TLG's anthropomorphic RPG - by deogolf

Omote · Post by **Omote** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:12 pm

In about a month, the new Chronicals of Narnia, Prince Caspian film will be released. When the first film hit the theaters, there was a wave of people who had considered running a Chronicles of Narnia style game. For those of you who have read the Prince Caspian book or plan on seeing the movie, I think that this release in particular will bring about another wave of Narnia-style campaigns. Prince Caspian IMHO is more RPG-like and lends itself well to a more traditional style of fantasy roleplaying.

Here's some pictures of the characters in the new Narnia, Prince Caspian film:
http://movies.aol.com/movie/the-chronic ... cter-guide

So, some months ago it was annouced that TLG has an anthropomorphic style RPG in the works (I think by Sieg). Is there any word or update on this possible new game? There will be lots of talk about it due to the release of the film, why not generate some buzz before the release of the movie so that the writers and TLG can say this game was not just because of the new Narnia film.

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Deogolf · Post by **Deogolf** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:50 pm

Well, it's still in the works. I, not Sieg, am the responsible party for it. The artwork (by Jim Holloway) and MS has been handed over to Steve.

It was written in C&C language, so incorporating humans and the like is entirely doable. My version doesn't included humans or any other humanoids. It is more along the lines of Redwall, Mistmantle, or Mouse Guard.

I guess I could post a few illos from it, but that would depend on good ole Steve-o!
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Jyrdan Fairblade · Post by **Jyrdan Fairblade** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:04 pm

Very interesting...somehow I missed the announcement about this project. Art by Holloway definitely sells it further.

Even though anthropomorphism gets a bad rap (at least, from me it does!) on account of furries, it does have a long legacy in fantasy literature and folklore.

Slightly OT, it makes me happy to see the dwarves of Narnia are neither forced perspective nor digital creations. Nor are they just short humans (D&D 1, I'm looking at you!). Peter Dinklage and Warwick Davies look great in their respective roles.

Omote · Post by **Omote** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:26 pm

Sorry Deogolf, my advanced age must be failing me on this. My bad. However, the idea is intriguing and I would very much like to see what can be made of this. Particularly, with the upcoming release of a good fantasy film.

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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:39 pm

I will only be interested in it if dark faerie tales can be told with it. I am not interested in another "kiddie animal game." There are far too many of them.

Deogolf · Post by **Deogolf** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:51 pm

Jyrdan Fairblade wrote:
Very interesting...somehow I missed the announcement about this project. Art by Holloway definitely sells it further.

Even though anthropomorphism gets a bad rap (at least, from me it does!) on account of furries, it does have a long legacy in fantasy literature and folklore.

Slightly OT, it makes me happy to see the dwarves of Narnia are neither forced perspective nor digital creations. Nor are they just short humans (D&D 1, I'm looking at you!). Peter Dinklage and Warwick Davies look great in their respective roles.

There are no furries in this game. If they appear, they will die a most horrible death!!
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Deogolf · Post by **Deogolf** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:52 pm

Omote wrote:
Sorry Deogolf, my advanced age must be failing me on this. My bad. However, the idea is intriguing and I would very much like to see what can be made of this. Particularly, with the upcoming release of a good fantasy film.

-O

That's OK, it's been so long I almost forgot!!
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Deogolf · Post by **Deogolf** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:54 pm

serleran wrote:
I will only be interested in it if dark faerie tales can be told with it. I am not interested in another "kiddie animal game." There are far too many of them.

Serl, you can make it as dark as you want!

I have the makings of a second adventure that is much darker than the first. Hopefully, things go well and it too will see the light of day!
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Omote · Post by **Omote** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:24 pm

Yeah, it would seem you could make a dark fairy tale game out of even C&C. Speaking of dark fairy tales, did Fantasy Flight's GRIMM RPG ever get released?

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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:31 pm

Yes, Grimm is available.

I am glad this RPG allows for dark tales; most of these types of games are light and fluffy. A few, notably Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or After the Bomb (which I consider within the genre) are more sci-fi or militant, so its good to have something to flex and flux.

Omote · Post by **Omote** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:32 pm

Deogolf wrote:
I have the makings of a second adventure that is much darker than the first. Hopefully, things go well and it too will see the light of day!

This statement leads me to believe that your original submitted MS was about adventure-sized (20-32 pages). Can you give details on that? For some reason when this was first mentioned, I got the idea that the anthropomorphic RPG would be one of the Seige Box games.

Though, you could just be referring to and adventure contained within the original MS I suppose.

DETAILS man, DETAILS.
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gideon_thorne · Post by **gideon_thorne** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:50 pm

Deogolf wrote:
There are no furries in this game. If they appear, they will die a most horrible death!!

