Vote up a Fantasy Setting

~~combatmedic~~ · 11-21-2012, 04:44 AM

Vote up a Fantasy Setting
I’ve decided to run one of these threads. 
I give options, you vote (open invitation to forumites). I will break ties and provide further input as needed.
Once we have some idea of what the initial world set up and general outline of features is like, other posters will develop races, kingdoms, gods, and so on for use in the setting. Those will be voted up or down much as in VUASO.
All topics will be introduced by me, in order to keep some coherence. But feel free to suggest matters for voting and submissions.

EDIT: Initial votes have been tallied. Judgment calls have been made. The spoiler below is just for reference:

Spoiler:

CLOSED TOPICS WITH CLEAR WINNERS:

Shape and Nature of the world: Mostly Earthlike, but with fantastic features (mainly geographic like floating islands, but regional fantastic micoclimates like a valley of endless summer are possible)

TL: TL 3 is default TL. TL 4 is max. Gunpowder is not universal. Use it if you like it, don't use it if you don't like it. But it is part of the setting. Primitive regions/nations/whatever are certainly possible.

Connections with other worlds: World-hopping is possible but rare

Gods: Mysterious and Distant (design the myths and religions that you like)

Magic: After two rounds of boting and considerable discussion:
PATH/BOOK is the winner. Note that the additional stuff like type discounts , power Talents, and so on from GURPS Powers is not being used, but supernatural Advantages are perfectly fine. Blessed, Oracle, and so on are okay.

OPEN SUBMISSIONS FOR RACES:
http://forums.sjgames.com/showthread...13#post1480313

The first round draft picks are:

Centaurs

Biggams

Common Dragons

Dreamweavers & Watchers

Mohani

OPEN POLL:
More races, yes or no?

11-21-2012, 04:44 AM	#1
~~combatmedic~~ Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: a crooked, creaky manse built on a blasted heath	Vote up a Fantasy Setting Vote up a Fantasy Setting I’ve decided to run one of these threads.  I give options, you vote (open invitation to forumites). I will break ties and provide further input as needed. Once we have some idea of what the initial world set up and general outline of features is like, other posters will develop races, kingdoms, gods, and so on for use in the setting. Those will be voted up or down much as in VUASO. All topics will be introduced by me, in order to keep some coherence. But feel free to suggest matters for voting and submissions. EDIT: Initial votes have been tallied. Judgment calls have been made. The spoiler below is just for reference: Spoiler: Voting is open on the following topics: Shape and Nature of the World Multiple votes are fine if the options can be reconciled, such as a hollow but Earthlike world, or a flat world with strange seasons • Earthlike planet • Mostly Earthlike, but with some fantastical geography (flying islands, crystalline forests, vast underworld caverns, wandering mountains) • Flat world • Strange seasons, day-night cycle, or climates • Hollow world • World not yet fully formed from Primal Chaos, subject to change by powerful magicians, heroes, villains, gods • Other (pleases specify--'the real world' or 'a long time ago on Earth' go in this box) Magic System please pick one. Or, if you really want more than one, choose 'Other' and specify • Basic Set system only • GURPS Magic hardback • Something from Thaumatology (please specify) • Magic as Powers • Magic as Psionics • Magic as alien/ancient super science • No ‘magic’ in game terms. Magic is a matter of cultural beliefs, how people explain things. Many magicians are sincere believers, others are frauds. • Something else (please specify) Tech Levels Please vote twice,* once for ‘default’ TL and once for the maximum TL that maybe included. These may be the same TL, if you like.* • TL 0 • TL 1 • TL 2 • TL 3 (specify with or without gunpowder, since not all TL 3 civilizations will have it) • TL 4 • TL 5 or higher Races/sapient creatures Choose one option • Humans only • Humans and humanoid races only • No humans, one or more other races exist • Humans, humanoids, and non-humanoid races exist, may include spirits or talking beasts • Spirits and Humans only • Something else (please specify) Connections with other worlds Choose one • Isolated • World hopping is possible but rare • Gates are common • Something else (please specify) Gods choose one • One True God, possibly with saints, angels, demons, ancestor-spirits, 'small gods' etc. beneath him • Two gods, one is good and the other is evil—or they otherwise represent opposed principles • The gods are mysterious, distant beings—some mortals may even doubt their existence • One pantheon for the world (gods may be known by different names and aspects to the various cultures/races) • Distinct pantheons, probably in competition • Other (please specify) If I get a lot of ‘Other’ votes, I will probably go back and reopen one or more of these initial sections to more ideas. Once we have the initial topics decided, work will continue on more specific areas. CLOSED TOPICS WITH CLEAR WINNERS: Shape and Nature of the world: Mostly Earthlike, but with fantastic features (mainly geographic like floating islands, but regional fantastic micoclimates like a valley of endless summer are possible) TL: TL 3 is default TL. TL 4 is max. Gunpowder is not universal. Use it if you like it, don't use it if you don't like it. But it is part of the setting. Primitive regions/nations/whatever are certainly possible. Connections with other worlds: World-hopping is possible but rare Gods: Mysterious and Distant (design the myths and religions that you like) Magic: After two rounds of boting and considerable discussion: PATH/BOOK is the winner. Note that the additional stuff like type discounts , power Talents, and so on from GURPS Powers is not being used, but supernatural Advantages are perfectly fine. Blessed, Oracle, and so on are okay. OPEN SUBMISSIONS FOR RACES: http://forums.sjgames.com/showthread...13#post1480313 The first round draft picks are: Centaurs Biggams Common Dragons Dreamweavers & Watchers Mohani OPEN POLL: More races, yes or no? Last edited by combatmedic; 12-07-2012 at 12:08 PM. Reason: add Chaotean