This morning I resumed work on the Rulebook. Even though all along I had intended this game to be fictionless, I think it really needs one added even if it’s just a paragraph in the intro. So I wrote this:
“Top scientists have discovered a rift in our dimension and predict that horrible monsters will break through to attack us and eat our children within the near future! In order to stop this invasion we must be prepared so the World Leaders of Industry and Combat Mechanics have begun developing specialized combat mech suits called Battle Rollers. The World Government will select only the best Rollers for mass production to fight against the Rift Invaders. Show that you have what it takes to win the Government Contract, that your Roller Design deserves the chance to protect humanity, and that the fate of the world rests on your Roller’s shoulders!”
With the focus being more on mixing and matching parts to create your own custom Roller setup, it puts the player more into the roll of a manufacturer/designer testing out their latest prototypes; which is perfect for the starter/core set. 🙂
