The Forsaken One
Explorer
If the trent continues for a 4th IR please hold my hand.
I miss Melkor (3rd Gnome IR) :)
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Lichtenhart
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Errr... ok I haven't got the invite to the party, as I was only a fanboy at the times of 3rd IR, but I participated in the Rokugan IR and in the Red Death one, so I thought I could sneak in, because it's very nice to hear from you all again. 
My 2 cp about a new IR would be to set it on Earth, only not 21th century earth but rather another time of our liking.
My 2 cp about a new IR would be to set it on Earth, only not 21th century earth but rather another time of our liking.
Zelda Themelin
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Lichtenhart said:Errr... ok I haven't got the invite to the party, as I was only a fanboy at the times of 3rd IR, but I participated in the Rokugan IR and in the Red Death one, so I thought I could sneak in, because it's very nice to hear from you all again.
My 2 cp about a new IR would be to set it on Earth, only not 21th century earth but rather another time of our liking.
Ah Lichtenhart, no this is no private party. You're very welcome.
It seems to me that if an IR was to be done on Earth, we might want to pick a much more innocuous time period, one that wouldn't be expected, but still late enough for different regions to have developed their own cultures et all...
Perhaps the Midieval ages but with a catch? Each country/region would have bonuses based on its mythology (which would actually be real for the IR). So Britanny would have a Camelot complete with Merlin and King Arthur. Scandinavia would, on the other hand, have Norse heroes/gods/monsters. The North Americans would likewise have things from their legends/mythologies, and so would the incans, mayans, mongols, egyptians, etc... (Maybe even include Atlantis and/or other legendary locales, anyone up for sacking El Dorado?)
With school almost over this year, I'd be willing to help flesh out the rules from a mathematical standpoint Though I really doubt I'd be able to play :-(
Oh, and Zelda, it's awesome hearing from you.
Perhaps the Midieval ages but with a catch? Each country/region would have bonuses based on its mythology (which would actually be real for the IR). So Britanny would have a Camelot complete with Merlin and King Arthur. Scandinavia would, on the other hand, have Norse heroes/gods/monsters. The North Americans would likewise have things from their legends/mythologies, and so would the incans, mayans, mongols, egyptians, etc...
(Maybe even include Atlantis and/or other legendary locales, anyone up for sacking El Dorado?)With school almost over this year, I'd be willing to help flesh out the rules from a mathematical standpoint
Though I really doubt I'd be able to play :-(Oh, and Zelda, it's awesome hearing from you.
Gurdjieff
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Mr. Draco said:It seems to me that if an IR was to be done on Earth, we might want to pick a much more innocuous time period, one that wouldn't be expected, but still late enough for different regions to have developed their own cultures et all...
Perhaps the Midieval ages but with a catch? Each country/region would have bonuses based on its mythology (which would actually be real for the IR). So Britanny would have a Camelot complete with Merlin and King Arthur. Scandinavia would, on the other hand, have Norse heroes/gods/monsters. The North Americans would likewise have things from their legends/mythologies, and so would the incans, mayans, mongols, egyptians, etc...
That would be a great idea Mr.Draco. It sounds much better than Modern era (political issues and such), it has room for Magic to be added (more than Modern era anyway), and mythology is always a cool aspect. Very good points. I think if Earth becomes the setting, this would be the way to go.
William Ronald
Explorer
I will try to get in touch with Edena as well, and see if he is interested. I have been busy working on a homebrew campaign, a short story, preparing for grad school, and working hard.
It is good to hear that everyone is doing well. Melkor, I am ESPECIALLY glad to hear that you are doing well as I know things were a little rough for a while.
As for settings, Earth is one possibility but perhaps a mythic earth. Or we could do what was attempted by Edena in doing a 4th IR in the Forgotten Realms with new rules.
Zelda: Good to see you!! In addition to the active participants in the 3rd IR that you have listed we are still missing kaboom and Alzem (spoof).
It is good to hear that everyone is doing well. Melkor, I am ESPECIALLY glad to hear that you are doing well as I know things were a little rough for a while.
As for settings, Earth is one possibility but perhaps a mythic earth. Or we could do what was attempted by Edena in doing a 4th IR in the Forgotten Realms with new rules.
Zelda: Good to see you!! In addition to the active participants in the 3rd IR that you have listed we are still missing kaboom and Alzem (spoof).
Festy_Dog
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An alternate medieval fantasy-esque time period for a real-world 'MR' seems fair, but I think the lack of a counterbalance like technology would prove to be a stumbling block. If we are wanting a magic revolution in a partially fictional earth-like setting I'd also suggest keeping magic to a minimum, so its sudden and relatively all-pervasive appearance creates more of a shock to the system.
The way I see it, the IRs all had well established magic as a counterbalance to the rise of technology, I think that moving parallel but in the opposite direction to that and starting off well into the real-world industrial revolution (or maybe a near-future digital revolution?) would create a good backdrop for the dawning of a magic revolution. That way there's potential for a couple of scenarios that first come to mind: a) both revolutions merge, potential for devastating power is realised and factions race to gain or prevent the gain of potentially world-destroying creations (kinda like the 3rd IR), or b) the revolutions clash, one hinders the other somehow, and factions must decide which is more valuable to them, conflict would erupt between those who think that magic/tech should be eradicated and those who disagree etc. etc. (kinda like Arcanum, but far more political)
In regards to my suggestion for keeping magic to a minimum prior to the revolution, I just feel that it's not much of a revolution if magic already has an influencial place. A small change of historical events (eg. changing names, altering events) and having it set in the near past or near future would probably have the desired effect of distancing it sufficiently from the real world.
Anyway, thats my two cp on the setting for another revolution style game. What's everyone think?
The way I see it, the IRs all had well established magic as a counterbalance to the rise of technology, I think that moving parallel but in the opposite direction to that and starting off well into the real-world industrial revolution (or maybe a near-future digital revolution?) would create a good backdrop for the dawning of a magic revolution. That way there's potential for a couple of scenarios that first come to mind: a) both revolutions merge, potential for devastating power is realised and factions race to gain or prevent the gain of potentially world-destroying creations (kinda like the 3rd IR), or b) the revolutions clash, one hinders the other somehow, and factions must decide which is more valuable to them, conflict would erupt between those who think that magic/tech should be eradicated and those who disagree etc. etc. (kinda like Arcanum, but far more political)
In regards to my suggestion for keeping magic to a minimum prior to the revolution, I just feel that it's not much of a revolution if magic already has an influencial place. A small change of historical events (eg. changing names, altering events) and having it set in the near past or near future would probably have the desired effect of distancing it sufficiently from the real world.
Anyway, thats my two cp on the setting for another revolution style game. What's everyone think?
Zelda Themelin
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William Ronald said:
Hello William,
Nice to hear you are doing fine, are busy and still have time for rpg:s.
It would be really nice to hear from Edena, so please contact him if you can. Venus tried it already, but don't know if e-mail worked.
I didn't mean this as IR gathering thread, but it has evolved into one. I was originally wondering with Venus about our Dark Lord's whereabouts.
Really cool, you showed up Melkor.
I was never an active particapant at IR, funny though. I could perhaps say, I have always been more a background person. I have pretty chaotic personality too.
I am with Festy_Dog what comes to idea set IR to Earth.
Eberron might be fun, but it's so new.
