A New RPG Idea

lather · Unread post by **lather** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:56 pm

I voted Sounds Interesting But needs More Work.

But I do not think it is a new game.
I think it is an interesting setting for BtS.

Killer Cyborg · Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:35 pm

I voted no.

You lost me at:
"1875
The Age of Steam"

Unread post by **NMI** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:46 pm

Editted for easy of reading.

Natasha · Unread post by **Natasha** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:15 am

I like it.

I would play in this setting.

Jefffar · Unread post by **Jefffar** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:35 am

So trying for a Steam Punk / Gothic Horror sort of feel?

Sureshot · Unread post by **Sureshot** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:54 pm

Natasha wrote:I like it.

I would play in this setting.

Agreed anmd seconded.

gaby · Unread post by **gaby** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 8:51 am

Are ther ideas for groups?

Nemo235 · Unread post by **Nemo235** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 1:44 pm

I can see why you posted it here, because of the horror aspect of the background.
But have you thought about using Heroes Unlimited?

Write some guidelines for the skills, technology level, and weapons available.
Create a few personalities, creatures, gadgets, typical "Puffer Bellies", and organizations.
Bada-bing, instant Rifter article about an alternate timeline for Heroes Unlimited.

Nemo235 · Unread post by **Nemo235** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:18 pm

Okay, I see what your saying.
I was just suggesting HU because you can do so much in a superhero type background, and with the rules themselves.

But you are suggesting something more like Rifts. Like what would be considered a dimension book, or an alternate Earth?

Ilike it, and voted to see more details.
Thanks.

Killer Cyborg · Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:26 pm

KOG_nightbane wrote:The Idea is more of a stand alone RPG.

Why stand alone in a Megaverse?

Nemo235 · Unread post by **Nemo235** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 2:27 pm

Okay... GO!!

Natasha · Unread post by **Natasha** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 3:11 pm

What is a telephone skill?

Morse code is probably Radio: Basic stuff. It could also be a part of some kind of Signals skill, which would include semaphore.

The second group could fall under the realm of the Paranormal Studies group as specialisations of skills already there.

I think phrenology is a type of divination, too.

Jasper · Unread post by **Jasper** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 3:04 pm

Phrenology is reading bumps on your head.

I like the visual image of steam powered mechs...and I like the idea of them possibly going up against undead-mechs. What I am wondering though is how you are going to mix the mecha idea in with the whole ghosts etc idea. It would be like playing BTS but then throwing in Glitter Boys. The styles don't mesh. At least, those are my first thoughts.

Natasha · Unread post by **Natasha** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 3:30 pm

Jasper wrote:Phrenology is reading bumps on your head.

And reading bumps on the head is divination.

Natasha · Unread post by **Natasha** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:02 pm

Misfit KotLD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
Jasper wrote:Phrenology is reading bumps on your head.

And reading bumps on the head is divination.

I must have an encyclopedia...

Why? I just told you.

Nemo235 · Unread post by **Nemo235** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:04 pm

What about skills dealing with steam powered technology?
Thermo-Hydrodynamics
Mechanic : Steam engine
Mechanic : Clockwork

If you have some sort of fantastic power source, you may need skills for that. Like some exotic element or devices that tap into the 'luminous ether'. The question is, would it be science, magic, or both?

What about lighter-than-air craft?
Mechanic : Dirigible
Pilot : Dirigible

Are you altering rules that cover cybernetics?
How about some Dr.Frankenstein type of transplants or implants?
I'm talking mad scientist stuff.
Lost an arm? Your character awakens from surgery with a new ogre arm!
Almost drowned, huh? The good doctor has taken the liberty of implanting gills in your neck so it won't happen again. Of course, you have to keep them wet or sealed somehow if your not submerged in water.
After that nasty head wound we replaced your right eye with a tiger's eye. Why are you looking at me like that?
See what I mean?

How about vehicles, trains, tanks, dirigibles, whatever, that have to stay on a ley-line like a track?
I think there are TW devices like that in Rifts.
That would make the control of a ley line important for commerce, travel, and defense, just like a river or lake in the real world.
It would also make anyone who could detect or alter ley-lines very important persons indeed!

Vidynn · Unread post by **Vidynn** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:29 pm

KOG_nightbane wrote:No this is by far not a finished product.

actually, it is very far from being a finished product.

Natasha · Unread post by **Natasha** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:18 pm

Misfit KotLD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
Misfit KotLD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
Jasper wrote:Phrenology is reading bumps on your head.

And reading bumps on the head is divination.

I must have an encyclopedia...

Why? I just told you.

Chuck this noggin!

I have no idea what you mean

Natasha · Unread post by **Natasha** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 3:54 pm

I said what I thought already, so I'm good.

Nemo235 · Unread post by **Nemo235** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 10:52 am

KOG_nightbane wrote:Anyone else wanna contribute?

You need Martians!!

Nemo235 · Unread post by **Nemo235** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 6:52 am

Werewolf Martians!

gaby · Unread post by **gaby** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 1:30 pm

I hope you will use histoic info like the Ghost club,Herry Price,American Society for Psychical research,Spiritualism movement and Other things.

You can make Fake Spiritualist and Spiritualist who maded a deal with Demons.

bigbobsr6000 · Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:10 am

Needs lot more work, but I like the random table for place of origin.

Gallahan · Unread post by **Gallahan** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:19 am

Wow... You've impressed me with your attention to detail. If you continue on this trend, you might well be a successful game author (if not already). I imagine your friends like to game with you!!!

I love the detailed tables of different world areas. That adds a lot of international depth to it all.

jade von delioch · Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:03 am

Unfortunately, there tons of Steampunk games out there now that this would just be lost to the wayside.

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