28 February 2013

Goblinquest ready for playtesting!



EDIT 12/12/2015 - This game has developed into Knights' Quest.
Click here for more info.

 With a young king intoxicated by the ideals of chivalry, brave knights undertake daring adventures throughout the darker places of the kingdom. Knights seek to bring glory to their king and their lady. Sharp swords and well-forged armour protect them, and solemn vows keep them dedicated to their goal. Dare you take up the challenge of such a quest?


Goblinquest is intended for 2-6 players (one of whom runs the quest which the others must attempt to complete). A bright eight-year old can probably run a quest, but an interested five year old can easily play as an adventurer. Play takes place on standard 'dungeon tiles' split into evenly sized spaces which can be occupied by one character at a time.


I did it! The draft version of Goblinquest that I've been banging on about for the last however long is now available for all you lovely people to download and play. I hope you all enjoy it. Either way, please please please give me some feedback about it, good or bad, fundamental or petty, typo or gameplay. Oh, and share it with your friends.

Download links:
Draft rulebook
Draft quest
Character cards

I hope to get a sample quest uploaded over the weekend. Until then, happy geeking (and play my game!)

Rab


EDIT - download links updated 06/05/2014


Posted by at
Labels:

29 comments:

  1. Gareth28 February 2013 at 14:14

    Just grabbed a copy of the rulebook: it looks great. Will get back with feedback over the weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Rab28 February 2013 at 15:38

    Thanks Gareth :)

    You're the first to get in there, so thank you and well done! I look forward to hearing your feedback.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Thantsants28 February 2013 at 22:13

    Also downloaded - shall see what I can do with the nipper this weekend...

    ReplyDelete
  4. Rab1 March 2013 at 10:40

    Excellent! I hope you enjoy it, Thatsants. I wonder if your nipper is as lucky with dice as mine - he's made a mockery of my attempts to balance things 'cos he never seems to roll below 17 on a d20...

    ReplyDelete
  5. Ranger3225 March 2013 at 17:07

    Rab,

    I cannot download the files here at work and cannot print at home right now. Any chance you could email me the PDFs to bart.turpin@cbtonline.com?

    Thanks!
    Bart Turpin
    http://battlescapes.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  6. Kit10 October 2013 at 17:30

    I too was having problems with the download but would like to try this out with my kids. Could I get the pdf's sent to K_DUBV555@YAHOO.COM ?

    Thanks, Kit

    ReplyDelete
  7. Johnny Napalm25 October 2013 at 11:39

    Hi Rab,
    I've been a rpg'er since my brother brought home a copy of D&D from school 33 years ago. Later I got into wargaming and having moved away from London and all my old gaming buddies I now look to the next generation of gamers (my two boys!. One is 3 and a bit and the other only only 7 weeks but I'm already looking about for something to introduce them and keep their papa on the straight and narrow. Your elegant rules look perfect for that purpose.

    I've had an enjoyable look through and been tweaking them a little and wondered if I might share them with you:

    -I'm going to increase all movement dice by one type (D4 to D6 etc) just to give them more manoeuvrability.

    -some other chracter types (with slight alterations):

    Knight: D20/D12/D10/D8/D6/D4, Move D6, Hero, Tough

    Barbarian/Dwarf: D20/D12/D10/D8/D6/D4, Move D6, Hero, Polearm

    Elf: D12/D12/D10/D8/D6, Move D8, Hero, Elf Bow (as Crossbow)

    Wizard/Cleric: D6/D6/D6/D4/D4, Move D6, Hero, Spellcaster, start the adventure with 4 Spell Cards

    -Equpment:

    Crossbow: Attack with a D20 but then must spend an Action reloading.

    Bow: Attack with a D12

    Elf Bow: Attack with a D20 but does not need reloading. Only usable by an Elf.

    Polearm, Axe, Spear or other Two Handed Weapon: Can also attack into diagonal squares. You Fight at a reduction of 1 dice type but cause a 2 dice drop on the opponent if they are beaten in the Combat.

    Magic Weapon: add +1/+2/+3 to their Attack Score

    Healing Potion: increase Dice Type by 1 back up to starting maximum

    Magic Armour: Gain Tough ability

    Magic Scroll: Wizard gains a new Spell Card

    Wizard Staff: Allows Spells to be cast using a D8

    Ring of Fire: A magical ring which gives the ‘Breathe Fire’ ability for the Wizard. (D6 charges, rolled when found)

    -Adding the Action of 'Reload' for the Crossbow.

