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Jeremy Grenemyer
Great Reader
USA
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 Posted - 17 Jun 2013 : 20:31:29
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| I'm interested in seeing how the Red Aegis game system handles longevity. Suppose on one of your turns the character you're playing gets turned into a vampire. Or is a half-elf or an elf. |
Look for me and my content at EN World (user name: sanishiver). |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2013 : 14:36:07
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I'm so pleased people are as receptive to this as our collaborators. We, first and foremost, want to create a game we would love and cherish. We're happy others see the value in it as well.
We have some structural design pillars to this game and the dynastic portion is one of them. The actual Red Aegis is one of the others. Keep your eyes peels more about this in the Kickstarter video and on Loremaster.
Jeremy, stay tuned on that part. ;)
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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
USA
4211 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jun 2013 : 06:03:53
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| Simply awesome...I'm very happy for you guys! |
The Old Grey Box and AD&D for me! |
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Jeremy Grenemyer
Great Reader
USA
2717 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jun 2013 : 07:21:58
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I'm curious how ancestors play into the formation of new characters in a dynasty.
I am reminded of a scene in Lawrence Schoonover's "The Spider King" where the infant Loius XI is on the cusp of birth and the ghosts of all his ancestors gather (Widukind the Saxon, Charlemagne, Blanche of Castile and so on), each giving Louis a gift (i.e. a trait) that would either aid or hinder him in his life to come.
This makes me wonder how the mechanics of the Loremaster system will work, in that if one of the early characters you play pulls off something awesome, a later character of the same bloodline has a chance to acquire a positive trait in line with the ancestor's achievement.
Conversely, through random die rolls or the machinations of other players or the GM, an affliction or malady could be introduced into the bloodline that hinders all future characters, like Louis' bouts of madness.
All this and we've not even seen the game yet. Looking forward to it. |
Look for me and my content at EN World (user name: sanishiver). |
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jun 2013 : 16:49:54
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| I happy to report that Candlekeep's own Gray Richardson is now on the Red Aegis design team. We had a great 90 minute conversation yesterday and I'm excited to see Gray's contribution to the project. |
Brian R. James - Freelance Game Designer
Follow me on Twitter @brianrjames |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jun 2013 : 19:49:57
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Originally posted by Jeremy Grenemyer
I'm curious how ancestors play into the formation of new characters in a dynasty.
I am reminded of a scene in Lawrence Schoonover's "The Spider King" where the infant Loius XI is on the cusp of birth and the ghosts of all his ancestors gather (Widukind the Saxon, Charlemagne, Blanche of Castile and so on), each giving Louis a gift (i.e. a trait) that would either aid or hinder him in his life to come.
This makes me wonder how the mechanics of the Loremaster system will work, in that if one of the early characters you play pulls off something awesome, a later character of the same bloodline has a chance to acquire a positive trait in line with the ancestor's achievement.
Conversely, through random die rolls or the machinations of other players or the GM, an affliction or malady could be introduced into the bloodline that hinders all future characters, like Louis' bouts of madness.
All this and we've not even seen the game yet. Looking forward to it.
Without divulging too much: yes. The actions of your ancestors will affect the influence your descendants have, as well as the kinds of magic/technology/divine-presence that exists. I wish I could say more, that should be enough to sate one's taste for now :D |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jun 2013 : 04:18:39
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Originally posted by Brian R. James
I happy to report that Candlekeep's own Gray Richardson is now on the Red Aegis design team. We had a great 90 minute conversation yesterday and I'm excited to see Gray's contribution to the project.
This is most excellent news.
Congratulations, Gray!  |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2013 : 19:30:25
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| We just received word that a prominent Paizo designer will be joining us as a freelancer on the Red Aegis RPG. I think it's great that they are allowed to do that. Some companies have fairly strict non-compete clauses. |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
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Diffan
Great Reader
USA
4441 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2013 : 16:25:26
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Is there a way to turn down the dials of the speed of the game? My meaning, instead of one game representing the entirety of a PCs life, could it be done in like 25 year spans? So after 3 sessions your onto PC #2 instead of finishing up with PC #3 and moving onto #4?