What? No yffing as a cross class skill?
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Wulfgarn · Post by **Wulfgarn** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:04 pm

When it comes out ill buy it for my kids

Deogolf · Post by **Deogolf** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:16 pm

Omote wrote:
This statement leads me to believe that your original submitted MS was about adventure-sized (20-32 pages). Can you give details on that? For some reason when this was first mentioned, I got the idea that the anthropomorphic RPG would be one of the Seige Box games.

Though, you could just be referring to and adventure contained within the original MS I suppose.

DETAILS man, DETAILS.
-O

The idea and how we were going to present it has changed a bit as its gone along. First, a C&C adventure, then something different (I can't remember what), and now I do believe its going to be a boxed set of some sort using the Siege Engine. It was originally written in C&C, so porting it over shouldn't be a problem.

Seeing that it's an introductory adventure geared toward the younger crowd, I did keep it more on the lighter side. But, if they don't play things smartly, they could quickly be in trouble. Plenty of places to lose characters.

As I mentioned a few months back, the main PCs are mice, rabbits/hares, otters, badgers, or squirrels. The arch-types fighters, magic-users (sorry, its what I call them), clerics, and thieves.

The main inspiration was Brian Jacques' Redwall series, but is not based on his world. It starts out investigational, but there will be some combat before its all over. The main premise is that a group of harvesters from a nearby farm have disappeared and the Lord of Wheat Hollow has dispatched a group to find out what's going on. Due to a couple of poor growing seasons and early winters, food is at premium. The village of Wheat Hollow needs all the food it can get to survive the winter. That, and the fact that a good portion of the village has just disappeared.

It should only take one or two nights to finish it. But, could last longer depending on how things turn out.
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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:22 pm

Might be a good way to incorporate awakened familiars / companions.

Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:25 pm

Very cool. Thanks for the info, Deogolf.

I had thought you were working on something utilizing the Redwall series, but this idea sounds every bit as interesting.

Looking forward to seeing the work.

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Deogolf · Post by **Deogolf** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:31 pm

I'll try and post a couple of pics when I get home from work tonight. Can't get to my image hosting sight from work, stupid government policies!
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Omote · Post by **Omote** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:36 pm

gideon_thorne wrote:
What? No yffing as a cross class skill?

Yffing should never be a cross-class skill... well, unless you are into crossing that boundry. Leave the furries alone.

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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:39 pm

Ahh, now I understand where I got a pdf from... yes. Makes sense.

phadeout · Post by **phadeout** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:48 pm

Wow,

I never heard of this either till now.

Redwall was the second fantasy novel I ever read, right after The Hobbit!

I always wanted a game that was D&D but in Redwall setting and thought many times about making something like that up (and porting ideas from Palladium's TMNT).

Very cool.
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Brutorz Bill · Post by **Brutorz Bill** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:38 pm

This is the first I've heard of this, I am quite intrigued!!!!

Please provide us with more details.

Thanks!

jaybird216 · Post by **jaybird216** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:00 pm

serleran wrote:
Might be a good way to incorporate awakened familiars / companions.

As long as Fred doesn't give Kirdak the old "Blackberry Splat"!
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Deogolf · Post by **Deogolf** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:18 pm

Here's a couple of the illustrations from the adventure - Wheat Hollow: The Harvesters.

Hope you like!
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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:21 pm

Dude, they're like... gnaminals! Heheh. I want one as a pet.

Deogolf · Post by **Deogolf** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:26 pm

serleran wrote:
Dude, they're like... gnaminals! Heheh. I want one as a pet.

Even if they're wielding an axe?
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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:31 pm

Especially.

Yamo · Post by **Yamo** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 1:05 am

Deogolf wrote:
There are no furries in this game. If they appear, they will die a most horrible death!!

Yeah, based on the subject I was worried there for a sec that the Trolls were planning to take their future releases in a very weird direction.

Brutorz Bill · Post by **Brutorz Bill** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:46 am

Dude! This looks like a blast! Love the Holloway art!

When is this supposed to be released?

I'm a big fan of the Mice Templar series this looks like a perfect match!

Brutorz Bill · Post by **Brutorz Bill** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 12:01 pm

This looks perfect for my little girls too. They've been interested in C&C, this looks like a great way to introduce them too it.

+ I can see running a dark version of this game for a regular players!

Deogolf · Post by **Deogolf** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:06 pm

Brutorz Bill wrote:
Dude! This looks like a blast! Love the Holloway art!

When is this supposed to be released?

I'm a big fan of the Mice Templar series this looks like a perfect match!

Not sure about a release time. Steve was hinting at sometime this summer; but, with Gary's death and the everything else that has gone with it, I'm sure it's going to be later than that.

Mice Templar?! I'll have to check that one out! Thanks!

I'll pass along the kudos to Jim. He'll be glad to hear it!
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