#test play

Okay so this is going to be an ongoing post with multiple updates if things go well. If they don't... Uhh... I don't know, maybe I'll delete this or something... But anyways... I was browsing through DriveThruRPG tonight, or rather I was on the home page with the intention of browsing, when I spotted this game right there front and center on the Bestselling Titles list.

I was kind of shocked to see something like this on the bestseller list to be honest. I didn't realize this was such a popular fetish... The fact that it exists, yes... I totally understand that and am not surprised by it at all... The fact that it's right up there with games like Cyberpunk Red, Kids on Bikes, Vampire The Masquerade, and Dragonbane in terms of sales... That I did not expect... And I mean, this game was literally second on the list. The only thing above it was a Cyberpunk Edgerunner Mission Kit. And my first thought was, Wow... How many of y'all out there are buying "A FatFur RPG"...?

Now don't get me wrong. I'm not kink shaming anyone if this is your thing. I'll admit it's not exactly my thing... I don't have a feeder fetish or a weight gain fetish or any of that... But if that is your thing, good for you. I'll respect that. I just wasn't expecting it to be a top selling TTRPG. I wasn't even sure how you would make a TTRPG out of this... And that's what got my curiosity going... It got so bad I couldn't ignore it anymore and I just had to see inside this book. So I ended up forking over the $15 for a PDF copy and started reading it.

And, well... It's actually a pretty solid rule set and well made game as far as I can tell... It even comes with three different campaign settings so you can play the game in whichever type of setting you like (fantasy, modern, or sci-fi). And the fact that I was able to understand the rules quickly and easily without having to re-read things multiple times is always a plus. But then I noticed as I was scrolling through it that the game had a section for optional rule sets. And in that section were rules for Vore...

Now... I may not have a fetish for the other stuff, but if you know me, you know that vore is my thing... So now it had me interested... I've never seen a TTRPG with vore rules... And I thought, alright, screw it... I've already purchased the book. I may as well try playing it.

So I guess that's what I'm doing now. I'm doing a test play of Gorge World. And I guess as long as I'm doing that, I may as well document the experience. Which is why I said this will be a continuing post with updates. I'll post updates of how it is going and my thoughts on the matter as I play through a campaign of the game. I've already finished filling out my character sheet for a starting character.

[ID: The silhouette of a Victorian woman in a bustled dress holding a parasol. Underneath her in flowing script reads “The Parasol's Playbook.” Underneath in san serrif font it reads “A Parasol Protectorate Roleplay Game” and then "Draft  December 2019" in the footer.] 

Friends! Foes! Assorted Carriger Fans one and all. Might I present to you...the first fairly full draft of The Parasol’s Playbook, a tabletop roleplay game based on the work of New York Times Best Selling Author Gail Carriger.

We are currently soliciting test players for this game!

FAQ:

What is it?

What it says in the tin. Chiefly, a tabletop rpg based off the Apocalypse World/Monster of the Week style of games in the “Parasolverse” of author Gail Carriger.

You do not need any familiarity with Gail Carriger’s works or other Monster of the Week books to play. Parties of 2-6 players are invited to use this game to embark on epic adventures, solve murders, dismantle anti-supernatural sects, and so much more!

Why test play?

Test playing helps allow for quality control in game and makes sure the game is balanced and fun to play. It helps us iron out any wrinkles and provide the best possible product.

Okay...but what *is* the Parasolverse?

The Parasolverse is the alternative history, Victorian/steampunk, urban fantasy Universe author Gail Carriger has built to contain her three book series The Parasol Protectorate, The Finishing School Series, and The Custard Protocol. In this Universe, vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and other supernatural creatures live amongst humans. Electricity has not been invented and steam power replaces combustion engines. Etiquette and manners are paramount and dictate much of ‘polite’ interaction. Depending on the culture, coexistence between humans, supernaturals, and other entities may be fraught. Additionally, what is mannerly in one culture is not mannerly in the other, causing cultural conflict.

What’s the name of the game?

Well....whatever you want it to be! But the game facilitates the collection of information to solve mysteries and stop evil plots on both small and large scales. Games might include solving a murder at a house party, infiltrating the secret lair of an anti-supernatural group to dismantle it from within, or adventuring in a dirigible to act as an interspecies intermediary. The possibilities are limited only by your creativity and the types of scenarios your party is willing to undertake.

I haven’t read Gail Carriger’s books. Is there an explanation of Parasolverse lore?

Sure is! You don’t need to be a fan of the series to play. In fact, we’d prefer it!

Are you making money of this and infringing on Gail Carriger or Powered by the Apocalypse’s Intellectual Property?

Nope. This is a fan labor of love. Think of it as an exceptionally complicated Choose Your Own Adventure fanfic.

Once completed this game will be gifted to the fandom, free of charge.

Is this game inclusive?

Hell yeah. This game is meant to be a fun and inclusive space. Characters can be of any race, sex, age, gender, sexuality, religion, ability, creed, size, shape, or appearance you desire. It’s alternative history, make it what you want it to be. If it’s not in the game and you want it to be, Agents (players) and Spymasters (Game Masters) are more than welcome to adapt the game to suit their needs. Miss Gail has provided us the sandbox, so we’re giving you some buckets and shovels to build some really awesome sandcastles.

What’s in the playbook?

This playbook includes a Lore introduction to the Parasolverse for those unfamiliar with the books, an explanation of gameplay (including rolling, taking harm, and healing), character sheets, a weapons list, and, upon completion, three example games and a glossary.

Interested in becoming a test player? Please join us in our test playing Discord to learn more and join in the fun!

We look forward to playing with you!

@chxxrslove

It was Brigitte’s first day on the Overwatch campus. There hadn’t been any reason for her to come at first. What with her father being an active member and all. But the time had come. She knew she could never convice Torbjorn to rest, much less retire, and Reinhardt was just as stubborn. Nevertheless, the time finally came that each decided they were doing more harm than good. Their retirement left vital roles within the Overwatch ranks unfilled.

The brunette strode through the lobby of the compound. Her muscular build, and can-do attitude were normally enough to keep her motivated, but today of all days, she felt lost. It was her first time on her own, no siblings, no father, just Brigitte. 

“Well,” she mumbled trying to bring her spirits back up, “I may be lost, but at least I’m never alone!”

She glanced down at her very rudimentary wrist cannons, it was certain that they’d need to be improved, but they would do for now.

“I’ve always got the two of you to back me up!”

Ever the punctual woman, she had arrived nearly a half hour before she was supposed to. Nothing made a good impression like being ready to go before you were ever expected to arrive. Prior to her scheduled arrival time, a rather trim woman walked in. If it were anyone else, she likely wouldn’t have recognized them from this distance, but the wildly uncommon glowing device mounted snugly against said woman’s torso was a dead giveaway. Brigitte eagerly waited for Lena to draw nearer before speaking,

WOULD I: YES / MAYBE / NO

HAVE I EVER BEFORE: YES / NO 

" Oh come now Miss Rose? Who do you take me for Eggman? I'm not going to Monologue about my evil plan to you, or set up some elaborate trap for you to escape from..."

Clutch lifted the pistol up toward the pink hedgehog