Also, since the speed of the world is drastically increasing are other factors such as technology going to increase too? It brings to mind Avatar: the Last Airbender in which the Fire Natiom started creating tanks and machines at first then going into The Legend of Korra series where people are flying, using Mechs (albeit steampunk), and having a stronger sense of technological advancement? |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2013 : 21:22:44
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Diffan, the short answer is YES. Our core assumption is that you will play through the various ages during the standard play experience. That said, we will provide guidance for doing it in small chunks. This product will be able to support numerous styles of play and situations. There is nothing hard-coded that would prevent you from playing the way you described. The onerous will be on you, the game master, to elaborate on the 'why'. The undercurrent of the game calls back to the mysterious nature of the Red Aegis. It's entirely possible that you choose to ignore it, but you'll have to fill in the gaps as to how progression of your dynasty/bloodline evolves.
I don't want to give away too much just yet, but the players and Arbiter (game master for that session) determine how bloodlines evolve based on how the story unfolds--be it through technology, elemental magic, or divinity/celestialism. |
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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
USA
4211 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2013 : 04:56:25
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| So my Arch-Mage can be in command of the Deathstar eh? hehe |
The Old Grey Box and AD&D for me! |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2013 : 13:22:35
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It could work that way, but the system (in theory) should discourage it.
In other words, you are 'leveling' a dynasty, not a person. Your actions during one lifetime affect the abilities of future generations.
So what you propose could be possisble, Dalor, but that would be akin to having a level five character FOREVER. If the system is designed to level over generations, then you are basically 'stuck'.
Or so I surmise.... |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2013 : 21:39:28
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| Theoretically it could end up that way. It's not a matter of discouraging it or not. If that's how it ends up progressing, then so be it :) |
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smerwin29
Acolyte
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2013 : 02:13:11
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Hey Matt, if it's not giving too much away, does Red Aegis draw any inspiration from Microscope, which seems to have a similar story-telling mechanic?
Thanks! |
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2013 : 03:46:36
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| No, but after doing some googling I'm now really intrigued by Microscope. So I bought a copy. Damn you Merwin! |
Brian R. James - Freelance Game Designer
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smerwin29
Acolyte
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2013 : 12:49:29
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| I need to change my first name to Damn-You, for as much as I hear it. :-) |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2013 : 13:34:07
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Is it going to be possible to extend the number of game sessions beyond the recommended number?
I was just thinking that, aside from wanting to do more inside the timeline, some may want to go further forward, or even further back. I want to be the protein that bumps into the amino acid at the pool of primal ooze.
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Originally posted by Matt James
Theoretically it could end up that way. It's not a matter of discouraging it or not. If that's how it ends up progressing, then so be it.
I took his question to mean "the archmage he started with", but upon re-reading it I realize it is entirely possible for an archmage to be commanding a Deathstar (although for it to be the same one you've had all along would require some of the optional 'keep the same character' rules).
Or so I would assume.  |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2013 : 20:19:51
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Shawn, anyone familiar with Microscope could find some influence there, but there's so many other games that have helped as well! Good reference. The nerd is strong with you! :) --For actual gameplay, I would say that Robin Laws's Rune has been a big influence, as much as the idea of a rotating game master will undoubtedly be present.
Think of a marriage between Rune and Microscope, with a healthy dose of a dozen other games. Hopefully it's cool enough that you won't say it's one or another :) |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2013 : 23:21:54
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Originally posted by Markustay
Is it going to be possible to extend the number of game sessions beyond the recommended number?
I took Matt's above replies to mean that yes, that's indeed possible. The 10 session structure is the "standard" play experience, but you can certainly do more. If you're talking about more levels for more eras, then I don't know, that's a good question.
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I was just thinking that, aside from wanting to do more inside the timeline, some may want to go further forward, or even further back. I want to be the protein that bumps into the amino acid at the pool of primal ooze.
