Doom... the RPG?

[GlassJaw]

And hey, the nostalgia value alone would be enough to draw me in.

Bear in mind, a game based on Doom 1 & 2 would be significantly different than one based on Doom 3. I think Doom 3 has more to work with from an RPG standpoint.

And hey, if they can make an RPG out of Starship Troopers, I think a Doom one-shot or short campaign arc can hold up.

 

[wedgeski]

I think you could certainly make a short 'campaign' out of the Doom 3 universe, with a few adventures strung together and culminating in a trip to Hell and back. There are enough weapons, bad guys, and sinister corporations to keep things spicy for a few sessions. If you wanted to expand outside of the game, you'd be making a lot of work for yourself. Perhaps it would be best to see what the upcoming movie does with the franchise?

 

[GlassJaw]

Perhaps it would be best to see what the upcoming movie does with the franchise?

Ehh, I don't know. While I think the trailer looks decent enough, they completely changed the back story. It has nothing to do with demos from Hell actually. It takes place on Mars but it deals with genetic experiments a la Resident Evil.

 

[Sunderstone]

fwiw and IMHO, If making an RPG based on a PC shooter game..... there's alot more to work with if its set in the Half-Life Universe. Definately, if it's set in the Half-Life 2 time period.

 

[Man in the Funny Hat]

As a video game its story was weak. A whole RPG campaign?

As I said, mebbe good for a one night stand at best.

Q.E.D.