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Miniatures Adventure => Call of Cthulhu => Topic started by: Malebolgia on August 24, 2009, 03:10:07 PM

Title: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Malebolgia on August 24, 2009, 03:10:07 PM
(http://www.paintoholic.nl/cosmichorror/cover_web.jpg)

The end is nigh…!
Yes my friends, the end is nearing. Although we live our simple lives in happy ignorance, forces are working against us. These extraterrestrial forces want only one thing: to dominate and destroy us. For long centuries they are trying to enter and conquer our world and now they are nearing completion. Only few stand in their way and their destiny is either madness or their deaths. But that is a small price to pay when you have the chance to save humanity…

The Playtesting begins!
It has cost many hours of hard work but now it is finally complete…the first complete version of Cosmic Horror. Cosmic Horror is a miniature skirmish game that focuses on the famous stories by H.P. Lovecraft. Players take up the role of investigators or the evil cultists and nasty creatures that lurk in the dark. The system itself is a mix of a miniatures game with some RPG elements mixed in it. With only 5-10 miniatures, you can play an intense and challenging game of Cosmic Horror.
The main rules have all the rules you will need to start playing. It contains ten scenarios, rules for campaigns and all the creatures and weapons you could wish for.

Although the final document is playable and has everything you will need to play the game, it needs more playtesting to get everything right and balanced. Therefore I am looking for you! Are you willing enough to brave the foul pages of Cosmic Horror? Are you willing to risk your sanity for some arcane knowledge? If so, you are the brave soul I am looking for.

On my website I have added a forum. Since forums are the target of many spambots and such, registration goes by e-mail. I get an e-mail once you register and after I have approved you can find the rules. You can then find the Cosmic Horror rules, the Quick Reference Sheet, Templates, and more to start playing the game. On the forum is a dedicated place only intended for playtesting. It is hidden from guests and non-playtesters so you can speak your mind freely ;).
Once I have the feedback, I will be working on the final set of rules that will be printed and sold. All playtesters will receive a free rulebook once it has been printed.
If you have any questions, I will gladly answer them.

Thanks,

Marijn Bierhof

http://www.paintoholic.nl/phpBB3/
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: fairoaks024 on August 24, 2009, 03:30:53 PM
Hi Malebolgia,

I've submitted my details on your forum and await access to the brain damaging horror within.

regards

jim
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: blackstone on August 24, 2009, 04:29:10 PM

Nice beasty on the cover! Be interesting to see how your system plays out.

Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: bc99 on August 24, 2009, 05:11:35 PM
I've also submitted my info. Looking forward to checking this out.
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: marko.oja on August 24, 2009, 07:27:11 PM
Registered now, just waiting for confirmation :)

MArko
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Malebolgia on August 24, 2009, 07:39:27 PM
Thanks for the interest guys. The cover art is by Melvin de Voor by the way.
@bc99 & marko.oja: what usernames did you use? So far I didn't receive an e-mail with your names in it.
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: marko.oja on August 24, 2009, 07:49:47 PM
I thought I'd be extra clever and use marko.oja...

marko
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: supervike on August 25, 2009, 02:05:33 AM
Did you get my registration Mal?  I haven't seen a confirmation yet!

Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: chicklewis on August 25, 2009, 04:17:51 AM
Experienced editor and playtester volunteering.  I've registered preliminarily, hope to participate. 
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: bc99 on August 25, 2009, 06:07:40 AM
Thanks for the interest guys. The cover art is by Melvin de Voor by the way.
@bc99 & marko.oja: what usernames did you use? So far I didn't receive an e-mail with your names in it.

I used bc99 as my username.

e-mail nwarnold99@yahoo.com
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Sinewgrab on August 25, 2009, 06:31:34 AM
I have registered, and will hope to join your legions of playtesters.
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Bako on August 25, 2009, 06:44:54 AM
Sounds like fun. I will probably try to join later when I'm using my own computer. Though I'd probably be no help with play-testing. There's so little room for playing on even after cleaning up. I had to throw a lot of crud on my floor just to play my copy of Strange Aeons, but the table has called for the return of its companions since then.

Excellent cover, by the way. :)
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Malebolgia on August 25, 2009, 08:03:16 AM
Somehow I didn't get e-mails from Phpbb from some activations, but I found them on the forum itself and all users should be activated by now. If you still don't have access, let me know (with your username please).
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: MrHarold on August 25, 2009, 02:44:42 PM
Registered!
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Uncle Mike on August 25, 2009, 04:20:30 PM
Lookin' good Mal! Seems this is the year to spread insanity! Hope the playtesters are left screaming in fear, clinging to the last shattered thread of sanity they have left! Spread the dark gospel, brother!  8)
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: soulman on August 25, 2009, 04:24:51 PM
Hi i have also joined the forum

Username is

soulman

Based in uk, have playtested for mongoose, and have had my ideas placed into the Evo system, and now playtesting the new judge dredd miniature game i have also playtested other systems too, and do design my own bits and bobs for my own pleasure

Into skirmish horror rules, like horror and hp lovecraft and films like that..

Look forward to reading your rules and any input of course from me..
Thank you
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: fastolfrus on August 25, 2009, 08:25:30 PM
We've signed up too - if the rules are suitable for teenagers we'll try some playtesting at school.
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: marko.oja on August 26, 2009, 06:51:44 AM
and now playtesting the new judge dredd miniature game

what's this? New JD game? Tell us more  :)

Still reading through Malebolgias draft, and have a couple of suggestions which I'll post on the appropriate forum when I'm finished with the whole text.

Marko
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: rjandron on August 26, 2009, 06:57:26 AM
I've registered as well. This looks like great subject matter for a game!

