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If you are working on a major project which you expect to span 6+ pages, please enter it alphabetically in the appropriate section of this page. Use a level 3 header, so that you'll appear in the table of contents, include a link to your project's main page, then briefly describe your project. | If you are working on a major project which you expect to span 6+ pages, please enter it alphabetically in the appropriate section of this page. Use a level 3 header, so that you'll appear in the table of contents, include a link to your project's main page, then briefly describe your project. | ||
==Game Systems== | ==Game Systems== | ||
This is a list of original game systems being developed at the RPGnetWiki. | This is a list of original game systems being developed at the RPGnetWiki. | ||
===Æther=== | ===Æther=== | ||
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Did you think Earth was the only world? The world of Æther is closer than you think, a fantastic world of magic, and faeries, castles and wonder. . . and dark powers trying to conquer two worlds. Æther is a campaign setting using the '''GURPS''' rules set. Characters must leap between worlds countering threats to both worlds and facing evil spirits, dragons, and both wonderful and terrible magics. | Did you think Earth was the only world? The world of Æther is closer than you think, a fantastic world of magic, and faeries, castles and wonder. . . and dark powers trying to conquer two worlds. Æther is a campaign setting using the '''GURPS''' rules set. Characters must leap between worlds countering threats to both worlds and facing evil spirits, dragons, and both wonderful and terrible magics. | ||
===Alter Aeon=== | ===Alter Aeon=== | ||
'''Page:''' [[Alter_Aeon]] | '''Page:''' [[Alter_Aeon]] | ||
Dare you enter the world the world of Alter Aeon. Classic text based RPG with extensive quest, communication, and game play options. Online 24/7. Broadband NOT REQUIRED! | Dare you enter the world the world of Alter Aeon. Classic text based RPG with extensive quest, communication, and game play options. Online 24/7. Broadband NOT REQUIRED! | ||
===Ancient & Deadly=== | ===Ancient & Deadly=== | ||
'''Page:''' [[Ancient_And_Deadly| Ancient & Deadly]] | '''Page:''' [[Ancient_And_Deadly| Ancient & Deadly]] | ||
===BASH! Basic Action Super Heroes=== | ===BASH! Basic Action Super Heroes=== | ||
'''Page:''' [[BASH:Main_Page|BASH!]] | '''Page:''' [[BASH:Main_Page|BASH!]] | ||
===Basic FANGS: Fantasy Adventure Network Gaming System=== | ===Basic FANGS: Fantasy Adventure Network Gaming System=== | ||
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Version 1.6.1 of a classless skill-based [[RPG]] system, with some minimal compatibility with [[d20 System|d20]] modules. By Christopher Allen and Steve Perrin. | Version 1.6.1 of a classless skill-based [[RPG]] system, with some minimal compatibility with [[d20 System|d20]] modules. By Christopher Allen and Steve Perrin. | ||
===B-Grade=== | ===B-Grade=== | ||
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B-Grade is an rpg where the players take on the role of B-Grade movie characters such as vampires, mummys, martians, leprechauns, deformed hunchbacks, and wolfmen...they fight secretly for allied forces in 1935 at the brink of what will become world war 2...adventures focus on thwarting the schemes of cthulhuan occultists, far east criminal geniuses, mad scientists, double agents and facist governments...finding themselves in locations such as prehistoric dinosaur islands, archaelogical dig-sites, and secret military installations...fighting against foes such as japanese robots, radioactive mutants, sadistic superhuman nazis and legions of ninjas. Uses a heavily customised version of the One roll Engine (ORE) system. | B-Grade is an rpg where the players take on the role of B-Grade movie characters such as vampires, mummys, martians, leprechauns, deformed hunchbacks, and wolfmen...they fight secretly for allied forces in 1935 at the brink of what will become world war 2...adventures focus on thwarting the schemes of cthulhuan occultists, far east criminal geniuses, mad scientists, double agents and facist governments...finding themselves in locations such as prehistoric dinosaur islands, archaelogical dig-sites, and secret military installations...fighting against foes such as japanese robots, radioactive mutants, sadistic superhuman nazis and legions of ninjas. Uses a heavily customised version of the One roll Engine (ORE) system. | ||
===CP2020=== | ===CP2020=== | ||
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Miscellaneous resources for running a Cyberpunk 2020 campaign. | Miscellaneous resources for running a Cyberpunk 2020 campaign. | ||
===Dice & Glory=== | ===Dice & Glory=== | ||
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First Edition of a universal game system using skeletal character classes and a "buy" based experience point system and skill based magic and psionic systems. By Robert A Neri Jr. | First Edition of a universal game system using skeletal character classes and a "buy" based experience point system and skill based magic and psionic systems. By Robert A Neri Jr. | ||
===Do Not Go Gentle=== | ===Do Not Go Gentle=== | ||
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Post war superhero game, rules-lite. By Asklepios. | Post war superhero game, rules-lite. By Asklepios. | ||
===Fabuland=== | ===Fabuland=== | ||
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A furry rpg aimed at children with a system based on the ideas presented in the Rough Quests RPGnet column. | A furry rpg aimed at children with a system based on the ideas presented in the Rough Quests RPGnet column. | ||
===Flamepunk=== | ===Flamepunk=== | ||
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''Cyberpunk meets pyromancy'' in this detailed and complete game. ''Blazers'', grab your obsidian deck and run the flameweb to take down the ''Church of Holy Flame''. ''Burners'', tool up with pyrecaster, ashblade and stonecarve armour, and take on the ''Guild Hellforged''. ''Binders'' catch yourself an elemental, fetter in to a flesh-tattoo then go hand to hand against the ''Hadar Shadows''. It's all here, and you can take the burn back to the Man. Hope you brough something fireproof... | ''Cyberpunk meets pyromancy'' in this detailed and complete game. ''Blazers'', grab your obsidian deck and run the flameweb to take down the ''Church of Holy Flame''. ''Burners'', tool up with pyrecaster, ashblade and stonecarve armour, and take on the ''Guild Hellforged''. ''Binders'' catch yourself an elemental, fetter in to a flesh-tattoo then go hand to hand against the ''Hadar Shadows''. It's all here, and you can take the burn back to the Man. Hope you brough something fireproof... | ||
===Gangwars=== | ===Gangwars=== | ||
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A classless d20 based system emphasizing skills and traits, with similarities to the shadowrun setting. | A classless d20 based system emphasizing skills and traits, with similarities to the shadowrun setting. | ||
===Hyperborean Mice=== | ===Hyperborean Mice=== | ||
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Gritty Swords & Sorcery action... as performed by talking mice and rats. Available from Lulu. | Gritty Swords & Sorcery action... as performed by talking mice and rats. Available from Lulu. | ||
===Irradiated Fur=== | ===Irradiated Fur=== | ||
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A simplistic anthropomorphic apocalyptic one-shot game system. | A simplistic anthropomorphic apocalyptic one-shot game system. | ||
===FableScape=== | ===FableScape=== | ||
'''Page:''' [[FableScape|FableScape]] | '''Page:''' [[FableScape|FableScape]] | ||
An RPG taking place in the made up world of Morasadell {More-isa-dell.}The gama is in a Mythology/Fantasy/Simi-Shonen Genre Game. The Wiki-Page is is under-constuction. | An RPG taking place in the made up world of Morasadell {More-isa-dell.}The gama is in a Mythology/Fantasy/Simi-Shonen Genre Game. The Wiki-Page is is under-constuction. | ||
===Fantasy Rules for Fate 3.0=== | ===Fantasy Rules for Fate 3.0=== | ||
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Geos is a standalone fantasy gameworld, using a variation on the [http://www.faterpg.com/ Fate 3.0] rules. The main magic system is based on Atlas Games' [http://www.atlas-games.com/arsmagica/ Ars Magica]. The system is primarily narrativist, with secondary emphasis on gamist and simulationist perspectives. | Geos is a standalone fantasy gameworld, using a variation on the [http://www.faterpg.com/ Fate 3.0] rules. The main magic system is based on Atlas Games' [http://www.atlas-games.com/arsmagica/ Ars Magica]. The system is primarily narrativist, with secondary emphasis on gamist and simulationist perspectives. | ||
===Land of Xel=== | ===Land of Xel=== | ||
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Under construction RPG system. The Land of Xel is a fantasy RPG with a mix of technology, magic, and metal. The land is divided into four different factions each with its own internal strife and outward aggression. | Under construction RPG system. The Land of Xel is a fantasy RPG with a mix of technology, magic, and metal. The land is divided into four different factions each with its own internal strife and outward aggression. | ||
===Legends=== | ===Legends=== | ||
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Epic fantasy roleplaying. Work in progress. By Asklepios. | Epic fantasy roleplaying. Work in progress. By Asklepios. | ||
===Leviathan: The Tempest=== | ===Leviathan: The Tempest=== | ||
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A new setting for the nWoD where players take the roll of hybrids between humanity and primordial gods of evolution and chaos. Described by one contributor as being a game where you play "The Mayor of Innsmouth". | A new setting for the nWoD where players take the roll of hybrids between humanity and primordial gods of evolution and chaos. Described by one contributor as being a game where you play "The Mayor of Innsmouth". | ||
