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Ice Pirates RPG - What system?

Started by Vellorian, September 12, 2006, 09:42:39 PM

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Vellorian

September 12, 2006, 09:42:39 PM
If you were going to make an Ice Pirates RPG, what mechanic would you use and why?
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gleichman

#1
September 12, 2006, 09:46:26 PM
I'd use HERO system because HERO system works for everything but fantasy.

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Gabriel

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September 12, 2006, 09:49:05 PM
I'd probably use TFOS.

To me, Ice Pirates would call for something ultra fast to run.  Given the fumbling and random activities of the protagonists, it can't be a system which really encourages too much standing around thinking of tactics, just roll and go.

While death does happen in the film, the main characters are utterly invulnerable to it in a way that seems to surpass simple script immunity.  Most deaths are actually played for laughs, with the largest casualties being the robots.

Caesar Slaad

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September 12, 2006, 09:51:50 PM
I'd adapt the Red Dwarf RPG.
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Vellorian

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September 12, 2006, 10:24:45 PM
After thinking this through, I think I'd use TWERPS.  :D
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Aos

#5
September 12, 2006, 10:44:40 PM
Classic Traveller.
You are posting in a troll thread.

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fonkaygarry

#6
September 12, 2006, 11:49:06 PM
Wushu!

Wait, wrong board...

I'd probably use something generic that I'm familiar with:  d20 most likely, maybe FATE after I've done a game or two with it.

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Caesar Slaad

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September 12, 2006, 11:50:28 PM
Quote from: fonkaygarryWushu!

Wait, wrong board...

:heh:
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Vellorian

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September 12, 2006, 11:52:30 PM
Quote from: fonkaygarryWushu!

Wait, wrong board....

Was that another reference to the forum that shall remain nameless?
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September 12, 2006, 11:53:27 PM
Qags, no doubt.
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September 13, 2006, 05:59:54 AM
Quote from: VellorianWas that another reference to the forum that shall remain nameless?

I believe it was. ;)
 
Actually, Risus might do well--the cliches would be pretty easy to decide upon for each character, I'm thinking.
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