PK Games Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I ask this honestly of all here who have seen or read through the Berlin '61 material I have published. DO you think it is worthwhile to submit Berlin '61 to Chaosium as a setting for CoC or BRP in general? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason D Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I haven't read the material and likely won't*, so take this with a grain of salt. It's always worthwhile to see if you can get paid (again) for your work if it's a BRP or CoC sourcebook or monograph. If Chaosium doesn't offer to publish it themselves, you might be able to get a BRP license and retain original copyright over the material. In either case, I encourage you to send Dustin an email at dustin@[name of BRP publisher].com. * No offense intended here - I just don't have the spare cash for new games I'm not going to play - and I don't have any interest in MRQ-derived materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifletraxor Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 As it is, it would fit very well as a Cthulhu monograph. I'm not sure I would recommend it though, as its then likely to stop there. (Cthulhu Rising f.ex. have tons of stuff on their website, but only one little monograph published). You're probably better off with GORE. I would very much like to see it for BRP, but I think the horror part might be too might similar to Cthulhu for them to pick up on it. It's worth a try though. If the cthulhu-like mythos would be switched with "real-world based" mythos, as you suggested earlier, the setting would be a real kicker and perfect for BRP. Then they'd be crazy not to pick it up! Good luck! :thumb: SGL. Quote Ef plest master, this mighty fine grub! 116/420. High Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK Games Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 I think I will replace all the Kotothian Mythos-Cthulhu Lite stuff with Emo-Vampires, that should work. LOL No seriously, I just love the 1960s eastern bloc setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarulf Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Emo-vampires -- noooo Seriously, perhaps if you ripped out the mythos stuff and presented it as a straight spy game a la Le Caré and added some notes about incorporating the CoC Mythos? Maybe superheroes too for those that like 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK Games Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 I haven't read the material and likely won't*, so take this with a grain of salt. It's always worthwhile to see if you can get paid (again) for your work if it's a BRP or CoC sourcebook or monograph. If Chaosium doesn't offer to publish it themselves, you might be able to get a BRP license and retain original copyright over the material. In either case, I encourage you to send Dustin an email at dustin@[name of BRP publisher].com. * No offense intended here - I just don't have the spare cash for new games I'm not going to play - and I don't have any interest in MRQ-derived materials. No offense taken, even though the game is liek what, $1 now LOL. Not interested really in getting paid again or anything, but just would like to try to get it real published as opposed to lulu published. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredj Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I bought the download from Lulu.com. I think I made a post on Friday about what I thought of the product description, or something. It's no longer posted (I swore I hit the submit button) and I'm very thankful for that--as I wrote it under the influence of alcohol. Anyway, I think it's worth a shot for you to propose it to Chaosium. You obviously did a ton of research for the game and made a high quality product (in my opinion--whatever it's worth). You have a lot of interesting ideas for the game and I thinks it's a neat idea that all the characters live, work, etc. behind the Iron Curtain. My only concern would be how Chaosium would react to the game system. You're essentially reinventing the wheel using creatures and a system that's extremely reminiscent of CoC. The only thing they would probably be interested in is the setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason D Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 No offense taken, even though the game is liek what, $1 now LOL. I thought it was much more when you first announced it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triff Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I think I made a post on Friday about what I thought of the product description, or something. It's no longer posted (I swore I hit the submit button) and I'm very thankful for that--as I wrote it under the influence of alcohol. Nothing's been moderated, so you probably failed your "Click the button" skill. :cool: SGL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 As it is, it would fit very well as a Cthulhu monograph. I'm not sure I would recommend it though, as its then likely to stop there. (Cthulhu Rising f.ex. have tons of stuff on their website, but only one little monograph published). SGL. From the Cthulhu Rising website I am very happy to report that Chaosium are to publish Jovian Nightmares as a MULA Monograph - hopefully later this year. This is marvellous news, and obviously gives added impetus to getting the project completed. Getting it ready to submit to Chaosium has to be my primary focus at the moment. I will be firming up the final content over the coming weeks, but if you want to help discuss ideas, throw cool stuff into the mix, or just want to have a read of what I have so far, the Jovian Nightmares forum is still open. I intend playtesting several Jovian Nightmares themed adventures at UK conventions this year, and will be including at least one of them in the Monograph. Quote Head Honcho of D101 GamesPublisher of Crypts and Things/Monkey/OpenQuest/River of HeavenThe Sorcerer Under the Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifletraxor Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Yeah... Another little monograph. That setting deserves much more though. :ohwell: SGL. Quote Ef plest master, this mighty fine grub! 116/420. High Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK Games Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Thanks for the advice everyone. Im still working on a BRP revision of Berlin '61 and hope to get some work done on it over the next few weeks, mission permitting. The goal right now is to have it primarily as a setting. With a section for spy games, super hero games and horror games. The main focus overall will still be the horror however. PK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifletraxor Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Have you gotten in touch with any of the guys at Chaosium? A BRP Berlin '61 would be great - better rules and a greater audience too! SGL. Quote Ef plest master, this mighty fine grub! 116/420. High Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK Games Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Have you gotten in touch with any of the guys at Chaosium? A BRP Berlin '61 would be great - better rules and a greater audience too! SGL. Yes, I have been in contact. I am currently reworking it for a BRP Monograph. Evenhave permission to use the real mythos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifletraxor Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 COOL! :happy: So it's a go ahead? Time to put it up on the news page? SGL. Quote Ef plest master, this mighty fine grub! 116/420. High Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seneschal Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK Games Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 COOL! :happy: So it's a go ahead? Time to put it up on the news page? SGL. Sure, if you want to add more pressure to my shoulders. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifletraxor Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Sure, if you want to add more pressure to my shoulders. LOL. Of course I do! What's the ETA (that is, when you estimate to hand it in to Chaosium)? SGL. Quote Ef plest master, this mighty fine grub! 116/420. High Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK Games Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Of course I do! What's the ETA (that is, when you estimate to hand it in to Chaosium)? SGL. They would like it by end of June. I am trying to accomodate that request, but honestly only give it a 50% chance. Real world military mission is getting in way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifletraxor Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 They would like it by end of June. I am trying to accomodate that request, but honestly only give it a 50% chance. Real world military mission is getting in way. I feel like saying "War is hell!" , but think I might come of a bit superficial? I'll get a blurp up this weekend!. SGL. Quote Ef plest master, this mighty fine grub! 116/420. High Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK Games Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 I feel like saying "War is hell!" , but think I might come of a bit superficial? I'll get a blurp up this weekend!. SGL. Well fortunately my curretn "War is Hell!" syndrom is training others to go to War while I drink fine German beer and chase European girls on the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifletraxor Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Sounds good! SGL. Quote Ef plest master, this mighty fine grub! 116/420. High Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifletraxor Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 The blurb is up! :cool: SGL. Quote Ef plest master, this mighty fine grub! 116/420. High Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sladethesniper Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Better you than me PK...If you get to Trashcanistan or Iraq in the next 18 months, drop a PM. As for your submission, now that you have Mythos in it, I'll buy it. I have a shelf full of monographs, so you'll at least get my dinar! I'm a big CoC fan. -STS Quote Vhreaden: Blood, Steel and Iron Will is here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK Games Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 Better you than me PK...If you get to Trashcanistan or Iraq in the next 18 months, drop a PM. As for your submission, now that you have Mythos in it, I'll buy it. I have a shelf full of monographs, so you'll at least get my dinar! I'm a big CoC fan. -STS You ever find yourself saying "Hmmm I miss being deployed?" or am I just going insane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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