===Lexicon, an RPG=== | ===Lexicon, an RPG=== | ||
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A copy of the page that introduced the Lexicon wiki-based RPG to the world. Originally written by Neel Krishnaswami; taken from his blog "The 20 x 20 Room". | A copy of the page that introduced the Lexicon wiki-based RPG to the world. Originally written by Neel Krishnaswami; taken from his blog "The 20 x 20 Room". | ||
===Mano a Mano=== | ===Mano a Mano=== | ||
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A simple, generic system. Mano a Mano is well-suited for combat-intensive games with non-humanoid characters. | A simple, generic system. Mano a Mano is well-suited for combat-intensive games with non-humanoid characters. | ||
===Marvel Universe Game=== | ===Marvel Universe Game=== | ||
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A giant game of What If? featuring your favorite marvel characters. Eschews individual character control for a more collaborative storytelling environment. | A giant game of What If? featuring your favorite marvel characters. Eschews individual character control for a more collaborative storytelling environment. | ||
===Mini mam=== | ===Mini mam=== | ||
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An extremely simple fantasy RPG system, derived from older versions of Mano a Mano. Mini mam is designed for absolute beginners to role-playing games and gamers who have a need for a system so simple that it doesn't require a character sheet. | An extremely simple fantasy RPG system, derived from older versions of Mano a Mano. Mini mam is designed for absolute beginners to role-playing games and gamers who have a need for a system so simple that it doesn't require a character sheet. | ||
===McMercenaries=== | ===McMercenaries=== | ||
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A game and setting of corporate warfare in the all-too-near future. | A game and setting of corporate warfare in the all-too-near future. | ||
Input is encouraged! | Input is encouraged! | ||
===Morturi Te Salutant=== | ===Morturi Te Salutant=== | ||
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Gladiatorial mini-skirmish game. By Asklepios. | Gladiatorial mini-skirmish game. By Asklepios. | ||
===Nexus D20=== | ===Nexus D20=== | ||
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An alternate D20 system designed to solve all of those aspects of D20 that irritated people. It has a skill based feat system and a Class Framework instead of a hundred classes that allows players to create any kind of character they want. It has support for many different settings and technology levels. It allows you to play in settings that you like but in a system that makes more sense. All actions are based on one dice roll instead of many that slow games down. Combat is very fast and easy to resolve but extremely deadly forcing your players to actually seek cover instead of standing around and taking it. It has a totally different magic system based on a smaller set of powers with each spell a feat within the powers. | An alternate D20 system designed to solve all of those aspects of D20 that irritated people. It has a skill based feat system and a Class Framework instead of a hundred classes that allows players to create any kind of character they want. It has support for many different settings and technology levels. It allows you to play in settings that you like but in a system that makes more sense. All actions are based on one dice roll instead of many that slow games down. Combat is very fast and easy to resolve but extremely deadly forcing your players to actually seek cover instead of standing around and taking it. It has a totally different magic system based on a smaller set of powers with each spell a feat within the powers. | ||
===nWoD Fantasy=== | ===nWoD Fantasy=== | ||
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A modification of Whitewolf's nWoD system into a fantasy setting similar to that of Dungeons and Dragons. | A modification of Whitewolf's nWoD system into a fantasy setting similar to that of Dungeons and Dragons. | ||
===NYSRPG=== | ===NYSRPG=== | ||
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A simple game system based on GURPS and Daemon. Under development, feel free to post sugestions. | A simple game system based on GURPS and Daemon. Under development, feel free to post sugestions. | ||
===Ogre=== | ===Ogre=== | ||
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A generic rpg system without classes, general levels and with continuous initiative based on the OGC content. | A generic rpg system without classes, general levels and with continuous initiative based on the OGC content. | ||
===Open4E=== | ===Open4E=== | ||
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An OGL derivative of the [[d20 System|d20]] system for fantasy roleplaying inspired by the 4th Edition of a popular D20 system, with an emphasis on class balance and mechanical consistency. | An OGL derivative of the [[d20 System|d20]] system for fantasy roleplaying inspired by the 4th Edition of a popular D20 system, with an emphasis on class balance and mechanical consistency. | ||
===OpenD20=== | ===OpenD20=== | ||
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A classless skills based [[d20 System|d20]] derivative. Designed for elegant simplicity. The intention is to create a more universal [[RPG]] system by getting input from the online community (are you reading this? Then that means YOU!) | A classless skills based [[d20 System|d20]] derivative. Designed for elegant simplicity. The intention is to create a more universal [[RPG]] system by getting input from the online community (are you reading this? Then that means YOU!) | ||
===Open Game Repository=== | ===Open Game Repository=== | ||
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A repository for various rules released under the [[Open Game License]]. This is intended to include everything from the SRD, games distributed by third parties, and home-brew rules. | A repository for various rules released under the [[Open Game License]]. This is intended to include everything from the SRD, games distributed by third parties, and home-brew rules. | ||
===Rebirth=== | ===Rebirth=== | ||
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Set in Ancient India, 1 night spans decades with the constant death-rebirth-death system. By Fleming Publications. | Set in Ancient India, 1 night spans decades with the constant death-rebirth-death system. By Fleming Publications. | ||
===SAMSARA=== | ===SAMSARA=== | ||
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A fairly rules-lite system of mechanics based around the resolution of contests. Designed to be modular and eminently tweakable. | A fairly rules-lite system of mechanics based around the resolution of contests. Designed to be modular and eminently tweakable. | ||
===Scratch RPS=== | ===Scratch RPS=== | ||
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The Scratch Role-Playing System (Scratch RPS) is a simple set of RPG rules used in the [http://gameartsguild.com/squawk Squawk Role-Playing Game]. Stats for Scratch characters can be as simple as a few abilities and ability levels which are added to rolls when those abilities are used. The Scratch RPS has a few basic rules and many optional rules. | The Scratch Role-Playing System (Scratch RPS) is a simple set of RPG rules used in the [http://gameartsguild.com/squawk Squawk Role-Playing Game]. Stats for Scratch characters can be as simple as a few abilities and ability levels which are added to rolls when those abilities are used. The Scratch RPS has a few basic rules and many optional rules. | ||
===Scum=== | ===Scum=== | ||
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Brutal and random game of playing chavs and scum in 21st century Britain. By Asklepios. | Brutal and random game of playing chavs and scum in 21st century Britain. By Asklepios. | ||
===Serenity=== | ===Serenity=== | ||
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Miscellaneous resources for running a Serenity/Firefly campaign. | Miscellaneous resources for running a Serenity/Firefly campaign. | ||
===Shattered Prism=== | ===Shattered Prism=== | ||
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In-Development RPG series. Shattered Prism is intended to be a series of related RPGs using a unified rules system, set within a predominately Sci-Fi galaxy. | In-Development RPG series. Shattered Prism is intended to be a series of related RPGs using a unified rules system, set within a predominately Sci-Fi galaxy. | ||
===Star Wars Saga=== | ===Star Wars Saga=== | ||
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Miscellaneous resources for running a SW Saga campaign. | Miscellaneous resources for running a SW Saga campaign. | ||
===Symphony of Stars=== | ===Symphony of Stars=== | ||
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An Experiment in Cooperative Game Design via Actual Play. | An Experiment in Cooperative Game Design via Actual Play. | ||
===Texas=== | ===Texas=== | ||
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A rules light poker-based game system. Designed to emulate the genre of Spaghetti Westerns, in the Sergio Leone / Clint Eastwood style. By Asklepios. | A rules light poker-based game system. Designed to emulate the genre of Spaghetti Westerns, in the Sergio Leone / Clint Eastwood style. By Asklepios. | ||
===24 Hour RPGs=== | ===24 Hour RPGs=== | ||
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A listing of all the quickie RPGs created as part of the [http://www.24hourrpg.com/ 24 Hour RPG] event/contest. | A listing of all the quickie RPGs created as part of the [http://www.24hourrpg.com/ 24 Hour RPG] event/contest. | ||
===Wiki RPG=== | ===Wiki RPG=== | ||
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The goal of the Wiki RPG project is to create computer based role playing games collaboratively. | The goal of the Wiki RPG project is to create computer based role playing games collaboratively. | ||
