These days I am a bit more guarded with what projects I am working on, since people get upset when something doesn't pan out or gets relegated to the "later" pile (and understandably so, I'm glad people get excited).
With that in mind, I feel this is far enough along that I can talk about it:
The next release will be Musket to Rifle: Wargame rules for "Big Skirmish" games (say 30-50 figures per side).
The talking points are:
*Nominally covers from the American war of independence to (initially) 1914. I won't be able to provide details for everything in that range obviously but the aim is to have a core game that can be added to with research.
*Pretty workhorse game mechanics for two reasons: First, I wanted to do something a bit more conventional this time. Second, I wanted this to be as accessible as possible. So the aim is to have pretty conventional rules with a lot of fun added around it: All the campaign options, stuff for fun scenarios and GM'ing etc.
This also makes it easier for people to add their own house rules, units, scenarios and so forth and making it easier to convert scenarios from other sources.
*The rules will scale down to playing with only a handful of figures and should do well with a lot more, if you want to set up a multi-player club game.
*The game is aimed at being a "true skirmish" in the sense that your figures represent that number of troops acting in a skirmish environment, rather than trying to form square with 8 figures.
*A whole bunch of scenarios will be included, some pretty pick-up game friendly, some requiring more specific forces.
*Speaking of pick-up games, a points system will be available.
*Cater to both pretty realistic and more "colorful" play styles with a number of options.
*Be fun to play.
It should be solo'able but I haven't written that yet.
I will be sharing some snippets of mechanics and test games later if all goes well.
The plan right now is that I will do an alpha release. Once corrections and tweaks has come in, then a full version and people get a discount if they bought the alpha. We will see though.