Shiny wallpapers. Thankee for being thoughtful enough to have non-logo versions. Seen some places where they didn't care enough for that and ruined perfectly good art, heartbreaking.
C'mon folks! 222 of you thought a motorcycle samurai RPG that uses playing card mechanics was worth it... why have only 80 thought playing cards featuring motorcycle samurai for use when playing aforementioned RPG is a worthy investment?
Get the cards to go with the game! Infuse your game with inspiring art! 2 decks of awesome cards are a good enough reason... 2 decks of awesome cards that match the game you're playing is, simply put, more than awesome.
There's also a new set of biker-themed games from Deep Silver coming out soon. I've been pretty excited. This is apparently a good time for biker warfare!
That's good to hear! There are some final mechanics revisions in the final draft now, so hopefully future attempts at group conversion will go much smoother post-launch.
Awesome Spider Jerusalem cosplay avatar there, Nathanael! I'm glad to hear the con went well and wonder how many minds were blown by the concept of Motobushido.
On my end I've run MB a bit with some of the crew from my usual gaming table, and while it took a little for things to click, I think they enjoyed the hell outta it.
Just left a demo at Gamestorm with Nathanael as Sensai... This game is even better than you think it is! Give it a shot, you shouldn't be disappointed.
I'm going to wait a few months, and then possibly run the cards as their own entire project. Smaller target, and probably even a shorter run. Means I'll have to come up with some new reward ideas, too.
But right now, I just wanna focus on the book and make it awesome =)
I'm handing that on a case by case basis. I won't devalue any of the rewards on the project by shamelessly extending all funding beyond the agreed-upon limit. BUT I did have some potential backers who tried to pledge during the Amazon Payments outage earlier, that I haven't yet heard back from. Anyone interested can contact me privately either on here, through my blog, or on Facebook or Google Plus.
Yeah I just noticed that. What the heck? If it doesn't let you do it before the project ends, message me privately and we'll work something out. That's just not cool. I wish they'd extend the backer time by a few hours or such to compensate.
Hey, not to tell you how to do your job, but you may want to put the links to your blog posts on the front page. Not everyone bothers to read through the updates.
As a recent pledge and artist as well I would love to contribute an image or two to the finished rule book. Examples of my work can be found at my website http://www.fallensunasylum.org Let me know if you are interested. Looking forward to the game. And congrats on successful funding.
I tell you what. If someone actually backs that level, I'll totally work up a, uh, Interplanetary Rodent Motorcycle Squad version of things and release it to everyone.
Just noticed the "Special" funding levels and, basically, PLEASE TELL ME THERE WILL BE INFORMATION ON HOW TO BE BIKER MICE FROM MARS. Or, you know, anthropomorphic rodent motorcycle enthusiasts from the fourth planet.
Adrian, thanks for the link to Tichu. I've never seen this game before, but it looks pretty great.
Motobushido requires twp decks of cards, each with the jokers in. I imagine the Tichu deck's special cards could be used as Jokers. In Motobushido, the Jokers function as a random pacing mechanic, which can escalate background threat in the scenario. More of them could create quite a dangerous game, indeed =)
Oh and if people are looking for the playing cards that are shown, they are the Japan - Double Deck Playing Cards by Piatnik. You can find them on Amazon (and other places). I have a set of them myself, which was a clear message that I had to pledge. But I would love to see us hit the custom cards stretch goal as well!
Absolutely fantastic looking game! I’m very excited for this.
Now please tell me there is a skill/chapter/anything called ‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Mayhem’ in here! ;)
Thought I'd clue you and the other backers into a good set of thematic cards in-case that stretch goal isn't hit.
http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/215/tichu This is a card game that comes with two asian themed decks of near standard playing cards. The decks are the standard 13 ranks in 4 suits, plus 4 special cards.
The four special cards are the Sparrow/Mah-jong, the dog, the phoenix, and the dragon.
