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Choosing BFRPG

July 6, 2009 /

In my work with Nevermet Press, I wanted to work on providing statblocks for the free content, there. I wanted to choose a Neoclassical system because 4th Edition appears to be well covered. After researching various systems, I chose Basic Fantasy. This system feels the most familiar to me, based on my history of playing. The differences from Basic D&D make sense to me, but also allow for some flexibility in classes, rules, etc. The real winner for me was the 'source' content published in OpenOffice file formats. This demonstrated to me that the philosophy of the BFRPG developers is very much in-line with my own.

So, there will be content on my site from this point forward designed specifically for the BFRPG. This month will include new dragons, as well as statblocked content from Nevermet Press.

Did I forget M20? No, I start with M20 and work my way forward. I also intend to provide M20 statblocks for everything as well.

Here's to a reboot of Sycarion.com

Upcoming Setting Contest

July 2, 2009 /

Magman over at the WEG fansite is holding a contest for 'backdrops'. The rules are straightforward and open-ended.

All details can be found here (link no longer available).

If I can keep up with my assignments from Nevermet Press, I plan on submiting an entry.

Personalize Your Undead

June 11, 2009 /

The word of the day from the folks at dictionary.com provides an interesting adjective. Here is one of the examples of usage provided on the site:

As for Neeson -- of the nose-heavy, asymmetrical countenance and shrewdly darting, soul-searching eyes, he is a lopsided Gary Cooper redivivus -- hardly something to sneeze at.
-- John Simon, "Michael Collins", National Review, November 25, 1996

Note that the proper usage is (Name of Person) redivivus.

Within an RPG with many forms of undead, such a name could add story elements by naming an individual 'weaker' undead. (zombies, wights) It could also be used as a title for more powerful undead (vampire, revanant). The latter usage gives a more regal feel because redivivus is a purely latin based word.

Here's an example of a third person referring to a zombie of someone recently deceased: Tragen, our mayor, is dead, but Tragen Redivivus roams the village terrorizing our citizens....

I can easily imagine a vengeful revanant placing this name upon himself upon his return to the physical world: Tristan was felled by a corrupt guild under the iron rule of Kuroun Fes. As Tristan Redivivus, I will see justice done by the force of my will and the blade he placed in my back.

I leave it to others to decide if such a title is appropriate to a lich.

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