So how goes your OH game prep?

Reelman · Unread post by **Reelman** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:41 am

We are 5 weeks and a couple of days from slinging dice at the warehouse and instead of working on my games I was wondering how everyone's game prep was coming.

Of my 4 events, 1 is 99% finished, just needs a quick double check. The other two (I am running one of them twice) are still in the initial planning phases call them both about 5% each.

How are your games coming along, everyone is started now right? Anyone finished? How about play testing? Just curious where everyone stands.

Hendrik · Unread post by **Hendrik** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:16 am

Hi there, Reelman,

goes without saying that I am terribly excited about the oncoming OH. I had to drop one of the 3 adventures I had initially planned as it is just too much work, but "Operation Minotaur" is actually the one that interested me the most anyway, so I will do that twice.

OPERATION MINOTAUR: 75% done.

1. Outline:

2. Background research:

3. Pregens:

4. Handouts:

5. Miscellaneous:

6. Arcanist Test

see here: Arcanist OCC adaption to BtS-II, arcanist occupation and Class Variations

SQUID-U-LIKE: 10% done.

For my second adventure I only have the basic outline. I know what will or can happen, plot and such, but that's it for now. Again, I will have to do 8 pregens - that will be the most time consuming part. It is next on my agenda and I will start when Op Minotaur will be finished - hopefully end of next week.

Cheers
Hendrik

The Galactus Kid · Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:12 pm

I just need to finish my pregens. I have them for only one of my 4 games.

The Dark Elf · Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:28 pm

Firstly I am glad I am only running one adventure. Any more wouldve been too much and effected the quality of each.

Planning - 100%
Pregens - 100% (6).
NPCs - 100% (17 characters).
Maps - 100% (and theyre are detailed - even did another one for Soldier of Od).
Character portraits - 100% (15)
Write up - 80% (8 out of 10 sections) (1 days work).
Misc - 100% (Ive had the rewards manufactured & collected).
Playtest - 100% (the rewrites have also been added).

MADMANMIKE · Unread post by **MADMANMIKE** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:05 pm

I'm working on the pregens now; the advantage to being laid up with an injury is the copious amount of time I have to do whatever. Of course, taht doesn't stop me from over loading myself with multi-tasking. I've just now finished cleaning out my TiVo of programs I didn't watch while they were on, I'm rendering a set of images for a new space ship I designed last night, and playing The Fellowship of the Ring in the background while I roll these super heroes up...

Scott Gibbons · Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:59 pm

Board game = 90% (need to print out new, color game board & finish the new game pieces)
NGR = 90% (Play test is done, need to go back and work in what I learned)
Free Quebec games = 40% (gotta do the pregens still)
Phase World game = 15% (looks like I'm gonna have to do up a bunch of pregens on this one too

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MADMANMIKE · Unread post by **MADMANMIKE** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:48 am

MADMANMIKE wrote:I'm working on the pregens now; the advantage to being laid up with an injury is the copious amount of time I have to do whatever. Of course, taht doesn't stop me from over loading myself with multi-tasking. I've just now finished cleaning out my TiVo of programs I didn't watch while they were on, I'm rendering a set of images for a new space ship I designed last night, and playing The Fellowship of the Ring in the background while I roll these super heroes up...

And now an additional side step to do some art for the next Rifter...

ApocalypseZero · Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:45 am

There's prep involved?.....Novel Idea...

This year, my games are a little 'prep light'. Only thing I need to do is get a map print out. This is a nice reminder to do so.

MADMANMIKE · Unread post by **MADMANMIKE** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:41 pm

Okay, got over the post-commission work blues in record time and finally finished my first pregen character; you can check it out HERE. I've also posted the character template in the Megaversal Ambassador forum, but here it is again for convenience in case anyone's interested.

NAME:
Real Name:
IQ:
ME:
MA:
PS:
PP:
PE:
PB:
Spd:

SDC:
Hit Points:
P.P.E.:
I.S.P.:
Age:
Height:
Weight:

Class:
Combat Skill:
Bonuses:
Powers/Abilities:

Education Level:
Skills:
Secondary Skills:

Equipment:
Money:

Origin:

Scott Gibbons · Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:19 pm

Awesome. You put the rest of us POH GMs to shame.

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:22 am

I update my post as I go on, if anyone is interested.

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Sun Apr 08, 2012 3:30 am

Ive prepped some combat matrix' of all the expected encounters using the new PFRPG GM pack too.

The Dark Elf · Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:26 am

Im getting there. Any other updates.