The sparrow is the only 1 in the deck (there are aces, they are just always considered high). It gives you the right to lead the hand. You don't actually have to play it first, but it does give you first play. When you do play it you get to make a wish, and as soon as someone can play the wished for card (you can only wish for a rank, and not special cards) they have to.
The dog can be played when you have the lead for a trick, and gives the lead to your partner instead.
The phoenix is a wild card. When played as part of a hand it can be whatever you want. When played as single it is one half higher than the prior played card (if your opponent played an 8, and you played the phoenix it'd be 8.5). This works on everything but the dragon.
The dragon is simply the highest single.
I'd love to see you add rules for these, and will probably come up with some of my own if you don't.
Anyway...thought people might want to know it was out there.
Wait, is there any way that you get more cards in the duel? Because otherwise it seems that the player that plays the first card will always lose, because they will run out of cards first.
It's not clear whether the deluxe version of the book is in color or not. The white book being named such and called out for it's grey-scale implies that the deluxe is color, but that's not explicitly stated anywhere that i can see.
Thanks, Evan! More updates on system are in the works, most definitely. I'm actually going to be posting a very, very, VERY simplified "do this right now" style of quick intro tomorrow or at least some day later this week. It will skip 90% of the strategies and nuances, in favor of quickly laying down the dynamic.
I admit: the system is harder to explain in words than in action. To that extent I'm working on a plan for a demo video. We've got a good number of playtest sessions coming up, and I'm going to try and arrange for a camera to record some of the action.
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Show older commentsNathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on October 31, 2013
Thanks Peter, I definitely wanted to give people more choice. And I'm trying to get more of the images converted, too.
Peter Jacob on October 31, 2013
Shiny wallpapers. Thankee for being thoughtful enough to have non-logo versions. Seen some places where they didn't care enough for that and ruined perfectly good art, heartbreaking.
Kyle Rakoz on June 11, 2013
C'mon folks! 222 of you thought a motorcycle samurai RPG that uses playing card mechanics was worth it... why have only 80 thought playing cards featuring motorcycle samurai for use when playing aforementioned RPG is a worthy investment?
Let's get us some cards!
Kyle Rakoz on May 30, 2013
Get the cards to go with the game! Infuse your game with inspiring art! 2 decks of awesome cards are a good enough reason... 2 decks of awesome cards that match the game you're playing is, simply put, more than awesome.
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on April 17, 2013
There's also a new set of biker-themed games from Deep Silver coming out soon. I've been pretty excited. This is apparently a good time for biker warfare!
Peter Jacob on April 17, 2013
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darkseasgames/road-redemption
Motobushido and this reincarnation of Road Rash seem like destined brothers. You guys should totally put your heads together for something awesome.
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on April 11, 2013
That's good to hear! There are some final mechanics revisions in the final draft now, so hopefully future attempts at group conversion will go much smoother post-launch.
Streamjumper on April 11, 2013
Awesome Spider Jerusalem cosplay avatar there, Nathanael! I'm glad to hear the con went well and wonder how many minds were blown by the concept of Motobushido.
On my end I've run MB a bit with some of the crew from my usual gaming table, and while it took a little for things to click, I think they enjoyed the hell outta it.
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on March 26, 2013
Yes! The convention was pretty great, game-wise. I'm happy to see the more-or-less "final" rules kicking ass.
Kyle Rakoz on March 23, 2013
Just left a demo at Gamestorm with Nathanael as Sensai... This game is even better than you think it is! Give it a shot, you shouldn't be disappointed.
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on November 15, 2012
I'm going to wait a few months, and then possibly run the cards as their own entire project. Smaller target, and probably even a shorter run. Means I'll have to come up with some new reward ideas, too.
But right now, I just wanna focus on the book and make it awesome =)
Streamjumper on November 15, 2012
Man, I wish we could have gotten it up to the deck of cards level, but this did pretty well. Now I just can't wait to get my hands on stuff.