Games are both edited in the browser (via this Wiki) and played in the browser (the Wiki HTML pages are downloaded and the game code is interpreted by a JavaScript game engine). | Games are both edited in the browser (via this Wiki) and played in the browser (the Wiki HTML pages are downloaded and the game code is interpreted by a JavaScript game engine). | ||
===WikiHow RPG=== | ===WikiHow RPG=== | ||
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A system of Roleplaying where you make a persona on WIkiHow.com and roleplay it. | A system of Roleplaying where you make a persona on WIkiHow.com and roleplay it. | ||
===Xia=== | ===Xia=== | ||
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Wushu heroes kick ass in fantasy ancient China! A detailed and complete roleplaying game designed for playing wuxia style games of kung fu action. By Asklepios. | Wushu heroes kick ass in fantasy ancient China! A detailed and complete roleplaying game designed for playing wuxia style games of kung fu action. By Asklepios. | ||
==Game Design Resources== | ==Game Design Resources== | ||
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A collection of all kinds of game mechanics used in different systems. | A collection of all kinds of game mechanics used in different systems. | ||
===Character Role Catalog=== | ===Character Role Catalog=== | ||
The [[Character Role Catalog]] is an attempt to list the roles characters can play in roleplaying games. The page also contains some theory on these roles. | The [[Character Role Catalog]] is an attempt to list the roles characters can play in roleplaying games. The page also contains some theory on these roles. | ||
===Aspects List=== | ===Aspects List=== | ||
The [[Aspects_List|Aspects List]] is a catalog of useful aspects that can be of use to narrators and players playing RPGs such as FATE, Houses of the Blooded, Universalis, etc. | The [[Aspects_List|Aspects List]] is a catalog of useful aspects that can be of use to narrators and players playing RPGs such as FATE, Houses of the Blooded, Universalis, etc. | ||
==Generic Backgrounds== | ==Generic Backgrounds== | ||
This is a list of generic backgrounds, not tied to any game system, that are being developed at the RPGnetWiki. | This is a list of generic backgrounds, not tied to any game system, that are being developed at the RPGnetWiki. | ||
===Across the Spiral Arms=== | ===Across the Spiral Arms=== | ||
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* '''Page:''' [[SpiralArms:_Main_Page|Across the Spiral Arms]]<br> | * '''Page:''' [[SpiralArms:_Main_Page|Across the Spiral Arms]]<br> | ||
===Adventure! RPG Campaigns=== | ===Adventure! RPG Campaigns=== | ||
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A page open for game groups to provide details and resource on individual campaigns based on the Adventure! roleplaying game. | A page open for game groups to provide details and resource on individual campaigns based on the Adventure! roleplaying game. | ||
===Alvatia: Game Setting=== | ===Alvatia: Game Setting=== | ||
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** '''Page:''' [[ALVATIA:_Ingsby_-_Village_and_Manor|The Village and Manor of Ingsby]] | ** '''Page:''' [[ALVATIA:_Ingsby_-_Village_and_Manor|The Village and Manor of Ingsby]] | ||
** '''Page:''' [[ALVATIA:_City_of_Wedburgh|City_of_Wedburgh]] | ** '''Page:''' [[ALVATIA:_City_of_Wedburgh|City_of_Wedburgh]] | ||
===AMBER=== | ===AMBER=== | ||
Page: [[Amber RPG:_Main Page]] <br> A page open for game groups to provide details and resource on individual campaigns based on the RPG for the Amber Setting. | Page: [[Amber RPG:_Main Page]] <br> A page open for game groups to provide details and resource on individual campaigns based on the RPG for the Amber Setting. | ||
===Ars Nova=== | ===Ars Nova=== | ||
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14th century historical fantasy setting | 14th century historical fantasy setting | ||
===Athanatos: A Transhumanist Fantasy Setting=== | ===Athanatos: A Transhumanist Fantasy Setting=== | ||
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A fantasy setting where powerful magics have allowed souls to stay connected to the material plane even after the death of the body. | A fantasy setting where powerful magics have allowed souls to stay connected to the material plane even after the death of the body. | ||
===Basilicus=== | ===Basilicus=== | ||
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A massive open content wiki project featuring worldbuilding in several genres, free fiction, and other invaluable resources. | A massive open content wiki project featuring worldbuilding in several genres, free fiction, and other invaluable resources. | ||
===Chaos Diceless=== | ===Chaos Diceless=== | ||
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A repository of Courts and places for ADRPG. | A repository of Courts and places for ADRPG. | ||
===Conan RPG Campaigns=== | ===Conan RPG Campaigns=== | ||
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A page open for game groups to provide details and resource on individual campaigns based on the sword and sorcery setting of Conan and the Hyborian world. | A page open for game groups to provide details and resource on individual campaigns based on the sword and sorcery setting of Conan and the Hyborian world. | ||
===Contribute Your Eerie Event=== | ===Contribute Your Eerie Event=== | ||
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Following up on the thread from rpg.net, this is a Wiki designed to collate weird events for use in a variety of horror games. | Following up on the thread from rpg.net, this is a Wiki designed to collate weird events for use in a variety of horror games. | ||
===Covenant, West Virginia=== | ===Covenant, West Virginia=== | ||
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A hyper-historical, modern day setting in the style of Lost. Contributions needed! | A hyper-historical, modern day setting in the style of Lost. Contributions needed! | ||
===Diaspora Adaptations: Diaspora Does Dallas=== | ===Diaspora Adaptations: Diaspora Does Dallas=== | ||
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A hub page for write-ups using ''Diaspora'' to build settings and characters for shows like ''Cowboy Bebop'' and ''Planetes'', together with webcomics like ''A Miracle of Science''. | A hub page for write-ups using ''Diaspora'' to build settings and characters for shows like ''Cowboy Bebop'' and ''Planetes'', together with webcomics like ''A Miracle of Science''. | ||
===Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals=== | ===Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals=== | ||
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Information about prehistoric creatures for use in RPGs, simulations or just "playing dinosaurs". | Information about prehistoric creatures for use in RPGs, simulations or just "playing dinosaurs". | ||
===Encyclopedia Galactica=== | ===Encyclopedia Galactica=== | ||
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A hard sci-fi collection of solar systems, planets, lifeforms and sentient societies, suitable as a GM resource or as a subtrate for any sci-fi or fantasy campaign. | A hard sci-fi collection of solar systems, planets, lifeforms and sentient societies, suitable as a GM resource or as a subtrate for any sci-fi or fantasy campaign. | ||
===Eternal Empire=== | ===Eternal Empire=== | ||
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Eternal Empire is a synthesis of Dark Fantasy and Science Fiction with a lenghty background that emphasizes the roles of religion, social structures, language, and race on both individuals and societies. | Eternal Empire is a synthesis of Dark Fantasy and Science Fiction with a lenghty background that emphasizes the roles of religion, social structures, language, and race on both individuals and societies. | ||
===EverQuest rpg=== | ===EverQuest rpg=== | ||
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The EverQuest Role-Playing Game system is built on the d20 Open GL rules, and based in the world of Norrath, of the online rpg EverQuest. | The EverQuest Role-Playing Game system is built on the d20 Open GL rules, and based in the world of Norrath, of the online rpg EverQuest. | ||
===Fantasy City Project=== | ===Fantasy City Project=== | ||
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Shared development of a generic fantasy city, its locations, NPCs, organizations and adventure seeds. | Shared development of a generic fantasy city, its locations, NPCs, organizations and adventure seeds. | ||
===Federal Space=== | ===Federal Space=== | ||
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Shadowjack's alternative-universe variation of Star Trek, lensed in the direction of harder science, more consistent worldbuilding, and uniforms with hats. | Shadowjack's alternative-universe variation of Star Trek, lensed in the direction of harder science, more consistent worldbuilding, and uniforms with hats. | ||
===Geos=== | ===Geos=== | ||
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Geos is a fantasy gameworld, based loosely on 13th century Europe. The current incarnation is skewed towards more realistic fantasy - while folk magic is common, actual wizards and faeries are hard to find. | Geos is a fantasy gameworld, based loosely on 13th century Europe. The current incarnation is skewed towards more realistic fantasy - while folk magic is common, actual wizards and faeries are hard to find. | ||
===The Gift=== | ===The Gift=== | ||
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Mages have been Earth's top predators for as long as their history records, secretly enslaving humanity to further their own ends. Their power has only ever been limited by their ability to cooperate and the little gods have been free to do with this world whatever they desired. So, throughout history, they have made war on one another. | Mages have been Earth's top predators for as long as their history records, secretly enslaving humanity to further their own ends. Their power has only ever been limited by their ability to cooperate and the little gods have been free to do with this world whatever they desired. So, throughout history, they have made war on one another. | ||
