{"id":7173,"date":"2023-04-25T23:59:43","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T03:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rmu.andrewyames.com\/?p=7173"},"modified":"2023-04-26T00:13:46","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T04:13:46","slug":"soul-home-is-where-you-hang-your-head-final-playtest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rmu.andrewyames.com\/?p=7173","title":{"rendered":"Soul: Home is Where You Hang Your Head final Playtest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

the real challenge with this project has been making a lite version of a lot of the mechanics for Soul so the game can progress without a DM present and without getting too interrupted. I have managed to simplify enemies, build a character, and make simple powers that create interesting challenge and mechanics without distracting from the story, which is about grief. It goes through the various stages and offers the player a choice at the end: to keep going or give up. I think that the various simplifications to systems have helped to make it an engaging story with a simple and effective message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This playtest was mostly about making changes to the story, and finding a way to present a meaningful message about grief and mental health without coming across as oppressive or overbearing. I found players resonated much more with this than a strictly 100% realistic depiction of mental illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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