So I'm a big fan of brainstorming settings and characters and various mythos and such. I assume others on the site probably are
Yesterday I was dazing off at work and thought up a concept I thought might make a fun "extreme-fantasy" setting: "Sky Isles and Dark Seas".(working title)
The Concept
Mixing one of my favourite settings of "skypunk" settings found in games like Skies of Arcadia and some of the Final Fantasy settings, where there are grand floating islands and gigantic airships flying about and battling each other in aerial swashbuckling mayhem, with an RPG favourite of Lovecraftian nautical horror, with insane cults, uncontrollable magic, and a crushing sense of insignificance.
But How? Also, Why?
How: A fractured world, not too dissimilar to the one found in Bastion, essentially, an apocalyptic event of the Great Old Ones reawakening occurs in a high-fantasy world. There is a mineral that rejects the Old Ones and pushes large sections of the land up into the clouds, with the land left below flooding in a great cosmic sea as black as tar. Horrific monstrosities and insane cults crowd these lower isles and waters and are constantly struggling to survive with ever larger fish in that massive pond devouring all in their wake. Meanwhile, those who were wise, rich, powerful or privileged enough to reach airships before the great flood followed the rising lands, using the same mineral in their engines to allow the ships to fly. Now, decades have passed, those above have repopulated and formed medieval-like feudal societies with empires, kings, scrappy sky-pirates and villages alike on and around the great sky-isles. Those below have been mutated and broken, and those who do not immeidately serve and bend to the Great Old Ones' will live a struggling survival on rusty old boats and the occasional safe-haven that is sure to be met with despair and anguish soon enough.
>>44745581
Okay, Why: Skyward Settings tend to have this sense of individualism, heroism and childlike wonder that is best expressed in the Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli films (this filmmaker is also one of the ones who popularized the setting); whereas Lovecraft's stories are all about insect-like insignificance, and usually feature terror and helplessness as their major themes. What both have in common is typically unlikely protagonists caught up in something far grander than themselves and forced to act. The contrast between the two settings could make for interestingly mixed parties and adventures, thrusting snarky swashbucklers into situations they have no control over or even a quip to make to re-instill confidence in themselves; whereas the twisted horrors of the Dark Sea could be washed away by the beauty and fantastical nature of the skies above, bringing emotional scenes out of otherwise grizzled and morally reprehensible survivors. Storylines could focus on cults trying to spread mayhem to the lands above, foolish warlords of the skies trying to wage war on the Great Old Ones, cocky adventurers biting off more than they could chew in either world, and great magical wars between the crazed warlocks of the lower lands and the high tech-mages of the lands above.
>>44745581
>>44745585
This is a good setting. I may have to steal it.
Looks promising OP, I like it, and I like how you developed it into something workable for a campaign.
Don't forget to Storytime it once the time comes.
>Core rulebooks, adventure modules, Unearthed Arcana
https://mega.nz#F!UVkTnT5b!FJ34UZ98BMY2mEtexenS7g
>Pastebin with homebrew list, resources and so on:
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>OGL and SRD for 5e
http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/systems-reference-document-srd
So, OGL and SRD are here! What do you expect to come out of 5e OGL? What do you *hope* comes out of it?When will Paizo publish the SRD as "Pathfinder 2e?"
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So as a mono class tempest cleric what are the best spells to maximize using my channel divinity?
>>44741796
I'm hoping for new (good) classes, class archetypes, monsters, and races. Basically I'm hoping for just more content overall.
Couldn't you just refluff the dragonborn race in the PHB as a Dragonblooded human? I like the features but never want to play as a dragonborn, and it would go well with the sorcerer class.
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>>44726460
Might as well start this with my question from last thread and hope Clover sees it.
In RWBY I imported a staff as the melee form of my variable weapon, and want to use twin pistols as the ranged form. The customization section says you get one melee and one ranged form free. Would I need to buy my weapon an extra form to have the dual pistols be one form, or could I just pay to import both pistols as the free ranged form?
I ask because I don't want to end up having it with two pistol forms it can swap between; I want my staff to separate and transform into the two pistols.
>>44741660
Taking a page from your book.
Can someone explain exactly how Represent works?
>>44731267
Only on the item yeah. No unlimited companions for you.
>the druid who takes assassination jobs look like they were wild animal attacks and hunting accidents
>the priest who does backalley healings on prominent members of the criminal underworld to fund their corrupt church
Both of those are great.
