As discussed in this recent blog, we are starting a RPG-making challenge for October for those that want to participate.
The challenge is to make and submit a Halloween-themed RPG here at RPG Lab by or on October 31st. The RPG you make should either be available for download in pdf form via blog here at RPG Lab, or be in e-book form here. Pdf form would be prefered, as then you could include spooky artwork in your Halloween-themed RPG.
By 'Halloween-themed', I mean any horror type RPG that will fit in with the Halloween spirit. There is an additional parameter to this challenge, though, in order to add a twist and throw a curveball to the RPG makers participating. The parameter is that RPGs submitted for this challenge CANNOT be about standard monsters/horrors such as zombies, vampires, werewolves, skeletons, etc. Instead, you should pick an unconventional or little known monster/horror to be part of your RPG. None of the standard monster fare... you must find an obscure monster or make one up. Of course, it doesn't necessarily have to be a 'monster'... anything that ties into Halloween/horror and is different than the more common themes will work. I'm sure the people here will be able to think up quite a few possibilities. Also, besides unconventional monsters, there is a variation for this challenge in which you can make a RPG with conventional monsters put into an unconventional situation. The point is to add some sort of twist which makes the RPG a challenge for you to make.
Since this challenge is being issued only weeks before it ends, I am going to guess that we will mainly get short submissions for it. That works fine for me. In fact, you might want to consider making a one page Halloween-themed RPG for this challenge, as that will tie in with the 2007 Character Sheet Is The RPG Challenge, which is going on until the end of the year. Just a suggestion...
So, who besides me is ready to take this Halloween RPG challenge? Please 'sign up' for the challenge by commenting in this blog and stating what Halloween-themed RPG you intend to make. I look forward to seeing what games end up being made due to this challenge, and I hope everybody involved has a challenging and rewarding experience from participating. Good luck and happy Halloween!
Peace, Errin : )
I failed at my own challenge!
Well, I've learned to never try to make a RPG on the day of Halloween. Too many things to do that night... I had a concept put together and a system worked out, but didn't get enough time to make a full draft. To be honest, it took me forever to pick on obscure monster, which was another reason I was not able to promptly make a submission.
I guess I will have to copy the Simpsons and have my Halloween challenge entry come in after Halloween. It should be done in a day or two, depending on if I want to incorporate artwork.
Thanks to everybody who took part in this mini-challenge, and I look forward to adding my Halloween RPG to the list that includes yours.
Peace, Errin : )
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