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Way of the Tiger

Started by David R, April 16, 2007, 08:43:11 PM

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David R

April 16, 2007, 08:43:11 PM
James's thread about Xanth and Book of Swords got me thinking about the world of Orb. In case some of you don't know, this is the setting for the Way of the Tiger gamebooks...I..uh..used to play them as a kid :D Some basic info can be found here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Way_of_the_Tiger

I'm seriously thinking that this setting could be a contender for my long in development C&C campaign. The other settings are: Old Known World, Earthdawn, Fighting Fantasy setting (can't remember the name), Magnamund (Lone Wolf setting).

So, anyone got any more info/experience with this setting?

Regards,
David R

signoftheserpent

#1
April 17, 2007, 03:18:51 AM
ahh, gamebooks.

One of those puppies had more imagination than something like WoW ever will.

Them was the days.
 

Christmas Ape

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April 17, 2007, 03:29:26 AM
I remember playing through WotT #3: Usurper! like six times one summer, because fighting the flesh golem was a lot of fun.

There's also a Fighting Fantasy gamebook (possibly more than one) set in Orb; Talisman of Death. One of the harder ones, IMXP, if you play it honest, since you're equal parts 'adventuring' and 'on the run'. The bulk of the Fighting Fantasy books, however, were set in Titan.
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David R

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April 17, 2007, 06:46:23 AM
Titan. That's the one. If I'm not mistaken Pundit ran a T20 campaign set there. Hmm, so I guess it's between Orb, Titan and Magnamund....

Regards,
David R

NiallS

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April 17, 2007, 07:27:19 AM
I agree that the Orb had some great stuff - the valley of the undead being one of them. And the map was always really interesting but I don't think anything more came of it.

If you are thinking about Titan then the Titan WorldBook is a good buy  if only for the number of maps and settings they came up with. Its pure fluff but all the better for it and brings together a lot of the material in the games. Although the Magnamund one is also good, its less so - the World Gazeteer is the best part of that one. Not sure how much was ported over into the RPG though.
 

Joey2k

#5
April 17, 2007, 08:55:28 AM
If you go the WotT route, I have an old document I pulled off the internet a while ago called The Encyclopedia of Orb you may find this useful.  A bunch of setting info.  Let me know if you're interested and I'll send it to you.
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David R

#6
April 17, 2007, 10:06:34 AM
That would be extremely helpful Technomancer. I've been looking around online and have yet to come up with anything. Thanks.

Regards,
David R

Joey2k

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April 17, 2007, 10:23:20 AM
Quote from: David RThat would be extremely helpful Technomancer. I've been looking around online and have yet to come up with anything. Thanks.

Regards,
David R

PM me your email address and I'll send it to you (word doc)
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