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A few bullet points to bring folks up to speed on the newest (re)incarnation of Corona:

• The character creation and autarchy creation systems are largely untouched, since they were consistently the most popular features during playtests. One notable change is that the initial deal of cards generates a wider array of strategic assets which are not limited to just locations. This has the side effect of making an agent’s position less important.
• Dice! I’ve decided to implement a small amount of randomization. This serves several functions. First, it reduces the dependence on huge resource pools in Corona, which was always a sticking point for some playtesters. Second, the inclusion of a die roll possibly lets me include the narrative-control function from Delve into the game. Third, agent rank now means something different – it serves as a bottleneck for access to resources, not the primary determiner of success/failure in dealing with assets.
• The options for agents and the Void have been codified as moves a la Apocalypse World and its derivatives. The playbook mechanic is not being implemented, though, and agents will have access to what is currently a sizable sheet of options. I’m working on streamlining the options to make for easier entry into the game.

I’ll be running an open playtest of Corona on Saturday, October 22, using Google Hangouts. The link to the event is here so you can RSVP to the event. No familiarity required: I’ll be walking everyone through character creation (which takes just minutes), shared world-building of the autarchy, and the first few turns of the game. Come join me!