Blades in the Dark is pretty close. It's "whale oil punk" more than steampunk per se. The vibes are there though (think Dishonored).

I'd say abstract, but only abstract as needed. It's easy to get deep in the weeds future proofing, but spending all your time on interfaces is a surefire way to burn out.

I remember recently trying to read through the ICON playtest (a sort of magitech fantasy RPG by the Lancer/KSBD guy), and maybe it's my particular cocktail of mental illnesses talking, but it was pretty hard to read. Then, more art got added later and it definitely helped the metaphorical medicine go down. Definitely something hard to measure or really pin down at all

Is all this set up for cuz to be best man at their wedding? If so, he's got one hell of a speech to give.

Tbh it was hilarious and painful in equal measure. Happy they got some cash at least

Actually, if you select "Remote" in the hierarchy, you can view the scene while its running. Kinda clunky workflow though

IB was overall still a good time tho, still need to reread it at some point

Fingers crossed. Does largely depend on moderation though. It would be nice to do a pinned "one/two-panel" thread, just to declutter things at the very least.

Honestly? Friends. Just talking to them about it and hearing/seeing their reactions gives me the energy I need to get through the boring stuff so I can share the finished thing with them already!

Blades is an interesting case. At least when I ran it, I mostly used the quick start guide/starter kit, and only used the book as reference. As for reading it cover to cover, I think art does admittedly break up sections better than type formatting ever can.

Especially when it's a mix (e.g., the tensions resulting from a sudden influx of diaspora due to some calamity)

I basically only play with friends, so I bring Quick and Quiet + Head On, and then some support perks like Botany or Prove Thyself.

Usually though, I do an "alphabet build". I have my friends pick a random page and slot number (1-15),then all four of my perks have to be "connected" to that perk in alphabetical order

Ohhhhhh, I see what you mean now, my b. Yeah it would be a real nice add.

oh he's in danger danger

Love these two idiots. Hope dry cleaning is actually as fulfilling as he hopes

Neat, though I still wonder if his 1v1 potential is too strong.

Yaku chap let's go!

Huh, glad that didn't actually happen, even though it feels like a bit of a copout

"Rizzly bear" im fucking dying