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Ive been a GURPS fan since the last edition. Im a total noob at HERO. Now, im sure there have been thousands of threads about the differences between the two systems. But I want someone who is very knowledgable about both of them to enlighten me about the specific differences of the two systems' character generation systems. If possible.

Feather me yon game

for she is past her prime.

Re: Feather me yon oaf

So let me get this straight, the "warlord" has the ability see an opening on the "oaf" and, in turn, call the attention of an ally to it, who will in turn exploit said opening?

Your mission, if you choose to assist me, is to brainstorm with me on the creation of a Half-Dwarf (Half-human) race for a fantasy game that is at once more interesting and palatable to players than the Half-Elf. What choices could we make to accomplish this?

Re: Deep Medieval RPGing

And the PC term for the Industrial Age is "The White Ages

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Re: Deep Medieval RPGing

We didn't re-enact them. Not sure what you mean by Scots though.

I mean the Scotti.

Re: Deep Medieval RPGing

Are there "basic realities" in RPGs?

Re: Deep Medieval RPGing

Vikings' date=' Saxons and Normans are fairly much "Western Europe". [/quote']

What about (in roughly the same time period): The Jutes, Celts, Visigoths, Ostrogoths, Romans, Picts, Scots, Burgundians, Basques, Arabs (invading Spain at this time), Franks, etc.?

Re: Deep Medieval RPGing

Although if there is a new politically correct term' date=' I would find it amusing to know what it was.[/quote']

"Politically correct"? Who would be offended, the 12th century peasants who are still banging around today? As mentioned previously, "Dark Ages" is very much unused in academic circles today. One reason might be simple confusion--to what is "Dark Ages" referring to? The Ancient Greek Dark Ages? The early medieval one?

 

Of course, you may certainly call your club whatever you may wish.

Re: Deep Medieval RPGing

Appears that the answer to my question so far is, "no".

And if quite accurate historical wargames exist, why cant an RPG?

Re: Deep Medieval RPGing

Good work! You've converted your simple, poorly built farm implements to weapons! You join a local bandit brigade, and begin stealing grains and fruits from the locals who weren't smart enough to become bandits, and start poaching on your Lord's land.

 

When he promptly dispatches a small group of conscripts with a Knight and they slaughter you and your families, and put your head on pikes as a reminder to others who would poach on the King's land!

 

Would you like to play again?

The Middle Ages werent quite as simple as this. Occasionally, there were peasant revolts (sometimes even large-scale) that threatened the nobility and even the King himself (Wat Tyler etc.). Peasants participating in such campaigns undoubtedly led exciting (though admittedly often short) lives.

Of course, if you are running anything like a "real" Medieval campaign, why would you have the characters be in a boring situation in the first place? Because its realistic? In that case, in a modern campaign, most of the characters should be cubicle jockeys, whose daily challenges include a stubborn copy machine, and getting the kids to soccer practice on time..

Thanks for the answer guys about my last question regarding the existence of a true "high renaissance" RPG (there isnt one, basically). My next question is about a "high medieval" RPG. Something like castles and crusades. Or Ars Magica but more historical, i guess. A game in which a Player might say "My PC is a Welsh knight, serving under the Duke of Glocester, in Henry the V's campaigns in France."

Re: Dark Elves: Compelling?

Thankyou' date=' but I prefer the setting of the roleplaying game to be used when playing the roleplaying game.[/quote']

Are most RPGs based in western style settings?

Re: Dark Elves: Compelling?

Yep. It says "here is a stereotype, come revel in evil things being black".

 

Welcome to Western Civilization my friend. And to a different extent, Indian. And several others.

What are some versions of the "Dark Elf" motif that are particularly compelling in fantasy gaming or fiction? Beyond that of the angsty golden hearted Dark Elf hero, that is.

Re: Renaissance Fantasy

I am really surprised there isnt a book somewhere for fantasy like this similar to "high medieval" yet.

Does anyone know of a book/game/campaign setting that does a kind of high fantasy renaissance world? I dont mean 7th sea-I mean sort of like renaissance italy with elves, dwarves, wizards, etc. Not warhammer fantasy rpg either.

Re: New to Fantasy Hero

Ok. Revised version. When is the next printing done?

Re: New to Fantasy Hero

When is the new version of the Fantasy Hero book coming out? I want to get into this game and Ive waited months already.