===HarnWorld=== | ===HarnWorld=== | ||
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A compilation for adventuring the world of Kethira and Harn island in particular. | A compilation for adventuring the world of Kethira and Harn island in particular. | ||
===Infinite Horizons=== | ===Infinite Horizons=== | ||
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A sandbox Space Opera universe for GURPS, drawing heavily on Firefly and Mass Effect. | A sandbox Space Opera universe for GURPS, drawing heavily on Firefly and Mass Effect. | ||
===Lineage=== | ===Lineage=== | ||
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There is no higher purpose for mankind, laid down from above. The mages have always known that. Heaven exists, but it cares nothing for humanity, not even to rule it. Hell is more attentive. The demons like it when we suffer and a demon can make a human suffer forever. Faced with a meaningless universe, will the mages stand up to defend humanity, or will they fight for personal power and glory? | There is no higher purpose for mankind, laid down from above. The mages have always known that. Heaven exists, but it cares nothing for humanity, not even to rule it. Hell is more attentive. The demons like it when we suffer and a demon can make a human suffer forever. Faced with a meaningless universe, will the mages stand up to defend humanity, or will they fight for personal power and glory? | ||
===Meamnar=== | ===Meamnar=== | ||
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A classic campaign setting constructed for the d20 game system. | A classic campaign setting constructed for the d20 game system. | ||
===Magipunk=== | ===Magipunk=== | ||
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A weird fantasy game of urban dystopia and rapidly changing social conflict -- cyberpunk crossed with swords and sorcery. | A weird fantasy game of urban dystopia and rapidly changing social conflict -- cyberpunk crossed with swords and sorcery. | ||
===Marvel Realtime=== | ===Marvel Realtime=== | ||
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Extrapolating what the Marvel Universe might look like if time advanced normally. | Extrapolating what the Marvel Universe might look like if time advanced normally. | ||
===Meanwhile, Back Home...=== | ===Meanwhile, Back Home...=== | ||
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A (mostly) humourous Alien Contact setting focusing on Earth. | A (mostly) humourous Alien Contact setting focusing on Earth. | ||
===Midnight RPG Campaigns=== | ===Midnight RPG Campaigns=== | ||
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Midnight RPG Campaigns, is a wiki open for game groups to provide details and resource on individual campaigns based on the D20 Dungeons & Dragons MIDNIGHT Setting published by Fantasy Flight Games. | Midnight RPG Campaigns, is a wiki open for game groups to provide details and resource on individual campaigns based on the D20 Dungeons & Dragons MIDNIGHT Setting published by Fantasy Flight Games. | ||
===Necromunda Bible=== | ===Necromunda Bible=== | ||
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Necromunda Bible - Is an [[OpenGamingResource]] intended to create a one stop shop for everything Necromunda. Including: New gangs, Fluff, Campaign Ideas and other user generated material based around the Necromunda board game. | Necromunda Bible - Is an [[OpenGamingResource]] intended to create a one stop shop for everything Necromunda. Including: New gangs, Fluff, Campaign Ideas and other user generated material based around the Necromunda board game. | ||
=== New Space === | === New Space === | ||
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Originally designed for the SpaceMaster: Privateers game, New Space is an original background set in an Alternate World where the Valacantha invaded Earth during World War II. It was a big mistake. Mankind has made the Valacantha flee beyond the Orion Spur and have colonized a fraction of the worlds left behind. | Originally designed for the SpaceMaster: Privateers game, New Space is an original background set in an Alternate World where the Valacantha invaded Earth during World War II. It was a big mistake. Mankind has made the Valacantha flee beyond the Orion Spur and have colonized a fraction of the worlds left behind. | ||
===Paradise City=== | ===Paradise City=== | ||
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Paradise City, Nevada, is a "cyberpunk" setting designed for use with GURPS. The city is huge and contains a wide variety of urban environments, most of them dangerous. | Paradise City, Nevada, is a "cyberpunk" setting designed for use with GURPS. The city is huge and contains a wide variety of urban environments, most of them dangerous. | ||
===Pokethulhu RPG Campaigns=== | ===Pokethulhu RPG Campaigns=== | ||
'''Page:''' [[Pokethulhu RPG Campaigns: Main Page]] <br> Pokethulhu RPG Campaigns, is a wiki open for game groups to provide details and resource on individual campaigns based on the Pokethulhu RPG. The game is written and designed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._John_Ross S. John Ross] and currently published (in its 3rd Edition) as a free game available from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland_Games_and_Diversions Cumberland Games and Diversions]. | '''Page:''' [[Pokethulhu RPG Campaigns: Main Page]] <br> Pokethulhu RPG Campaigns, is a wiki open for game groups to provide details and resource on individual campaigns based on the Pokethulhu RPG. The game is written and designed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._John_Ross S. John Ross] and currently published (in its 3rd Edition) as a free game available from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland_Games_and_Diversions Cumberland Games and Diversions]. | ||
===Post-Future=== | ===Post-Future=== | ||
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Your favorite setting, cast forward into a darker future. | Your favorite setting, cast forward into a darker future. | ||
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A user created, non game system specific, Bronze age setting composed of numerous city states united by trade and divided by politics, religion and war. | A user created, non game system specific, Bronze age setting composed of numerous city states united by trade and divided by politics, religion and war. | ||
=== Skein of Worlds === | === Skein of Worlds === | ||
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A medieval fantasy setting in which the universe really is infinite, and just about anything is possible. Primarily for D&D 3.x, but contains very little system specific details. | A medieval fantasy setting in which the universe really is infinite, and just about anything is possible. Primarily for D&D 3.x, but contains very little system specific details. | ||
===Stardust & Aether Winds=== | ===Stardust & Aether Winds=== | ||
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A simple little fantasy setting designed as a spin on the Swashbuckling Sailing Ships in Spaaaace! | A simple little fantasy setting designed as a spin on the Swashbuckling Sailing Ships in Spaaaace! | ||
===Tekumel=== | ===Tekumel=== | ||
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'''Page:''' [[Tekumel]] | '''Page:''' [[Tekumel]] | ||
===The Freelancers=== | ===The Freelancers=== | ||
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'''Page:''' [[The_Freelancers]] | '''Page:''' [[The_Freelancers]] | ||
A campaign set in the roaring twenties. The Freelancers are a group of persons in the Bureau of Investigations special "Freelancers"-unit. Based on RMSS-system, but contains mainly generic material. | A campaign set in the roaring twenties. The Freelancers are a group of persons in the Bureau of Investigations special "Freelancers"-unit. Based on RMSS-system, but contains mainly generic material. | ||
===TRaiders=== | ===TRaiders=== | ||
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Surviving and thriving after the collapse of the global economy. | Surviving and thriving after the collapse of the global economy. | ||
===Triptych: The Elemental Realms=== | ===Triptych: The Elemental Realms=== | ||
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A new mythology for modern magic games. Original elemental creatures wanted. <br> | A new mythology for modern magic games. Original elemental creatures wanted. <br> | ||
Encompasses three parallel worlds: The Great Gale, The White Waste, and the Blasted Lands. | Encompasses three parallel worlds: The Great Gale, The White Waste, and the Blasted Lands. | ||
===The Twin Cities of Glass=== | ===The Twin Cities of Glass=== | ||
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A fantasy setting of fantastic places. | A fantasy setting of fantastic places. | ||
Encompasses three cities: Narcissus the City of Mirrors, Diaphane the Crystal City, and Iridos the Spectrum City; and the surrounding kingdoms. | Encompasses three cities: Narcissus the City of Mirrors, Diaphane the Crystal City, and Iridos the Spectrum City; and the surrounding kingdoms. | ||
===24-Hour RPG Settings=== | ===24-Hour RPG Settings=== | ||
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A new GM challenge set up by Knockwood: similar to the 24-Hour RPG, but focusing on ''settings'' rather than rules. (New, Jan 2008) | A new GM challenge set up by Knockwood: similar to the 24-Hour RPG, but focusing on ''settings'' rather than rules. (New, Jan 2008) | ||
===Ubantu: Bantu/African version of GURPS Banestorm=== | ===Ubantu: Bantu/African version of GURPS Banestorm=== | ||
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This a continent based on Bantu mythology, a kind of African setting based on serious anthropology and mythography. It is designed as an add-in content in the GURPS Banestorm world (3e), with an empire than can take on and possibly win against Megalos. | This a continent based on Bantu mythology, a kind of African setting based on serious anthropology and mythography. It is designed as an add-in content in the GURPS Banestorm world (3e), with an empire than can take on and possibly win against Megalos. | ||