Ooze wins initiative! :splortch:
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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smerwin29
Acolyte
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jul 2013 : 12:40:07
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Originally posted by Matt James
Shawn, anyone familiar with Microscope could find some influence there, but there's so many other games that have helped as well! Good reference. The nerd is strong with you! :) --For actual gameplay, I would say that Robin Laws's Rune has been a big influence, as much as the idea of a rotating game master will undoubtedly be present.
Think of a marriage between Rune and Microscope, with a healthy dose of a dozen other games. Hopefully it's cool enough that you won't say it's one or another :)
Thanks for the info. Definitely sounds interesting.
Shawn |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jul 2013 : 23:13:26
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Originally posted by smerwin29
quote:
Originally posted by Matt James
Shawn, anyone familiar with Microscope could find some influence there, but there's so many other games that have helped as well! Good reference. The nerd is strong with you! :) --For actual gameplay, I would say that Robin Laws's Rune has been a big influence, as much as the idea of a rotating game master will undoubtedly be present.
Think of a marriage between Rune and Microscope, with a healthy dose of a dozen other games. Hopefully it's cool enough that you won't say it's one or another :)
Thanks for the info. Definitely sounds interesting.
Shawn
I also want to note that I am focusing a lot of decentralizing the role of the storyteller. I need to hunker down with the team to really come up with a unique, new, a vibrant tabletop experience. It may seem like a tall order, but I have a few core mechanics that might do the trick.
Either way, this will be fun! |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2013 : 13:58:57
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Okay, I am going to use an example of something that this could possibly remind me of (or at least, a way in which to accomplish some of your goals), but I unfortunately can't remember the damn name!  {self-directed anger here}
Does anyone here remember an old game wherein each player played a different alien race, each with its own special ability, and you vied for control of the universe (or galaxy, whatever). The board was essentially 'built' by picking your race, represented by a hexagonal (IIRC) board-piece, placed around a central hexagon (so I assume that it had a 6-player limit).
Beyond that, I don't remember much, but I recall it was a lot of fun to play, and although it was a boardgame at heart, it played a lot like an RPG (at least, the guys at my LGS did).
Anyhow, I am thinking an amalgam of RPG and boardgame may work best for this unique game. You are going to need some sort of 'game pieces' that direct part of the action (in this case, the 'course of history'), especially if you are decentralizing the role of the game-master.
EDIT: I think I found it - Cosmic Encounter, although I don't recall it looking like the newer version I've found on some site (30 years will do that). |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2013 : 22:09:53
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| Cosmic Encounter was a whole lot of fun. Now that you've reminded me of its existence, I wonder if I can find my old set. |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jul 2013 : 18:43:52
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| Way ahead of your Mark :) |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jul 2013 : 16:01:42
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Ahhhh Matt (and Brian), if only I could share some 35 years of gaming goodness with you directly from my head - there were so many 'gems' that have since disappeared.
Fortunately, you guys have Ed on your team, and what I know of gaming (and novels) compared to HIM is like a demigod compared to to an Overpower. 
@Richard - yup, that and so many others from 'back in the day' were wonderful time-wasters, when folks didn't feel like playing D&D that weekend (or the DM didn't have anything prepared). |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jul 2013 : 18:44:38
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I wanted to let you folks know that we just posted a gorgeous map of the Namarune region of the Red Aegis RPG over at our Facebook page: facebook.com/VorpalGames
After the abhorrent map that was included with the 4E FRCG, all future Realms maps were illustrated masterfully by Mike Schley. When Matt and I were considering who we would want to bring our own setting to life, we couldn't think of anyone more suited to the challenge than Mike Schley.
It truly is our goal to create a world as rich and vibrant with lore as the Forgotten Realms and a great map is the first step along that long path. |
Brian R. James - Freelance Game Designer
Follow me on Twitter @brianrjames |
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xaeyruudh
Master of Realmslore
USA
1853 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jul 2013 : 20:10:21
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| Nice! Looking forward to more! |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
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Red Aegis RPG by Vorpal Games
