Posted July 31, 2024 by JAY Games
#announcement #quickstart #game release #table-top role playing
What is a JAY Game - Better yet, what is a game? At JAY Games, we believe that a game is something that anyone - regardless of experience - can pick up and enjoy at any time and in any location. Why? Because let’s face it - life sucks, and Play is one of the many things that make the binary of order and chaos interesting. In fact, it’s one of the only things that can do that without leading to detrimental physical health impacts!
A game always starts with one person, but more is better. Obviously. Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are a fantastic way to meet new people, explore yourself, and get lost in a story. Unfortunately, some TTRPGs, by their design, are restrictive and uninclusive.
JAY Games are more than the developer’s name - they are about being Just As Yourself, where anyone, regardless of skill or familiarity, can be themselves and enjoy a story. JAY Games combines the probability of d20 rolls with the streamlined nature of playbook-driven TTRPGs all while simplyfing attack (and other... special) rolls with the simplicity of a d6.
JAY Games are run best as one-shots that last anywhere from 4-6 hours for 4 Players. Longer sessions with up to 6 Players, or two-shots with 4 Players, can also be run using the JAY Games system. This is left entirely up to the Meddah, the GM, based on real-world time constraints and engagement of Players with the story.
Next Friday, August 9, we're releasing our Quickstart Pack as a free download - we're excited for you to dive in and learn about what makes our system unique and try your hand at playing a game where you can be Just As Yourself.
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About JAY Games:
JAY Games - Just As Yourself Games - is a game development company based in Chicago, Illinois that is committed to a safe, inclusive Play enviroment where anyone, regardless of experience, can enjoy a story. Players come with their imagination and bring just a playbook, a d6, and a d20. The Meddah, the game master, brings probability and rich storytelling without railroading Players with tactical combat rules or conceptual items. The rule of cool reigns supreme - but Players' safety is paramount, even if it violates the rule of cool. JAY Games's innagural release, Under the desert sun, is expected in Spring 2025 and is currently completing playtests on StartPlaying.Games. Inquiries can be directed to inquire@jay-games.com.