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JCD · 11-22-2011, 06:34 PM

Well, honestly, I'm not particularly fond of the idea of alternate world Icons, because the systems worldview is very much Earth centric.

By opening that door, you raise a host of theological issues which are problematic. Is there a Christ in your alternate world? Are the players able to get there? You know they might want to try. Now you need to make up an entire world with gods, heros, social customs etc.

Now for most GMs who've build fantasy worlds, this is no problem but then it's not exactly In Nom, but Modern Planescape. And it cheapens the specialness of Angels and Demons.

What I personally use is GURPS Cabal as a background for the Far Reaches. The imagery is very cool and there is enough off the wall stuff to fulfill your uniqueness but it's still very much anchored to the Earth. Heaven is set to the Measure of the Man since they are in God's Image.

YMMV and this is only my opinion.

11-22-2011, 06:34 PM	#3
JCD Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birthplace of the Worst Pizza on the Planet	Re: Far Reaches ideas. Well, honestly, I'm not particularly fond of the idea of alternate world Icons, because the systems worldview is very much Earth centric. By opening that door, you raise a host of theological issues which are problematic. Is there a Christ in your alternate world? Are the players able to get there? You know they might want to try. Now you need to make up an entire world with gods, heros, social customs etc. Now for most GMs who've build fantasy worlds, this is no problem but then it's not exactly In Nom, but Modern Planescape. And it cheapens the specialness of Angels and Demons. What I personally use is GURPS Cabal as a background for the Far Reaches. The imagery is very cool and there is enough off the wall stuff to fulfill your uniqueness but it's still very much anchored to the Earth. Heaven is set to the Measure of the Man since they are in God's Image. YMMV and this is only my opinion. __________________ Curtis Says: Remember to take your Shots. And use a tight grouping.