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Steampunk - Dieselpunk Races

Started by GeekyBugle, February 18, 2024, 01:54:39 AM

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Eric Diaz

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February 19, 2024, 06:35:25 PM Last Edit: February 19, 2024, 06:37:41 PM by Eric Diaz
Quote from: GeekyBugle on February 19, 2024, 03:05:52 PM
Quote from: Eric Diaz on February 19, 2024, 09:01:45 AM
Quote from: GeekyBugle on February 18, 2024, 11:57:25 AM
So, from what I'm reading going the Shadowrun route and including other races besides human doesn't fit the genre?

What about monsters? Dragons, witches, etc also a no-no?

You might check Castle Falkenstein or GURPS Goblins for a few ideas on Victiorian/Edwardian + elves/goblins etc. Both are fun.

I've been obsessed by pulp lately, so I'd be tempted to have martians, Tarzan-like PCs, morlocks and eloi, and maybe steampeople/dieselpeople.

Or take the (very racist IMO) ideas of Blavatsky and use "root races": Polarian, Hyperborean, Lemurian, etc. They are very weird, maybe too weird for PCs.

Of course I'd remove the bit about "aryans" and any reference to actual people (European, Chinese, African, etc.). Either ALL humans come from Atlanteans or none. Maybe PCs can have atlantean blood but not because they are Canadian, Chinese or African.

In any case, it might be controversial.

I've got (for my WIP Pulp Game) Atlanteans, Martians, Venusians, Eloi (for PCs), Martians (the Mars Attacks! & War of the Worlds kind), Morloks for monsters, Totally-Not: Tarzan, The Phantom, Mandrake (WIP), Buck Rogers & Flash Gordon among others for classes. Happy to share them with you.

First time I read about "Root Races", as long as you don't make them fun damentally evil (why would I since it's for PCs?) I see no problem including them in one way or the other.

The problem with Blavatsky is that her theories are actually racist (she believed races are not "evil" but some are "superior" to others I think), but yeah, I think you could ditch their worst parts and just use them as inspiration.

And sure, I'd love too see your Eloi, Venusians, etc.

I'm considering making something of my on, but more on the Barsoom/Carcosa/Dark Sun vein and I'm always looking for different races.
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Corolinth

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February 19, 2024, 06:41:43 PM
You could make Victorian era class distinctions the actual races.

Dwarves are British gentlemen and titans of industry. Top hats, monocles, and the works. They have done a colonialism against the other races of the world.

Humans are the blue collar day laborer class. Very salt of the Earth.

Elves are Irish travelers. Basically gypsies, but Irish.

Gnomes, halflings, or goblins (take your pick, as long as it's a pint-sized race) are the dirty street urchin pickpocket class. Only instead of being kids, they're full grown adults.

GeekyBugle

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February 19, 2024, 07:48:47 PM
Quote from: Eric Diaz on February 19, 2024, 06:35:25 PM
Quote from: GeekyBugle on February 19, 2024, 03:05:52 PM
Quote from: Eric Diaz on February 19, 2024, 09:01:45 AM
Quote from: GeekyBugle on February 18, 2024, 11:57:25 AM
So, from what I'm reading going the Shadowrun route and including other races besides human doesn't fit the genre?

What about monsters? Dragons, witches, etc also a no-no?

You might check Castle Falkenstein or GURPS Goblins for a few ideas on Victiorian/Edwardian + elves/goblins etc. Both are fun.

I've been obsessed by pulp lately, so I'd be tempted to have martians, Tarzan-like PCs, morlocks and eloi, and maybe steampeople/dieselpeople.

Or take the (very racist IMO) ideas of Blavatsky and use "root races": Polarian, Hyperborean, Lemurian, etc. They are very weird, maybe too weird for PCs.

Of course I'd remove the bit about "aryans" and any reference to actual people (European, Chinese, African, etc.). Either ALL humans come from Atlanteans or none. Maybe PCs can have atlantean blood but not because they are Canadian, Chinese or African.

In any case, it might be controversial.

I've got (for my WIP Pulp Game) Atlanteans, Martians, Venusians, Eloi (for PCs), Martians (the Mars Attacks! & War of the Worlds kind), Morloks for monsters, Totally-Not: Tarzan, The Phantom, Mandrake (WIP), Buck Rogers & Flash Gordon among others for classes. Happy to share them with you.

First time I read about "Root Races", as long as you don't make them fun damentally evil (why would I since it's for PCs?) I see no problem including them in one way or the other.

The problem with Blavatsky is that her theories are actually racist (she believed races are not "evil" but some are "superior" to others I think), but yeah, I think you could ditch their worst parts and just use them as inspiration.

And sure, I'd love too see your Eloi, Venusians, etc.

I'm considering making something of my on, but more on the Barsoom/Carcosa/Dark Sun vein and I'm always looking for different races.

Blavatsky's views are only problematic if you plan to include them, I just want cool races that aren't (if possible) your typical D&D races.
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Mishihari

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February 19, 2024, 08:22:30 PM
Quote from: Corolinth on February 19, 2024, 06:41:43 PM
You could make Victorian era class distinctions the actual races.

Dwarves are British gentlemen and titans of industry. Top hats, monocles, and the works. They have done a colonialism against the other races of the world.

Humans are the blue collar day laborer class. Very salt of the Earth.

Elves are Irish travelers. Basically gypsies, but Irish.

Gnomes, halflings, or goblins (take your pick, as long as it's a pint-sized race) are the dirty street urchin pickpocket class. Only instead of being kids, they're full grown adults.

Now I'm imagining Cockney kender . .

BoxCrayonTales

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February 20, 2024, 01:18:48 PM
So you're trying to make Shadowrun, but Steampunk and Dieselpunk? Go ahead!

If you need Steampunk space travel rules, here's a great one: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/99172/aether-flux-sailing-the-traverse

GeekyBugle

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February 20, 2024, 02:13:52 PM
Quote from: BoxCrayonTales on February 20, 2024, 01:18:48 PM
So you're trying to make Shadowrun, but Steampunk and Dieselpunk? Go ahead!

If you need Steampunk space travel rules, here's a great one: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/99172/aether-flux-sailing-the-traverse

Something like that, but a different game engine I don't like Shadowrun's one.
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