Blue-Streaming the Sexy Space Action Live!

I want to thank Fantastic Dimensions for running a session of Alpha Blue and posting it to youtube.

Obviously, playing an RPG is preferable to watching other people play, but this video will give blue-curious gamers a better idea of what it's like to inhabit this starry, hooker-filled galaxy - from character creation to "dark and unexpected places"...

There's some great reviews up on the DTRPG page, so check those out if you're still on the fence.

If you didn't know or forgot, there are some awesome complimentary files:  maps and character sheets.

VS

p.s.  The softcover files have been accepted, approved, and the whole 9 yards.  Just waiting on my DTRPG contact to activate the print option (hopefully by tomorrow morning. However, CreateSpace (including a free PDF - just email me your receipt) and Amazon already have Alpha Blue softcovers available for purchase

The Opener

Lately, I've been listening to +Fantastic Dimensions run a few playtest sessions of The Outer Presence on youtube.  Because of the way it's currently written, the adventure just kind of starts with notification that Dr. Henry Bile is putting together another expedition to New Guinea.  Not very cinematic.

Of course, scenarios don't have to emulate the theater.  They can just sort of start at the beginning, just before things start happening.  On the other hand, I believe a strong opening is preferable - especially for a one-shot.

Watching the game being run (rather than running it myself) made me feel like I was at the movies, except the story didn't really come alive until later.  So, why not a cinematic beginning to establish the setting, characters, atmosphere, or simply to get the blood pumping?

As I revise The Outer Presence, I'd like to know if you guys ever go for a movie-like opener?  If so, how often?  Does it work well for you?  Results?  I want to know the good, bad, and ugly!

VS