    -If your combat roll is double that of your opponent then you reduce their dice type by two steps (or three with a Polearm)

    There you go, that's what I played around with yesterday. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

    I've got some ideas on what to do with treasure after the adventure and how to have a simple advancement for Players and Retainers. I'll pass them on when I've given them a bit of thought.

    Cheers.
    John

    ReplyDelete
  8. Rab26 October 2013 at 10:20

    Hi John

    Thanks for taking the time to write such detailed feedback and share your ideas. Interesting to see how close some of them are to the scribblings in my notebook! Drop me an email to the address in the playtest rules and I think we could have quite a useful conversation about some of the tweaks...

    Rab

    ReplyDelete
  9. Eaterofkittens22 November 2013 at 00:22

    I just discovered these rules. I like hero points. They remind me of Awesome points from Old School Hack, and the dwindling dice remind me of Wushu and Risus.
    I will try a game soon.
    Feedback will follow.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Hermund10 February 2014 at 18:33

    Nice. I think adding a 2 action layer like Descent would be addition ("evil" may only use the combinations move + attack, move + shoot or move + magic. Should make both favourable and unfavourable combat happen more often :) )

    Else I think John have some exellent proposals.

    -H-

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Rab6 May 2014 at 18:48

      Interesting. Would the two action layer be something that every character could do, or just for those who had accrued sufficient hero points?

      Delete
  11. Unknown6 May 2014 at 11:52

    The links to the files appear to be broken. Sounds interesting though. Was referred here by www.miniatureworgaming.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Rab6 May 2014 at 18:47

      Hi Doug,

      Thanks for drawing my attention to the broken links. I've restored them now, I think! Please let me know if they don't work, and do let me know how they play for you. Thanks again,

      - Rab

      Delete
  12. Keyan Sark10 January 2015 at 19:57

    I found this blog from a link in a spanish blog. Really nice work! Great for kids. I am going to use this ASAP and provide feedback

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Rab11 January 2015 at 22:06

      Thank you kindly! I really look forward to seeing how it goes for you.

      Delete
  13. Keyan Sark15 January 2015 at 08:33

    One thing that came to my mind after playing is... why provide dice to lowly creatures such goblins or kobolds? SHouldnt they be just killed if the hero wins the roll? I think that it makes the game slower, but that may be a design idea?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Rab16 January 2015 at 21:57

      In the reworked Knights' Quest rules, there is an option to play that if a Hero rolls more than triple their opponent's score they Defeat them instantly, which proved to be fairly regularly for healthy adventurers. I was very keen to have each foe be a genuine threat, however, and giving even lowly creatures dice allowed that. The balance feels right.

      Having said that, I'm a strong believer in the principle that if you and your gaming friends want to houserule something then do so - but keep an eye on imbalance.

      Delete
  14. Keyan Sark16 January 2015 at 22:55

    Good points, and solid rule. Thanks. Really good work

    ReplyDelete
  15. BOLAPELANGI2.COM28 December 2019 at 03:59

    Hallo Bagi Kalian Pecinta Sportbook | Poker Dan Domino | Livecasino | Slot | Sic Bo | Roulatte | Dll
    Ayo Gabung Di Bolapelangi2•Net Situs Judi Online Terbesar Dan Terpercaya Di INDONESIA
    Situs Judi Bolapelangi2•net Hadir Dengan Banyak Promo Yang Menarik Raih Kemenanganmu Sebanyak - Banyaknya
    Cukup Dengan Satu User id Maka Kalian Sudah Bisa Bermain Berbagai Jenis Game
    Berikut Promo Yang Disediakan :
    - Bonus New Member 10%
    - Bonus Deposit Harian 10%
    - Bonus Cashback Setiap Minggunya Hingga 15%
    - Bonus Refferal 2.5% Seumur Hidup
    - Bonus Rollingan Refferal 0.1% ( Sportbook )
    - Bonus Rollingan Casino 0.8%

