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| A New RPG; possibly. . . maybe. . . | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 14 2013, 08:09 PM (6,127 Views) | |
| Changeling | Apr 14 2013, 08:09 PM Post #1 |
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Hey, guys and gals. I may just be setting myself up for a headache, but I did think I should give this a shot all the same. I have an idea for another RPG. It would involve literary characters banding together to fight. . . What else? Evil. So sort of like League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, except not. I am still playing with the details. Now it's all a matter of seeing whether or not there is interest. |
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To walk with Him is to walk in light. The Lord is my light and my salvation--who shall I fear? ~Psalm 27:1 GOD'S NOT DEAD | |
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| lil_luver_gallol12 | Apr 14 2013, 09:40 PM Post #2 |
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You know I'm always up for one of your RPGs, Changey!
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| Changeling | Apr 14 2013, 09:44 PM Post #3 |
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*blushes* Thanks, Lil_luv. But it's you guys who have made them so much fun. I just breed plot bunnies. ^o^ |
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To walk with Him is to walk in light. The Lord is my light and my salvation--who shall I fear? ~Psalm 27:1 GOD'S NOT DEAD | |
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| lil_luver_gallol12 | Apr 15 2013, 12:00 AM Post #4 |
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It's 'cause you're awesome like that. I hope this works out, because I've already got an idea of who I'd like to play.
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| Xipz | Apr 15 2013, 05:30 AM Post #5 |
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I'd like to actually see the set up before I commit to anything, but yeah I'd be down. |
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| Changeling | Apr 17 2013, 09:51 AM Post #6 |
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CLIFFHANGER *** “Literature is a luxury; fiction is a necessity.” ~G.K. Chesterson *** The River of Imagination, born of the Wellspring of Creation, flows ever on. Creeks and brooks and streams of all sizes break off from it, giving life to an uncountable number of realms. All the worlds, separated though they may be, are connected to the River of Imagination, and so are connected to one another. Not all can sail those uncharted waters and quest into a new land… But some can. Those who contain what is known as the Spark have the ability to ford the rapids and the riverbanks separating their stream—their world’s lifeblood—from all the others. They can visit dimensions far removed from their own, either through their own choice or by accident. No door is closed to them. And yet not everyone uses this gift wisely. Just as there are heroes to every tale, there are villains. And villains, too, can have the Spark. Some discover it. They trespass, dreaming of conquest and plunder. Others discover Spark-imbued objects allowing such travel, even for those without the gift, and so muddy the waters as well. Left unchecked, these dark hearts could bring great ruin to the worlds they steal into. Thus one Hero formed an alliance, a group dedicated to using their own gift to combat the forces of darkness along the shores of the great River. They called themselves the Guardians. Battles between the Guardians and various rogues have been waged in various time periods, across the stars and in cities sharing the same name. Not everyone witnesses this ongoing fight for peace, but all are touched by it. But the greatest battle may yet lie on the horizon. For one Villain, having lingered in the shadows until now, has formed an alliance of his (or is it her?) own. What is this group’s agenda? Can they be stopped? Who will step up in this dark hour? What other threats will arise, threatening the many worlds of the River of Imagination? Read on, and see how this Cliffhanger ends. *** Okay, this is my newest RPG. I am still working out the nitty-gritty, but the summary above is the core of the story. That is to say, I have a main plot, but it is open to as many side-plots as we want to have—or you guys and gals wish to implement. I already have one idea, involving a baddie who kidnaps children and then ransoms them, while hiding out in another world. As I have said before, this RPG deals mainly with literary characters. As such, no original characters are allowed, and accepted characters must have originated—at some point—in a book or fable of some sort. Any genre is acceptable. That means you can use the Cat in the Hat or Odysseus. And since so many books have been adapted into films, you can use any version of the character that you wish. Just be sure to note it when you sign up for a character. I don’t have a format in mind for character sign-ups, either. Unless you are using some obscure character, I think most of us will know exactly who you mean when you ask for a character. This is especially so for those of us who plan on using characters from classic literature, such as myself. Speaking of which… CHARACTER: Jim Hawkins BOOK/FABLE: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson VERSION: Most of Jim’s background in this RPG will be based directly on the novel, but I will be taking a page from several of the film adaptations (I grew up with Disney’s 1950 version, by the way) throughout the years: Jim had one last confrontation with Long John Silver, after the adventure on the titular island, and let him escape with a bit of the treasure. You can play as a Hero or a Villain, with or without the Spark. Your Hero can have been a part of the Guardians for some time now, or a new recruit. Same deal with the Villains: with the main threat, or a force all their own. So… Let’s give this a shot, shall we? |
