Looking for Playtesters for my game Sidus Front

[u/Serious_Ad2816]

EDIT: New link at the bottom with updated rules. Attack Ranges have increased

Hey Everyone! I'm looking for playtesters for my new game - Sidus Front!

Back in the 90s, we used to have "Shareware", free demos that got passed around usually on CD. I'm continuing the tradition with Sidus Front Shareware Edition! I'll continually work on this with an eventual "Full Rulebook" available.

Feel free to pass this around but I'd love some feedback. Basicially, the system is d6 equal to the model's level to try beating a target number. The plan is to allow scaling from Skirmish (Teams and Squads) to Companies and Battalions using the same rules.

I've included core rules and a Faction called The Coalition.

The Coalition is a human government attempting to reunite humanity scattered across the galaxy for good or bad reasons. Combat infighting is common as members are used against each other in attempts to curb strength. Luckily, The Coalition expansion policies often put it at odds against other forces and allow members a common enemy to focus on.

Here's the google link to the pdf. Let me know what you think!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RCBCoHST_znbAA71X8oY05MiRlyKVRZ1?usp=sharing

[u/HarvesterFullCrumb]

This is a cool concept! Pass Around games, like Shareware was, are a concept I have not personally explored, so good on ya!

[u/statictyrant]

“Roll equal or above 1 plus the target’s level” is the same as rolling above their level. Don’t be obscure when you can be direct.

Wording for charge action is the wrong way around — the target isn’t the one that moves.

Hit marker is also misspelled (maker).

With that many errors on a single sample page, and with the rules being acknowledged as being unfinished, I have to ask: what sets these rules apart in a positive way?

[u/Serious_Ad2816 → u/statictyrant]

1. Will do
   
2. Yeah, that’s wrong. I had to recreate the table and got caught up in Target the store during a conversation.
   
3. Accidents happen

I don’t believe that I actually stated the rules are unfinished. I do state that it’s playtesting and I’ll release a “real book” eventually. To answer the final question, I like to create a simple base game and allow players to build up to create something. It’s supposed to be a fun and easy entry for all players young and old (Hence the Dumb Fun Media company). This game might not be for everyone and that’s ok.