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Post by 4649matt on Jun 29, 2011 8:49:38 GMT -5
I am really enjoying reading the Emperor's Edge series, but I also want to play around in it, so I was considering writing up an 8-page setting based on the series. www.lindsayburoker.com/fantasy-novels/emperors-edge-fantasy-books/Mystery, Steam Lorries, Automatons, Empires in Peril, Mental Sciences aka Magic and more await. Any thoughts? |
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Post by Brent Wolke on Jun 29, 2011 11:39:33 GMT -5
I've never read the series, but in my opinion, the world could ALWAYS use more Risus in whatever flavor there is to be had, and if you want to do it in 8 pages...well, I couldn't be happier. ;D
I heartily encourage you to pursue this, and if I (or anyone else, I'm sure) can render any assistance to you, please don't hesitate to ask!
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Post by msjackson on Jun 29, 2011 12:11:26 GMT -5
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Post by DJ Suptic on Jun 29, 2011 12:42:01 GMT -5
I love Steampunk - I keep meaning to do a Girl Genius write up for Risus. Looking forward to another 8-page setting to read!
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Post by Nero Grimes on Jun 29, 2011 19:06:55 GMT -5
Steampunk is always a good idea.
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Post by 4649matt on Jun 30, 2011 8:35:29 GMT -5
I haven't made a supplement for Risus before, so it may take a bit of time and trial/error to get it right. In the first book, the "clackers" in the underground gambling maze were "mechanical constructs with crab-like pinchers" that moved of their own volition. As books states, "A clacker. The army uses those on the front lines, doesn't it? They're automated to fillet people like fish." BTW, I am halfway through the second book and it does not disappoint. |
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Post by msjackson on Jun 30, 2011 9:57:38 GMT -5
Ah you are right, I had forgotten about those. Though they ran on tracks and didn't seem intelligent to any degree. I got the impression they were simply machines that someone turned on and they ran about the little maze slicing and dicing until someone turned them off. I could be wrong, but I got the impression they were not any sort of automated thing.
Either way, a slight twist here and there would make it possible in the world given the magic and technology present.
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Post by 4649matt on Jun 30, 2011 17:51:54 GMT -5
msjackson: Yeah, regardless of interpretation, it is feasible that there are machines that operate with at various levels given the magical and technological level present.
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Post by Nero Grimes on Jun 30, 2011 19:27:17 GMT -5
I haven't made a supplement for Risus before, so it may take a bit of time and trial/error to get it right. Never fear, we'll be here to deride your every effort and fling poo at every idea. In the words of Weird Al: "Dare to be stupid." Good judgement comes from experience; experience comes from bad judgement. |
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Post by msjackson on Jul 1, 2011 0:26:00 GMT -5
LOL "Fling poo" I like it, total awesome.
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Post by Nero Grimes on Jul 1, 2011 6:45:39 GMT -5
LOL "Fling poo" I like it, total awesome. Writing settings and adventures can involve depressing failures when an idea you love just doesn't work. It's best to have fun and move on. |
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Post by 4649matt on Jul 13, 2011 15:55:29 GMT -5
I am slowly going through it, but I am beginning to wonder if I will have 8 pages worth.
To a degree, working from an established world is harder than fabricating whole cloth.
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Post by 4649matt on Jul 13, 2011 18:45:14 GMT -5
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Post by Brent Wolke on Jul 15, 2011 11:11:40 GMT -5
It looks good so far, and if you make it a go of adding a map and a character sheet(s), then you will fill out to 8 pages nicely. I hope to see more of this; keep going!
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Post by msjackson on Jul 17, 2011 11:55:19 GMT -5
Matt, have you read the second book? I am currently reading it (not far in yet) but it expands upon some stuff. Looks the sewer/water/pumping stations beneath the city are getting some love. Sounds like the perfect place for gaming.
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