Paper Fleets (KS)

[Ruckdog]

Covertwalrus turned me on to this KS today:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paperfleets/paper-fleets

It's a rather interesting campaign for a naval game that was developed by an 11 year old (!), and allows players to "build" their fleets using scraps of paper. It's only shipping to the US, but if you are stateside and interested in it I recommend checking it out.

[Easy E]

At first, I though it used a "Flick" mechanic for movement based on the video. 

However, the rule sheet disabused me of this notion...... now it has my wheels turning...... 

[Ruckdog]

I sat down for an interview with the creator and his mom last night! You can find the audio on the blog:

http://www.manbattlestations.com/blog/2020/11/20/ruckdogs-report/

[Easy E]

Nice interview..... good to see someone young being interested in game design AND entrepreneurship. 

I have been in a similar position as Stickman when it comes to not being able to get the "ships" you need, so I just had to figure out how to make my own.  I used paper templates, drawn ships, scratchbuilding, and even learned how to sculpt out my own.  Where there is a will there is a way.  I love the "craft" element to this game!

I liked his references of Dungeons and Dragons, World of Warships, and Battleship!  I have often found many designers are so focused on "new and interesting" mechanic instead of just repurposing mechanics that we all ready know work! As a new designer, he didn't limit himself by looking for the "newest and bestest" mechanics.  Then in playtesting going back to simplify the game and killing some of his "game design babies"!   I love it!

More designers should listen to this interview as it encapsulates so much good advice.       

   

[Ruckdog]

I thought it was great to see as well! Not sure if his KS is going to fund at this point. I did let them know about Wargame Vault and the option to self-publish as a plan B, though!