The Galactus Kid · Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:23 pm

Ugh. I've had so much real world stuff hit. Its all good stuff, though. My wife and i are having a baby, so that is AWESOME. I may have to cancel one of my games though since i can't get the stuff done for it. As much as I hate to say it, it may have to be my japan 2 game. Not sure yet. I'll let everyone know by next week.

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:25 pm

The Galactus Kid wrote:Ugh. I've had so much real world stuff hit. Its all good stuff, though. My wife and i are having a baby, so that is AWESOME.

Must be your first from that but congrats all the same.

The Galactus Kid wrote:I may have to cancel one of my games though since i can't get the stuff done for it. As much as I hate to say it, it may have to be my japan 2 game. Not sure yet. I'll let everyone know by next week.

The Galactus Kid · Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:27 pm

I'm seriously going to try not to cancel any of the games. I have the characters completed for one game and i'm getting additional help on the others.

Jorel · Unread post by **Jorel** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:10 pm

Better not be cancelling that game.

The Galactus Kid · Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:19 pm

Jorel wrote:Better not be cancelling that game.

Doing my best not to. I'll have really dive into character gen. Actual game prep beyond character gen for me is pretty minimal since players are going to mess it up anyway. hahaha

Shawn Merrow · Unread post by **Shawn Merrow** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:08 pm

The Galactus Kid wrote:Ugh. I've had so much real world stuff hit. Its all good stuff, though. My wife and i are having a baby, so that is AWESOME.

Congratulations :ok:

Jorel · Unread post by **Jorel** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:25 pm

Yes, Congrats on the beginning of a new life and the death of your old one.

Scott Gibbons · Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:28 pm

Jorel wrote:Yes, Congrats on the beginning of a new life and the death of your old one.

Seconded, with the footnote that the new life is much richer than the old! :-D

The Galactus Kid · Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:46 am

Yes this is our first. We're very excited about it.

Jorel · Unread post by **Jorel** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:28 pm

The Galactus Kid wrote:
Jorel wrote:Better not be cancelling that game.

Doing my best not to. I'll have really dive into character gen. Actual game prep beyond character gen for me is pretty minimal since players are going to mess it up anyway. hahaha

I can probably find some time to make a few Japanese PCs, if that helps. If they are new then obviously I don't have them. Otherwise let me know. I'm always glad to help.

Jorel · Unread post by **Jorel** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:33 pm

The Galactus Kid wrote:Yes this is our first. We're very excited about it.

Start sleeping now, cause you won't later. After my most recent two I'm up to about 3-5 a night during the week and then I might get 7 each night on the weekend if I don't burn the candle at both ends.

The Galactus Kid · Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:08 am

Jorel wrote:
The Galactus Kid wrote:
Jorel wrote:Better not be cancelling that game.

Doing my best not to. I'll have really dive into character gen. Actual game prep beyond character gen for me is pretty minimal since players are going to mess it up anyway. hahaha

I can probably find some time to make a few Japanese PCs, if that helps. If they are new then obviously I don't have them. Otherwise let me know. I'm always glad to help.

Awesome. I'll send some information and the template that I'd want them in, if thats ok.

Warwolf · Unread post by **Warwolf** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:16 pm

The Galactus Kid wrote:Awesome. I'll send some information and the template that I'd want them in, if thats ok.

Ya know, if you weren't prepping for a youngin' I'd SO give you crap about outsourcing your work. :lol:

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:16 pm

Warwolf wrote:
The Galactus Kid wrote:Awesome. I'll send some information and the template that I'd want them in, if thats ok.

Ya know, if you weren't prepping for a youngin' I'd SO give you crap about outsourcing your work.

If I knew Galactus Kid I would make a jibe at this point about his missus outsourcing his work. :wink:

But I dont, so I wont...

MADMANMIKE · Unread post by **MADMANMIKE** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:17 pm

Well, my first four pregens are done and posted to my DA gallery HERE. They're free for download if anyone else wants to use them, as well as the minion characters there from my game two years ago..

I've got the artwork done for 6 more, and I've almost completed paper minis for all of them too. Now if the screen on my laptop will just hold out... I've transferred the bulk of the work to my old iBook, it's slow but it's working...

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:45 pm

Ive updated my post, above and am just typing the finer details.

This close is everyone else prepared?

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:41 pm

Planning - 100%.
Pregens - 100% (6).
NPCs - 100% (17).
Maps - 100%.
Character portraits - 100% (15).
Write up - 100% (12 sections).
Misc - 100% (Ive had the rewards manufactured, bought & collected).
Playtest - 100% (the rewrites have also been added).

DONE! :ok:

Reelman · Unread post by **Reelman** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:39 am

My Dead Reign character sheets are mostly finished, just need a quick double check and to be printed.

