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On the inclusion of setting elements

Started by Scott Anderson, September 01, 2014, 12:01:33 PM

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Scott Anderson

September 01, 2014, 12:01:33 PM
I have a very particular setting in mind for my 0e homage game. I keep the setting in mind as a write the rules.

Do I provide some sourcebook material, or just imply the setting? What are the pros and cons of each choice?

If I do include the setting, how detailed should it be? Should it resemble a gazeteer? Should just name the country and give a hex map? What's the feeling on this?
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Arkansan

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September 01, 2014, 12:31:38 PM
Do a bit of both. Imply the setting and give a page or so overview and maybe a little detail on one region. Just enough for a DM to take and run with. I don't know why but I always like the setting in the old Laserburn miniatures rules, it gave about two pages that gave a feel for the setting and got the mind turning. I always like really short flavorful descriptions.
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