Cold Blooded Games

Writers Wanted

Cold Blooded Games is seeking setting/game proposals for its free rule set Bust.

Candidates should be familiar with Bust rules and be able to create character concepts and patch on rules to suit the setting/idea. There will be no requirement to replicate the rule set. The proposal should clearly explain the game concept and contain an estimation of length and time scale.

Ideally Cold Blooded Games is looking for sleek 30 to 60 page self contained games in the modern, horror and apocalyptic genres, but anything dark, quirky or gritty will be considered. Anything supplementary in nature like "29 Unusual Trees" will not be accepted.    

A successful proposal will be commissioned and sold as a pdf and pod via rpgnow, drivethrurpg and lulu as a product bundle incorporating the free rule set.   

Cold Blooded Games will pay via paypal $3.00 per page of 11 point type on receipt of an approved submission.

Cold Blooded Games take care of layout, covers, editing and promotion.   

This opportunity is geared towards part-time writers like myself (I wrote Bust for free) who are not trying to make a living from freelancing, but enjoy being creative, would like to get published, and would appreciate a financial remuneration for their time and effort that is comparable to the pdf market.   

Cold Blooded Games will consider previously completed works. 

Send proposals to Jonathan Ridd at coldblooded.games@ntlworld.com

   

 

Bust: Explosive Roleplaying - Free Download

Bust is a fast, narrative focused card based system that uses player defined traits in a single, explosive resolution mechanic.

The core mechanic is that player characters assume a tough template of 21 with player created traits and flaws boosting and detracting that number. Threats and challenges in the form of cards attempt to bust that number. The harder the challenge the more cards have to be turned. Insert Aces that neutralize difficulty, exploding kings that create more, Jokers that twist fate, and play becomes more dyanmic and tactical. The system is flexible using templates like 14 or 28 for more mundane and heroic play.

Cover art by Richard Gray. 

Bust is Free!!!

Download CBG1900.pdf