Which RPG?

[m_1512]

Since the last one going almost dead, or completely. I think I will first ask the folks what they'd like before we (the team) start working on it.

Multiple polls allowed. And post too if you are interested to play, any or specific one.

[Dark Storm]

Fantasy- Has anyone ever read the Belgariad? Because that would be amazing in an RPG

[m_1512]

Good
Try get some of the folks you know here too.

[Dark Storm]

I'l try

[Narf]

I'd like a RP over the Bartimaeus books'

The four novels are set in London in an alternate history to our own, though many countries, cities, events, and people are from actual history (such as Prague, Solomon, the Roman Empire, William Ewart Gladstone, Benjamin Disraeli, the American Revolution, etc.).

The books presume the idea that magic, magicians, and demons have been active throughout history, radically altering it. In particular these changes are reflected in the contrast between modern aspects (such as electricity and cars) and older ones (colonial-era weapons including muskets). The current time is never directly stated. The books incorporate references to various world mythologies and folklore, such as the Arabian Nights and Homer.

In the alternate history existing in the story, a type of oligarchy exists, where the people are mainly of two classes. The British monarchy is mentioned in passing, but is said to have been overthrown long before the events of the book.
The magicians are the governing class and hold all important posts in the government, from a Prime Minister down through assorted other ministers. They perform their magic indirectly by summoning, binding, and controlling various types of spirits, and by creating magical artifacts to do the same. The magicians are normal humans, who know how to summon demons and bend them to their will.
The commoners are those who are ignorant of magic and who make up the rest of society. They are kept in line by the governing class through fear and ignorance. It should be noted that some commoners are born with a resistance to magic, or a sensitivity to its presence. Unlike the Muggles of the Harry Potter universe, who do not believe in magic, the commoners are fully aware of the magical world and know of the magicians' dominance, and although most humans cannot see demons without special lenses, some have the ability to see the demons naturally.

The books blend twentieth-century England with past epochs. London in the trilogy still has the Crystal Palace, where the climax occurs. Because it is stated that the trilogy occurs over a hundred years after the death of William Gladstone in 1898, it is clearly past 1936, when the real Crystal Palace was destroyed by fire. Aeroplanes and e-mail are mentioned, so it can be assumed to be set in more modern times. The Tower of London is still used as a prison. A chandelier in the first book is said to be made of "crystal taken from the ruins of Versailles", and it is implied that France, Germany, and Italy obey Britain.

Britain's main rival is the Czech Empire (inheritor to the Habsburgs), which has been greatly weakened but still resents Britain. In the third book, the war against the "American colonies" is a main cause of the commoners' dissent. Apparently, Britain still retains dominion in North America and is sending troops there to suppress discontent. It is also implied that only the New England colonies have large cities, the rest of North America being still under the control of Native Americans.

Now one could take and play any place in time within this world. It does not have to be 1936.

Bla Bla bla
There is a lot to it. I find it very interesting.
Essence:
There are five basic levels of spirits; in order of increasing strength they are: imps, foliots, djinni, afrits and marids. Above these levels exist even more powerful entities, who are rarely summoned. Human magicians use spells to compel these spirits to perform feats of power.

[Mortality]

British Empire when Queen Victoria just starts to take her reign. So 20 June, 1837.

Or we could start with George IV's mid reign (1825.)

[The Stig]

Fantasy- Has anyone ever read the Belgariad? Because that would be amazing in an RPG

That sounds cool, but those books aren't really the RPG type IMO. The story revolves around one person and his band of followers/mentors/friends.

I'd like a RP over the Bartimaeus books'

Perhaps, but the world is bit too uncertain.

[Bjorn]

I agree with Narf. And the world being uncertain is actually a good thing in my view, gives the mods and the players a lot of more creative space

[Dark Storm]

I love the Bartimaeus books, Djinni's rule

[Agamemnon]

I think either a War of Secession (American Civil War) game or a 1600s France or Spain game would be awsome.

[Narf]

I love the Bartimaeus books, Djinni's rule

YES! Exactly! Tho i'd prefer a good intelligent marid any day If my Char was strong enough that is

[Dark Storm]

Aah, Marid's are good, but I think we know from experience Bartimaeus is the best, and what is Bartimaeus...?

[Narf]

He is a Djinn's and he got his ass handed to him by a ing Foliot. He is Smart. But if a Foliot Afrit or MARID is so as well. He. Is .Dead. If he wasn't so damn good at running. That, right there is his talent. Living to see another day.

[Dark Storm]

To be fair though, we say this but we forget about one very cool thing...

The Golem!!

[Agamemnon]

Nah, you both missed the coolest of all.

[The Stig]

I've got to read those books again. It's been like 5 years...

[Bjorn]

Nah, you both missed the coolest of all.

Mate, you have NO IDEA how much I laughed at this +Rep

[Bjorn]

Me and Narf are already planning on working together (Her as a Djinni) and I'm already reading the book to get an udnerstanding of the world If you guys make this game a Bartimaeus world inspired I will be your humble player til doomsday

[Agamemnon]

Thanks Bjorn.

[Bjorn]

Thanks Bjorn.

You're going to be a mod Agg? Cool