The Future of 2320AD

[Colin]

Originally posted by TWILIGHT:
to say I'm pi**ed off is an understatement. I, like others, have been waiting YEARS for more 2300. :-(
If you are due royalties then surely he's failing his end of the bargain? That sounds bad but I don't mean it to be... He's had some terrible problems but maybe it'd give you a talking point with him? I was quite prepared to go out and buy EVERYTHING that wouldve been produced for this game... even though I have everything there is to have (to my knowledge) for 2300AD. Sorry...just a bit fed up about this.

Those royalties were based on possible sales, and if all targets were reached then my take would more than double, so yeah, its an issue. However, given that it is based on sales figures, it's hard to say how that would have worked out, and so hard to use as a lever. In any case, if Hunter is not returning his emails, there is very little I can do.

As for releasing any part of it, the playtest files are available on the Moot. However, given that I don't own the material anymore, there is little else I can do to release any of it.

I understand your frustration. It echoes mine. However, Hunter has been, and likely still is, going through a very hard time. I do not hold anything against him in this situation, and indeed wish him all the best. I just wish things had gone diffferently.

 

[TWILIGHT]

Hi again...
I know no-one has implied that I don't but I DO feel for hunter. I've experienced a similar thing with my brother... I'm just trying to edge things along. Maybe a fault has happened with his e-mail (clutching at straws, i know!). He can't be completely out of contact. He must have a phone number, pay taxes, do the business/forum admin etc? (sounds daft... not entirely sure of Hunters role in the greater scheme of QLI) I'm just trying to move things along... he may NEED someone to help by getting the project off the ground for him while he deals with his natural priorities. Thanks to you again Colin, btw, for keeping us in the loop as much as you were able.

 

[deadlock]

Yes, we seem to have overlooked what has been transpiring in Hunter's life during this discussion. I truly do wish him the best and that he can regain his footing.

I may not know the what needs to be known, but at this stage in the game, a fresh face/thought could be all that is needed.

 

[Colin]

Stay tuned. I hope to have some news by the middle of next week.

Thank you, all of you, for your support and good wishes. I'm sure Hunter would appreciate your concern as well.

 

[ElHombre]

this is getting to be like some odd sort of soap opera.

'tune in next week for another chapter in, 'the future of 2320AD...' *cue violins*

 

[mike wightman]

2320 as a setting for Mongoose RuneQuest could be interesting...

 

[mbrinkhues]

I'd actually prefer GURPS, 3e. I'd take GURPS 4e in a pinch.

 

[mike wightman]

MRQ is OGL, GURPS isn't

 

[GJD]

Personally, I'd prefer Fuzion or Interlock.

G.

 

[Pickles]

Larry Niven and RuneQuest? Ringworld? Now there's a sad tale of non-fulfillment. I'd avoid fiction fanchises like the plague - there's a lot of crazy agents out there ...

Someone tried very hard to resurrect the game, but it came to naught even with Niven in favour of it:

http://www.dennisantinori.com/Niven/RingworldRPG/

 

[mike wightman]

No need to mention Ringworld. The Mongoose RuneQuest core rules are completely OGL, and I know that people all already working on sci-fi rules to add to the core game. There are various sci-fi settings in the pipeline too.

I've been using the MRQ rules for the last few weeks to run the CT Death Station adventure, plus its aftermath.
The players are hot on the heels of the raiders who ransacked the research station - unfortunately they've just fallen foul of some pirates. If the players do well tonight they'll have the pirate corsair instead of their scout, which will be much more useful against the raiders.

 

[TWILIGHT]

Ive been using BRP to run CT and 2300AD for 20 years.

 

[Gerald]

BUMP!

With the return of the mighty Hunter, I guess it's safe to say that 2320AD actually has a future...?

 

[Colin]

Yes. Hunter has already been in contact with me, and we're (hopefully) going to start moving forward on this. That being said, Hunter still does have a great many things to deal with now that he is back, so it may still yet take awhile. But I'm more hopeful now than I've been in a long time.