Alpha Edition:

Riposte is currently in an alpha stage of development. Don't be discouraged by the connotations this term may have inherited from the gaming industry. The game as a whole is currently feature complete, though in need of further playtesting before it is ready to be considered a complete first edition. So far only a very limited playgroup has gotten to experience the game, and as such it is likely the case certain scenarios, rules interactions, and generally balancing have not yet arisen to be addressed. By joining the community at this stage, one will have the opportunity to help playtest the game should one desire to help. Any feedback on the alpha version would be greatly appreciated, either via our contact link below or via our discord server. Anyone who contributes feedback at this stage will receive credit for the first edition (should one want their contribution listed).

Another aspect of the game's alpha status is an overall lack of art. Riposte presently only has one editor, developer, and illustrator, and creating art requires significant time. Feel free to visit the Art Gallery page to get a preview of some of the complete illustrations and see the overall style to which the printed versions will adhere to. It is my hope that by the time the Kickstarter campaign concludes I will have created more art and have time to commission more pieces prior to the official release so that a beta version resembling the intended vision for the first edition may be presented.

Kickstarter:

We are currently running a campaign over on Kickstarter to help fund the project and get it off the ground. The campaign should go live April 1st (no, this is not a joke); check our updates page to know when the preview becomes available. In the meantime feel free to follow us on any socials or join our server to become a member of the community.