Dresden Files RPG - Playtesting Group Application

Do You Have What It Takes?

We're ready to hear from you if you think you and your group has what it takes to playtest the Dresden Files RPG. We're still thoroughly within the "alpha" stages, but we want to hear from you so we can chart a trajectory for our playtesting -- and maybe get you in somewhere on the schedule. If you think you fit the bill, fill out our extensive playtesting application!

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Contact Us!

We'd love to hear whatever you have to say. Please use our handy contact form to drop us a line!

Playtesting Group Application

This application is for signing up to be considered for playtesting the Dresden Files RPG. This is an application for an entire group, so we're just looking to hear from the group's best representative (usually the GM). Multiple applicants from the same group won't increase your chances or anything!

When we start moving on this information, we'll be doing so in small chunks -- a few groups at a time -- so we can test a variety of versions of the rules, with a variety of group types. So if you don't hear from us right away, don't despair -- we may have later plans for you.

Above all, please be honest! We're looking for a broad mix of group types, so it's hard to give a "wrong" answer to any of the questions here.

Some browsers will automatically submit a form if you hit "return" while in a text field. Be careful not to do so until you're done with the form! If you do this the application won't be submitted -- make sure to fill it out all the wahy to the end. You can usually hit the "tab" key to jump between fields.

Section Zero (Who you are)

This stuff isn't optional. Make sure to fill it out. And don't worry -- we won't be using this email address for anything other than contacting you about the playtesting stuff!

Name:

Email Address:

Location:

Section One (The Basics)

This first section covers the basics -- the composition of your group, frequency of play.

1A: How many playtest sessions do you plan to run?

1B: How many players will you have in your playtest group?

1C: How long will a typical playtest session be?

1D: How frequently do you plan to run your sessions? (daily, weekly, monthly)

1E: How many of the Dresden novels have you read?

1F: What other Evil Hat games have you played? (Spirit of the Century, Don't Rest Your Head, Fate, Others?)

1G: What is your favorite RPG?

Section Two (Getting Detailed)

Here we're going to get into the particulars of your group: composition, experience, and preference.

2A: Describe your playtest group in brief (including age range, gender mix).

2B: How long have you been playing RPGs?

2C: How long have you been GMing?

2D: How long have your players been playing RPGs?

2E: What's your previous playtesting experience like?

2F: How comfortable are you with learning new rules systems?

2G: How comfortable are your players with learning new rules systems?

2H: How comfortable is your group with rules systems that change during play (i.e., single version playtesting vs. ongoing changes)?

2I: How much "crunch" do you like?

2J: How much "crunch" do your players like?

2K: How would you describe your GMing style?

2L: How would you describe your players' preferences in gaming?

2M: What is your usual campaign length? (one-shots, short-shots, etc.)

Section Three (Make Your Case)

Here, we're going to give you a chance to "make your case". Sell us on your group!

3A: Beyond the details you've provided already, why would you say your group is an ideal choice for playtesting?

3B: How extensive do you think you'll be able to be with your feedback? If you've done playtesting before, show us an example!

3C: What sorts of playtesting activities do you think your group won't be ideal for, and why?

3D: What questions didn't we ask you in this application that we should have? Answer them!

Section 4: Prove You're a Human

Human Proof: Please type "HUMAN", all capital letters, in this field if you are in fact a human being and not a spammer. Ahhh, Internet. Is there anything you can't spam?

Submit the Application

Thank you very much for taking the time to fill out an application. As we said above, when we're ready we'll be doing so a few groups at a time, so if you don't hear from us right away, don't despair -- we may have later plans for you. The playtest period will run as long as it has to for us to get the system where we want it.

Thanks! Click the button below to submit the survey. (It can take a bit to process the form; your patience is appreciated!)

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