Question for Gar about editing vs playtest

[captainjack23]

Gar,

At this point, at least with my group of players, we're at the stage where the game concepts seem to work well, but the explainations need work. An example is the first pass ship combat, and to a lesser extent, combat, and some bits of chargen.

Copy editing for coherence is something that I can do, and have done for rules (HOTT2, if that means anything) as can others; I'm just not sure if its what you're asking for in a playtest.

I'd like to rearrange several of the sections for clarity (my vision, I admit) and rewrite some stuff without changing the rules (ditto), but I don't want to waste your time, my time and the group's time if this isn't what you want. So, if you can, let me/us know. I'd be happy to concentrate on proofing, qualifying and editing.

Martin

 

[Court Jester]

I reckon Mongoose would have employees to do that...

 

[captainjack23]

I reckon Mongoose would have employees to do that...

Gar ?

 

[Court Jester]

I reckon Mongoose would have employees to do that...

Gar ?

hehehe more than likely... :wink:

I guess if you really want to re-write it for him then go ahead... but don't get upset if your work is ignored and goes unused... I reckon he would be more happy with a few notes on what you found to be confusing or badly written instead of a complete re-write.

 

[Mongoose Gar]

Copy editing for coherence is something that I can do, and have done for rules (HOTT2, if that means anything) as can others; I'm just not sure if its what you're asking for in a playtest.

It's not.

That said, if you're bored over Christmas and want to re-edit the documents, fire away. I can't promise any edits will be used, but I'll certainly take a look. Deadlines are tight enough at the moment that I'm not going to turn my nose up at any help!

 

[captainjack23]

Copy editing for coherence is something that I can do, and have done for rules (HOTT2, if that means anything) as can others; I'm just not sure if its what you're asking for in a playtest.

It's not.

That said, if you're bored over Christmas and want to re-edit the documents, fire away. I can't promise any edits will be used, but I'll certainly take a look. Deadlines are tight enough at the moment that I'm not going to turn my nose up at any help!

Cool. Lets see what happens.

Use as you will shall be the whole of the law... :wink:

 

[hdrider67]

Gar,

While we're on the subject, could I offer my assistance with bookmarking the PDF? One big complaint by PDF users is the lack of bookmarks. I'd be happy to do it and I have no problem signing a non disclosure or whatever security device you prefer. I could get the job turned around quickly (same day if I can schedule in advance and don't run into problems having to reformat).

 

[Mongoose Gar]

PDF production and bookmarking are well out of my hands. That's Chris' department.

 

[hdrider67]

PDF production and bookmarking are well out of my hands. That's Chris' department.

I sent both you guys an email about it. The PDF files look great; they just need navigational help.