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Which “World” is the most fun/interesting to you?

Started by weirdguy564, January 18, 2025, 04:53:46 PM

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Chris24601

#15
January 19, 2025, 11:04:48 AM
Of published settings; Rifts is probably my favorite (but not Savage Rifts... I know some like it, but it feels nothing like the Rifts I grew up playing... particularly if you lean to spellcasters).

In general though, depending on mood, I prefer;

- a solid urban fantasy (as long as human/part-human is available).

- superheroes (as long as it's not in an established universe like DC or Marvel).

- post-post-apocalyptic science fantasy (i.e. less gonzo Rifts).

zircher

#16
January 19, 2025, 11:13:06 AM
I'll second the Hostile setting.  Of course, I'm a huge Amber fan.  Fringeworthy is another setting that I like.
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#17
January 20, 2025, 11:56:35 AM
Among the settings I at least read about:

Planescape 2E
Mystara for BECMI
Rifts
Shadow World
Coriolis

and the OWOD. I know, I know, but I like reading about the setting, not how it was sadly used.

Dunno if Call of Cthulhu can be called "a setting". If so, it is there at the top.
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Darrin Kelley

#18
January 20, 2025, 12:02:20 PM
I have a thing for gonzo settings. Rifts I think is awesome. As well The World Of Synnibarr scratching the definite itch.
 

Slambo

#19
January 20, 2025, 12:32:26 PM
Quote from: Darrin Kelley on January 20, 2025, 12:02:20 PMI have a thing for gonzo settings. Rifts I think is awesome. As well The World Of Synnibarr scratching the definite itch.

Have you read SenZar iirc its a sinilar kind of Gonzo to Synnibarr. I love rifts setting too but the rules confound me, i only know Synnibar from the Mr. Welch videos but it sounds like a bonkers setting that could be fun if not for the ruleset.

HappyDaze

#20
January 20, 2025, 12:52:53 PM
I like the default setting setting of Earthdawn (Barsaive and neighboring Thera), but I'm far less impressed with their Asia expansion.

I like Coriolis.

The setting for Polaris (the post-apocalyptic submarine-punk version) is awesome. The mechanics are shit.

Iron Kingdoms had a great setting, but the RPG mechanics of various sorts never really fit with it.

Slambo

#21
January 20, 2025, 01:02:22 PM
Quote from: HappyDaze on January 20, 2025, 12:52:53 PMI like the default setting setting of Earthdawn (Barsaive and neighboring Thera), but I'm far less impressed with their Asia expansion.

I like Coriolis.

The setting for Polaris (the post-apocalyptic submarine-punk version) is awesome. The mechanics are shit.

Iron Kingdoms had a great setting, but the RPG mechanics of various sorts never really fit with it.

I used to play the wargame, wish they didnt shoot themselves in the foot. Iirc their 4th edition of the game essentially remade every army and removed every prior miniature, even ones from factions that were still around.

HappyDaze

#22
January 20, 2025, 01:29:25 PM
Quote from: Slambo on January 20, 2025, 01:02:22 PM
Quote from: HappyDaze on January 20, 2025, 12:52:53 PMI like the default setting setting of Earthdawn (Barsaive and neighboring Thera), but I'm far less impressed with their Asia expansion.

I like Coriolis.

The setting for Polaris (the post-apocalyptic submarine-punk version) is awesome. The mechanics are shit.

Iron Kingdoms had a great setting, but the RPG mechanics of various sorts never really fit with it.

I used to play the wargame, wish they didnt shoot themselves in the foot. Iirc their 4th edition of the game essentially remade every army and removed every prior miniature, even ones from factions that were still around.
I can't say as I ever saw that edition in stores. Was it direct order only?

Slambo

#23
January 20, 2025, 01:42:16 PM
Quote from: HappyDaze on January 20, 2025, 01:29:25 PM
Quote from: Slambo on January 20, 2025, 01:02:22 PM
Quote from: HappyDaze on January 20, 2025, 12:52:53 PMI like the default setting setting of Earthdawn (Barsaive and neighboring Thera), but I'm far less impressed with their Asia expansion.

I like Coriolis.

The setting for Polaris (the post-apocalyptic submarine-punk version) is awesome. The mechanics are shit.

Iron Kingdoms had a great setting, but the RPG mechanics of various sorts never really fit with it.

I used to play the wargame, wish they didnt shoot themselves in the foot. Iirc their 4th edition of the game essentially remade every army and removed every prior miniature, even ones from factions that were still around.
I can't say as I ever saw that edition in stores. Was it direct order only?

AFAIK they basically were already flagging so not many stores ordered the Mk4 kits. I haven't seen any in person either, just older kits.

Chris24601

#24
January 20, 2025, 03:25:20 PM
Not exactly an official setting, but easily built in any of a half-dozen generic/superhero systems, that I think would be fun to explore is Dandadan.

An implied global secret conflict involving ghosts, aliens, cryptids, mediums, and psychics seems like just the sort of stuff you could build whole campaigns out of.

blackstone

#25
January 20, 2025, 03:30:07 PM
World of Greyhawk
Call of Cthulhu Classic era (20s-30s)
Star Wars
Rifts
Land of a Thousand Towers (Anomalous Subsurface Environment, or ASE for short) by Patrick Wetmore. It's like Rifts, but uses the Labyrinth Lord rules. So it's batshit crazy like Rifts, but very rules light.
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#26
January 21, 2025, 12:30:35 AM
The setting that would host the Temple of Elemental Evil, Rappan Athuk, the Tomb of Horrors, and Undermountain.

Somehow make all of those existent, in a single huge setting.

Dinosaurs are present, as well as Dragons.

The Kraken and the Tarrasque, are terrible threats, on rare occasions.

Fighters and Rogues are the most common characters, by far.  Other classes exist, but they are not the norm.  Every settlement of medium or larger size, has Fighters and Rogues present.  Better watch your money.

KingCheops

#27
January 21, 2025, 10:12:39 AM
I'll second Earthdawn's core setting as incredibly evocative.

Greyhawk for AD&D, but Palladium as a close second for fantasy.

Rifts and Shadowrun for more modern stuff.  Deadlands created some good memories in my college days so honorable mention here.

bat

#28
January 21, 2025, 03:14:53 PM
Classic Greyhawk, RIFTs Earth and RQ 2&3e Glorantha.
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weirdguy564

#29
January 21, 2025, 05:56:15 PM
BattleTech is a universe I love.  It technically counts as it has an RPG.

However, I've never run an RPG campaign in BattleTech. 

I would also run a fantasy game set in Warhammer Old World.
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