FT Lite

Matthew L. Seidl wrote:
}>On Tuesday, April 28, 1998 10:23 AM, Ground Zero Games
[SMTP:jon@gzero.dungeon
}>.com] wrote:
}>> 
}>> I've been having some thoughts recently about a VERY stripped-down
small
}>> booklet of just the basic FT core rules (suitably updated),
explained in
}>> very simple terms especially for newcomers, young players and
non-gamers -
}>> sort of "FT Lite".
}
}I would second the idea of BASIC contents.  The goal would be to make
}this cheap enough for impulse purchase.  If you throw in mini's and
}the price is like $20, people will hesitate.  But if tis like $8 or
}$10, with counters and maps and all, that would be great.  Maybe even
}do a $3 or $4 version (a la Cheap Ass Games) with the total minimium.
}Assume people have dice somewhere.  All they really need is 4 pages of
}rules, some cheap counters, a turn guide, and ship sheets.  If it was
}that cheap, I would expect a number to sell a large number just on the
}name and reviews.

I think this is a great idea.  I would suggest the following, too:

1) Use a half full-size page size
2) Have a single page, half with counters and the other half templates
   (folded in half, fits in booklet...)
3) The counters should be on cardboard and be full color, ala EFSB
4) The inside cover could summarize all the rules, &c
5) The outside cover should be emblazened with "System used with B5
RPG!"
6) Price around $6
7) Include rules for "quick" games ie no plotted movement

That's all I can think of right now...

Michael Smit
mcsmit@tiny.net