===Wisrtum: Wiki-Based Classic Fantasy Setting=== | ===Wisrtum: Wiki-Based Classic Fantasy Setting=== | ||
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This is a ''classic fantasy'' setting, intended to be creativly developed by the community without care for what RPG-System might be used to play it. The community can then produce ports of the source material to whatever game system they wish, as needed. | This is a ''classic fantasy'' setting, intended to be creativly developed by the community without care for what RPG-System might be used to play it. The community can then produce ports of the source material to whatever game system they wish, as needed. | ||
===The World=== | ===The World=== | ||
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A post-apocalyptic, fairly dark and gritty fantasy setting with several unique cultures and shamanic magic. Currently for use with the Riddle of Steel, but very little game specific stuff. | A post-apocalyptic, fairly dark and gritty fantasy setting with several unique cultures and shamanic magic. Currently for use with the Riddle of Steel, but very little game specific stuff. | ||
==GM Resources== | ==GM Resources== | ||
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'''Page:''' [[Great_Quotes_List|Great Quotes of RPGNet]]<br> | '''Page:''' [[Great_Quotes_List|Great Quotes of RPGNet]]<br> | ||
'''Page:''' [[Aspects_List|Aspects List]]<br> | '''Page:''' [[Aspects_List|Aspects List]]<br> | ||
===How to Run Game X=== | ===How to Run Game X=== | ||
A continuation of the thread of the same name from RPOpen--game-specific advice on how to GM. Additional contributions are welcome! [[How_to_Run:Main_Page|The main page is here]], and [[:Category:How_to_Run|the category page is here.]] | A continuation of the thread of the same name from RPOpen--game-specific advice on how to GM. Additional contributions are welcome! [[How_to_Run:Main_Page|The main page is here]], and [[:Category:How_to_Run|the category page is here.]] | ||
===XXX: GROK IT!=== | ===XXX: GROK IT!=== | ||
A resource page with links to various "review" guides, formatted in a style similar to "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Dummies For Dummies]" books. Topics include games and game related material. | A resource page with links to various "review" guides, formatted in a style similar to "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Dummies For Dummies]" books. Topics include games and game related material. | ||
<br>'''Page:''' [[RESOURCES: GROK IT! Guide Reviews]] <br> | <br>'''Page:''' [[RESOURCES: GROK IT! Guide Reviews]] <br> | ||
===Short Adventures=== | ===Short Adventures=== | ||
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'''Page:''' [[Short_Adventures]]<br> | '''Page:''' [[Short_Adventures]]<br> | ||
===Campaign Setups=== | ===Campaign Setups=== | ||
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'''Page:''' [[Campaign_Setups]]<br> | '''Page:''' [[Campaign_Setups]]<br> | ||
===War Stories=== | ===War Stories=== | ||
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Tales of things that have happened during your gaming sessions which can amuse other gamers or serve as inspiration for GMs. | Tales of things that have happened during your gaming sessions which can amuse other gamers or serve as inspiration for GMs. | ||
===Game Meta-Info and Logs=== | ===Game Meta-Info and Logs=== | ||
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[[Game Info Page]]. | [[Game Info Page]]. | ||
===Mission Generator=== | ===Mission Generator=== | ||
A random generic [[Mission Generator]]. | A random generic [[Mission Generator]]. | ||
===Open Game Systems=== | ===Open Game Systems=== | ||
A [[Open_Game_Systems|List of Games]] available under an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_license Open License] and thus usable for your own published games. | A [[Open_Game_Systems|List of Games]] available under an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_license Open License] and thus usable for your own published games. | ||
== LARP Resources == | == LARP Resources == | ||
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A list of [[LARP:Gender Neutral Character Names|gender neutral names]] for those times when you don't know who will be playing a character. | A list of [[LARP:Gender Neutral Character Names|gender neutral names]] for those times when you don't know who will be playing a character. | ||
=== LARP Scenarios === | === LARP Scenarios === | ||
A list of [[LARP Scenarios|LARP scenarios]] that are available for purchase or free download from various sources. | A list of [[LARP Scenarios|LARP scenarios]] that are available for purchase or free download from various sources. | ||
== RPGnet Meta-resources == | == RPGnet Meta-resources == | ||
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The challenge: Create one character for each game you own! <br> View the thread created by "chaldfont" [http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=345113 HERE]. | The challenge: Create one character for each game you own! <br> View the thread created by "chaldfont" [http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=345113 HERE]. | ||
===Overly Honest RPG Book Covers=== | ===Overly Honest RPG Book Covers=== | ||
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An archive of the hilarious images generated by the RPGnet thread of the same name. <br> View the thread created by "Neko Ewen" [http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=193489 HERE]. | An archive of the hilarious images generated by the RPGnet thread of the same name. <br> View the thread created by "Neko Ewen" [http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=193489 HERE]. | ||
===Number Lists=== | ===Number Lists=== | ||
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A collection of various open-ended lists that have sprung up over time and added to by various users, presented here in a more read-friendly format. | A collection of various open-ended lists that have sprung up over time and added to by various users, presented here in a more read-friendly format. | ||
===RPG Motivational Posters=== | ===RPG Motivational Posters=== | ||
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A collection of the posters from the Ultra-Thread on Roleplaying Open, "[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=264472 RPG Motivational Posters]" Still being transferred--please check the Template page before contributing! | A collection of the posters from the Ultra-Thread on Roleplaying Open, "[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=264472 RPG Motivational Posters]" Still being transferred--please check the Template page before contributing! | ||
===RPGnet Thread Archive=== | ===RPGnet Thread Archive=== | ||
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A user created archive of classic threads, in the spirit of the old "Best Of Forums" page. Organized by forum, and alphabetics. | A user created archive of classic threads, in the spirit of the old "Best Of Forums" page. Organized by forum, and alphabetics. | ||
=== RPGnet Gatherings === | === RPGnet Gatherings === | ||
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For information regarding any official meetups, gatherings and get togethers of RPGnet members. | For information regarding any official meetups, gatherings and get togethers of RPGnet members. | ||
=== Tangency Timeline === | === Tangency Timeline === | ||
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A timeline of important dates in the history of Tangency. | A timeline of important dates in the history of Tangency. | ||
=== Let's Play Threads === | === Let's Play Threads === | ||
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An archive of Let's Play threads from Video Games Open | An archive of Let's Play threads from Video Games Open | ||
=== Video Games Open Community Resources === | === Video Games Open Community Resources === | ||
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A collection of community resources, threads and links for the readers of VGO. | A collection of community resources, threads and links for the readers of VGO. | ||
==System Supplements== | ==System Supplements== | ||
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''For ease of use, this section has been moved to a sub-page, Please see [[Major_Projects/System_Supplements|here]]''. | ''For ease of use, this section has been moved to a sub-page, Please see [[Major_Projects/System_Supplements|here]]''. | ||
== Terminology == | == Terminology == | ||
These are guides to common rpg terminology. | These are guides to common rpg terminology. | ||
===Game title abbreviation=== | ===Game title abbreviation=== | ||
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This is a collection of abbreviations used for various games and game lines. | This is a collection of abbreviations used for various games and game lines. | ||
===RPG Lexica=== | ===RPG Lexica=== | ||
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A collection of [[RPG_Lexica:Main_Page|Gamer Jargon]]--terms used by the ''players'' as opposed to the game's authors and designers. | A collection of [[RPG_Lexica:Main_Page|Gamer Jargon]]--terms used by the ''players'' as opposed to the game's authors and designers. | ||
Still very much a work in progress... please contribute! | Still very much a work in progress... please contribute! | ||
===What's in a (GM's) Name?=== | ===What's in a (GM's) Name?=== | ||
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This is a collection of various game master names for different games | This is a collection of various game master names for different games | ||
==MMORPG Guilds== | ==MMORPG Guilds== | ||
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Game Systems
This is a list of original game systems being developed at the RPGnetWiki.