Looking forward to the playtesting opportunity.
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Deathwing on August 26, 2009, 03:52:48 PM
Registered as well.  Been doing Lovecraft for decades, if you still have room I'd be interested. 

Joey
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Mr. Peabody on August 26, 2009, 04:48:01 PM
Sounds fascinating. Haven't had enough Lovecraft in my my life for the last year or so and this looks like a good way to sets things right.
Let me in please, I'm cold and the dholes are after me!

Thomas
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Doomsdave on August 26, 2009, 08:34:11 PM
Registered.  Used to play Call 'o' Cthulhu roleplaying.  Have been waiting for something like this.  I'm excited to be of service. 
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: elysium64 on August 27, 2009, 08:55:05 AM
I registered two days ago but still not recieved confirmation email?  Looking forward to playtesting these I am also a long time CoC player (first game I ever bought) and have a collection of Rafm miniatures to use.
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Malebolgia on August 27, 2009, 09:07:42 AM
All approved :)
@elisium: I approved your account yesterday or the day before and you should be able to access the playtest forum.
It seems the forum isn't very stable in sending e-mails. I hardly get e-mails but I check it every two hours or so. New registrations should be activated the same day (unless your in the US. If you're joining during the day or night I might be asleep in Holland ;)).
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: chicklewis on August 27, 2009, 01:02:29 PM
Careful, Malebolgia, my ladyfriend's name is Holland.
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Malebolgia on August 27, 2009, 02:41:29 PM
HAHAHAHA! Oh yes, my slumbering dreams in R'lyeh do strange things to the ladies...;)
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Bulldog on August 30, 2009, 08:24:59 PM
Lovely cover art.  I am looking forward to seeing how everything turns out.  I have missed good Cthulhu gaming.
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: fastolfrus on August 31, 2009, 12:10:22 AM
Was watching for confirmation to arrive and then checked - so have now downloaded files and started reading. Hope to get the first test games in the next week or so.
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: mbowsher76 on September 08, 2009, 08:07:19 PM
I just registered. My username is the same as here. I have extensive playtest experience (for Wizkids Games, Privateer Press, and others).

Look forward to helping!
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: twrchtrwyth on September 13, 2009, 05:03:51 PM
Shouldn't this topic be in the main CoC board?
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: warrenss2 on September 30, 2009, 11:07:35 AM
I just registered with the warrenss2 username.

Looking forward to getting my confirmation email and trying these rule out.

I think I developed a phobia just by looking at the cover.  :o
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Crudeboy on October 01, 2009, 04:45:45 AM
Registered under Crudeboy.

I'm really interested in checking this out. If it's Mythos-related, I'm generally all about it.

By the way. First post here. Hi, fellas.  :)
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Whiskyrat on October 06, 2009, 10:53:56 PM
Still waiting for activation email.  :'(

Anyone would think you have better things to do.  ;)
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Malebolgia on October 07, 2009, 08:10:14 AM
Approved :). Good you mentioned it here. I'm getting flooded with bogus accounts of evil spammers who want to use the board for different things. But I approved your account (and two others).
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: capthugeca on October 07, 2009, 12:24:47 PM
Hi there
I've just registered - username capthugeca (same as here).
I hope that I'm not too late to do some playtesting of the rules.
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Malebolgia on October 07, 2009, 12:40:37 PM
Approved :)
Title: Me Too!...
Post by: Bookman1960 on October 14, 2009, 09:20:24 PM
Just registered:  bookman1960

Looking forward to losing my mind (what little I have left)
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: cwchmc on October 15, 2009, 02:29:58 AM
I registered a few days ago as "cwchmc" and have heard no reply....are you still approving?
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: marko.oja on October 15, 2009, 08:26:54 AM
I'm pretty sure he'll approve your registrations as soon as he can. He's just busy at the moment (work etc).

Marko
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Galman on October 18, 2009, 02:41:17 AM
Hope so and I am sure he will.  Looks and sounds really promising.  Im currently building a city/beach board for multiple games.  LotHS/Mordheim/ and I just bought a bunch of zombies along with some eeeeerie townsfolk that would work well with Cthulhu games.  Sorry im excited  :D
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: alone_withmyaxe on October 23, 2009, 06:57:05 PM
Me all signed up!

have miniatures will travel!
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Galman on October 24, 2009, 08:06:26 PM
Me all signed up!

have miniatures will travel!

Im with you.  will build raft and sail the great waters between us to play  >:D
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: thebinmann on October 30, 2009, 07:26:07 PM
Hello Please can I have a copy, I have read a not of cthulhu but not enought I need to finish the job off so I can retire to the "safe" room! o_o
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Leapsnbounds on November 01, 2009, 12:39:39 AM
I look forward to the final version.  I would like to be able to have some mass combat with my Cthulhu Role-Playing at times.
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Malebolgia on November 03, 2009, 08:13:49 AM
Think I approved all accounts now (I'm getting sooooo tired of those "Russian Brides" accounts clogging it up...).
I have added Suppression markers in the templates and I posted a first draft of the PDF, to get an idea of the looks of the book.
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: GregX999 on November 03, 2009, 02:24:38 PM
Think I approved all accounts now (I'm getting sooooo tired of those "Russian Brides" accounts clogging it up...).
I have added Suppression markers in the templates and I posted a first draft of the PDF, to get an idea of the looks of the book.

I just registered (GregX999, same as on here) - I hope it's not too late! I'm a new-comer to all things Lovecraft.
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: Malebolgia on November 03, 2009, 02:48:38 PM
Approved Greg :)
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: thebinmann on November 13, 2009, 09:29:53 PM
Just finished reading and I like them a lot! :-* :-*
Title: Re: Cosmic Horror - Playtesting begins
Post by: twrchtrwyth on November 13, 2009, 09:45:14 PM
Registered as twrchtrwyth.