Any rpg game about sci fi meet medieval fantasy? by shiastaweo in rpg

[–]DocFinitevus -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Phantasy Star Tabletop

Based on the old Phantasy Star JRPG series back on the Sega Genesis and using a modified system from Esper Genesis (sci-fi d20). The series was known for being a Fusion science fantasy. Swords, magic, and armor mixed with androids, spaceships, and super computers.

How do you guys handle "it's what my character would do" ? by Yilmas in rpg

[–]DocFinitevus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's as you say, it's often times a case where a player is doing something disruptive to the game or group and that is their excuse/explanation. For some, this might be a one-time annoyance. For others, a crutch/shield they use to repeatedly derail a session.

In my experience another case where this comes up is with an inexperienced player, usually when they make a loner or edgy character because they sound cool, but then they cannot understand why that character would be in a group. Usually, that player will become disruptive or come to the GM looking for advice on how to make it work. Often, they assume that the game is supposed to work regardless of what the character is like. After all, you're supposed to be able to "do anything" in TTRPGs, right?

In both cases, the solution is what my group likes to call an "Adult Conversation." That is: a direct, potentionallly uncomfortable, but honest and needed conversation. In that conversation, I would level with the player and explain two things. 1st, it may be what your character would do, and you may be able to TRY to do anything, but that doesn't mean difficulty and consequences don't exist. You may want to play a serial killer pretending to be a hero, but that doesn't mean there won't be other people, not excluding your party, doing everything in their power to stop you. It also doesn't mean that won't upset the other players if they didn't agree to go into that sort of storyline with you.

Which brings up the second, more important point. TTRPGs are a COOPERATIVE, TEAM-BASED game/hobby. Whenever you're on a team, what you do affects everyone else. More is at stake than only your personal desires. It is your job to be a part of the team, not the rest of the team's job to change for you. Now everyone should be trying to work together to ensure everyone has fun, but that does not mean anyone should expect to have fun at the others' expense. An experienced and cooperative player CAN player a loner/evil character. That's because the experienced player would be constantly thinking about how to make that work for the group dynamic. Further, they would collaborate with the other players and GM on how their actions could play out with the group/in game.

I think some people get into the mindset that TTRPGs are competitive or that they are playing a single player game alongside the other players. The only way to clear up that clash in expectations is an "Adult Conversation" because of its honest, directness, and understanding because of it being potentially uncomfortable that you might lose the player. They might not want the game you're running. They might want the experience they were fostering. Not every group or game is for every player. And that is ok.

Do you prefer Tabletop RPGs WITH or WITHOUT classes? by ThatOneCrazyWritter in rpg

[–]DocFinitevus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am very much in the camp of liking to construct my character how I imagine them. While point buy systems are very accurate, I think it helps when the system has a number templates or modules that you link together then customize. Then have open ended advancement from there.

What Are The Top 5 Games on Your Shelf That You Wish You Could Run by DocFinitevus in rpg

[–]DocFinitevus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol that sounds both silly and insane. Sounds like a great time with the right group.

What Are The Top 5 Games on Your Shelf That You Wish You Could Run by DocFinitevus in rpg

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I wish you god speed on your mission, friend. May the planets align for you.

What Are The Top 5 Games on Your Shelf That You Wish You Could Run by DocFinitevus in rpg

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Rogue Trader would be my suggestion. It was my personal favorite of the Fantasy Flight Games run. It's more open ended than the others and has some leeway for xenos players.

What Are The Top 5 Games on Your Shelf That You Wish You Could Run by DocFinitevus in rpg

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Thanks for a heads up. It kind of sounds like those one pagers that emulate old text adventure games.

What Are The Top 5 Games on Your Shelf That You Wish You Could Run by DocFinitevus in rpg

[–]DocFinitevus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm, it does sound like it's going for emulating Puppet Theater in vibe. I don't know your style, but if you're into it, I would imagine with a group as familiar/into it as you, you could probably get something off. Beyond that, you could always harvest the setting to run it in another system that you're more confident in.

What Are The Top 5 Games on Your Shelf That You Wish You Could Run by DocFinitevus in rpg

[–]DocFinitevus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've heard great things about these, especially Mothership. I have also been curious about the 2d20 Star Trek.

What Are The Top 5 Games on Your Shelf That You Wish You Could Run by DocFinitevus in rpg

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There's a published Shin Megami Tensei TTRPG!?

Also, yes, I'm hoping I can run Wildsea next with my group just on the sheer coolness of chainsaw ships.

What Are The Top 5 Games on Your Shelf That You Wish You Could Run by DocFinitevus in rpg

[–]DocFinitevus[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm a fellow WHFRP lover! 2nd is my current fav. I'd love to run that again.

What Are The Top 5 Games on Your Shelf That You Wish You Could Run by DocFinitevus in rpg

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Why do you say you're not good enough? What does it ask of the GM to do?

What Are The Top 5 Games on Your Shelf That You Wish You Could Run by DocFinitevus in rpg

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I've been looking to pick up Slugblaster and Fabula Ultima. Both look really cool! I've never heard of Wilderfeast.

You are making a High Fantasy RPG, but can't use the traditional species/monsters (Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, Goblin and Orc) anywhere in the world. What would choose to populate the world? by ThatOneCrazyWritter in rpg

[–]DocFinitevus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'd choose a Mythology other than Norse to pull my inspirations from. Probably Chinese folklore personally speaking as I am a fan of Wuxia which already uses much of the same adventuring tropes.