The Warden Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Well, if this does get underway, I wouldn't mind being the leader of the Demonologist Guild or whatever semi-crazy cult out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thar Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Humans Elves Half-Elves Dark Elves (Drows) Dwarves Half-Orcs Aliens (can come up with a name later) Dragonborn Khajiit (cat people) Avian humanoids (bird people) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A._Sakuyamon Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Well the world is based on Fantasy correct? So things around that would be neat. Also, you noted that the area is mostly separated by inhospitable areas. It also seems that it's quite possible that where there is actually civilizations, those civilizations are different from each other. Which adds room for a good variety intelligent races. So Golems, Elves, Mind Flayer like, Dwarves, Harpies/Sirens, Serpent, Lizard, Dragon, Hybrid races could be neat choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maeriberii Haan Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 -trolls -Giants -Centaur -Bearman -Mermaids(undines?) -Sylph(fairies?) -Fire People -Underground dwelling humanoids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aix Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Guys, just listing off as many races as you possibly can is not productive. We can't possibly use all those races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thar Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 By listing them, we can tally them up and reach a collective agreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maeriberii Haan Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'd say that all sentient (and maybe humanoid, YMMV on this one) races should be playable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinforce Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Maybe something like werewolves, humans that turn into animals either under the full moon or at will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aix Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Why don't we all pick races we want? Also, why not some original races? Cifer Race - a humanoid race with translucent and bioluminescent skin (because why the fuck not). Underground dwellers. I'd say that all sentient (and maybe humanoid, YMMV on this one) races should be playable. Because of how the storyline works, we can't actually just have whatever race appear. It doesn't become quite so plausible. Some danger areas I intend to be more dangerous than others and these often divide places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warden Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Then it becomes apparant that the backstory of the world should be built up in order to define what races will be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maeriberii Haan Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Well, then. Here's my wish list. -Human(obvious) -Cat-like humanoids -Bird-like Humanoids -Dhampir -Minor deities Might make a custom race later, but for now, this'll suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aix Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Onto other things then. The magic system. How shall it work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'd rather keep the race list rather limited to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aix Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'd rather keep the race list rather limited to start. Phos, you wanna post what you have for worldbuilding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maeriberii Haan Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Onto other things then. The magic system. How shall it work? Using life energies, source can be from self or other living beings (but harnessing natural energies is possible, though that'll be a lot harder). The magics itself are bound into will, yet manifested itself with words (making calling your attack as an actual mechanic). The magic used for an action will be equal to the amount of energy you spend to do that certain action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A._Sakuyamon Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Using life energies, source can be from self or other living beings (but harnessing natural energies is possible, though that'll be a lot harder). The magics itself are bound into will, yet manifested itself with words (making calling your attack as an actual mechanic). The magic used for an action will be equal to the amount of energy you spend to do that certain action. So basically the Eragon system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maeriberii Haan Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Welp, you noticed it. Yes, that is what I mean, but with less tying with a dead language (the magic system there is quite good and well defined to be honest, bar the nonverbal shenanigans in the last book). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A._Sakuyamon Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Welp, you noticed it. Yes, that is what I mean, but with less tying with a dead language (the magic system there is quite good and well defined to be honest, bar the nonverbal shenanigans in the last book). It certainly is definitely once we got to see more advanced levels of it. So I don't mind it as it has my support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinforce Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Sounds decent, but by the sounds of it if the magic is bound to will, the words calling the attacks are just a way of focussing the will, which would allow nonverbal attacks as well, so long as the guiding will is strong enough. That actually reminds me of magic from the Harry Potter series as much as from Eragon. Same theory though, but for that matter would it be better to use a tool as a focus for that magic or just cast the magic without something like a wand or a staff to help guide it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maeriberii Haan Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'd say both. Since the basis for the spell itself is in the willpower, both scenarios are plausible. Tool assisted vs no tools will have their advantages and disadvantages though. (Also, I don't really object the nonverbal spells, I just say that the system for it in the books is not as well defined as the verbal ones). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinforce Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Well, in that case it seems like the most important components for the magic would be the caster's willpower and the amount of energy they have available to cast the particular spell or piece of magic. With the tools and the words to cast them, it might act as a sort of crutch for those without enough focus to cast the more difficult spells they would otherwise have trouble with, and make the easier spells just that much easier to cast, though possibly at the cost of limiting the power capable of being fuelled into the spell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maeriberii Haan Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'm thinking more around the line of the words and wands are used to focus the magical energy for its intended purpose, to prevent unnecessary energy loss, while nonverbal magic is more like an explosion of energy following the will, it lacked control and will leave you more exhausted than you should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'm pretty sure my notes got lost when my computer was reset. So that sucks. ;=; But to anyone's credit, it was a mashup of Monster Hunter and the Zendikar setting from M:tG, if anyone plays the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maeriberii Haan Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Will it contain the hedrons? Anyway, so that means killing monsters for bounties are quite important to the society, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aix Posted December 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Will it contain the hedrons? Anyway, so that means killing monsters for bounties are quite important to the society, no? Rather, some monsters yield great alchemical and/or crafting materials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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