    Hubungi kami di :
    WHATSAPP : +85570758205
    TELEGRAM : Bolapelangi2
    LINE : Bolapelangi2
    GROUP FB : Prediksi Parlay Dan Bola Jalan
    TWITTER : Bolapelangi02
    INSTAGRAM : Bolapelangi_02

    #bolapelangi #bolapelangilounge #mixparlay #beritaterkini #beritabola #prediksibola #prediksitogel #nontonbola #jadwalbola #livescore #agenbola #bandarbola #bandarpoker #bandarqq #bandarslots #bandaronline #bandarjudi #bandarjudionline #situsjudionline #taruhanonline #sbobet #bandarcasino #cepatkaya



    DAFTAR DISINI
    216.83.47.158?ref=71A2D0

    ReplyDelete
  16. Güldeste4 October 2023 at 07:50

    van
    elazığ
    bayburt
    bilecik
    bingöl
    2B47G

    ReplyDelete
  17. ŞanslıKorsan2917 October 2023 at 02:25

    https://titandijital.com.tr/
    sivas parça eşya taşıma
    mardin parça eşya taşıma
    karaman parça eşya taşıma
    manisa parça eşya taşıma
    J8JO

    ReplyDelete
  18. LunarNomad1Q220 October 2023 at 11:05

    tekirdağ evden eve nakliyat
    şırnak evden eve nakliyat
    bitlis evden eve nakliyat
    aksaray evden eve nakliyat
    karaman evden eve nakliyat
    KD5RTY

    ReplyDelete
  19. HyperspaceGoddess12AT22 October 2023 at 20:22

    sivas evden eve nakliyat
    erzurum evden eve nakliyat
    bitlis evden eve nakliyat
    mardin evden eve nakliyat
    rize evden eve nakliyat
    GFZ

    ReplyDelete
  20. C4DD9DakotaDF41110 November 2023 at 01:31

    C0B07
    Eskişehir Evden Eve Nakliyat
    Bitlis Şehirler Arası Nakliyat
    Ankara Şehirler Arası Nakliyat
    Ünye Oto Elektrik
    Adıyaman Şehir İçi Nakliyat
    Çerkezköy Boya Ustası
    Aydın Şehirler Arası Nakliyat
    Çerkezköy Kurtarıcı
    Adana Parça Eşya Taşıma

    ReplyDelete
  21. 1EE29Kaidence1303910 November 2023 at 13:32

    A1152
    Gümüşhane Şehir İçi Nakliyat
    Adıyaman Şehirler Arası Nakliyat
    Kırşehir Şehirler Arası Nakliyat
    Zonguldak Şehir İçi Nakliyat
    Tekirdağ Parça Eşya Taşıma
    Karaman Şehirler Arası Nakliyat
    Adana Evden Eve Nakliyat
    Vindax Güvenilir mi
    Bitfinex Güvenilir mi

    ReplyDelete
  22. 8DEB3Gabriel280D48 December 2023 at 12:49

    EE783
    resimlimagnet
    Bitcoin Madenciliği Nasıl Yapılır
    Ön Satış Coin Nasıl Alınır
    Bitcoin Nasıl Kazanılır
    Mexc Borsası Güvenilir mi
    Kripto Para Madenciliği Siteleri
    Kripto Para Nasıl Alınır
    Ön Satış Coin Nasıl Alınır
    Kripto Para Madenciliği Nedir

    ReplyDelete
  23. DD605Brittany678A422 December 2023 at 20:12

    37856
    mardin ücretsiz sohbet uygulaması
    telefonda kızlarla sohbet
    muğla ücretsiz sohbet sitesi
    telefonda rastgele sohbet
    kilis mobil sohbet bedava
    kastamonu ücretsiz sohbet odaları
    kilis bedava görüntülü sohbet sitesi
    canli goruntulu sohbet siteleri
    kırşehir görüntülü sohbet siteleri ücretsiz

    ReplyDelete
  24. 7B755JordanCF05F19 January 2024 at 07:47

    401A8
    Periscope Beğeni Satın Al
    Threads Takipçi Hilesi
    Arg Coin Hangi Borsada
    Cate Coin Hangi Borsada
    Raca Coin Hangi Borsada
    Bitcoin Madenciliği Siteleri
    Caw Coin Hangi Borsada
    Facebook Beğeni Satın Al
    Sohbet

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)