Complex 214 – the Dee Sanction

Want — RPGaDay #10

August 10, 2020

I don’t know… this post might come across as a bit of a whine, but I want The Dee Sanction to be good. I suppose that might be the source of my procrastination. If you look back, the first post here was in 2014. Oddly enough, it was about a … Continue ReadingWant — RPGaDay #10

Playtesting

The Princess Deviation

August 20, 2016

Building up to some more playtesting of The Dee Sanction, ready or not. As mentioned before, the game will use the same basic mechanic of needing to roll a 7, but I’ll be testing new approaches to improving the chances of success. Characters track their physical and mental condition with … Continue ReadingThe Princess Deviation

Game Mechanics

One-off Adventures

November 18, 2014

I had one of those inspiration moments again last night, though this one took place out in the garage on my exercise bike. Those thoughtful moments alone seem to be a fertile time for interesting thoughts. Key amongst those thoughts, I have decided to focus on 214 as a system … Continue ReadingOne-off Adventures

Game Mechanics

Signs of Treachery

October 13, 2014

One aspect of play in 214 revolves around the seamy business of corruption, deceit and treachery. Sometimes, the end justifies questionable means to secure certain success. In Complex 214, you may choose to improve your chances of success by exploiting a mutation, for example, or in The Dee Sanction, your … Continue ReadingSigns of Treachery

Events Playtesting

Playtest Eventing

October 12, 2014

While I have been tied up with matters technical for the last week or so, I have had the opportunity to commit myself to some playtest games at upcoming events. I’m certain this will sharpen my interest in getting more low level playtesting done in the meantime. While I’ll be … Continue ReadingPlaytest Eventing

Essence

214

October 10, 2014

The 214 system is the heart of both Complex 214 and The Dee Sanction, games of suspicion, paranoia and intrigue in very differing settings. Complex 214 takes places in a world of dystopian certainty. Tales of a dystopia driven by fear, bureaucracy and a low level of life expectancy. Born from vats, trained … Continue Reading214