The thief who steals.
standard: $300-$700 for cards that rotate out in 6 months
Modern: $500-$3500 for a deck that will never rotate out
Commander: $500-$2500 for a singleton format aimed at being fun and casual.
Standard cards start out around $60 at release, to jump down to 20$ in 3 months time.
Cards jumping 500%-5000% when there is even a slight hint that people might want them or are already overplayed staple cards.
Face facts, there is something wrong with the economy of this game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_xJuvpAcMs&ab_channel=MTGLION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5VGd-W3OiE&ab_channel=MTGHeadQuarters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzrjdSbcmic&ab_channel=TolarianCommunityCollege
Before you ask, yes I do work, but the problem is that this game which is nothing more than cardstock and ink shouldn't be limited to people who can shit out 2000$ on a whim.
That could pay for:
A smart tv.
Down payment on a car (or a shitty car)
First and last months rent.
Paying off credit card debt
Appliances like fridges stoves washers and dryers.
Home repair.
College/univeristy shit.
A fuck ton of weed.
A vacation on a boat or to a casino.
But no, lets spend it on cardboard.
You jelly poor fag, lol can't even afford what i have (which is really rare BTW, just so you know)
>>44739158
Stop making this thread
>>44739158
Pointing out a problem and not pointing out a solution does nothing. Provide a solution we can debate.
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Abigail's hands begin to shake on your cheeks, and she sniffles.
"You're... you're really okay, right?" She asks.
"Yeah, I'll be fine" You say.
She plants her head into your chest, and you hear muffled sobs.
"What's wrong?" You ask.
"I thought..." *hic* "I thought I'd lost you..."
"Come on, I wouldn't go down to something like that" You say.
"But you w-" She pauses, and sighs. "Yeah... I guess you're a bit tougher than that" She lifts her head off your chest and rubs her eyes.
You raise an eyebrow at her.
It's not really a matter of toughness... You honestly could have just died there, and it wouldn't have mattered.
...
Did she forget about the mask?
>Remind her
>Let it be
>Other
>>44737873
>>Remind her
>>44737937
Has Saif seen Doctor Who? He's like the doctor (essentially a time mage), with his regeneration. Except, y'know, without the shapeshifting.
>>44737873
>Let it be
She's distraught. No need to make her feel stupid too.
We'll remind her later when laughing about it is a bit more appropriate.
If the two unknown legions were purged like some say, what the hell could they have done that was worse than the World Eaters and Night Lords? What would have happened if they were purged instead?
>>44737844
Failure.
World Eaters and Night Lords brought entire systems to surrender just by uttering their name, they were successful and thats all that Emperor asked of the Primarchs.
>>44737844
Waifu posting
>>44737844
Landing on a maiden world and cooperating with the locals.
Being worthless or crippled on the Emperors arrival.
Do you feel like developing a world for your campaign? Reading this book will help you in this endevour.
Thanks for the recommendation Jared.
How's 10th grade World History treating you?
>>44735790
an, at best, shallow examination of the factors that lead to the creation of history as we know it.
All sentient dragons now suffer from an autism spectrum disorder.
>>44734374
>they go start retarded threads on tg
Is it really a disorder if that is just the way they are? Or are you saying they suddenly changed?
>muh single-line thread starter
>muh ideal /tg/
>muh wannabe janitor powers
These threads serve the vital purpose of keeping the wannabe mods busy when there isn't an active Excuse Me thread up.
Hey /tg/
There is no Civ General
Seems to be a lot of them popping up now days. Some of them are even pretty good.
Feel free to discuss and share civs.
>>44733024
Why would you need that incomplete image with awfully stretched images, when all those races are on the classic image?
Also, the last two civ generals died a silent dead, so I don't think we actually need this one.
>>44733024
why is there no civ thread going?
>>44733084
He's right. Civs are dead atm
Hey /tg/, this Friday I'm planning on getting together with some friends and playing a campaign I'm making based on The Thing (not to be confused with Ben).
Problem is, I'm not sure what I should be doing with the campaign. Should I just do a re-hash of the movie, or maybe I should detract a little bit? My original idea was that since it's Call Of Cthulhu, if the original PCs get wiped out, the second part of the act comes into play, where I planned to have a few months go by before a rescue team is sent out to investigate what has happened at this Antarctic Research Base.
Any thoughts or ideas you think you could throw my way?
>>44733018
Don't run The Thing.
Run The Things.
with CthulhuTech Tagers.
