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Modelling Natural Magic

Started by One Horse Town, May 23, 2010, 11:34:04 AM

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winkingbishop

#15
May 25, 2010, 09:57:18 AM
Alright, next question.  Are there going to be any wizards or whatever in this setting?  Any fireball flinging?  Or would a sage/seer/magus be an extension of the previously described uber-skills (e.g. a skillful astronomer breaks past a threshold and can actually start telling the future; a naturopath gets so good they can sometimes restore limbs, etc)?

Also, do you have a game system in mind or are you creating something from scratch?
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winkingbishop

#16
May 25, 2010, 09:59:55 AM
Quote from: Benoist;383298This sort of concept would work really well with a Glorantha-like setting, where mythic ability is a very real extension of mundane life, with the line blurred between the two. Heroquesting and such.

Also, I think it would fit well in a "Magical Medieval [real life place]" or Arthurian campaign.
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Benoist

#17
May 25, 2010, 12:15:59 PM
Quote from: winkingbishop;383520Also, I think it would fit well in a "Magical Medieval [real life place]" or Arthurian campaign.
Yes, totally. I see what you mean. Which retroactively makes me wonder how well my MMFrance would work with RuneQuest.

LordVreeg

#18
May 25, 2010, 01:05:13 PM
Quote from: Benoist;383535Yes, totally. I see what you mean. Which retroactively makes me wonder how well my MMFrance would work with RuneQuest.

better than many games, I would think.
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May 25, 2010, 06:14:02 PM
Quote from: winkingbishop;383519Alright, next question.  Are there going to be any wizards or whatever in this setting?  Any fireball flinging?  Or would a sage/seer/magus be an extension of the previously described uber-skills (e.g. a skillful astronomer breaks past a threshold and can actually start telling the future; a naturopath gets so good they can sometimes restore limbs, etc)?

The most theme-appropriate way would be for wizards to be skilled scholars/academics.
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May 25, 2010, 07:01:11 PM
Quote from: Benoist;383535Yes, totally. I see what you mean. Which retroactively makes me wonder how well my MMFrance would work with RuneQuest.
I assume you've come across the Val du Loup book for BRP? BRP Monograph

Benoist

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May 25, 2010, 07:05:44 PM
Quote from: Simlasa;383618I assume you've come across the Val du Loup book for BRP? BRP Monograph
Someone pitched it to me around here, but I haven't read it yet, no! Want to!

One Horse Town

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May 26, 2010, 01:57:58 PM
Quote from: winkingbishop;383519Alright, next question.  Are there going to be any wizards or whatever in this setting?  Any fireball flinging?  Or would a sage/seer/magus be an extension of the previously described uber-skills (e.g. a skillful astronomer breaks past a threshold and can actually start telling the future; a naturopath gets so good they can sometimes restore limbs, etc)?

Also, do you have a game system in mind or are you creating something from scratch?

Haven't really decided yet.

I think it's going to be less overt magic than fireball flinging. Just an arcane extension to natural skill.

Silverlion

#23
May 26, 2010, 03:07:21 PM
Quote from: One Horse Town;383805Haven't really decided yet.

I think it's going to be less overt magic than fireball flinging. Just an arcane extension to natural skill.

Powerful wizards might seek alchemy at some point--to extend their lives and allow them to pursue many skills to their magical ends.
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One Horse Town

#24
May 26, 2010, 03:10:03 PM
Quote from: Silverlion;383853Powerful wizards might seek alchemy at some point--to extend their lives and allow them to pursue many skills to their magical ends.

Yeah, for mortals that'd be a powerful motivator!

LordVreeg

#25
May 26, 2010, 05:20:03 PM
Quote from: Silverlion;383853Powerful wizards might seek alchemy at some point--to extend their lives and allow them to pursue many skills to their magical ends.

Tools in general make magic seem more varied and 'real'.  Alchemy and Artifice, elements and necromancy...
I'm a fan of this approach.  I like games where flinging fireballs show a superpowerful rare wizard, something most people may never see in their lifetime...
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winkingbishop

#26
May 26, 2010, 07:09:29 PM
Quote from: LordVreeg;383908Tools in general make magic seem more varied and 'real'.  Alchemy and Artifice, elements and necromancy...

Just to add to the list:

so-called enchanters and the power of persuasion, manipulation, charisma.
stage magic that becomes true illusion.
divinations that come true.
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