"I do think it would be worth running again, as we basically failed to solve the puzzle the first time, and it is definitely a puzzle worth solving!"
(John)
"It seems to me a case might be made for saying it was too hard for the PCs... The players had to come up with some pretty radical ideas in order to win."
(Andy B.)
"Not only did we fail to win the one-off, but I think the players failed the one-off. Next time we will do better."
(Pete)
"Breaking the Law 2" is a game for 6 PC Players; representing the Challengers / Questers, and a number of NPC Players; representing the NPCs they encounter, from the Duel on the 7th to the conclusion of their Quest, at the end or the salvation of the Universe.
"Breaking the Law 2" is a re-run of the fourth 1-Off adventure set in the past history of Anarea. It was first run on 19 December 1987, when the Players representing Decus of Mastrin and his Law-Clones / allies failed in their Quest to Break the Law (twice). As Andy Buchanan went on to point out, the PCs played well tactically, but were out-thought strategically by the Lawful faction in the Empire supporting the Pure Law, masterminded by himself.
The re-run is by popular demand, for the benefit of potential players who were unable to take part in "Breaking the Law 1". Players who did take part in "Breaking the Law 1" will be able to take part as the NPC Players.
In "Breaking the Law 1" there was a "historical" solution to the Quest, and possible alternative solutions, which may or may not have worked. The PCs explored some of the potential solutions, but were not able to succeed in any of them.
"Breaking the Law 2" will be partially rewritten. It may therefore no longer represent the "official" history of Anarea, and so different solutions may be possible, or more possible. On the other hand, they may not. That will be for you to explore; but first you must win the Duel.
P.R. Wild, 3 June 1990
Unfortunately, I was unable to get together sufficient players to do the rerun justice, and the 1-off was therefore cancelled.
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