360 degree view of Mars at ground level.

360 degree view of Mars at ground level.

360 degree view of Mars at ground level. So now we know what the surface of an alien world looks like. Disappointingly, all those sci fi tv shows were right: alien planets basically look like shooting in a clay pit in BC (<3 StarGate SG1)

http://www.popsci.com/explore-mars-in-360-degrees

http://www.popsci.com/explore-mars-in-360-degrees

I uploaded three preview Careers from the upcoming Far beyond Humanity; the Arcane, the Chosen and the Devout.

I uploaded three preview Careers from the upcoming Far beyond Humanity; the Arcane, the Chosen and the Devout.

I uploaded three preview Careers from the upcoming Far beyond Humanity; the Arcane, the Chosen and the Devout. I had given a sneak-peek at them in my backer updates a while ago, but I put them in the proper template and gave them Workshops and descriptions and XP triggers and such.

Obviously this is all still very Alpha and subject to change (also the icon is just a placeholder, natch). I’d be interested in any impressions or feedback or requests for clarification or whatnot, if you guys have the chance.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/atd0ygpwhur5yp6/AAB140jz3usjE3imwUkkCTLia?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/atd0ygpwhur5yp6/AAB140jz3usjE3imwUkkCTLia?dl=0

What would y’all think of a one-shot sci-fi (with threads for continuing, of course) designed for use at conventions…

What would y’all think of a one-shot sci-fi (with threads for continuing, of course) designed for use at conventions…

Originally shared by Jacob Ross

What would y’all think of a one-shot sci-fi (with threads for continuing, of course) designed for use at conventions and that is compatible with multiple systems.

So you’re at a convention, or just want to introduce your buddies to RPGs, but you’re not sure what game to play, you use this book.

I’m going to include stat blocks and pregen characters for all the essential sci-fi systems, White Star, SWN and Traveller. I’m also planning on lesser-known games, such as Hulks & Horrors. Would you like to see it for Uncharted Worlds, Savage Worlds, Cortex+ or other systems?

Perhaps of some interest to people! Click through and you can download the first issue in PDF!

Perhaps of some interest to people! Click through and you can download the first issue in PDF!

Perhaps of some interest to people! Click through and you can download the first issue in PDF!

Originally shared by David Brin

The first issue of the peer-reviewed, open-access Journal of Science Fiction is up! Check it out and let us know what you think.

 http://ow.ly/XBTZ1

Also from the folks building toward the new Museum of Science Fiction — Science fiction is the story of humanity: who we were, who we are, and who we dream to be. https://lnkd.in/empzFrV

http://ow.ly/XBTZ1

Am I right in thinking Beyond Humanity is waiting in the wings, something to look forward to later in the year?

Am I right in thinking Beyond Humanity is waiting in the wings, something to look forward to later in the year?

Am I right in thinking Beyond Humanity is waiting in the wings, something to look forward to later in the year?

Hey guys.

Hey guys.

Hey guys. I don’t know if I’ve missed a post covering this, but I’m still a bit confused by some of the debt mechanics. Why would refusing to pay debt incur more debt? Am I misunderstanding the concept of debt? And how does harming or opposing the faction itself make you more indebted to them? How do we phrase the ‘debt’ when we record it on character sheets? There is no system of lesser or greater debts like injuries or malfunctions, but the text still talks about debts of larger or smaller impacts, which makes sense, but is there an easy way to delineate that? 

I apologize If I’ve missed or misunderstood something in the reading of the document. 

Quick prep question as we’re nearing Conception here in the UK.

Quick prep question as we’re nearing Conception here in the UK.

Quick prep question as we’re nearing Conception here in the UK. How much effort do people put into NPC’s for there games?

Does any one give there PCs special moves based on their plans / presence in the story. Or just a brief background / goals?