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Mythians - taking suggestions (app.kanka.io)

submitted 1 month ago by Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world to c/worldbuilding@lemmy.world

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This is a playable race in a game I've been developing. I like the premise, but the overall impression feels lacking to me. Mythians come from elves in this story, which are more like cenobites than fairies (taking cues from Pratchett's Lords and Ladies but hyperbolically so, until you're more into Gwar territory). They've renounced horrific madness and cosmic power. It's got a lot going for it, but I'm not happy with how "simple" and just-so it all feels. Any help?

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[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Super fun. I always liked it when an RPG had some kind of sanity erosion built into the game, but I've not often seen it done in a way that is mechanically elegant and genuinely fun (unless you bring your own fun to it, that is). Are there any TTRPGs you know of that do this well (or badly enough to be worth knowing about)?

[–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Sorry, I'm not into TTRPGs, I just like narrative storybuilding. I can't speak to any mechanics.

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

No worries, thanks for the advice. You've actually given me a great starting point for making these folk interesting to me again!