It’s time for a supplement to the Angry February 2023 Update. Because some dates have changed and some news has broken. Or at least needs clarifying. So let’s update the update!
Slapdash Alpha Crunch Time
I mentioned I was working on a small but crunchy — or Thin N’ Crispy, for those in the know — TTRPG system as a side project and was working hard to get it into a testable state. And I didn’t mention much more about it except that I’d be giving my Frienemy Tier Supporters access for free in or around April this year and then selling it to everyone else this fall. And that I’d have more news about it in the near future.
It is not yet the near future. So I am not going to share more details, though my Supporters have gotten tantalizing glimpses of my work in The Angry Discord. This week marks the beginning of alpha testing. I will exposing the first players to the barely functional prototype of the Slapdash Engine to see whether it can stand up to the rigors of actually being played or whether it’ll explode and kill people. Fun stuff, right?
Once the alpha tests are underway and I see how they’re going, I’ll start sharing more info about the game and my plans. But for right now, understand it’s been all hands on deck to get the game into a playable alpha state. And please keep in mind that just three weeks ago, Slapdash Alpha was just a spiteful little thought that went something like, “fine, if Wizards of the Coast wants to stop me making D&D content, to hell with them. I’ll make my own game and make content for that.” And now there’s a playtest and a 15,000 word playtest packet.
This time crunch is necessary if I want to have some kind of Early Access/Beta Release in the late spring. But it’s also hell of a time crunch. And while it’s really hard on me, I am also tremendously excited and optimistic about this project.
Which brings me to…
Content Schedule Update
To facilitate the Slapdash Alpha Crunch Time, I’ve had to juggle some content release dates. It’s not too bad. I’m pushing off one article a week and swap out which articles get released when. That’s all. Nonetheless, here’s the updated schedule…
Angry February 2023 Content Calendar
| Production Code | Tentative Title | Early Access | General Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| F0201 | Ask Angry Mailbag | February 7, 2023 | February 14, 2023 |
| F0202 | True Game Mastery: The Declare, Determine, Describe Cycle | February 21, 2023 | February 28, 2023 |
| F0203 | True Game Mastery: Using Dice Right | February 23, 2008 | March 2, 2023 |
| F0204 | Angry Hacks: The Tension Pool | February 28, 2023 | March 7, 2023 |
Live Chat Rescheduled
Further, to facilitate the Slapdash Alpha Playtest, I’ve had to reschedule the Live Chat, but only by a day…
Angry February 2023 Event Calender
| Production Code | Event | Date | Time (EDT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LC0223 | Angry's Mostly Monthly Live Chat: February 2023 | February 16, 2023 | 9:00 PM |
Further Bulletins as Events Warrant
And that’s it: all the Angry news that’s fit to type out. For now.