Chris Goodwin Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 I really really want to play Fantasy Hero, but I'll play any genre and any edition. I'm in Hillsboro but don't mind making the trek to Portland as long as it's not on a weekday evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleil Noir Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Not much of a Fantasy HERO fan, but I'd be down to run another 6th Edition Champions game, now that my work situation has stabilized. Anyone out there interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleil Noir Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Actually, I probably shouldn't be too quick to poo-poo a Fantasy HERO game; I would probably be willing and able to run one, but it'd have to be something other than some generic Tolkien-esque medieval setting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Goodwin Posted October 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 I'm down with something other than generic Tolkien-esque medieval settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKinister Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Well, if it is online, I may have some time open, depending on schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Goodwin Posted October 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 To be honest, I'm looking for something face to face. I'll update my subject line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleil Noir Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 I've been online at Meetup.com and folks have shown interest in a bi-weekly campaign of Monte Cook's Numenera -- not sure I'd want to convert it to HERO, but it might offer the alternative-fantasy feel I'm looking for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Goodwin Posted November 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 What are some fantasy settings you like, and what are some you don't? Or, rather, I guess what are some settings that you see as generic-Tolkienist, and some that you don't? Like, D&D is strongly in that camp for me. I'm pretty firmly in favor of "hard magic" systems and settings that include them. D&D's magic system would fit into that pretty well, but I'm honestly not the least bit interested in exploring any of the iterations of D&D's magic system, and if I were, I would play D&D. In fact, I'm pretty strongly opposed to using Fantasy Hero to recreate anything to do with D&D; D&D forces your fantasy gaming into so many pigeonholes; why use Fantasy Hero to pigeonhole yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKinister Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Even though I won't actually play in this game, I would agree that I don't play FH for D&D. I like a separately defined magic system, even if it just the Colleges of Magic 4th edition had to offer. Anything but the D&D "you only get 4 first level spells per day" system. ? Chris Goodwin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleil Noir Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 On 11/1/2018 at 2:25 PM, Chris Goodwin said: What are some fantasy settings you like, and what are some you don't? Or, rather, I guess what are some settings that you see as generic-Tolkienist, and some that you don't? Like, D&D is strongly in that camp for me. I'm pretty firmly in favor of "hard magic" systems and settings that include them. D&D's magic system would fit into that pretty well, but I'm honestly not the least bit interested in exploring any of the iterations of D&D's magic system, and if I were, I would play D&D. In fact, I'm pretty strongly opposed to using Fantasy Hero to recreate anything to do with D&D; D&D forces your fantasy gaming into so many pigeonholes; why use Fantasy Hero to pigeonhole yourself? Not quite sure what you mean by "hard magic" systems -- given that we're working with the HERO system, I suspect that it will be much more efficient for PC spellcasters to build their characters using VPP's or other Power Frameworks rather than buying each spell as individual powers; but I'd want everything statted out and GM-approved in advance, and only the most powerful wizards would be able to make up new spells on the fly in a combat situation. New spells would have to be learned either by training with other casters, or laborious research and experimentation undertaken during the PC's down time. As to the setting? I want to steer away from things that are too predictable and familiar -- I want exploration and discovery of the world the PC's are in to play as much of a part of the campaign as defeating bad guys. I think that's part of the appeal of the Numenera setting to me -- with the world being so old and influenced by so many different sources and races, pretty much everything is up for grabs, and the stories are limited only by the imaginations of the players and GM. I've also heard good things about "Skyrealms of Jorune" for creating a fantasy setting with truly alien elements, although I'd need to do some serious boning-up on the setting before I'd feel comfortable adapting it to HERO. Another idea that comes to mind for a "fantasy plus" setting -- something an old friend in Maryland and I had kicked around back in the day -- would be a game based on (or inspired by) the 80's cartoon series "Thundarr The Barbarian". For those unfamiliar with the show, here's the "elevator pitch": The original show was a mix of "Conan The Barbarian", "John Carter of Mars", and "Star Wars" -- there's very clear delineations between the "white hats" and "black hats", wizards and possessors of "super-science" tech are generally evil and have enslaved the local populations to create their own little fiefdoms, and selflessness & heroism will generally win the day against the forces of evil. For an RPG I'd want to make things a little more nuanced, with more shades of grey; just how much would depend on what sort of a campaign the players are interested in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Goodwin Posted November 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 "Hard magic systems" are those where the rules are well defined. Most Fantasy Hero magic systems are hard magic systems. Brandon Sanderson talks about them here. I guess that beggars can't be choosers, but the kinds of settings I'm looking for are a little more grounded and realistic. I prefer fantasy worlds that exist on spherical planets orbiting stars in a solar system. If there's space travel I don't want to see Spelljammer or steampunk style wooden ships in aetherspace; I'd rather it be mages with force fields and air spells. I quite enjoy Lawrence Watt-Evans' Ethshar stories; Glen Cook's Garrett, PI; Steven Brust's Vlad Taltos series. I would very much enjoy playing in campaigns that resemble those as well. Less questing to find the plot coupons to save the princess. Does this make sense? Brian Stanfield 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Goodwin Posted April 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 I am still looking for a Hero game in the Portland area. I... may be persuaded to GM, some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher R Taylor Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Wish I felt up to running a game even online Chris Goodwin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleil Noir Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 I might be willing to participate in (and GM my share of sessions for) a shared campaign; but I already have a steady bi-weekly game that takes up most of my free time. Wish I could offer you a seat, but I’m already maxed out with six reliable players... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Goodwin Posted May 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 I'm willing to GM, Champions or Fantasy Hero. Looking to do a pretty highly collaborative "session zero" start. Any interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Bushido Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Chris, you know I'd love to, but it'd be one Hell of a commute! Chris Goodwin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Goodwin Posted May 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 I know! That is a pretty long way to drive for gaming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Goodwin Posted June 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2019 I edited the post title, so I thought I'd add a post to explain a bit. I'd like to run a game in the old Champions style. Everyone sits down in a "session zero" and we talk about what we all want to play. I want to find the BAM moment that gets everyone (including the GM) excited and ready for session one. There won't be a big setting bible; part of creating the characters is seeing what comes out of the Disadvantages/Complications and weaving the world together from that. Revelations and backstory can come out during play, from a world that's hashed out in rough strokes at most. I'd like to run either Champions or Fantasy Hero this way. If it's Fantasy Hero, I'm going to disagree with "the GM must design every aspect of the world and magic system!"; if you want to play a wizard, create your wizard! I might apply some mechanical constraints for the beginning (anyone who's been reading my posts elsewhere on site can probably guess what they are ), but once characters are adventuring and gaining experience, those will be relaxed. I want players to make characters, help design a world, and tell me a story! Amorkca 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleil Noir Posted June 4, 2019 Report Share Posted June 4, 2019 I'm definitely still interested -- just name a date and time for this "Session Zero"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Goodwin Posted June 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2019 46 minutes ago, Soleil Noir said: I'm definitely still interested -- just name a date and time for this "Session Zero"... I'm looking at a Saturday or Sunday sometime between late June and late July to get started. The second session (session one) hopefully within a few weeks after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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