Against the Dark Conspiracy - ZineQuest 3
A project in North Yorkshire, UK by Alun Rees000days
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Last Updated: February 25 @ 14:06 -0500 GMT
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Thanks in advance ... 
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Due to a planning snafu I'll be working online when we reach the end of the campaign, so I just wanted to thank you all now for your support. Whether that took the form of boosting the game on twitter or in various gaming communities or actually... (Read More)
Using the Character Keeper (6)
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
The THREATS tab: this is where you'll record revealed Powers and Weaknesses (Compulsions, Deterrents & Vulnerabilities) of the supernatural threats players encounter. The rules allow players to decide whether they want to encounter a supernatural... (Read More)
27 hours to go and £113 from adding a Fae Conspiracy
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to you all for your support so far and my fingers remain crossed for a Fae Conspiracy. I'm aiming to add a couple more updates before we hit the deadline to illustrate how threats, both mortal and supernatural, work. (Read More)
STRETCH GOAL!
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
I'll be adding a Demonic Conspiracy for thsoe of you who want to mix it up with, or replace, the Vampires. (Read More)
One-shot playtest this weekend ...
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
It's Gauntlet Community Open Gaming this weekend and I've decided to using 'The Harker Intrusion' to test my thinking about how you can turn Night's Black Agents material into 'Operations' for Against the Dark Conspiracy. I think there are 4 clear... (Read More)
Using the Character Keeper (5)
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Seek Relief from the Horror tab: this is a single move with a series of different options reflecting the weaknesses, vices and viciousness a PC could adopt to blow of steam and vent Stress. They all reduce Stress but they all have consequences for... (Read More)
Using the Character Keeper (4)
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Basic Rules tab: this is where you’ll find the moves PCs will be using most of the time: investigate confront the Conspiracy or its pawns avoid detection flee for your life, and, do something else. They mostly start ... When you [do this thing],... (Read More)
Using the Playtest Character Keeper (3)
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Characters tab: this is where you’ll find the ‘character sheets’ for 6 player characters … the Operators at the centre of the game (though that name for the PC might change … ‘Agents’ is simpler. ‘Contractors’ is currently reserved... (Read More)
Using the Playtest Character Keeper (2)
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Cycle of Play tab: you probably recognise this from the project page. It's intended to give you a sense of how the game runs. When we get on to the various rules tabs it will (hopefully) make sense. For now, just think of it as a guide to the... (Read More)
Using the Playtest Character Keeper (1)
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
CATS and Lines & Veils tabs: I'm never certain how familiar people are with CATS or Safety Tools but these links provide a great introduction: CATS: https://200wordrpg.github.io/2016/supplement/2016/04/12/CATS.html. TTRPG Safety Tools:... (Read More)
Happy Sunday, folks ...
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Just wanted to apologise for the absence of an update yesterday. I will admit that reaching the target on Friday may have led to alcoholic beverage being taken ... which led to a very quiet Saturday. Will try to make up for that but puttng an... (Read More)
We're FUNDED!
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for getting Against the Dark Conspiracy across the line! What price some stretch goals over the remaining 6 days? SOOOO excited that my first Kickstarter is going to see the light of day. (Read More)
How playtests continue to tweak the rules ...
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Having just finished the most recent playtest series (see previous update), I thought you might be interested in the learning that's come out of this series. It will lead to an updated playtest pack coming to backers over the next couple of weeks.... (Read More)
Final AP of the current playtest series ...
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
You can see how the characters confronted "Mistress" in this third of a three session series using the current playtest rules, here ... https://youtu.be/tC5cULJLbMs The team follow clues about "Mistress" to Bucharest where Matthew (the former CIA... (Read More)
Feel free to share this flattering endorsement!
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
In an earlier update I said how much of a buzz I got from seeing people share and support this project. You will, therefore, imagine my excitement at this tweet from one of my RPG designer heroes:... (Read More)
Could you play the Dracula Dossier using Against the Dark Conspiracy?
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This question come up on twitter, and the answer is 'Yes'. After all, this game started with my desire to find a rules-light way to get a Night's Black Agent's game experience. In earlier playtests I used the Zalozhniy Quartet to scaffold 8 or so... (Read More)
Illustrative example of play ... Setting up an Operation
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This is based on last night's session with my 'home-on-Zoom' group: Every session begins with a Lead. The first session's lead is given by the GM: sSomething mysterious has happened. Investigate Conspiracy involvement’, is always a good starting... (Read More)
We're 70% of the way there!
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for everything you're doing to spread the word ... I woke up this morning to find we'd got to 70% of the target. Whoot! Whoot! Had a great session with my 'home-on-screen' group last night. I'll post a not very short summary later ... (Read More)
Pleasantly surprised by this endorsement ...
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We're looking a bit locked at 58% funded so tell your friends that it turns out someone who knows what a good game and script looks like was decently impressed ... https://twitter.com/jonrog1/status/1359941254985879554?s=20 (Read More)
Session 2 of a three session actual play ...
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Nadine (the German Hacker) digs up some dirt on the captured Dr Markov while 'Two' (the British Scalp Hunter) softens him up. Together they give Matthew (the American Provocateur) the leverage he needs to get solid leads that take the team to... (Read More)
Nearly half-way there!
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Great to have got this far before I go to bed. Thanks, folks. (Read More)
10% raised in 20 minutes ...
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
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And ...,. we're live!
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
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