RPG DESIGN: Creatures (Very Rough, Feedback Request)

sithson · November 07, 2007, 10:34:01 PM

Neat stuff silver lion.

Im am too, starting to think about creatures that I will be creating for my game, pandora.

Do we have links to heraldic beastiaries, or does anyone know where I could find a good one online? I want to try to focus on the core orginal concepts of mans creations with myths and creatures.

Also, what's off touch, as regards to creatures, specifically WoTC Gygaxian creatures? Thanks

Silverlion · November 08, 2007, 08:45:00 AM

Your best bet is to get a book on Heraldry (a good one should detais which are mythic, and which are constructions of two family lines merging)

Also check Medieval Bestiaries, several are available online (even some from Project Gutenberg IIRC)

For Everyone else, I'm still working on this, along with other projects (ADD of designing meh)

sithson · November 08, 2007, 04:52:46 PM

Do you have any good links to share? I dont know where I should start looking

Silverlion · November 08, 2007, 05:08:56 PM

Quote from: sithsonDo you have any good links to share? I dont know where I should start looking

http://bestiary.ca/

Check the manuscripts link

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_medieval_bestiaries

Has a huge list.

Good luck

sithson · November 08, 2007, 05:11:22 PM

Thanks a ton. Its always nice to get usefull links from people, instead of googling and hoping youll get a good one on the first page of hits...

Age of Fable · November 21, 2007, 04:50:49 AM

The system that Mazes and Minotaurs uses for creatures is very simple and seems very good. (http://mazesandminotaurs.free.fr - it's in the Maze Master's Guide; ignore the unfortunate cover :raise: )

Silverlion · November 21, 2007, 07:55:13 AM

Unfortunately I'm not looking for an OGL derived set of mechanics, but something do my own thing. I'm still working on it, I've got the general ideas down, but am trying to create more conflict that is easily grasped yet also workable for adults. It may be a fruitless task.

I've seen Mazes & Minotaurs and appreciate the recommendation but isn't really fitting in with my aims, thanks though.

Silverlion · July 28, 2008, 04:43:18 AM

I've gone with a simple art plan for this, since its meant to be useful for younger gamers (and I'm trying to keep the price point way low..to make it a viable pick up game for those WHO have younger gamers to give it too..

)

Here are a few samples (understand I'm aiming at very non-threatening "monsters")

These are all by Amanda Webb.

Unlikely Duo:

Stern Chimera:

Dragon Playing Ball:

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