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on November 15, 2012
I'm handing that on a case by case basis. I won't devalue any of the rewards on the project by shamelessly extending all funding beyond the agreed-upon limit. BUT I did have some potential backers who tried to pledge during the Amazon Payments outage earlier, that I haven't yet heard back from. Anyone interested can contact me privately either on here, through my blog, or on Facebook or Google Plus.
Kyle Rakoz on November 15, 2012
Is private funding open? I'm tapped out too but that last $600 for the character pack could happen that way if it's still an option.
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on November 15, 2012
Yep! I am saving it for the post-funding update. I got a little update-heavy there for a bit and want to minimize the spam-factor =)
Evan Saft
Superbacker
on November 15, 2012
Will the next update have the reveal of what the 11k Character Pack was?
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on November 15, 2012
Correct! Here's a hint:
- Twister of Minds, Smasher of Dreams
- On or Off, Knobbies or No, don't mean a thang
- Nothing but wives' tales and silly stories.
Evan Saft
Superbacker
on November 15, 2012
Alright guys, $870 in 45 minutes for that last character pack?
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on November 15, 2012
So close! =)
Evan Saft
Superbacker
on November 15, 2012
I'm tapped out. Hopefully you guys can get us to the next character pack. Good luck!
Kyle Rakoz on November 15, 2012
If all 49 of us at the $18 pledge level up, we'll get the next character pack! I'm going to level up right now! Everyone likes to level up!
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on November 15, 2012
Sweet! Glad it's all worked out again.
Kyle
Superbacker
on November 15, 2012
Awesome. Got it adjusted, now off to bed (third shifter here) Have a great final 2 hours. Hope we hit another goal
Giovanni Castelletti on November 15, 2012
Amazon Payments is working again ;)
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on November 15, 2012
Yeah I just noticed that. What the heck? If it doesn't let you do it before the project ends, message me privately and we'll work something out. That's just not cool. I wish they'd extend the backer time by a few hours or such to compensate.
Kyle
Superbacker
on November 15, 2012
Trying to raise my pledge in these final hours but it seems Amazon is having problems :/
Joe Greathead on November 15, 2012
Is there any chance of adding a few dollars to get the special logo patch? I'd love to get that but am backing at a lower level.
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on November 14, 2012
Ah, good question! I probably should have listed that.
+5 for the Whitebook at higher levels
+30 for the Medusa Tee
+35 for the full-size Wall Scroll
I believe that's it.
Kyle
Superbacker
on November 14, 2012
So what are all the add-on options?
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on November 1, 2012
Added some new links at the top.
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on November 1, 2012
Thanks for the suggestion Evan. I'll see if I can work something out.
Evan Saft
Superbacker
on November 1, 2012
Hey, not to tell you how to do your job, but you may want to put the links to your blog posts on the front page. Not everyone bothers to read through the updates.
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on October 26, 2012
Whoah! Tomas, can you message me privately? Let's talk. Your art kinda sorta totally rocks my world.
tomas overbai on October 26, 2012
As a recent pledge and artist as well I would love to contribute an image or two to the finished rule book. Examples of my work can be found at my website http://www.fallensunasylum.org Let me know if you are interested. Looking forward to the game. And congrats on successful funding.
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on October 25, 2012
I tell you what. If someone actually backs that level, I'll totally work up a, uh, Interplanetary Rodent Motorcycle Squad version of things and release it to everyone.
Joseph Le May
Superbacker
on October 25, 2012
Just noticed the "Special" funding levels and, basically, PLEASE TELL ME THERE WILL BE INFORMATION ON HOW TO BE BIKER MICE FROM MARS. Or, you know, anthropomorphic rodent motorcycle enthusiasts from the fourth planet.
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on October 25, 2012
Adrian, thanks for the link to Tichu. I've never seen this game before, but it looks pretty great.
