Pioneer is about to undergo some re-development

[Sigtrygg]

The title of the thread says it all, this has just been mentioned on the JTAS 3 kickstarter.

So what is going on?

Is Pioneer the next Prime Directive?

 

[MongooseMatt]

Nothing to panic about, just getting all the Pioneer ducks waddling in the same direction

 

[TrippyHippy]

Any more updates?

Rules? Art & layout? Physical format!?

 

[Sigtrygg]

Probably a good thing, there is a lot of new technology being tested over the next couple of years that could change things a lot.
Not to mention NASA budgets getting cut.

 

[StellarAmusement]

This is good news. The extra time should help deliver a better game, when all's said and done.

I've struggled to give timely feedback on the rules in the face of the summer "deadline," and I was afraid that'd hurt Pioneer. Luckily, Pioneer's getting extra time to bake. I'll see if I can deliver that feedback this month.

In case I miss my deadline: hopefully the core rulebook (or a hypothetical Referee's Guide) will offer more support for sandbox campaigning (non-EVA activities, space agency/company economics, quick mission generation).

 

[MongooseMatt]

Please, please keep the feedback coming

I think we are likely looking at a summer 2025 appearance for Pioneer but, at the end of the day, it will come out when we are confident it is ready!

 

[videopete]

Will backers of JTAS3 be Able to assist with Pioneer?

 

[MongooseMatt]

Will backers of JTAS3 be Able to assist with Pioneer?

Hmm... don't know yet. We'll see how things go.