Æther
Page: Æther
Did you think Earth was the only world? The world of Æther is closer than you think, a fantastic world of magic, and faeries, castles and wonder. . . and dark powers trying to conquer two worlds. Æther is a campaign setting using the GURPS rules set. Characters must leap between worlds countering threats to both worlds and facing evil spirits, dragons, and both wonderful and terrible magics.
Alter Aeon
Page: Alter_Aeon Dare you enter the world the world of Alter Aeon. Classic text based RPG with extensive quest, communication, and game play options. Online 24/7. Broadband NOT REQUIRED!
Ancient & Deadly
Page: Ancient & Deadly
BASH! Basic Action Super Heroes
Page: BASH!
Basic FANGS: Fantasy Adventure Network Gaming System
Page: FANGS
Version 1.6.1 of a classless skill-based RPG system, with some minimal compatibility with d20 modules. By Christopher Allen and Steve Perrin.
B-Grade
Page:B-Grade
B-Grade is an rpg where the players take on the role of B-Grade movie characters such as vampires, mummys, martians, leprechauns, deformed hunchbacks, and wolfmen...they fight secretly for allied forces in 1935 at the brink of what will become world war 2...adventures focus on thwarting the schemes of cthulhuan occultists, far east criminal geniuses, mad scientists, double agents and facist governments...finding themselves in locations such as prehistoric dinosaur islands, archaelogical dig-sites, and secret military installations...fighting against foes such as japanese robots, radioactive mutants, sadistic superhuman nazis and legions of ninjas. Uses a heavily customised version of the One roll Engine (ORE) system.
CP2020
Page: CP2020
Miscellaneous resources for running a Cyberpunk 2020 campaign.
Dice & Glory
Page: Dice&Glory:Main_Page
First Edition of a universal game system using skeletal character classes and a "buy" based experience point system and skill based magic and psionic systems. By Robert A Neri Jr.
Do Not Go Gentle
Page: Do Not Go Gentle: Main Page
Post war superhero game, rules-lite. By Asklepios.
Fabuland
Page: Fabuland
A furry rpg aimed at children with a system based on the ideas presented in the Rough Quests RPGnet column.
Flamepunk
Page: Flamepunk
Cyberpunk meets pyromancy in this detailed and complete game. Blazers, grab your obsidian deck and run the flameweb to take down the Church of Holy Flame. Burners, tool up with pyrecaster, ashblade and stonecarve armour, and take on the Guild Hellforged. Binders catch yourself an elemental, fetter in to a flesh-tattoo then go hand to hand against the Hadar Shadows. It's all here, and you can take the burn back to the Man. Hope you brough something fireproof...
Gangwars
Page: Gangwars
A classless d20 based system emphasizing skills and traits, with similarities to the shadowrun setting.
Hyperborean Mice
Page: Hyperborean Mice
Gritty Swords & Sorcery action... as performed by talking mice and rats. Available from Lulu.
Irradiated Fur
Page: Irradiated Fur
A simplistic anthropomorphic apocalyptic one-shot game system.
FableScape
Page: FableScape
An RPG taking place in the made up world of Morasadell {More-isa-dell.}The gama is in a Mythology/Fantasy/Simi-Shonen Genre Game. The Wiki-Page is is under-constuction.
Fantasy Rules for Fate 3.0
Page: Fantasy Fate 3.0
Geos is a standalone fantasy gameworld, using a variation on the Fate 3.0 rules. The main magic system is based on Atlas Games' Ars Magica. The system is primarily narrativist, with secondary emphasis on gamist and simulationist perspectives.
Land of Xel
Page: Land of Xel
Under construction RPG system. The Land of Xel is a fantasy RPG with a mix of technology, magic, and metal. The land is divided into four different factions each with its own internal strife and outward aggression.
Legends
Page: Legends: Main Page
Epic fantasy roleplaying. Work in progress. By Asklepios.
Leviathan: The Tempest
Page: [Leviathan: The Tempest]
A new setting for the nWoD where players take the roll of hybrids between humanity and primordial gods of evolution and chaos. Described by one contributor as being a game where you play "The Mayor of Innsmouth".
Lexicon, an RPG
Page: Original Lexicon post
A copy of the page that introduced the Lexicon wiki-based RPG to the world. Originally written by Neel Krishnaswami; taken from his blog "The 20 x 20 Room".
Mano a Mano
Page: Mano a Mano
A simple, generic system. Mano a Mano is well-suited for combat-intensive games with non-humanoid characters.
Marvel Universe Game
Page: MUG:Main Page
A giant game of What If? featuring your favorite marvel characters. Eschews individual character control for a more collaborative storytelling environment.
Mini mam
Page: Mini mam
An extremely simple fantasy RPG system, derived from older versions of Mano a Mano. Mini mam is designed for absolute beginners to role-playing games and gamers who have a need for a system so simple that it doesn't require a character sheet.
McMercenaries
Page: McMercenaries:Orientation
A game and setting of corporate warfare in the all-too-near future. Input is encouraged!
Morturi Te Salutant
Page: Morturi Te Salutant: Main Page
Gladiatorial mini-skirmish game. By Asklepios.
Nexus D20
Page: Nexus D20
An alternate D20 system designed to solve all of those aspects of D20 that irritated people. It has a skill based feat system and a Class Framework instead of a hundred classes that allows players to create any kind of character they want. It has support for many different settings and technology levels. It allows you to play in settings that you like but in a system that makes more sense. All actions are based on one dice roll instead of many that slow games down. Combat is very fast and easy to resolve but extremely deadly forcing your players to actually seek cover instead of standing around and taking it. It has a totally different magic system based on a smaller set of powers with each spell a feat within the powers.
nWoD Fantasy
Page: NWoD_Fantasy:Main_Page
A modification of Whitewolf's nWoD system into a fantasy setting similar to that of Dungeons and Dragons.