Motobushido requires twp decks of cards, each with the jokers in. I imagine the Tichu deck's special cards could be used as Jokers. In Motobushido, the Jokers function as a random pacing mechanic, which can escalate background threat in the scenario. More of them could create quite a dangerous game, indeed =)
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on October 25, 2012
Thanks, Ray! I had the hardest time finding them the other day to point out to someone who asked.
Hopefully we'll hit the stretch goal for the custom cards, and that would rock.
And I'll take your advice on the Zen-title to heart, quite possibly. =)
Dicebat on October 25, 2012
Oh and if people are looking for the playing cards that are shown, they are the Japan - Double Deck Playing Cards by Piatnik. You can find them on Amazon (and other places). I have a set of them myself, which was a clear message that I had to pledge. But I would love to see us hit the custom cards stretch goal as well!
Dicebat on October 25, 2012
Absolutely fantastic looking game! I’m very excited for this.
Now please tell me there is a skill/chapter/anything called ‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Mayhem’ in here! ;)
Adrian George
Superbacker
on October 25, 2012
Thought I'd clue you and the other backers into a good set of thematic cards in-case that stretch goal isn't hit.
http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/215/tichu
This is a card game that comes with two asian themed decks of near standard playing cards. The decks are the standard 13 ranks in 4 suits, plus 4 special cards.
The four special cards are the Sparrow/Mah-jong, the dog, the phoenix, and the dragon.
The sparrow is the only 1 in the deck (there are aces, they are just always considered high). It gives you the right to lead the hand. You don't actually have to play it first, but it does give you first play. When you do play it you get to make a wish, and as soon as someone can play the wished for card (you can only wish for a rank, and not special cards) they have to.
The dog can be played when you have the lead for a trick, and gives the lead to your partner instead.
The phoenix is a wild card. When played as part of a hand it can be whatever you want. When played as single it is one half higher than the prior played card (if your opponent played an 8, and you played the phoenix it'd be 8.5). This works on everything but the dragon.
The dragon is simply the highest single.
I'd love to see you add rules for these, and will probably come up with some of my own if you don't.
Anyway...thought people might want to know it was out there.
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on October 24, 2012
Evan, I've updated the post a bit. Seemed I left out an important If/Then. Clarified! Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on October 24, 2012
Yes. There are several ways. Again, the first post in the mechanics series is only there to illustrate the basics of flow. More details are to come =)
Evan Saft
Superbacker
on October 24, 2012
Wait, is there any way that you get more cards in the duel? Because otherwise it seems that the player that plays the first card will always lose, because they will run out of cards first.
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on October 24, 2012
For those of you asking about mechanics, I just kicked off the first in what will be a series of posts and interactive exercises. Check the updates!
Streamjumper on October 23, 2012
Awesome. Game funded and first goal down. Now the march to glory (and hopefully 60K minimum).
Every one of those stretch goals looks great, and I'd love to see this translated in Japanese if just to hear the opinion of their gamers on it.
Giovanni Castelletti on October 23, 2012
Yay! First goal reached!
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on October 22, 2012
Good catch, Adrian. Time for me to start a FAQ! =)
Adrian George
Superbacker
on October 22, 2012
It's not clear whether the deluxe version of the book is in color or not. The white book being named such and called out for it's grey-scale implies that the deluxe is color, but that's not explicitly stated anywhere that i can see.
Nathanael Cole 3-time creator
Superbacker
on October 22, 2012
Thanks, Evan! More updates on system are in the works, most definitely. I'm actually going to be posting a very, very, VERY simplified "do this right now" style of quick intro tomorrow or at least some day later this week. It will skip 90% of the strategies and nuances, in favor of quickly laying down the dynamic.
I admit: the system is harder to explain in words than in action. To that extent I'm working on a plan for a demo video. We've got a good number of playtest sessions coming up, and I'm going to try and arrange for a camera to record some of the action.