Ran a play test of my Rifts miniatures game on Saturday night for my regular crew. The game ran pretty well, found a couple of story issues I need to tie down and a couple of character edits but all and all pretty close to being finished, just gotta write some character backgrounds and pack up the Dwarven Forge.

My Sunday Rifts game is done and in the folder, just need a quick double check.

All things considered, my prep is coming along quite nicely.

The Galactus Kid · Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:17 pm

Jorel has helped me out with a few characters for my Japan game. I have 3 characters for the Train Job done, and I'll be finishing the characters for those two games this week, and will get the Sovietski characters done this weekend.

The Galactus Kid · Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:56 am

Have all characters for the Train Job, and the Triax 2 game done. Have a few done for the Japan game and 2 done for Russia. I'm going to work on some tonight, run a half marathon tomorrow morning, and then get a few others done tomorrow afternoon. I should be able to finish them by Sunday.

MADMANMIKE · Unread post by **MADMANMIKE** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:53 am

Oy, the pressure's on. I've got five of ten pregens done; two of the remainder just need their Psionics or Magic lists done, and a third just needs the stats on her power armor done. I've got miniatures for all of the pregens plus the invaders, but I'm also trying to get some done for civilians.

And now it's hit me that I ought to do a character or two who are normal people standing up to fight the invasion...

six days to work on it, with three physical therapy sessions to gum up the works. Likewise, I'm to the point of walking on the treadmill, which isn't conducive to character creation, so that's eating some time as well...

keir451 · Unread post by **keir451** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:41 pm

I've been busy busting my hump to get thru classes and haven't even rolled up the pregens yet. It'll only take a few minutes for that and, well, the rest of the game is all in my head. I react to what the players do and don't pre-plan my games much as no plan survives contact with the enemy (gamers :lol:

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I'll be heading out to the hotel imediately after my 9am class that Thurs. (I live in Niles, MI) so I should get there in time for check in. I can't wait!!!!

The Galactus Kid · Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:01 pm

keir451 wrote::oops: I've been busy busting my hump to get thru classes and haven't even rolled up the pregens yet. It'll only take a few minutes for that and, well, the rest of the game is all in my head. I react to what the players do and don't pre-plan my games much as no plan survives contact with the enemy (gamers ).
I'll be heading out to the hotel imediately after my 9am class that Thurs. (I live in Niles, MI) so I should get there in time for check in. I can't wait!!!!

Awesome!!! The games I run are very similar to yours. I have a few events that I really want to happen, so they will happen no matter what. The rest of the game is reacting to players and their action and vise versa.

MADMANMIKE · Unread post by **MADMANMIKE** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:53 pm

I think I could write my adventure down in just three sentences. Like you, a few key events planned, but it's mostly up to the players to run with the setup.

Jorel · Unread post by **Jorel** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:16 pm

I'll have the 3 PCs I'm working on done Sunday hopefully. They are mostly done. My wife is in Calgary at the Calgary Sci-fi Expo meeting the cast of Star Trek: TNG. That means it is just me and 3 kids. It may have to wait until Monday or Tuesday, but either way thy will be done.

keir451 · Unread post by **keir451** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 6:50 am

The Galactus Kid wrote:
keir451 wrote::oops: I've been busy busting my hump to get thru classes and haven't even rolled up the pregens yet. It'll only take a few minutes for that and, well, the rest of the game is all in my head. I react to what the players do and don't pre-plan my games much as no plan survives contact with the enemy (gamers ).
I'll be heading out to the hotel imediately after my 9am class that Thurs. (I live in Niles, MI) so I should get there in time for check in. I can't wait!!!!

Awesome!!! The games I run are very similar to yours. I have a few events that I really want to happen, so they will happen no matter what. The rest of the game is reacting to players and their action and vise versa.

SWEET!!! I hope to have time to run in your games, but if not, Good Gaming!!!

Scott Gibbons · Mon Apr 30, 2012 3:16 am

Rifts Board Game = 100%
NGR = 100%
Free Quebec games = 100%
Phase World game = 75% (pregens done, misc other prep in progress)

The Galactus Kid · Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:59 am

I only have 1 or 2 more pregens to do personally, but then I think I'm done. I have a number of pregens some others are doing that should be done any day now.

keir451 · Unread post by **keir451** » Tue May 01, 2012 8:28 am

Just completed my pregens, now to finish my Finals before I go! :lol:

Lucas · Unread post by **Lucas** » Thu May 03, 2012 1:24 am

This is actually MADMANMIKE, I'm just too tired to log Lucas off his crummy laptop and log myself in.

I still have the spell selection for my Magic character, and then when we get to Westland I need to find a FedEx Office to print all these off. Leaving Effingham, Il in 4.5 hours...