Interesting in being a part of the exciting world of Mutology? Do you have an inborn desire to reshape the world around you at all costs? Are you willing to make decisions that some would consider “unethical” in the name of scientific progress?

In other words, do you want to learn to play Mutology: the strategy card game that will be seeking production funds on Kickstarter?

If you’ve said “yes” to any of these questions, then here is what you need to know:

A LackeyCCG plugin has been created in order to playtest Mutology on your computer. If you don’t know what LackeyCCG is, read below:

LackeyCCG is a computer program used to play virtually any collectible card game (CCG) against online opponents or for building and testing of CCG decks offline in a solitaire mode.[1] It also allows for the searching of cards within each CCG. Players may create a plugin for use with LackeyCCG representing any CCG. Unlike programs such as Apprentice, LackeyCCG stores the card art for each card in the plugin. This is done so players may easily and quickly recognize cards being played.[4] In addition LackeyCCG saves disc space and increases download speeds by using only one card image for each card, instead of four or more as programs such as CCG Workshop do. After installing or creating a desired plugin, players may also add additional plugins and may switch between the plugins to play different CCG’s. A link to the LackeyCCG site.

Zac and I have put together a Mutology plugin which allows us to playtest the Mutology card game online. We’ve tested it last weekend, and it works very well. The program is quick to learn, especially if you’re familiar with sites like MTGO.

If you’re looking to be a part of the fun, you’ll need to do these simple things:

Download LackeyCCG. It supports both Windows and Mac. Reach out to the Mutology Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr (here) and inform us that you’ve got LackeyCCG… we’ll link you to the Mutology plugin which you’ll drag into your Applications once you’re ready to actually play with us online. You’ll get access to the server on LackeyCCG and we can coach you through a playtest session online (via message board, Skype, email, whichever you prefer). You’ll also be shared on the Google Doc rulebook.

Just keep in mind that this is for constructive purposes and isn’t a giveaway. I’ve sent out PDF files for people to print out and test with, but I thought this would be much easier for everyone and acts as a more personal experience, both for myself and those who volunteer to playtest with me.

The ball is in your court now. This beats the hell out of a print-and-play, and you’ll learn quick enough to playtest by yourself after we’ve logged out. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me here.