that filter.

[winneganfake.livejournal.com]

Ok, you're added.

[jakerain.livejournal.com]

I'd be interested in being on the game design filter.

Filter

[noiseisart.livejournal.com]

Hey, apparently the username 'iconoplast' is already taken... what are the odds?

Anyway, I'd like to be on the filter, please.

Re: Filter

[winneganfake.livejournal.com]

When it comes to adding you, I'm honestly torn. See, this exists so I can get opinions and reactions from people who aren't involved in the forum thread- especially since one of the goals of the PDF is to bring Long Stair out to a new audience. I've got a good idea of how those in the thread are going to react to stuff, because they've seen the entire thread already- what I need to know is how a new group of people react to stuff in the thread. It's part marketing, and part editing/pre-alpha testing at the same time.

Anyways, it's not meant for people in the forum thread to see- mostly because it's just pre-dev stuff, and because I need reactions that aren't biased by experience with the thread. Levi's on the filter as an exception- part because I respect him to keep a neutral opinion; part because he's pretty much spearheading the PDF effort, which keeps me honest as a designer; and part to fill in necessary gaps, as he's far more experienced with the thread than I am.

Tell you what- I'll offer you a deal. If you want to give me your word that you will do the following, I'll give you access to the filter.

1: You're an observer only. Fell free to comment to stuff I post on RPG.net about Long Stair, but no commentary on this filter, please.

2: No reposting/discussion/copypasta/anything of the material discussed in the filter. If you have an issue about something I post on the filter, take it up with me in email, but do not post to the filter. Again, it's about getting fresh opinions on the setting, not about hearing what people on the forum have already said.

Violate either of those and you get dropped from the filter.

Ok, that's that. Any of that make sense? If so, cool, let me know you agree and I'll add you? If you want to discuss stuff before that, let me know as well, and we'll talk.

Re: Filter

[noiseisart.livejournal.com]

Sorry, new to LJ & didn't think about adding lj-notify to my whitelist. Good thing I was checking Junkmail.

I have absolutely no problem with either issue, 1 or 2. Just to be sure -

1 - I don't post to the filter thread - if there's something there I want to talk about, I email you.

2 - I very especially do not post stuff from the filter thread to RPG Net.

Cool?