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Marquant Volker
Learned Scribe
Greece
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 Posted - 30 Sep 2007 : 12:31:41
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Poll Question:
Since the question "Whats your favourite D&D campaign setting?" inside the e-Temple of FR would be a joke, i thought a poll about your SECOND favourite setting.
There are only 12 options due to system's restrictions so there is a good chance you wont find your 2nd favourite on the list.Remember there's always the "other" option
You can vote only one but feel free to mention other settings that you like/dislike in your reply.
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Edited by - Marquant Volker on 30 Sep 2007 12:33:35
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2007 : 13:39:05
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Specifying: Castlemourn.
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Snotlord
Senior Scribe
Norway
476 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2007 : 13:44:05
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Homebrew. Good old "Mudworld".  I guess Birthright (or Greyhawk) is the closest relative on the list.
Other settings I've GMed quite a bit is the old V:tM setting (4-5 years I believe), the much loved Dark Matter (only a year) and some WEG Star Wars. I always wanted to run a Star Drive game, but never got around to it.
My first D&D world was Mystara, which I'd love to see back in print. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2007 : 14:48:48
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I couldn't possibly select just one. Since I've enjoyed practically every campaign setting ever published by TSR/WotC, it would be extremely difficult for me to focus on just one that I believe would deserve a place as "my other favorite campaign setting." Most of the campaign settings listed in the poll [excluding KoK and Lot5R, as I've never had much time for them] have some special elements unique to each of them that I've found interesting. To ignore the rest and label just one as my "other favorite," would simply not be fair to all the others. As it is, I'd say that ALL of them would probably deserve to occupy the position of "my other favorite."
Honourable mentions for those not listed would go to...
- Star*Drive -- Mostly because of Steven Schend's work.
- Spelljammer.
- Star Frontiers -- Yes, I'm old enough to remember this one. 
- [old] Gamma World.
- Midnight -- One of the few gems of the third-party d20 system license that's survived particularly well.
- a/state -- There's not been much in the way of support for this particular setting, but I've found its premise rather intriguing.
- Etherscope -- Reminds me a little of Planescape, with a dash of Spelljammer and just a hint of Ravenloft.
- Star Wars RPG.
- Discworld GURPS -- Practically anything Pratchett is enough to ensure my attention. 
- Castlemourn -- It's from Ed -- Nuff said!
- MechWarrior -- The older editions mostly. I don't have much experience with the new edition.
- Iron Kingdoms -- One of the few d20 mecha/tech/magic settings published that handles the concept of giant armored battlesuits in fantasy particularly well.
- Traveller.
- Vampire: The Masquerade and Mage: The Ascension.
- And probably many others that I've completely forgotten!
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Edited by - The Sage on 30 Sep 2007 15:07:11 |
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1120 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2007 : 15:19:34
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| Planescape is my second favorite... with L5R very close. |
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Eremite
Learned Scribe
Singapore
182 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2007 : 15:46:08
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| I like Midnight, Dawnforge and Castlemourn but voted for Greyhawk simply because I think my next campaign will be there (once we finish our FR campaign). |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2007 : 15:57:23
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Known World/Mystara, great, diverse gaming products, especially adventures. The "throw everything in" principle worked far better here than in the early Realms.
Ereb Altor (Drakar och Demoner) great products, but it never came together properly as a world.
Zakhara would have the best box sets with great reading value.
Dragonlance, a great world, that I never felt comfortable in DM'ing and that lost its charm when they started pushing ahead with the timeline.
GURPS Conan and Horseclans should also be mentioned.
Spelljammer, just fun, but a little to hit and miss qualitywise. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2007 : 16:07:12
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Spelljammer was my first love among D&D settings.
I also have an interest in the Dark Matter setting.
I would also be interested in playing Star Wars.
Among non-D&D settings, I loved Werewolf: the Apocalypse, though I never got to play. I had actually created several characters for that, but we never seemed to get our proposed campaign started... I created a Glass Walker Ragabash, a Khan Bastet, Mokole, and a kinfolk cat burglar for the Project Twilight subsetting. Dots and d10s seemed a good game system, I must say.
I also have an RPG that I've never even heard anyone else mention... But I about fell over laughing when I got the rulebook, so I'd love to try it. It's an older game called Teenagers from Outer Space. It is, of course, based on playing anime teenagers.