That's what I did.
http://clarkesworldmagazine.com/watts_01_10/
We had a thing monster in a game. It was pretty cool and scary at first but eventually ruined by magical realm. One thing to keep in mind, is that the thing can infect animals, like birds for example.
>>44733018
Honestly, I'd run a game based on the scrapped sequel series:
http://coronacomingattractions.com/news/exclusive-look-return-thing-screenplay
>>44733324
>that fanfic
No.
“I had our finest craftsmen make this weapon, and my Celestines and I blessed it personally.” The Canoness beamed proudly as she handed over the Bolter, “it is nothing more than a humble offering as thanks for your and your chapter’s defense of our homeworld.” Not for the first time, the Chapter Master of the Angels Sanguine was thankful for his face-concealing helmet. The worship of the Primarch Sanguinus as an Imperial Saint had long been a cause of some embarrassment to the Blood Angels (and much consternation to the Iron Hands), but the Sisterhood of Saint Sanguinus were on an entirely different level. Monuments to the Primarch blanketed their homeworld, his visaged adored every chapel, coin, and hab-door, and the sisters themselves incorporated the blood-tear into their fleur-de-lis. “And for you,” he replied, “My chainsword, wielded by every Master of our Chapter since the time of the Scouring, thank you for fighting by our side.” The Cannoness’ face lit up as crimson as her robe, try as she might to contain herself, she could not suppress a small squeal of delight as she touched the weapon. “Mayyouwalkalwaysintheemperor’slightIhopewemeetagainsomeday,” she stammered out, before blushing and hurrying back to her sisters.
>>44731122
On his battle barge, the Chapter Master considered the gift with his techmarines. ”Should we give it to a Scout, milord? It IS expertly made.” The Chapter Master betrayed no hint of emotion as he took in the craftsmanship of the weapon.
“Hmm,”
his eyes gazed down the length of the barrel, to the trigger, and then to the stock
“Hmm?”
where an exquisitely carved scene of Sanguinius fighting demons had been embossed in gold.
“Oh,”
the skill of the artist was beyond question, and great care had even been taken in the accuracy of the Crusade era armor and weapons. Sanguinus himself dominated the image, his blade having just bisected the foul demon Ka'Bandha, his left hand crushing the skull of a Bloodcrusher, and his piercing blue eyes looking with determination at the unholy horde before him.
“Uhh,”
Sanguinus’s golden hair flowed for nearly a meter behind his head, its silken strands unblemished by the grind of battle. Nor was any piece of his body besmirched, save for his hand now covered in demonic blood. His toned chest was broad and muscular, with the dark pattern of the Black Carapace visible beneath it. His strong, powerful thighs stood proudly upon a mountain of defeated demons, his left buttcheek shone brightly in the sunlight
“Hmm”
as his semi-erect penis hung down nearly a foot between his legs.
Clearly it was of expert craftsmanship, yes, but just as clearly his entire chapter would be the laughingstock of other Astartes were one of his brothers to wield it in battle.
“Contact the Temple of Holy Relics, tell them we’ve discovered a blessed artifact that we’d like to give them.”
It was a lovely present though.
>>44731122
Also, post Blood Angels/Sanguinus-the-prettiest-of-Primarchs
Wut.
Last thread was a train wreck (OPs need to be obvious)
Tron is the best deck in the meta right now. How do you feel?
>>44730699
Feels great, being a GR tron player.
>>44733640
I hope you have a second Modern deck for post-OGW.
>>44730699
what do you think the problem with tron is? personally I had that smug cunt ugin. I could fight through a karn before, it was rougher than anal with no lube, but sometimes with the right draws it worked. ugin is just NOPE GET SHITFUCKED CUNT and dominates the game vs. anything midrange/aggro.
I wouldn't be sad to see that fucker go the way of treasure cruise.
Worst familiars.
>>44730300
Protip: Don't insult one of the senior faculty of the Unseen University. You'll get your arms ripped off or turned into a goat.
>>44730300
The Librarian really needs to cut back on the bananas.
>>44730388
Also, you might find that your reservation on the book you're so desperately after and only exist in single copy got lost from the records and you need to submit a new one.
Shockland editon
Favorite shockland?
Do you prefer the Ravnica or RtR art?
>>44725709
Godless ShrineExpedition
>>44725709
Overgrown Tomb. RTR version.
Sacred Foundry
Ravnica
![The-Thing[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/hKmjr1w.jpg "The-Thing[1]")
