Whence the Romans?

[Old One]

Hmmm...

Somehow I always imagined Old One's setting as more Byzantine, although the distinction may be too technical to matter in some ways. Then again, it's been awhile since I went through it...

Probably a strong mix of Imperial Rome and 7th Century Byzantine with a few Republican Rome elements thrown in...

Add a dash of Classical Greece, a pinch of Scythian/Dacian/Bulgarian nomads and a snootful of petty Carolingian princelings around the periphery and then top with Scots-Irish clans and some Germanic barbarians and you are almost there. Serve with a fine Romano-Briton ale and your Faded Glory dish is complete !

~ Old One

 

[Desdichado]

Then again, it's possible I'm mixing it up with Palaestra as well -- for some reason those two settings always seemed somewhat similar...

 

[Old One]

Hehe...

Then again, it's possible I'm mixing it up with Palaestra as well -- for some reason those two settings always seemed somewhat similar...

Great mind's think alike !

Actually Wayne's Palaestra is a stunning example of doin' it right. Byzantium meets Fairie...and watch the fireworks!

~ Old One

 

[Desdichado]

I agree, and no disrespect to your setting is at all implied. But both do something very similar, and I haven't looked at them since the early "glory days" of both story hours, so I've no doubt I'm mixing details of the two settings in my head like mad.

 

[Piratecat]

I heartily recommend the Alea Iacta story hour. The DM is an expert in Roman culture and history, and her campaign takes place in a Rome where magic works. Fantastic stuff.

 

[Old One]

I heartily recommend the Alea Iacta story hour. The DM is an expert in Roman culture and history, and her campaign takes place in a Rome where magic works. Fantastic stuff.

True...compared with her knowledge level...I am just a "wannabe"...!

~ Old One

 

[Desdichado]

Old One, do you have a website with any setting detail? Or some other type of document? I know Rel had a bunch of notes of some kind from you, or did he just pick that up from your story hour?

 

[Piratecat]

True...compared with her knowledge level...I am just a "wannabe"...!

Well, you're unjustifiably humble. But I don't think that's the same thing!

 

[Old One]

Well...

Old One, do you have a website with any setting detail? Or some other type of document? I know Rel had a bunch of notes of some kind from you, or did he just pick that up from your story hour?

JD -

I have been "putting up a web site" for the last 2 years ! I am, however, currently testing a site on my home computer with my brand spankin' new copy of MS Frontpage (since I am a web idiot). If all goes well, I am about a month away from a release.

I do have a bunch of files on my YahooGroups site (many somewhat outdated). You are more than welcome to join up to access them...just give me your e-mail address and I will send you an invite.

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

Hehe...

Well, you're unjustifiably humble. But I don't think that's the same thing!

Me? Humble? Don't tell my wife !

Thanks, Pkitty...I know enough to get me in lots of trouble (and much of my knowledge has a distinct military bent), but Orichalcum's evident depth and breadth is quite impressive (depth and breadth of knowledge, that is).

~ Old One