Oddly, though I had (and will replace) a lot of the sourcebooks, I never had any interest in the Mechwarrior RPG. I got the books because I loved the setting, but I never had any real interest in actually playing a character in that setting (notes to other BTech fans: I hate the idea of the Jihad, and my fave factions are the FedSuns, Clan Coyote, and Clan Wolf). |
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2007 : 16:10:35
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Without question Spelljammer
My backup choice would have been Oathbound by Bastion Press |
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Aravine
Senior Scribe
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2007 : 16:14:50
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quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Spelljammer was my first love among D&D settings.
I also have an interest in the Dark Matter setting.
I would also be interested in playing Star Wars.
Among non-D&D settings, I loved Werewolf: the Apocalypse, though I never got to play. I had actually created several characters for that, but we never seemed to get our proposed campaign started... I created a Glass Walker Ragabash, a Khan Bastet, Mokole, and a kinfolk cat burglar for the Project Twilight subsetting. Dots and d10s seemed a good game system, I must say.
I also have an RPG that I've never even heard anyone else mention... But I about fell over laughing when I got the rulebook, so I'd love to try it. It's an older game called Teenagers from Outer Space. It is, of course, based on playing anime teenagers.
Oddly, though I had (and will replace) a lot of the sourcebooks, I never had any interest in the Mechwarrior RPG. I got the books because I loved the setting, but I never had any real interest in actually playing a character in that setting (notes to other BTech fans: I hate the idea of the Jihad, and my fave factions are the FedSuns, Clan Coyote, and Clan Wolf).
i've played star wars RPG. it was alright but they superoverpowered the Jedi. to be expected i know. but they make it where there is no real point in playing any other class |
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realcrowjoe
Acolyte
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2007 : 18:23:40
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O man so many.
In D&D its planescape, and ravenloft but many others over the years that i've truely enjoyed. Spelljammer, darksun come quickly to mind.
Non D&D would be pallium fantasy, and rifts. Again with huge list of others, Paranoia, just because of the flat out encouraged cheating that was involved. Shadowrun, battletech, were always guaranteed fun. |
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 30 Sep 2007 : 18:57:14
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2007 : 19:24:02
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Iron Kingdoms was already mentioned, and I really enjoy it's take on things. BTW, am I the only one who has noticed the almost criminal copying of that setting by Eberron? I could go on and list all of the similarities for several pages (and have done so on other forums), but this is neither the time or place.
I don't think anyone has mentioned Swashbuckling Adventures, and it's non-D20 pre-cursor 7th Sea, which is an excellent setting for a pirate-style campaign. The RW analogies are abundant though, so avoid it if you don't care for that sort of thing.
Personally, I'd be hard-pressed to pick a favorite. There is something about every setting I like, and since I borrow from them all for my game, they all hold their own place in my heart.
Why hell, even Warcraft D20 has some good stuff. |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2007 : 19:26:27
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Dragonlance was my second love. Throughout most of my 2nd edition DMing career, I alternated between Forgotten Realms campaigns and Dragonlance campaigns. However, I have to give honorable mention to Spelljammer, though most of my "Spelljammer" campaigns were mini campaigns within a larger Forgotten Realms or Dragonlance campaign. Of course this was 2nd edition, where you could spend 2 or 3 levels exploring Wildspace and that amounted to dozens of adventures.
I loved Dark Sun as well, and the Prism Pentad, but I never really got to run it much.
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Pharaun Mizzrym
Acolyte
Canada
34 Posts |
Posted - 01 Oct 2007 : 01:05:11
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| Grewhawk just because it was the original |
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Seeker
Australia
81 Posts |
Posted - 01 Oct 2007 : 10:20:48
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I chose Other: Iron Heroes, although I was really torn between that and LO5R.
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sirreus
Learned Scribe
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - 01 Oct 2007 : 17:27:41
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i'm sorry are trying to tell me there are other settings out there? |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 01 Oct 2007 : 18:00:06
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| Dark Sun was very different and the few times I played there it was fun and challenging. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 01 Oct 2007 : 18:09:56
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quote:
Originally posted by Pharaun Mizzrym
Grewhawk just because it was the original
It was the first published setting, but not the first D&D setting. Blackmoor holds that honor. |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
USA
947 Posts |
Posted - 02 Oct 2007 : 01:46:02
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| where's Mystara? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 02 Oct 2007 : 03:14:22
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I recalled another setting I had interest in: Dragonstar. It was a nifty idea, though certain aspects of the execution didn't work for me. And dang it all, but I had just completed my collection of all of that material, too!  |
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Marquant Volker
Learned Scribe
Greece
273 Posts |
Posted - 02 Oct 2007 : 03:26:27
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quote:
Originally posted by MerrikCale
where's Mystara?
