Game Chef 2010: Action City!: Special Features

Based on some productive discussion with the first group of playtesters, I've compiled some errata, clarifications, and other stuff into a document called Action City!: Special Features. Check it out if you have any interest in playtesting; I think it's kinda invaluable for those of you out there who can't read my mind.

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