Sunday, Sunday, Sunday

[thormagni]

I don't know if we are planning on playing Sunday, but I can't, 'cause I have to work.

And I just got the D20 Game of Thrones rules last night and confirmation that I will be running a game at Gencon. I should have the adventure soon. Instead of Judge Dredd in two weeks, you guys mind being guinea pigs? I can't distribute copies of the rules, but I can walk everyone though chargen. Course I have to get them printed somewhere first.

 

[InzeladunMaster]

I don't know anything about it. What about its rules makes it any different than any other d20 game? Tell me something about the world.

 

[thormagni]

I don't know anything about it. What about its rules makes it any different than any other d20 game? Tell me something about the world.

All righty. Game of Thrones (D20 and Tri-Stat) RPG is set in the world of Westeros, the locale for George R.R. Martin's fantasy series, Song of Ice and Fire. So far the books in that series are Game of Thrones, Clash of Kings and Storm of Swords. The next book, Feast of Crows, is coming out this fall. (Aren't you reading the first one Vince? What do you think so far?)

What is it all about? Well, from Amazon and Publisher's Weekly (and I believe promotional copy from the publisher:

"In a world where the approaching winter will last four decades, kings and queens, knights and renegades struggle for control of a throne. Some fight with sword and mace, others with magic and poison. Beyond the Wall to the north, meanwhile, the Others are preparing their army of the dead to march south as the warmth of summer drains from the land. Although the romance of chivalry is central to the culture of the Seven Kingdoms, and tournaments, derring-do and handsome knights abound, these trappings merely give cover to dangerous men and women who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals."

As to how it differs from other D20 games? Well, I haven't had a chance to read the 200 or so pages they sent me yet. But there are different classes, a reputation system that plays a central role, defects for characters, a point-buy system of some sort, and other minor changes.

Anyway, I've volunteered to run demos and a game at Gencon and I'd like to give it a whirl first.

 

[thormagni]

One thing I didn't mention is the importance of these great and ancient noble houses to the politics and dynamics of Westeros. These folks are bitter rivals constantly scheming and manipulating against each other for power. The setting is generally a low-magic setting, but some very evil things are moving in the dark while these nobles waste time on their petty games of thrones.

 

[chachi]

I want a throne!! That would be great. I'd prefer two if possible. Thanks.

 

[InzeladunMaster]

So who will be able to make it this Sunday? I see that John is out. Jason is also out.

 

[thormagni]

So who will be able to make it this Sunday? I see that John is out.

Wish I wasn't working. Not very keen on going in tomorrow.

 

[Fyrestryke]

Just got back from vacation. Too much to do tomorrow to make the game. Definitely in two weeks, lest something should come up.

 

[chachi]

If there is a game, I can make it.
I'll try to check the board in the morning for a final decision.

 

[InzeladunMaster]

You might want to call before you come. I have not heard from Bob or Craig yet.