As i stated above not all settings can exist on the poll form. You can use the "Other" option if you like.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 02 Oct 2007 : 04:06:18
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quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I recalled another setting I had interest in: Dragonstar. It was a nifty idea, though certain aspects of the execution didn't work for me. And dang it all, but I had just completed my collection of all of that material, too!
Oooh! I'd forgotten Dragonstar as well. Good call.
I'll also add the Serenity RPG. There hasn't been much support, but I've loved having the opportunity to set adventures in the "Firefly" universe.
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
1695 Posts |
Posted - 02 Oct 2007 : 04:52:57
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quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I recalled another setting I had interest in: Dragonstar. It was a nifty idea, though certain aspects of the execution didn't work for me. And dang it all, but I had just completed my collection of all of that material, too!
Oooh! I'd forgotten Dragonstar as well. Good call.
I'll also add the Serenity RPG. There hasn't been much support, but I've loved having the opportunity to set adventures in the "Firefly" universe.
Dragonstar has some pretty nice concepts in it, and a fairly well laidout setting.
Have played in a campaign for it a few times. |
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Darkmeer
Senior Scribe
USA
505 Posts |
Posted - 02 Oct 2007 : 04:55:59
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Lessee,
Firstly, I voted Planescape. Shows what I love about the game (no more grumbling, honest).
Now, as to what I'd play or GM/DM:
War of the Lance or slightly thereafter Dragonlance, Dark Sun, Greyhawk (pre or post Greyhawk wars or Vecna's rise), Ravenloft (gotta love me some Soth-ruled Sithicus), Iron Kingdoms, DragonStar, Earthdawn, Shadowrun, Old or New World of Darkness (gotta love Gurahl), WEG Star Wars, Star Wars d20, Scarred Lands, and Spycraft (anything powered by this system would be fine).
I haven't played, but would like to play in Pathfinder, Ptolus, Rokugan d20, L5R, Oriental Adventures (Kara-Tur) (played once), Kingdoms of Kalamar, Birthright, Spelljammer, and a real Arcanis game set in Freeport. I would consider playing an Eberron game, but I definitely want to read more about the setting. There are certainly elements I could certainly use in any D&D game (Action dice... lots and lots of them, and ways to get lots of them).
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Varl
Learned Scribe
USA
284 Posts |
Posted - 02 Oct 2007 : 06:33:30
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| Mystara, because it's got 15 incredibly detailed geographical accessories that define the world just as well as Toril has been. |
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Halidan
Senior Scribe
USA
470 Posts |
Posted - 02 Oct 2007 : 16:01:12
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I voted other. I have two favorites to mention. The first is the Known World/Mystra. Like Jorkins, I loved the throw everything into the pot and toss liberaly attitude that the designers took with the setting. I also really enjoyed the aspect of the setting that allowed players to become dieties. I have several low level gods in my Mystara game that were once PC's.
My other favorite setting may be one that not many of you have heard of - it's Empire of the Petal Throne by MAR Barker. It was published originaly by TSR, and has gone through about six other incarnations (including a d20 book).
I got introduced to the setting by TSR's David Southerland III and played in his home campaign back in the late 1970's. It's a well defined setting, with lots background on the human and non-human cultures. Many of the monsters have a sub-continentail Indian or Far-Eastern apperance about them. It's a great world for serious roleplaying, politics and intrigue. |
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freyar
Learned Scribe
Canada
220 Posts |
Posted - 02 Oct 2007 : 16:29:00
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| Planescape for me, though I've not run or played anything there. I think Greyhawk or the new Paizo world (Golarion) will be the next setting I use besides FR (unless I get my players high-level enough for the planes!), though, just because of material. |
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Haman
Seeker
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - 02 Oct 2007 : 19:30:41
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Mine is Earthdawn, from FASA.
99% of my time and resources are all in the Realms though, heh. |
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Warrax
Learned Scribe
Canada
128 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2007 : 00:23:25
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Let's see... the World of Darkness (Mage: the Ascension, Vampire: the Masquerade, Werewolf: the Apocalypse, Mummy: the Resurrection, Demon: the Fallen), I'm a big fan of Greyhawk and Ravenloft... Eberron's alright.
I am growing to enjoy Castlemourn quite a bit and I love Aglirta.
EDIT - How I forgot Planescape is a question for the ages, but here it is. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 03 Oct 2007 : 01:42:08
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| I voted for Greyhawk--I'm very taken with the style of that setting. But not other setting even comes CLOSE to having my love the way the Realms does. |
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Your OTHER favourite Campaign Setting
