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What is the next internet-RPG darling?

Started by JohnnyWannabe, November 11, 2007, 05:21:43 PM

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JohnnyWannabe

November 11, 2007, 05:21:43 PM
Just like the title says. Let's predict what the next internet-RPG darling will be. It could easily be called the next RPGnet darling. Usually, it's evident, but currently I'm at a loss. So, what's your guess?
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Alnag

#1
November 11, 2007, 05:36:42 PM
I guess Scion sounds probable. At least in short-term perspective.
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walkerp

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November 11, 2007, 06:09:59 PM
Could be Unhallowed Metropolis, or Starblazer or mayb even BRP.
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beejazz

#3
November 11, 2007, 06:24:03 PM
DnD 4e?

It might not be a "darling" but it might explain why there aren't any obvious ones for now. All the hype is currently reserved for this one thing.

John Morrow

#4
November 11, 2007, 09:08:50 PM
Quote from: JohnnyWannabeJust like the title says. Let's predict what the next internet-RPG darling will be. It could easily be called the next RPGnet darling. Usually, it's evident, but currently I'm at a loss. So, what's your guess?

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Pierce Inverarity

#5
November 11, 2007, 09:23:58 PM
Cthulhutech.

That game John Wick is working on, and which last time I checked sounded like a blend of Reign and HeroQuest.

Dresden Files.

What's this thread doing in the Off Topic forum, btw?
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JohnnyWannabe

#6
November 11, 2007, 09:25:44 PM
Quote from: walkerpCould be Unhallowed Metropolis, or Starblazer or maybe even BRP.

Starblazer was getting some attention but I'm predicting Dresden Files as the next internet RPG darling.
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JohnnyWannabe

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November 11, 2007, 09:26:42 PM
Quote from: Pierce InverarityWhat's this thread doing in the Off Topic forum, btw?

I stuck it here because I didn't know where the conversation would go. So far, it's civil enough.
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walkerp

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November 11, 2007, 11:18:13 PM
Quote from: JohnnyWannabeStarblazer was getting some attention but I'm predicting Dresden Files as the next internet RPG darling.
That's a good call.  The only thing is that it's release date is so vague (and seems to be constantly extended) that it may have used up a good chunk of its darling status before it's even out of the gate.
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arminius

#9
November 12, 2007, 12:09:24 AM
If it comes out soon enough (i.e., to beat out other potential darlings), then possibly Far West.

Key ingredients of hotness: (1) FATE engine. (2) Bizarre genre mashup to appeal to jaded RPGnet palate. But based on this it sounds like GMSkarka is interested in doing something more than just exploiting a few hot buzzwords--which could ultimately cut either way in attaining darling status.

JohnnyWannabe

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November 12, 2007, 09:21:59 AM
Quote from: Elliot WilenKey ingredients of hotness: (1) FATE engine.

Oh yeah. FATE is definitely the darling system of choice.

Speaking of darlings, what happend to DitV? Old Darlings are often discarded when new darlings comes along. Damn those fickle gamers.
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One Horse Town

#11
November 12, 2007, 10:42:27 AM
Well, in a years time, it's obviously going to be Stone Horizons! :haw:

James J Skach

#12
November 12, 2007, 11:16:00 AM
At the very least, OHT, it will be the RPGSite darling.












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One Horse Town

#13
November 12, 2007, 11:35:37 AM
Quote from: James J SkachAt the very least, OHT, it will be the RPGSite darling.

Aw shucks! With 4 or 5 people anyhow! :D



Quote(And despite not posting, I keep up with all your posts in the design forum.  BTW, if you're thinking of making armor a resource, you've just made it hit points, IMHO).

Sent you a PM so as not to derail the thread.

Back to your regular transmissions! :D

joewolz

#14
November 12, 2007, 11:42:56 AM
John Wick's game Houses of the Blooded will most likely be the next RPG.net darling.

I plan on getting it, it sounds awesome.
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