Seeking Writers for Jukebox: The Karaoke Musical TTRPG - Stretch Goal Playsets
The Jukebox Journal (Devlog)
Hi folks,
This is a slightly different post than normal — I’m looking for writers for Jukebox: The Karaoke Musical TTRPG. Specifically, I'm looking for stretch goal contributors: the assignment is to write a juicy, trope-y, playset scenario for Jukebox. This is a compensated writing assignment and I am enthusiastically open to creators in all stages of their TTRPG writing careers. I’m seeking creators with a variety of lived experiences.
Note: I am looking for 2+ writers and am specifically looking for one writer for a Bollywood playset; if you'd be well suited for and interested in this, please mention it in your application!
****Update as of 12/9 - I reached 75 applications and closed the application. Thank you everyone for your interest!
****Update as of 6 pm 12/8 EST - I have 54 applications. In an imperfect attempt to provide a little more warning for folks before I close the app, I'll keep the application open until 75 responses. If you were thinking of submitting, this is a warning that the application is almost certainly going to close before 12/15 and very likely in the next 12 hours if not sooner.
What are Jukebox Playsets?
Playset playbills are deeply trope-y quickstart scenarios for Jukebox. They provide a predefined setting, a bond that unites the characters, a juicy story hook, and character creation help. The playset playbills' purpose is to support newer players and players who want to start a game quickly, by giving them a grab-and-go musical story premise. They also include a playlist of suggested karaoke songs.
As an example, you can look over the rough draft of the Space Opera playset, as well as a playtest report of what happened in a recent game using the playset.
Who I'm Looking For
I'm seeking a mix of new and veteran writers. Some established writers have been invited to the project. This application is for finding 2+ writers who are outside of my social circles – or within my social circles who I didn't know have an interest in musicals!
The only thing you need to apply, beyond your biographical details, is a pitch for a Jukebox playset.
Schedule, Responsibilities, and Compensation
Responsibilities:
Write a 500 words or less playset, to the provided format, for Jukebox, including a playlist of songs. The format is not 100% finalized, but there's a draft you can look at here.
Participate in promotion during the Kickstarter.
Provide feedback on two other writer's playsets.
Compensation: $25 regardless of whether the Kickstarter or stretch goals funds. $100 (total) if your stretch goal is reached.
Schedule: Kickstarter in January 2024; Writing in February 2024.
The full details are in the Jukebox: Stretch Goal Playset Writers document. Please read this before submitting your application!
The Application
The application is below and should take about 15 minutes. I plan to close this form on 12/15 or if there are over 50 applications. I will announce on Twitter and Bsky if I reach over 40 applications.
If you have any questions, feel free to comment below or reach out to jarofeyesgames (at) gmail.com.
Over and out,
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