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| lil_luver_gallol12 | Apr 17 2013, 01:19 PM Post #7 |
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Okay, so my first character doesn't have a specific origin. He's just all over the place in literature and myth and fables. Plus, I loved his adaptation in the recent movie more than any other adaptation so far, so... CHARACTER: Jackson Overland Frost (other names include: Father Frost, Old Man Winter, and Jokul Frosti (Icicle Frost).) BOOK/FABLE: Potentially originated in Viking Folklore, but also seen in L. Frank Baum's The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, Laurell K. Hamilton's Meredith Gentry series, etc. VERSION: As I said, my favorite adaptation, so far, has been from the movie, Rise of the Guardians, based on the book series by William Joyce. But I will also be taking from different stories bits and pieces of his personality and background. I have one more character I want to play, though she is probably not going to be the last...I just haven't decided on any other character yet. XD CHARACTER: Elphaba Thropp BOOK/FABLE: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire VERSION: I will be going with the play version of Elphaba, just because she is a much more sociable character, though still keeping to her original character very well. Her background will be taking mostly from the story as well, just with more of her character from the play. |
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| Xipz | Apr 17 2013, 04:21 PM Post #8 |
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I wanna find a way to have the dark lord Cthulu incorporated into this somehow. We'll have to see. But for now... You know me. I loves mje some fantasy and the kinds of fantasy books I read aren't, strictly speaking, very well known. I've been thinking about who I wanted to bring on this adventure from a few days now, and have decided on two characters from the Bazil Broketail series of books. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bazil_Broketail I will be bringing on Bazil Broketail and Relkin. Those guys are for sure. Considering Sherlock Holmes and Bert(from Mary Poppins) |
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| Changeling | Apr 17 2013, 07:22 PM Post #9 |
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Cool beans, ya'll. I'm looking forward to seeing them in action. |
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To walk with Him is to walk in light. The Lord is my light and my salvation--who shall I fear? ~Psalm 27:1 GOD'S NOT DEAD | |
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| Xipz | Apr 19 2013, 07:31 PM Post #10 |
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Alright so I've decided. Just Bert. Character: Bert Book: Mary Poppins Version. I'll be pulling my portrayal of Bert from both the Disney movie (because Dick Van Dyke is awesome) and from the Musical (a version of the character who is a little more 4th Wall breaky) |
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| SoniCalvin | Apr 21 2013, 08:27 PM Post #11 |
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Character: Jack Book (or fable, if you will): Jack and the Beanstalk Version: I'll be using the version of the character depicted in Mickey and the Beanstalk. So, yeah, he's not really gonna be known as Jack here. He's just gonna go by Mickey Mouse, same as always. With that said, I'm also gonna throw in Donald and Goofy. Their appearance here takes place after the story, when they brought peace and happiness back to Happy Valley. In this little RP, I'm gonna portray them as having been a part of the Guardians for a while, so they know a good chunk of the team members. |
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| Changeling | Apr 25 2013, 10:55 PM Post #12 |
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I am holding back on this RPG for just a bit. Mainly because I need some feedback. Another idea for an RPG has hit me. It would involve time travel, divergent timelines, space travel, secret organizations, and aliens. There would be no limits on what sort of character you wished to use, either. But I don't think I could handle two new RPGs at once. So which do you guys prefer? |
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To walk with Him is to walk in light. The Lord is my light and my salvation--who shall I fear? ~Psalm 27:1 GOD'S NOT DEAD | |
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| SoniCalvin | Apr 25 2013, 10:59 PM Post #13 |
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You can't start up another RP, not when we're so committed to this one! I'd say do whatever you want, but I'm gearing and ready to go for this one already. |
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| lil_luver_gallol12 | Apr 28 2013, 08:02 PM Post #14 |
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I agree, though to be honest...I'd play in any roleplay. lol! I am pretty stoked about this one, though. ^_^' |
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| Xipz | Apr 28 2013, 08:35 PM Post #15 |
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*readies the Doctor* |
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