NYSRPG
Page: NYSRPG:Main_Page
A simple game system based on GURPS and Daemon. Under development, feel free to post sugestions.
Ogre
Page: Open, Generic Roleplaying Environment
A generic rpg system without classes, general levels and with continuous initiative based on the OGC content.
Open4E
""Page:"" Open4E
An OGL derivative of the d20 system for fantasy roleplaying inspired by the 4th Edition of a popular D20 system, with an emphasis on class balance and mechanical consistency.
OpenD20
Page: OpenD20
A classless skills based d20 derivative. Designed for elegant simplicity. The intention is to create a more universal RPG system by getting input from the online community (are you reading this? Then that means YOU!)
Open Game Repository
Page: Open Game Repository
A repository for various rules released under the Open Game License. This is intended to include everything from the SRD, games distributed by third parties, and home-brew rules.
Rebirth
Page: Rebirth
Set in Ancient India, 1 night spans decades with the constant death-rebirth-death system. By Fleming Publications.
SAMSARA
Page: SAMSARA
A fairly rules-lite system of mechanics based around the resolution of contests. Designed to be modular and eminently tweakable.
Scratch RPS
Page: Scratch Role-Playing System
The Scratch Role-Playing System (Scratch RPS) is a simple set of RPG rules used in the Squawk Role-Playing Game. Stats for Scratch characters can be as simple as a few abilities and ability levels which are added to rolls when those abilities are used. The Scratch RPS has a few basic rules and many optional rules.
Scum
Page: Scum: Main Page
Brutal and random game of playing chavs and scum in 21st century Britain. By Asklepios.
Serenity
Page: Serenity
Miscellaneous resources for running a Serenity/Firefly campaign.
Shattered Prism
Page: Shattered Prism
In-Development RPG series. Shattered Prism is intended to be a series of related RPGs using a unified rules system, set within a predominately Sci-Fi galaxy.
Star Wars Saga
Page: Star Wars Saga
Miscellaneous resources for running a SW Saga campaign.
Symphony of Stars
Page: SymphonyofStars
An Experiment in Cooperative Game Design via Actual Play.
Texas
Page: Texas
A rules light poker-based game system. Designed to emulate the genre of Spaghetti Westerns, in the Sergio Leone / Clint Eastwood style. By Asklepios.
24 Hour RPGs
Page: List of 24 Hour RPGs by rating
A listing of all the quickie RPGs created as part of the 24 Hour RPG event/contest.
Wiki RPG
Page: Wiki RPG
The goal of the Wiki RPG project is to create computer based role playing games collaboratively. Games are both edited in the browser (via this Wiki) and played in the browser (the Wiki HTML pages are downloaded and the game code is interpreted by a JavaScript game engine).
WikiHow RPG
Page WikiHow RPG
A system of Roleplaying where you make a persona on WIkiHow.com and roleplay it.
Xia
Page: Xia
Wushu heroes kick ass in fantasy ancient China! A detailed and complete roleplaying game designed for playing wuxia style games of kung fu action. By Asklepios.
Game Design Resources
System design grab-bags
Page: System_grab-bags:Main_page
A collection of all kinds of game mechanics used in different systems.
Character Role Catalog
The Character Role Catalog is an attempt to list the roles characters can play in roleplaying games. The page also contains some theory on these roles.
Aspects List
The Aspects List is a catalog of useful aspects that can be of use to narrators and players playing RPGs such as FATE, Houses of the Blooded, Universalis, etc.
Generic Backgrounds
This is a list of generic backgrounds, not tied to any game system, that are being developed at the RPGnetWiki.
Across the Spiral Arms
Spiral arms is a space opera setting, designed to emulate many of the common Anime tropes. As such it's got a lot of drama, a lot of scope, and very little science included.
- Page: Across the Spiral Arms
Adventure! RPG Campaigns
Page: Adventure! RPG Campaigns: Main Page
A page open for game groups to provide details and resource on individual campaigns based on the Adventure! roleplaying game.
Alvatia: Game Setting
Alvatia is a fantasy game setting originally developed for use with FANGS, however, is quite suitable as a generic low-magic fantasy setting.
- Page: Alvatia
- Page: The Village and Manor of Ingsby
- Page: City_of_Wedburgh
AMBER
Page: Amber RPG:_Main Page
A page open for game groups to provide details and resource on individual campaigns based on the RPG for the Amber Setting.
Ars Nova
Page: Ars Nova
14th century historical fantasy setting
Athanatos: A Transhumanist Fantasy Setting
Page: Athanatos
A fantasy setting where powerful magics have allowed souls to stay connected to the material plane even after the death of the body.
Basilicus
Page: Basilicus
A massive open content wiki project featuring worldbuilding in several genres, free fiction, and other invaluable resources.
Chaos Diceless
Page: Chaos Diceless
Chaos, Rebma, The New Pattern and all these places you have never visited or re-invented a thousand times. They're here.
A repository of Courts and places for ADRPG.
Conan RPG Campaigns
Page: Conan RPG Campaigns: Main Page
A page open for game groups to provide details and resource on individual campaigns based on the sword and sorcery setting of Conan and the Hyborian world.
Contribute Your Eerie Event
Page: Eerie Event
Following up on the thread from rpg.net, this is a Wiki designed to collate weird events for use in a variety of horror games.
Covenant, West Virginia
Page: Covenant
A hyper-historical, modern day setting in the style of Lost. Contributions needed!
Diaspora Adaptations: Diaspora Does Dallas
Page: DiasporaAdaptations:Main_Page
A hub page for write-ups using Diaspora to build settings and characters for shows like Cowboy Bebop and Planetes, together with webcomics like A Miracle of Science.
Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals
Page: Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals
Information about prehistoric creatures for use in RPGs, simulations or just "playing dinosaurs".
Encyclopedia Galactica
Page: Encyclopedia_Galactica:Main_Page
A hard sci-fi collection of solar systems, planets, lifeforms and sentient societies, suitable as a GM resource or as a subtrate for any sci-fi or fantasy campaign.
Eternal Empire
Page: Eternal Empire
Eternal Empire is a synthesis of Dark Fantasy and Science Fiction with a lenghty background that emphasizes the roles of religion, social structures, language, and race on both individuals and societies.
EverQuest rpg
Page: EQrpg Main
The EverQuest Role-Playing Game system is built on the d20 Open GL rules, and based in the world of Norrath, of the online rpg EverQuest.
Fantasy City Project
Page: Fantasy City Project
Shared development of a generic fantasy city, its locations, NPCs, organizations and adventure seeds.
Federal Space
Page: FederalSpace:Main_Page
Shadowjack's alternative-universe variation of Star Trek, lensed in the direction of harder science, more consistent worldbuilding, and uniforms with hats.
Geos
Page: Geos
Geos is a fantasy gameworld, based loosely on 13th century Europe. The current incarnation is skewed towards more realistic fantasy - while folk magic is common, actual wizards and faeries are hard to find.
The Gift
Page The Gift
Mages have been Earth's top predators for as long as their history records, secretly enslaving humanity to further their own ends. Their power has only ever been limited by their ability to cooperate and the little gods have been free to do with this world whatever they desired. So, throughout history, they have made war on one another.
HarnWorld
Page: HarnWorld
A compilation for adventuring the world of Kethira and Harn island in particular.
Infinite Horizons
Page Infinite Horizons
A sandbox Space Opera universe for GURPS, drawing heavily on Firefly and Mass Effect.
Lineage
Page Lineage
There is no higher purpose for mankind, laid down from above. The mages have always known that. Heaven exists, but it cares nothing for humanity, not even to rule it. Hell is more attentive. The demons like it when we suffer and a demon can make a human suffer forever. Faced with a meaningless universe, will the mages stand up to defend humanity, or will they fight for personal power and glory?
Meamnar
Page: Meamnar
A classic campaign setting constructed for the d20 game system.
Magipunk
Page: Magipunk
A weird fantasy game of urban dystopia and rapidly changing social conflict -- cyberpunk crossed with swords and sorcery.
