TWC Needs a Fantasy RPG

**Agamemnon** · July 01, 2012, 04:57 PM

A long while back, we wanted to make a fantasy RPG, and created the Fantasy Forge. Well, that collapsed, but I think we ought to make a new one. We ought to create an offsite forum for the time being (or facebook group, or something) and draft out a very basic outline for a laid-back fantasy RPG (offsite mainly because I'm barred from visiting social groups until the end of August and I want to participate).

TWC has had two failed attempts at a fantasy RPG in the past, but both were far too limited and reliant on other players. In this proposed RPG, to avoid inactivity, anyone can play not only their chosen character, but an unlimited number of auxiliaries as well, and everyone would be encouraged to create short-term aux chars and engage in RPs with other players and auxes. In addition, whilst there would be rolls for success/failure in combat and such, moderation in any other form would be virtually nonexistent, as moderation stifles player RP more often than not and when moderation forces one path of action many times players dislike the path and the game dies.

TWC has never had a good, long-lasting fantasy RPG, but I think we can make one if we work together.

**ggggtotalwarrior** · July 07, 2012, 06:25 PM

I've made a few fantasy worlds myself, and think the RP would benefit from not being restricted to the lore of a well-known world. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to join an RP, plus my maps are WIPS.

I've got a pretty good outline of the world, though.

**Agamemnon** · July 07, 2012, 07:43 PM

Well, let's see them! Maybe we can make something of them!

**ggggtotalwarrior** · July 08, 2012, 03:24 AM

I will when I can.

**Rhapture** · July 08, 2012, 04:06 PM

I would love to see a 1st Age Beleriand War Tolkien RPG. Beginning right after the humans get settled in. Melkor is down in his underground lair consolidating his forces, but random bands or orcs and such roam the land.

Or perhaps after the Dagor Bragollach, and Morgoth was on more of the offensive. Roughly before or at the same time as Beren.

Play as elf, man or dwarf, hell even an orc captain pillaging. Not really focusing on the major characters, but more along the lines of an adventurer (possibly leading a small band) doing whatever he can to either defend what is left, or making some small dent in the enemies forces. Of course you can meet and interact with major characters and they possibly give you errands to attempt. The backdrop of the war still stays there, and ultimately Morgoth wins, so you can't really affect it, but there are just adventures to be had before all that comes along.

Hard part would be the rules I figure. IDK just something I have had in mind.

**Agamemnon** · July 08, 2012, 06:12 PM

I love it, I was thinking much the same thing. Perhaps right AS the humans are coming in, to provide a source of conflict? But I want to steer clear of any major conflict, as I want the players to be able to do anything they want.

**Rhapture** · July 08, 2012, 08:20 PM

well the humans didn't really have any fights against the elves or dwarfs, and really didn't have any weapons yet either, so i wouldn't want to stray too far away from the lore. but if we do it after Braggollach, then you could play as a band of rogue men harassing others (ex. Turin) But then you miss interacting with most of the actual characters, which i think would be pretty cool.
You could pick an actual character or two from the books to RP also (who would not be your main) if someone encountered them. But I love this part of the history - seriously where is the Beren One Hand movie? (just no P. Jackson please)

I just wouldn't want it to be too mod heavy

ex: You and your followers encounter a band of orcs - need a mod roll - rolls done - you write some RP about the battle - need mod to see if I recovered anything valuable - mod rolls - party enters a cave that night and is attacked by spiders - need a mod! - you get the idea.. you want it a little smoother, so would you let people do their own rolls? This is usually where I get discouraged.

**Pericles of Athens** · July 08, 2012, 08:25 PM

I'd be up for a good fantasy RPG, if you guys could get enough people.

**Agamemnon** · July 08, 2012, 08:36 PM

I like the idea... Yeah, right after Dagor Bragollach looks good to me.

And Perry, if we make the RPG, they will come.

**frozenprince** · July 08, 2012, 10:18 PM

I am all for a new Fantasy RPG. If the world is sound and the lore consistant and not TOO broken (its a fantasy RPG, there is a bit of bendage allowed) I'm in