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Iain Banks - Transition

Started by jibbajibba, July 05, 2010, 10:11:50 AM

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jibbajibba

July 05, 2010, 10:11:50 AM
This shoudl really be up int eh media inspiration section but , meh...

Iain Banks Trransition - where a bunch of trained adepts travel through multi-dimensions where they attempt to manilpulate reality. Seems ripe for an Amber makeover.

One of my concerns over 2 of the three current 'Amber' projects is that they are just releasing a new version of the base rules with a different gallery of faces and a slightly different slant on things. I can do that myself at no cost and with miminal effort. I can't see why they would attract old hands to part with real money (although introducing new players is a valid position).

Transition offers something other, but could still be handled with the diceless sytem.
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July 05, 2010, 11:45:20 AM
On a similar note, see Neal Stevenson's new (and very enjoyable) novel Anathem.

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July 05, 2010, 05:20:24 PM
Quote from: jibbajibba;391883One of my concerns over 2 of the three current 'Amber' projects is that they are just releasing a new version of the base rules with a different gallery of faces and a slightly different slant on things. I can do that myself at no cost and with miminal effort. I can't see why they would attract old hands to part with real money (although introducing new players is a valid position).

I assume you're not talking about Lords of Gossamer and Shadow, because that's not what I'm doing with it.

And Transition is on my "go to" list of inspirational material.
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