Marvel Realtime
Page: Marvel Realtime
Extrapolating what the Marvel Universe might look like if time advanced normally.
Meanwhile, Back Home...
Page: Meanwhile, Back Home...
A (mostly) humourous Alien Contact setting focusing on Earth.
Midnight RPG Campaigns
Page: Midnight RPG Campaigns: Main Page
Midnight RPG Campaigns, is a wiki open for game groups to provide details and resource on individual campaigns based on the D20 Dungeons & Dragons MIDNIGHT Setting published by Fantasy Flight Games.
Necromunda Bible
page: Necomunda_Bible
Necromunda Bible - Is an OpenGamingResource intended to create a one stop shop for everything Necromunda. Including: New gangs, Fluff, Campaign Ideas and other user generated material based around the Necromunda board game.
New Space
Page: New Space
Originally designed for the SpaceMaster: Privateers game, New Space is an original background set in an Alternate World where the Valacantha invaded Earth during World War II. It was a big mistake. Mankind has made the Valacantha flee beyond the Orion Spur and have colonized a fraction of the worlds left behind.
Paradise City
Page: Paradise City
Paradise City, Nevada, is a "cyberpunk" setting designed for use with GURPS. The city is huge and contains a wide variety of urban environments, most of them dangerous.
Pokethulhu RPG Campaigns
Page: Pokethulhu RPG Campaigns: Main Page
Pokethulhu RPG Campaigns, is a wiki open for game groups to provide details and resource on individual campaigns based on the Pokethulhu RPG. The game is written and designed by S. John Ross and currently published (in its 3rd Edition) as a free game available from Cumberland Games and Diversions.
Post-Future
Page: Post Future
Your favorite setting, cast forward into a darker future.
Prometheus Project
Page: Prometheus Project
A user created, non game system specific, Bronze age setting composed of numerous city states united by trade and divided by politics, religion and war.
Skein of Worlds
Page: Skein of Worlds
A medieval fantasy setting in which the universe really is infinite, and just about anything is possible. Primarily for D&D 3.x, but contains very little system specific details.
Stardust & Aether Winds
Page: Stardust & Aether Winds
A simple little fantasy setting designed as a spin on the Swashbuckling Sailing Ships in Spaaaace!
Tekumel
Welcome to MAR Barker's gloriously baroque world of Tekumel, one of the oldest and most detailed FRP settings. This site will include some general background info, and material specific to 'The Shrine of Petrified Wisdom' campaign.
Page: Tekumel
The Freelancers
Page: The_Freelancers A campaign set in the roaring twenties. The Freelancers are a group of persons in the Bureau of Investigations special "Freelancers"-unit. Based on RMSS-system, but contains mainly generic material.
TRaiders
Page: Traiders
Surviving and thriving after the collapse of the global economy.
Triptych: The Elemental Realms
Page: Triptych
A new mythology for modern magic games. Original elemental creatures wanted.
Encompasses three parallel worlds: The Great Gale, The White Waste, and the Blasted Lands.
The Twin Cities of Glass
Page: The Twin Cities of Glass
A fantasy setting of fantastic places. Encompasses three cities: Narcissus the City of Mirrors, Diaphane the Crystal City, and Iridos the Spectrum City; and the surrounding kingdoms.
24-Hour RPG Settings
Page: 24HourSettings
A new GM challenge set up by Knockwood: similar to the 24-Hour RPG, but focusing on settings rather than rules. (New, Jan 2008)
Ubantu: Bantu/African version of GURPS Banestorm
Page: Ubantu:Contents
This a continent based on Bantu mythology, a kind of African setting based on serious anthropology and mythography. It is designed as an add-in content in the GURPS Banestorm world (3e), with an empire than can take on and possibly win against Megalos.
Wisrtum: Wiki-Based Classic Fantasy Setting
Page: Wisrtum
This is a classic fantasy setting, intended to be creativly developed by the community without care for what RPG-System might be used to play it. The community can then produce ports of the source material to whatever game system they wish, as needed.
The World
Page: The World at 'TROS in the Hammer'
A post-apocalyptic, fairly dark and gritty fantasy setting with several unique cultures and shamanic magic. Currently for use with the Riddle of Steel, but very little game specific stuff.
GM Resources
Everything needed to make a GM's life easier
General Resources and Links
These are generic resources covering various topics that might be of use to game masters.
Page: Free Adventures
Page: Free RPGs
Page: Free Software
Page: Npcs
Page: Gaming Websites
Page: Non Gaming Websites
Page: Cool Fight Locations
Page: Stereotype List
Page: Great Quotes of RPGNet
Page: Aspects List
How to Run Game X
A continuation of the thread of the same name from RPOpen--game-specific advice on how to GM. Additional contributions are welcome! The main page is here, and the category page is here.
XXX: GROK IT!
A resource page with links to various "review" guides, formatted in a style similar to "For Dummies" books. Topics include games and game related material.
Page: RESOURCES: GROK IT! Guide Reviews
Short Adventures
A resource page with short adventures that GMs can drop into games to fill a night of play.
Page: Short_Adventures
Campaign Setups
A resource page filled with thumbnail designs for campaigns, campaign ideas, and outlines to help jump-start a game.
Page: Campaign_Setups
War Stories
Page: War Stories
Tales of things that have happened during your gaming sessions which can amuse other gamers or serve as inspiration for GMs.
Game Meta-Info and Logs
This is where GMs can put information relating to their specific games, such as character sheets, logs, plot threads, et cetera.
Mission Generator
A random generic Mission Generator.
Open Game Systems
A List of Games available under an Open License and thus usable for your own published games.
LARP Resources
Gender Neutral Character Names
A list of gender neutral names for those times when you don't know who will be playing a character.
LARP Scenarios
A list of LARP scenarios that are available for purchase or free download from various sources.
RPGnet Meta-resources
The "Create a Character" Challenge
Page: The "Create a Character" Challenge
The challenge: Create one character for each game you own!
View the thread created by "chaldfont" HERE.
Overly Honest RPG Book Covers
Page: Overly Honest RPG Book Covers
An archive of the hilarious images generated by the RPGnet thread of the same name.
View the thread created by "Neko Ewen" HERE.
Number Lists
Page: Number Lists
A collection of various open-ended lists that have sprung up over time and added to by various users, presented here in a more read-friendly format.
RPG Motivational Posters
Page: Motivational_Posters:Main_Page
A collection of the posters from the Ultra-Thread on Roleplaying Open, "RPG Motivational Posters" Still being transferred--please check the Template page before contributing!
RPGnet Thread Archive
Page: Forums Archive
A user created archive of classic threads, in the spirit of the old "Best Of Forums" page. Organized by forum, and alphabetics.
RPGnet Gatherings
Page: RPGnet_Gatherings
For information regarding any official meetups, gatherings and get togethers of RPGnet members.
Tangency Timeline
Page: Tangency Timeline
A timeline of important dates in the history of Tangency.
Let's Play Threads
Page: Let's Play Threads
An archive of Let's Play threads from Video Games Open
Video Games Open Community Resources
Page: VGO Community Resources
A collection of community resources, threads and links for the readers of VGO.
System Supplements
This is a list of supplements for specific game systems. Please be sure to list which game system your supplement is for if you include something in this section. (If you prefer to search by system then look at the Special:Categories page.)
For ease of use, this section has been moved to a sub-page, Please see here.
Terminology
These are guides to common rpg terminology.
Game title abbreviation
Page: Game_title_abbreviations
This is a collection of abbreviations used for various games and game lines.
RPG Lexica
A collection of Gamer Jargon--terms used by the players as opposed to the game's authors and designers. Still very much a work in progress... please contribute!
What's in a (GM's) Name?
Page: Referee
This is a collection of various game master names for different games
MMORPG Guilds
Blacksky Company (WoW Kirin Tor Horde)
Pig and Whistle Society (WoW Kirin Tor Alliance)
Meta Forces (CoH/CoV)
Versus Gloria Omnis (Eve Online)
Where Did I Come From?
A game where an orphan kills his parents by travelling in time!