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 I’m
confused. Are the characters putting on a show or are they characters
from the shows or are they generic characters like “the female prisoner”
or “the teenaged greaser”?
 All
of the characters in the game are directly taken from Broadway
musicals. So expect to be playing characters like Sweeny Todd, Mamma
Morton, Seymour Krelbourn or Roxy Hart.
Does
this mean I can play a great character from my favourite musical and
sing some of my favourite songs?
If
the musical is in the game, then very much Yes. Plus we love you. And
there are more shows in the game than listed on the sheet overleaf.
I
don’t like performing in front of others, or singing. Won’t I have to do
both of these if I play the game?
No.
There are plenty of opportunities to sing or perform for those who revel
in them, but this is always optional. As usual, nobody will be expected
to do anything they don’t want to do.
Will
this be a proper Weekend-Long Freeform, or just a series of vignettes
I’ll have to watch people perform?
Freeforming
is all about interactions between people in character. Lullaby of
Broadway: All That Jazz is first and foremost a freeform. Characters
are detailed, linked to people from musicals other than their own and
fully-plotted. We hope some players will want to sing, but nobody will
ever have to sing or be the audience. There will be plenty of other
areas to go and role-play in.
But
how do I know I’ll enjoy the game? Is it any good?
As
with any game, the only way to find out for sure is to play it. I (Tony
Mitton) played in all three Lullaby of Broadway games and had a great
time in all of them. For the record, I didn’t sing a note in two games
and mumbled in the chorus for a couple of songs in one.
Three
games? Which one is this? Is this the reason the title is so long?
Lullaby
of Broadway: All That Jazz is the second of the three unconnected
Broadway musical themed games run between 2008 and 2010 in the US. We
picked it, rather than the first Lullaby game because we feel it is more
Euro-friendly.
Is
the game suitable for children?
No. We
refer you to the rather darker theme of the game than many. Plus the
fact there are no characters written for children, and we’re too lazy to
write any.
Will
I have to sing if you cast me as a character with lots of songs? Like,
say, Tracy Turnblad or Seymour Krelbourn?
No.
So
I really don’t have to sing or dance if I don’t want to? Promise?
We
promise. Not even for the Time Warp, if you don’t want to.
I’m
still not convinced, can you tell me more? And what about…?
If
you have any more questions, please email me at
lullaby@ishtari.co.uk. We will also create a mailing list for the
game in due course. |
