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<blockquote data-quote="riprock" data-source="post: 2958094" data-attributes="member: 42506"><p>This could be a neat idea. You could either use "secret" doors in D&D or "access controlled" doors in a sci-fi setting.</p><p></p><p>I have a vague adventure idea for either case.</p><p></p><p>[in-character voice]</p><p>D&D: The mad wizard Bellairs built a mansion whose main design feature is magically concealed and locked doors. His numerous alchemical creations, summoned magical beasts, etc. cannot see or operate these doors. I am his son and lawful heir. Now that he is dead, I am giving you this magical talisman which will allow you to see and open all these doors. Clean out the monsters and I will richly reward you with platinum and gems. As for treasure -- it's mostly family heirlooms of no interest to you, but I will use my crystal ball of ESP to watch your progress, so don't pocket things and expect me not to notice. </p><p></p><p>sci-fi: There has been an infestation of semi-intelligent aliens in Space Station X. Fortunately the aliens haven't yet figured out how to defeat our card-keyed security doors. You need to kill, subdue, or frighten them off, and whatever you do, don't let them capture a keycard. May I remind you that we have security cameras watching our valuable data and equipment, so no monkey business while you're in the restricted area. Lock and load.</p><p>[/in-character voice]</p><p></p><p>In either case, it's just one twist to put on the idea. There are many other better ideas that could be done with this. It would be much better if it were more subtle, and I'm not very subtle under the best of circumstances.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="riprock, post: 2958094, member: 42506"] This could be a neat idea. You could either use "secret" doors in D&D or "access controlled" doors in a sci-fi setting. I have a vague adventure idea for either case. [in-character voice] D&D: The mad wizard Bellairs built a mansion whose main design feature is magically concealed and locked doors. His numerous alchemical creations, summoned magical beasts, etc. cannot see or operate these doors. I am his son and lawful heir. Now that he is dead, I am giving you this magical talisman which will allow you to see and open all these doors. Clean out the monsters and I will richly reward you with platinum and gems. As for treasure -- it's mostly family heirlooms of no interest to you, but I will use my crystal ball of ESP to watch your progress, so don't pocket things and expect me not to notice. sci-fi: There has been an infestation of semi-intelligent aliens in Space Station X. Fortunately the aliens haven't yet figured out how to defeat our card-keyed security doors. You need to kill, subdue, or frighten them off, and whatever you do, don't let them capture a keycard. May I remind you that we have security cameras watching our valuable data and equipment, so no monkey business while you're in the restricted area. Lock and load. [/in-character voice] In either case, it's just one twist to put on the idea. There are many other better ideas that could be done with this. It would be much better if it were more subtle, and I'm not very subtle under the best of circumstances. [/QUOTE]
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