I ran my first session of the case file yesterday. Great fun and a good system. I find it very atmospheric and it really supports the themes of the movies and adds a few new ideas as well. The core rules are well written with alot of easter eggs and references.
Enjoyable video. I particularly appreciate your precision with language. Seems off the cuff yet none of the stammering and uhs and ums seen in most videos. 👍👍
Games tend to be what we make them, but this one might contribute to an introspective noir feel with the looming threat of sudden violence (such as the opening scene in the kitchen in Blade Runner 2049)~
One thing I like about the game is that it focus on the noir investigative elements, but underscores that the game is not really about solving the case, but the ethical and moral choices of the characters. The game truly feels more pre-cyberpunk, but is unsurprisingly influenced by the later cyberpunk and post-cyberpunk litterature, games and tv/movie media.
@Dan Nielsen Right, the challenges of system are not focused on detection and deduction during investigations. It fits right in with how I like to run Call of Cthulhu~
@@Runeslinger That is exactly the comparison that came to mind when Dan said "noir investigation," Call of Cthulhu. I appreciate Bladerunner seems offer a combination of elements from beloved games like Cyberpunk and Cthulhu, while remaining true to its namesake. I was a little doubtful the game would offer a deep enough story since my mental image of the world is limited to the linear stories told in the movies. However, I'm beginning to get the feeling that once the initial layers are pealed back there may well be a wealth of substance and detail. Also, the "ethical and moral choices of the characters" mattering reminds me of Star Wars light side vs. dark side elements.
I would say that FFG met and often exceeded them, but those days are gone. We will have to see if Edge can hold that line. Still, your point stands. Free League sets the standard for anesthetics in gaming.
@@Runeslinger Mmm, yeah. L5R 5E is quite the looker, as was SW before it. I think Free League sets a good balance, though, in terms of visual flair and usability, whereas FFG was a bit excessive. Not just in their RPG products.
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I ran my first session of the case file yesterday. Great fun and a good system. I find it very atmospheric and it really supports the themes of the movies and adds a few new ideas as well. The core rules are well written with alot of easter eggs and references.
We are discussing when and in with how many GMs we will run it. We finished our Alien campaign today, so the deck is cleared for spinners~
@@Runeslinger I would look forward to seeing that end up on TH-cam if you are able.
Yet another fantastic gaming artifact.
Enjoyable video. I particularly appreciate your precision with language. Seems off the cuff yet none of the stammering and uhs and ums seen in most videos. 👍👍
I suppose that should be "heard in most videos." 🤔
Thanks for the kind words. Have you gotten the game, or are you considering it?
Waiting for it to arrive!
I saw this was coming out and am curious how it will feel compared to cyberpunk.
Games tend to be what we make them, but this one might contribute to an introspective noir feel with the looming threat of sudden violence (such as the opening scene in the kitchen in Blade Runner 2049)~
One thing I like about the game is that it focus on the noir investigative elements, but underscores that the game is not really about solving the case, but the ethical and moral choices of the characters.
The game truly feels more pre-cyberpunk, but is unsurprisingly influenced by the later cyberpunk and post-cyberpunk litterature, games and tv/movie media.
@Dan Nielsen Right, the challenges of system are not focused on detection and deduction during investigations. It fits right in with how I like to run Call of Cthulhu~
@@Runeslinger That is exactly the comparison that came to mind when Dan said "noir investigation," Call of Cthulhu.
I appreciate Bladerunner seems offer a combination of elements from beloved games like Cyberpunk and Cthulhu, while remaining true to its namesake.
I was a little doubtful the game would offer a deep enough story since my mental image of the world is limited to the linear stories told in the movies. However, I'm beginning to get the feeling that once the initial layers are pealed back there may well be a wealth of substance and detail.
Also, the "ethical and moral choices of the characters" mattering reminds me of Star Wars light side vs. dark side elements.
Man... Does any other RPG publishing company gets anywhere near Free League in terms of presentation and production value?
I would say that FFG met and often exceeded them, but those days are gone. We will have to see if Edge can hold that line.
Still, your point stands. Free League sets the standard for anesthetics in gaming.
@@Runeslinger Mmm, yeah. L5R 5E is quite the looker, as was SW before it.
I think Free League sets a good balance, though, in terms of visual flair and usability, whereas FFG was a bit excessive. Not just in their RPG products.
Especially amusing is that they decided my hometown has been converted into a massive trash dump in 2037. 😆 🤣 😂
More motivation to emigrate to the off-world colonies~
;)