Initial game discussion and expectations

Oct 10, 2024 5:44 pm
I'll let Cathamber drive, but this thread is intended for genre discussions and so forth.
Cathamber says:
Wow! That was fast!
Thanks for the interest!

So far, the initial DM to take up the challenge of teaching us, if you choice to accept it, would be Qralloq. With a possible/future follow-up by Rpg.veteran.
And the PCs' actors, in order if appearance, would be Cathamber, Aline, Gentleman, Mathias0077 and Phil_Ozzy_Fer.

Qralloq, if it is OK with you, I'd appreciate you creating the actual game thread (and inviting the rest), so we can start talking (and voting?) on how to build this idea into something fun and manageable.

I left the Genre (fantasy, sci-fi, supers, detective or other) open for conversation, so we should talk about that first. So we can then create PCs and the setting. I'd prefer to talk and vote it within the game thread, to keep this invitation clean. Of course, once that is voted and decided, I'll be back to share the conclusion.

I'm not closing this invitation yet, because, if us 5 can't fully agree on genre (or some enters another game before this one starts) an opening may appear. So it's basically waiting list after this post ;) Again, pending on DMs approval.
Link to Fate Core SRD
[ +- ] Basic Fate Core Character Sheet
Oct 11, 2024 1:39 am
I FINALLY am going to get the chance to play FATE! I'm looking forward to this. Thank you for being willing to run it Qralloq.

For the type of game, I'm open to a lot of different stuff, but I'd prefer we don't do anything that even sort of smells like it might be epic fantasy. I don't know FATE very well so I'm not sure what it lends itself well to.

Maybe something sci-fi, or since we're close to Halloween, paranormal investigators? Just throwing this out there to get the ball rolling.
Oct 11, 2024 1:54 am
Yes, thank you for the invite and chance to learn a new game. I also have no idea what this system has in store or would be best but am open to new. Sci-fi sounds pretty cool. Paranormal investigators investigating the house of Michael Myers of Camp Crystal Lake and Jason Vorhees?
Oct 11, 2024 2:05 am
Paranormal investigators at Camp Crystal Lake? That could be fun. My idea was sillier. I was thinking of the so-called "real" ghost hunters that make it look like a reality TV show when they're in abandoned structures. When I've seen that stuff, I always wonder what would happen if they found a real ghost. In my mind, our game could be that outcome.
Oct 11, 2024 2:14 am
Thanks a lot Qralloq!
My goal is to give Fate Core a try, as simple as it sounds.
Having said that, the very few important things for me are in the initial invitation... Everyone invited here already kind of agree on those.
As for a genre, I'm open to any. Now, I'm currently in a Fantasy game and in a Sci-fi game, so I have a slight preference not to repeat those two here. I'd kind of prefer supers, detectives, spies... But I'm happy to go with the majority here.
Also, since Qralloq will be DMing, I feel it is critical that Qralloq feels comfortable with the genre.
Oct 11, 2024 3:33 am
Woot. Hmm. Lets see. :) So much fun. Thanx.
Oct 11, 2024 3:33 am
I'm comfortable with any genre. My vaguely formed idea stopped shortly after the word: Muppets.

Muppet paranormal investigation?
Oct 11, 2024 3:43 am
Ready for some adventure. Just finished watching all of the Snowpiercer shows (4 Years worth) & Wyonna Earp.
Oct 11, 2024 8:26 am
Muppet Paranormal Investigation?
I keep thinking about Animal trying to explain his research conclusion as fast as possible to get to his band's next gig...
https://youtu.be/qisaGTajtvk?feature=shared

Against all expectations, Animal does have experience as private detective: He solved the Mysterious Case of the Rabbit's Disappearence some time ago:
https://youtu.be/Hqg3PMWrJ78?feature=shared

I love this character! And his drums' skills!
Oct 11, 2024 8:46 am
Okay based on the above, here's my pitch.
Premise:

Your team of paranormal investigators is hired to investigate Lakeshore Haven, a summer lake resort that was abandoned after a brutal mass murder twenty years ago. The site has since become the subject of urban legends and unexplained phenomena, drawing in curious investigators. Strange sightings, eerie sounds, and disappearing locals near the lake have reignited interest in the location, and your team has been called in to uncover the truth behind the haunting.

What do you think? Multi Public

Agree to the Pitch, spooky atmosphere
Agree to the Pitch, investigators are Muppets
Prefer a different pitch for the investigators (will post preferences)
Prefer a different genre (will post preferences)
Oct 11, 2024 8:59 am
I won't be able to use this ninja/shinobi character I had, this is way different from any game I've played before, furthermore using a new sytem, and I feel is risky to get into this rabbit/Muppet hole... I'd love to try it!

It somehow feels to me like a Muppets meet Scooby Doo. Maybe with bits of cartoonist Ghost Busters.. does this makes sense to you Qralloq? Am I getting it right?
Oct 11, 2024 12:42 pm
There are lots of games designed to handle paranormal investigation. Call of Cthulhu, Delta Green, Kult: Divinity Lost... There are not very many that could handle PCs who are puppets.

Fate is complete enough to handle most anything. Unusual characters with difficult to describe abilities or characteristics, I think Fate would just enable that well. But who knows?

That being said, without complete buy in from the players, playing Muppets could be awkward. The tone Cathamber suggests is kind of what I had in mind for Muppets, but it would be fun to play spooky horror too.
Oct 11, 2024 1:09 pm
I believe I have never watched Muppets, so I wouldn't know what the tone of the proposed game would be like. I'm fine with paranormal investigation, with the caveat that I would like to request no 'gods' or demons be involved, for religious reasons.
Oct 11, 2024 1:37 pm
Second the notion on what Muppets are. (Also never seen Muppets.) Anything can be fun. Scooby Doo is interesting. Lake alligators. Hello Fredy.
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Oct 11, 2024 2:57 pm
For the "Muppets " to work, everyone should known them enough... since already 2 players mentioned that they don't know them, I think we should leave that idea for other game.

I also agree with Gentleman NOT to involve spiritual beings on this spooky concept, for religious reasons.
Oct 11, 2024 3:22 pm
Great. I think we're closing in on a setting.

This hit my inbox today The Vanishing Hitchhiker Legend Is an Ancient Tale That Keeps Evolving . Just to set some of the mood we can aim for.

https://i.imgur.com/kEuag6h.jpeg
Oct 11, 2024 5:28 pm
Good news. You get to own a car! LOL. My luck it is rental & I have a bill.


Hmm. Investigator team.
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Oct 11, 2024 9:09 pm
...with my luck, I don't get a car, so have to ride as copilot in your rental, AND share the bill.

But... would it be a car? Or a Mystery Machine Dodge A-100 van?

Thinking about vans, this could be a music band van so the detectives use a 'we are a rock band' cover?... Or maybe not.

OR... maybe we are talking about 007 kind of detectives, so each get a different car with hidden gadgets everywhere?
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Oct 11, 2024 9:22 pm
What if the group has a chartered vehicle that just drops them off places? It could be like "Survivor," where people just sort of have to last until the next pickup.

No problem for the Muppets. It's a fun idea, but it can shelved. If it happens, I want dibs on Statler and Waldorf.

Also, I'm enjoying this dialogue. Keep the ideas flowing!
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Oct 11, 2024 10:34 pm
Zoot was my man on the muppets. Smooth sax player. I would imagine if we were a group together we would have some sort of van to haul our gear. Maybe like the A-Team van. My cousin had a replica we were in HS. Cruised in that bad boy a lot. It eve had red shag carpet on the inside.
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