Star Wars Game TDM-Style

[Xael]

I read over the V:tM IC thread today and I think I understand what Xael means. The characterisations were intense and the level of detail and sophistication of the interplay of elements that Ashrem* manages was humbling.

PS: *and Catulle. Apologies.

Exactly. You could copy & paste the thread and sell it as a novel.

 

[KitanaVorr]

Originally posted by Xael
I might be interested, but it depends on few things:
I'm no Star Wars universe know-it-all-mastah. Watched the movies. Read couple of books.

That's fine. My only requirement is that you at least have seen all the movies. You can always make a character whose a country bumpkin and doesn't know many things, eh?

Originally posted by Xael
I like gray areas. But how much more heavily on the social aspect? Like the Vampire game on the boards, which frankly scares the hell out of me...?

I don't think it will be as intense as the Vampire game - the Vampire game carries with the expectation of that intensity - its built right into its core. Without that, the game would frankly be a bit boring.

This starwars game will be a cross between that and my GoT game in respect to social game play. But in all things, it truly depends on the players. If they want to make it intense, then it will be. If not, then it won't. HOWEVER this will be more serious than the Star Wars Iconics game. I would prefer no obvious references to the modern day.

Originally posted by Xael
You're scary.

Good.

Originally posted by Xael
What the hell does that TDM mean? Terminator? Terror?

Tyrannical DM

Originally posted by Xael
And most importantly, there aren't any b****y NPCs around, aren't there?

Well I'm sure Meiko could always make an appearance if Xado decides to show up again...

 

[KitanaVorr]

I've read a trilogy of Star Wars books by Kevin Anderson, they were pretty good, but I almost put down one of them when he killed off Wedge Antilles (Wedge being my favourite character). For that reason I'm glad most books aren't being included.

Ok just one word of warning:

[rant]

I absolutely dislike Kevin J Anderson's work in Star Wars though his work with the X-Files is much better. I find his writing absolutely dry and that his characters lack any 3D value and could be labeled "stock characters I use in every story I write". His first series left me doubts on whether he has any true knowledge of the Star Wars universe. I couldn't get through his first book (the series after Timothy Zahn) and ended up throwing it across the room...literally.

Good thing though his assistants ('editors') he uses now to write his stuff for him can make it better.

[/end rant]

So don't expect to see any of his stuff in here unless its in the RPG book and I decide to use it.

 

[KitanaVorr]

ok

I emphasize NO STARWARS BOOK other than the books written from the movie screenplays. Meaning the novelization of the movies themselves.

 

[doghead]

I'm interested.

 

[kid A]

Kit,

I'd really like a chance to play in this game as well! It sounds awesome, and I'd love to play a Star Wars game again.

-kid A

 

[Nuke261]

Deal me in!!

I am lookng forward to getting to play Star Wars. I spent many years running the D6 game for friends and an interesting D20 campaign that recently ended.

Kit, You have me curious about the dual time frames. Can't wait to get started!!

Nuke

 

[Tanstaafl]

[rant]
I absolutely dislike Kevin J Anderson's work in Star Wars though his work with the X-Files is much better. I find his writing absolutely dry and that his characters lack any 3D value and could be labeled "stock characters I use in every story I write". His first series left me doubts on whether he has any true knowledge of the Star Wars universe. I couldn't get through his first book (the series after Timothy Zahn) and ended up throwing it across the room...literally.

Good thing though his assistants ('editors') he uses now to write his stuff for him can make it better.
[/end rant]

Yeah, that pretty much sums up his talen as a writer... I've enjoyed anthologies that he's edited & the new Dune books where he assited. I actually haven't tried to read any of Star Wars books for at least 5 years - still own them, I think that I own every Star Wars novel that's been published.

I also think that eliminating a lot of the excess stuff - some of which is quite silly and pretty far from the original concepts - from your game is a great idea.

When you say 'application process' what does that entail?

 

[KitanaVorr]

Originally posted by Tanstaafl
When you say 'application process' what does that entail?

I'll talk more about it later, but people who have gone through this can tell you more about it. I usually want an excerpt of an in character post, any pbp gaming history, links to sample posts. Things like that.

I set a deadline - then gather all the applications I get and go through them one by one, giving each of them consideration. What I look for is who can portray the chosen character the best. Roleplay is important. Also if I have gamed with you before/know your style, I will take that into consideration (good or bad).

What I find this results in is "culling the herd" to get the best dedicated players I can find. This usually results in a great group.

EVERYONE

As for update for this, I got the keys to my townshouse alot earlier than I thought so I haven't had time to finish the write up for this game - I haven't even had time to do many updates either. So bear with me. I should be back to normal speed hopefully after this weekend when I'm done moving in.

 

[Catulle]

Seeing as we're on the subject, here's a little food for thought, specifically an essay on what 'defines' Star Wars in gaming for the author. I don't think he's far off the mark at all, but if Kit's out of the picture for a few days why not throw it open to a little light debate?

Link

Regards,

Barry