Mongoose Publishing announce "LIVING CAMPAIGNS" in 2010

[MGPLC]

Mongoose Publishing is proud to announce that it will be launching its very own "LIVING CAMPAIGNS" in the summer of 2010 that of "Living Traveller" and "Living Glorantha".

We are striving hard to keep these campaigns as simple as possible in their implementation, without the need for players and games masters to constantly log in and register characters and equipment. Instead, we want to very much concentrate on the story lines for these settings, as there are big events coming up for both, and the "Living Campaigns" will put your characters front and centre.

Traveller - your characters will be party to huge events in the run up to the Fifth Frontier War and beyond. If you are attending Conception in January 2010, you will have a chance to take part in a dry run of "Living Traveller", as we confirm all the systems behind these campaigns with a view to launching both at Continuum in July 2010. From that point on, everyone is welcome to participate.

Runequest - is preparing for the end of the Second Age, and there will be plenty of material in "Living Glorantha" to take you there – you will be right in the front seat.

We are in the process of building up enough games master coverage to ensure these campaigns are run at all major conventions, but we also want to encourage participation at smaller events, stores, and at home too. Basically, no matter where you are or who you play with, you will have a chance to keep up with the campaigns. We are even looking at the potential for solo gamebooks that, when played through with your living characters, will count as scenarios in the larger campaign, so there will be all sorts of little bits and pieces you will have access to in order to fulfil your enjoyment of the entire campaign and give you a chance to get involved.

This may lead on other potential "Living Campaigns" - Living Mega-City One/Strontium Dog/Tragic Europe coming? The answer is that we have no solid plans as of yet, as we want to ensure all the core admin systems work with Traveller and Glorantha first.

Yours
"LIVING CAMPAIGNS"
Point of Contact

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livingcampaigns @ mongoosepublishing.com (close the gaps)

[Mick Red]

So where/how are you recruiting the potential GM's

[Murgh Bpurn]

With both a Traveller ruleset and a RuneQuest ruleset being made for Fantasy Grounds, will online play be supported?

[havedice]

Details on the Mongoose Infantry can be found on the Mongoose main site

John Amos

Have Dice

"Let the good times roll!"

[Neil Gow]

So here's a question.

I have played Traveller once, in 1987.
I have played Runequest twice, in 1986 and 1988.
I am system-neutral when it comes to fantasy vs space

I am exceptionally interested in getting involved in a Living campaign and I get to a fair few cons.

Where should I hang my hat? Almost impossible to answer, but I'm sure someone will...

[DigitalMage]

With both a Traveller ruleset and a RuneQuest ruleset being made for Fantasy Grounds, will online play be supported?

Will the RQ ruleset be RQ2? If not then it probably won't be able to be used for Living Glorantha as that will be run under RQ2 AFAIK. Also is the Fantasy Grounds ruleset created under the OGL? Because apparently RQ2 won't be OGC, or at least won't have an SRD.

[Murgh Bpurn]

With both a Traveller ruleset and a RuneQuest ruleset being made for Fantasy Grounds, will online play be supported?

Will the RQ ruleset be RQ2? If not then it probably won't be able to be used for Living Glorantha as that will be run under RQ2 AFAIK. Also is the Fantasy Grounds ruleset created under the OGL? Because apparently RQ2 won't be OGC, or at least won't have an SRD.

Mongoose Publishing is now on the list and is merely awaiting the final contract. This effectively gives the community another 17 game systems that will be available for an official ruleset.

Both Runequest (/BRP) and Traveller are in development, not sure what version of RuneQuest, I would think it would be the latest if endorsed by Mongoose.
Basic Roleplaying thread

[Heselbine]

I want to play! I want to play!

Or better still, ref. How can I get involved?

[darrell]

You probably have already thought of this, but I have a nagging feeling in the back of my head that calling something a "Living" campaign specifically is protected in some way by Wizards.

[DigitalMage]

You probably have already thought of this, but I have a nagging feeling in the back of my head that calling something a "Living" campaign specifically is protected in some way by Wizards.

I am not sure if "Living" is trademarked or anything but it is true that most of the non RPGA campaigns I can think of aren't called "Living", e.g. Shadowrun Mission, Pathfinder Society, For Queen & Country, Lihr. Although there is Living Arcanis.

[dpmcalister]

You probably have already thought of this, but I have a nagging feeling in the back of my head that calling something a "Living" campaign specifically is protected in some way by Wizards.

I am not sure if "Living" is trademarked or anything but it is true that most of the non RPGA campaigns I can think of aren't called "Living", e.g. Shadowrun Mission, Pathfinder Society, For Queen & Country, Lihr. Although there is Living Arcanis.

Living Arcanis was a campaign run through the RPGA originally though (IIRC whereas the rest weren't/aren't). IANAL but I don't think Living is a trademarked term although it may well be considered to be intellectual property (where it is used in relation to a roleplaying campaign such as this).

[Lawbag]

"Living" games have no interest for me sorry, and is a quick way to turn me off any game.

[dpmcalister]

"Living" games have no interest for me sorry, and is a quick way to turn me off any game.

Are you saying that if a game has a "Living" game associated with it, you're less likely to want to buy/play it (not the Living aspect, but the game itself)?

[MGPLC]

Games Masters – “LIVING TRAVELLER”
We are working with BITS, and have had some people volunteer as GMs, if you would like to GM a Mongoose “LIVING CAMPAIGN” you are welcome to email me at livingcampaigns @ mongoosepublishing.com (close the gaps).
As we are only still in the project stage and have planned only a premiere at Conception 2010, we should be ok for GMs…
But when it is officially launched and running regularly at events, it is hoped that each event will be able to secure GMs for themselves.
We will try to build up a contact list of volunteers (GMs) and be able to help out where possible…

Games Masters – “LIVING GLORANTHA”
If you would like to volunteer to ref in the newest system – RUNEQUEST2 - “LIVING GLORANTHA” then please email me at livingcampaigns @ mongoosepublishing.com (close the gaps).

Virtual Tabletop
This will be considered and may for special scenarios (limited release) be an option hosted by Mongoose Publishing.
Hopefully with HOME PLAY you will be able to utilise the official related “LIVING CAMPAIGN” scenario and play Virtual Tabletop games.

Volunteering
If you want to volunteer to do something related to a specific “LIVING CAMPAIGN”, excellent news for us.. and even better for the players..
Firstly what do you have to offer, will you be at an event that has “LIVING CAMPAIGN” activities, did you want to help muster, man a desk, GM or have a skill set that is unique – possibly a writer or artist - please email me at livingcampaigns @ mongoosepublishing.com (close the gaps).

Check out the Mongoose Publishing "LIVING CAMPAIGNS" FORUMS at http://www.mongoosepublishing.com