-## [za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > Colony on the Moon
+[za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > colony on the moon
Currently in alpha. Test server is: xenu.thinkingtropes.com
-# [za3k](/) > [Games](/mygames.md) > Stupid Conspiracies
-Designed 2021-01-17 by Zachary Vance
+[za3k](/) > [Games](/mygames.md) > stupid conspiracies
+written 2021-01-17 by zachary "za3k" vance
A 30-minute party game for about 10 players. Competitive but goofy, not really about winning. Can be played online.
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-# [za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > No, this cannot be! I AM INVINCIBLE! (v2)
-Written: 2021-02-08 by Zachary Vance. Version [1](/archive/invincible1.md) 2.
+[za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > "no, this cannot be! I AM INVINCIBLE!" (v2)
+written 2021-02-08 by zachary "za3k" vance. version [1](/archive/invincible1.md) 2.
**No, this cannot be! I AM INVINCIBLE!** is a game for 2-8 players. Half the players are Heroes (round up), and half are Villains. It's designed to be friendly for players new to storytelling games.
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-# [za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > "No, this cannot be! I AM INVINCIBLE!"
-Written: 2021-02-07 by Zachary Vance
+[za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > "no, this cannot be! I AM INVINCIBLE!"
+written 2021-02-07 by zachary "za3k" vance
**No, this cannot be! I AM INVINCIBLE!** is a game for 2-8 players. Some of the players are Heroes, and some are Villains. It's designed to be short (30 minutes) and friendly for players new to storytelling games.
-## [za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > Loot Boxes
-Written 2021-02-08 by Zachary Vance
+[za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > loot boxes
+written 2021-02-08 by zachary "za3k" vance
A short storytelling game for 2-4 players, better with fewer. Play as long as you want, 10-60 minutes.
-# [za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > Ninjas Ninjas Ninjas!
-Written: 2021-02-08 by Zachary Vance. Version [1](/archived/ninjas1.md) 2
+[za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > ninjas ninjas ninjas!
+written 2021-02-08 by zachary "za3k" vance. Version [1](/archived/ninjas1.md) 2
+**Playtesting: None**
*Ninjas Ninjas Ninjas!* is a fast-paced storytelling game about how damn cool ninjas are, for 3 players exactly. It's designed to last 15-30 minutes.
Audience: *Ninjas Ninjas Ninjas!* is not for complete beginners to storytelling games. There is very little guidance from the rules about what story to tell or how.
-**Playtesting:** None
-
Each player controls a young journeyman ninja taking his/her/their final ninja exam. The three ninjas work together as a team to accomplish their goal. At all times one ninja is in **Front**. Front is the "player" who is actively deciding what to do, while the other ninjas throw problems at them and reward them with points. Who is in **Front** switches often.
New events and challenges happen rapidly, and which player is doing what shifts quickly. Storytelling focuses on the ninjas being cool, and quick progress. Detailed description always illustrates just how COOL the ninja team and their moves are. It DOESN'T talk about the scenery, plot details, motives and emotions, or whether the enemies are also cool.
-# Ninjas Ninjas Ninjas!
-Written: 2021-02-07 by Zachary Vance
+[za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > ninjas ninjas ninjas!
+written 2021-02-07 by zachary "za3k" vance
+**playtesting: none**
*Ninjas Ninjas Ninjas!* is a fast-paced storytelling game about how damn cool ninjas are, for 3 more or players (instructions are written for 3). It's designed to last 5-30 minutes--how long exactly is up to the players. New events and challenges happen rapidly, and which player is doing what shifts quickly.
-## [za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > Stupid Russia
-By Zachary Vance and an anonymous friend, in 2017. Revised and playtested 2021-01-15.
+[za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > stupid russia
+written 2017 by zachary "za3k" vance and an anonymous friend. revised and playtested 2021-01-15.
-**Playtesting notes**: I don't recommend this game. The rules are too hard to understand, and there is not enough feedback for players. The Inspector is very busy and doesn't get to play. We played in Discord with about 5 "rooms" with various caps on the number of players in that voice channel. The "rooms" worked well, I suggest this system for any party game that should have a bit of eavesdropping and private conversation. We played for an hour with 10 people--this was about right, maybe even long. We should have used less codenames. Two people dropped out partway, which didn't cause major issues. [Python program](/archive/stupid_russia.py)
+*Playtesting notes*: I don't recommend this game. The rules are too hard to understand, and there is not enough feedback for players. The Inspector is very busy and doesn't get to play. We played in Discord with about 5 "rooms" with various caps on the number of players in that voice channel. The "rooms" worked well, I suggest this system for any party game that should have a bit of eavesdropping and private conversation. We played for an hour with 10 people--this was about right, maybe even long. We should have used less codenames. Two people dropped out partway, which didn't cause major issues. [Python program](/archive/stupid_russia.py)
A party game of making and breaking alliances for 8-20 players. One player is the Inspector (this could be done by a computer), and the other players are Stupid KGB Directors. The Directors all have a list of spies loyal to them. They try to report as many names as possible, but if too many Directors report a name, the agent is killed and all Directors who reported that agent lose some points. Everyone is encouraged to adopt a stupid persona and a bad Russian accent.
-# [za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > Ultimate Archwizards vs the Dark Lord
-Written: 2021-02-03 by Zachary Vance
+[za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > ultimate archwizards vs the dark lord
+written 2021-02-03 by zachary "za3k" vance
## Premise
You are an Ultimate Archwizard of your school--maybe you are the Laser Archwizard, maybe you're the Ultimate Genie who can grant any wish, or maybe you're the World Pro Wrestling champion who's so good you can compact opponents into a black hole while monologuing.
The Dark Lord has finally come to your solar system, and they will conquer it without fail as they have all others before yours, unless you stop them! Only you, the most powerful beings of your world, can possibly stop the Dark Lord.
-**Ultimate Archwizards vs the Dark Lord** is a somewhat goofy RP/improv game for 3-6 players (including GM). It's designed to be played in one session of 2-4 hours. Everyone should bring a sheet of paper, a pencil, and a normal six-sided die. The GM should read these rules ahead of time. Other preparation is discouraged.
+*Ultimate Archwizards vs the Dark Lord* is a somewhat goofy RP/improv game for 3-6 players (including GM). It's designed to be played in one session of 2-4 hours. Everyone should bring a sheet of paper, a pencil, and a normal six-sided die. The GM should read these rules ahead of time. Other preparation is discouraged.
-**Playtesting:** None
+**Playtesting: None**
## Character and world creation (part 1)
1. Draw or describe your character.
-# [za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > [Ultimate Archwizards vs the Dark Lord](/archive/ultimate_archwizard.md) GM Guide
+[za3k](/) > [games](/mygames.md) > [ultimate archwizards vs the dark lord](/archive/ultimate_archwizard.md) GM guide
Don't read players!
Okay, whew, that was close
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