Ep. 6 - Andrew's Project: Battle School, ZineQuest 2024 Part 2/3

Welcome to Episode 6 of One Shot's Tavern, part of our special ZineQuest series! In this episode, Andrew gives us an exclusive look at his ZineQuest project, Battle School. Discover how Andrew's love for a classic sci-fi novel inspired this innovative TTRPG setting, where players navigate the challenges of a military academy in space. We discuss the mechanics of the system beneath the setting, the different characters players can embody, and more. Time Markers:[00:00:00] Introduction to ZineQuest and Battle School[00:02:00] The Challenges of Creating a System-Agnostic RPG[00:03:00] The Core Mechanics and Philosophy Behind Entwine RPG[00:05:00] Conceptualizing Battle School Based on a Beloved Sci-Fi Novel[00:06:00] The Setting and Premise of Battle School[00:07:00] The Structure of Gameplay in Battle School[00:08:00] Social and Educational Elements of Battle School[00:09:00] Mechanics of Collaborative DC Setting in Battle School[00:10:00] The Importance of Teamwork in Battle School Gameplay[00:11:00] Different Character Types in Battle School[00:13:00] Incorporating Popular Mechanics and Developing New Ones[00:14:00] Playtesting and Refining Battle School[00:16:00] End bits Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/OneShotsTavernAndrew’s Project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andrewbeauman/battle-schoolDJ’s Project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pinksecurityandmore/pink-security-a-junk-punk-ttrpg-setting?ref=discovery Explore other projects on Zinequest 2024: https://www.kickstarter.com/zinequestCheck out our Merch https://oneshotstavern.bigcartel.com/Join the Discord https://discord.gg/4MC9nQHrwVStay up to date on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@oneshotstavern Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.