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Reply: General Role-Playing:: Re: QOTD FEB 22: Is there any media franchise you really love that you think is particularly ill-suited for a ttrpg format?
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 03:14:32
I think what you do is you just allow the PCs to change the narrative.
The PCs can start out as minor side characters or their own original creations; and if it just so happens to be that after many sessions your force sensitive character (who's also trying to become a Jedi) becomes more powerful than Luke and decides to try and go kick Darth Vader's ass, I don't see a problem with it. Or if someone wants to play Dengar the Bounty Hunter and he ends up killing Han... well I guess that just happened in your campaign.
It's still the Star Wars setting, with all the lore and characters and flavor; it's just an alternate 'history' version.
As an example, in my Hunter: The Reckoning (5th Edition) campaign, I'm playing a British cavalry officer who was briefly embroiled in the Anglo Maratha wars (in India, roughly a few years before the Napoleonic wars) and our party ended up capturing a particular Sultan (who in real life was killed while escaping). And so in our campaign he happens to be alive. It's not like we can't play the game anymore.
So if your characters end up getting Legolas and Gimli killed, save Theoden, and get Treebeard to help fight Shelob, I don't see a problem with that.
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 03:14:32
by mic_al
SeaofStars wrote:
It is often difficult to play in an IP game world during the events that drive those story (MIddle Earth during the Fellowship, Star Wars during the original trilogy, Legend of the Five Rings during the Clan Wars, and so on).as whatever the players do are overshadowed by the canon heroes. Now a good CH can weave players into grand narrative but it is tricky to say the least. Now, you can make the player character the major characters but then, is it still the same IP?
I think what you do is you just allow the PCs to change the narrative.
The PCs can start out as minor side characters or their own original creations; and if it just so happens to be that after many sessions your force sensitive character (who's also trying to become a Jedi) becomes more powerful than Luke and decides to try and go kick Darth Vader's ass, I don't see a problem with it. Or if someone wants to play Dengar the Bounty Hunter and he ends up killing Han... well I guess that just happened in your campaign.
It's still the Star Wars setting, with all the lore and characters and flavor; it's just an alternate 'history' version.
As an example, in my Hunter: The Reckoning (5th Edition) campaign, I'm playing a British cavalry officer who was briefly embroiled in the Anglo Maratha wars (in India, roughly a few years before the Napoleonic wars) and our party ended up capturing a particular Sultan (who in real life was killed while escaping). And so in our campaign he happens to be alive. It's not like we can't play the game anymore.
So if your characters end up getting Legolas and Gimli killed, save Theoden, and get Treebeard to help fight Shelob, I don't see a problem with that.
GeekList Item: Item for GeekList "The Things She Carried Characters -- 2026 NPI"
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 03:00:13
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 03:00:13
by jatang
An item RPG: The Things She Carried has been added to the geeklist The Things She Carried Characters -- 2026 NPI
New comment on GeekList Northern VA February 2026 LEFTOVERS Math Trade
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 02:55:08
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 02:55:08
by susan1430
We're live! You can now see the Leftovers Trade in the OLWLG.
Congratulations Bryce!
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 02:49:55
He is the second most prolific reviewer overall and the most prolific RPG Reviewer. He's only the second person to reach 2000 reviews!
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 02:49:55
by Steve
Congratulations to [username=bryce0lynch] who wrote his 2000th review this week.He is the second most prolific reviewer overall and the most prolific RPG Reviewer. He's only the second person to reach 2000 reviews!
GeekList Item: Item for GeekList "2026 Annual Geek Review Challenge"
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 02:46:41
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 02:46:41
by sdonohue
An item RPG Item: The Return of the Prodigal Son has been added to the geeklist 2026 Annual Geek Review Challenge
Cardboard Edison and other updates
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 02:42:54
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Good kitty.
Image Credit: Still not mine.
And speaking of kitties, Game Crafter is having a design contest: Fur, Feathers & Fun. I've got an idea simmering in the back of my mind, tentatively called I sits. I'm going to let it bubble away while I continue working to get my first batch of games available on The Game Crafter. Here's today's progress report:
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Game designing in-progress...
Image Credit: Also still not mine.
1. Eight Elephants- cards done :geek_grin:! Tomorrow: the poker portfolio!
2. Fireworks for the 4th: Semiquincentennial Edition: Cards done and proofed! Woot! I've got a few different versions of the logo now, but the logo that's going on the front of the box is locked in. And the board... is actually pretty close. It needs a bit more finesse and blocking, but I like what I've got.
3. Liberty, Death, or Taxes (America 250 Editon): Color fixed, cards final, and proofed!
4. VGG of the Week: working on it! More geekmails sent!
Game Over On borrowed time...
Happy Sunday and happy playing!
-Rachel
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Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 02:42:54
by Rachel
The email came in late last night: Composer's Cat isn't a finalist in the 2026 Cardboard Edison. But, I got some great feedback. Mixed, but useful. Stay tuned for next steps. I'm not counting out this kitty just yet.Good kitty.
Image Credit: Still not mine.
And speaking of kitties, Game Crafter is having a design contest: Fur, Feathers & Fun. I've got an idea simmering in the back of my mind, tentatively called I sits. I'm going to let it bubble away while I continue working to get my first batch of games available on The Game Crafter. Here's today's progress report:
Game designing in-progress...
Image Credit: Also still not mine.
1. Eight Elephants- cards done :geek_grin:! Tomorrow: the poker portfolio!
2. Fireworks for the 4th: Semiquincentennial Edition: Cards done and proofed! Woot! I've got a few different versions of the logo now, but the logo that's going on the front of the box is locked in. And the board... is actually pretty close. It needs a bit more finesse and blocking, but I like what I've got.
3. Liberty, Death, or Taxes (America 250 Editon): Color fixed, cards final, and proofed!
4. VGG of the Week: working on it! More geekmails sent!
Happy Sunday and happy playing!
-Rachel
Thank you for reading my blog. If you liked it; then please click the green thumb [microbadge=23724] at the top of the page. If you really liked it; then please subscribe.
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New comment on Item for GeekList "New Metalist for Canadian Geeklist Auctions"
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 02:04:31
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 02:04:31
by Jorage
Related Item: [CAN] Auction - The Kallax is Creaking!
FINAL HOURS - avoid the disappointment of missing out on that game you wanted!
GeekList Item: Item for GeekList "Character sheets for The First Step (2026 NPI)"
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 01:50:49
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 01:50:49
by SiriusAsh
An item RPG: Cosmere Roleplaying Game has been added to the geeklist Character sheets for The First Step (2026 NPI)
New comment on GeekList GCL Phoenix #790 - The Chain (2026-02-22)
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 01:43:06
Snarky non-answer: modern things I don't like.
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 01:43:06
by rynelf
Lowengrin wrote:
What other game(s) has Dave used Ben Laurie snark on?
Snarky non-answer: modern things I don't like.
