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<blockquote data-quote="LordVyreth" data-source="post: 4634320" data-attributes="member: 9626">Assuming he doesn't alter the mechanics so much and ignoring the cute and inaccurate cliches people pretend he does, it could be an interesting campaign.&nbsp; The &quot;super-powered&quot; girl thing probably won't be a major issue; that's the job of the PCs, and while he may encourage stronger female characters, there's no need to force them into a story (I mean, look at Dr. Horrible, or even most of Angel.)&nbsp; That being said, expect there to be more female figures of authority among the NPCS than usual.&nbsp; The ancient wizard, wise royal figure, or captain of the guard could be women just as easily.&nbsp; Possibly more so.Character backstories and motivations will be expected and necessary for proper character advancement.&nbsp; &quot;I want to get treasure&quot; types will be likely bored during at least half the adventure.NPCs will be detailed out thoroughly.&nbsp; There won't be any &quot;Bob the city guard&quot; types.&nbsp; Well, his name might be Bob, but Bob will have a history, a family to worry about, etc.&nbsp; As far as Bob is concerned, Bob is the PC.&nbsp; With a rich setting and character histories to work with, he can make his monsters and adventures a response to character personalities and ongoing plots.&nbsp; A dragon is never just a dragon, though the vampire will make Joss sigh as the entire table makes Buffy jokes.&nbsp; That thing with him on &quot;The Office&quot; is such a funny story.&nbsp; Genre-subverting character are consistent.&nbsp; The old wizard won't be another Elminster, the kobolds won't talk like Meepo, and the mysterious figure in the tavern will never be what you expect.Despite all this, yes, many NPCs at least will die horrible deaths.&nbsp; I expect Joss to also be a &quot;let the dice fall where they may&quot; DM in terms of character death, and if he houseruled anything, it would make resurrection rules much harder.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="LordVyreth, post: 4634320, member: 9626"] Assuming he doesn't alter the mechanics so much and ignoring the cute and inaccurate cliches people pretend he does, it could be an interesting campaign. The "super-powered" girl thing probably won't be a major issue; that's the job of the PCs, and while he may encourage stronger female characters, there's no need to force them into a story (I mean, look at Dr. Horrible, or even most of Angel.) That being said, expect there to be more female figures of authority among the NPCS than usual. The ancient wizard, wise royal figure, or captain of the guard could be women just as easily. Possibly more so. Character backstories and motivations will be expected and necessary for proper character advancement. "I want to get treasure" types will be likely bored during at least half the adventure. NPCs will be detailed out thoroughly. There won't be any "Bob the city guard" types. Well, his name might be Bob, but Bob will have a history, a family to worry about, etc. As far as Bob is concerned, Bob is the PC. With a rich setting and character histories to work with, he can make his monsters and adventures a response to character personalities and ongoing plots. A dragon is never just a dragon, though the vampire will make Joss sigh as the entire table makes Buffy jokes. That thing with him on "The Office" is such a funny story. Genre-subverting character are consistent. The old wizard won't be another Elminster, the kobolds won't talk like Meepo, and the mysterious figure in the tavern will never be what you expect. Despite all this, yes, many NPCs at least will die horrible deaths. I expect Joss to also be a "let the dice fall where they may" DM in terms of character death, and if he houseruled anything, it would make resurrection rules much harder. [/QUOTE]

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