Ye Olde Fantasy NRPs - Where did they go?

[Talis]

This looks awesome! I've been wanting to try out some fantasy nation ideas and have been waiting for a forum like this to pop up.

Personally I'd actually vote for low-medieval. A lot of NRPs and games go with high medieval with knights in armor and fine steel equipment, but I don't see many working with the tech level of, say, the Normans, Franks, early Islamic empire, etc. Also, I'm already in one RP that's late medieval/early colonial. :)

Anyway, I vote medieval, but I would play either.

[Hyperdrive]

<- Highly interested, count me in when it hits the green light.

Also, I'm voting for the medieval setting.

[Willy Vereb]

This looks awesome! I've been wanting to try out some fantasy nation ideas and have been waiting for a forum like this to pop up.

Personally I'd actually vote for low-medieval. A lot of NRPs and games go with high medieval with knights in armor and fine steel equipment, but I don't see many working with the tech level of, say, the Normans, Franks, early Islamic empire, etc. Also, I'm already in one RP that's late medieval/early colonial. :)

Anyway, I vote medieval, but I would play either.

@Talis

I wouldn't be against that at all.
Albeit worths noting that due to the dwarven smiths and other fantasy elements the metallurgy would be superior to OTL regardless and full plates and other equipment might not be out of reach even there.

[Talis]

I suppose that's true. Still prefer early medieval.

One thing I would like to ask: are we planning on having any mechanics or metrics to this RP, or will it be strictly Roleplaying and honor system? If we are going to have mechanics, what kind of stuff should we expect?

[Goldeagle1221]

@Aristo I see you here. >.>

@hyperdrive Hyper!

[Slamurai]

@Goldeagle1221Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere

[Goldeagle1221]

@Goldeagle1221Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere

@Aristo

As the Duvards I hope not :o

[Willy Vereb]

@Goldeagle1221Any interest for the game?

pretty standard world building questions

What are the themes/tone of the RP? Grim? Dark? Light-hearted? Epic?

Who are the major power brokers in the world? Gods? Mortals? Primordials?

Are there other planes of existence? How distant are they from this 'mortal' realm?

Where does magic come from? Who has access to it?

If this is analogous to medieval europe (like D&D) what is the largest nation/empire? Or is it more like small kingdoms relative to medieval Europe continuously fighting? Is there one BBEG that everyoen generally unites against?

What races are available? Can I use races outside of the standard european fare? I.e. Could I have a kingdom of Ifrits, Khubuth and Maarids?

@Polybius

Well, since it's "mid fantasy" it means gods and ancient evils have a subtle role at best. Religion is mostly just a make-beleive just like in real life with at best some priests getting magical powers by learning how to channel the power of their god.
Country sizes and their nature is pretty much up to the players. Everything is decided as the nations submissions surface.
Given this freedom the actual origins of the magic are largely irrelevant or differ per which group of users you ask.
In general the setting is chiefly about your nation and you can approach magic and fantastic elements as a needed flavor. That's how most NRPs go.

I suppose that's true. Still prefer early medieval.

One thing I would like to ask: are we planning on having any mechanics or metrics to this RP, or will it be strictly Roleplaying and honor system? If we are going to have mechanics, what kind of stuff should we expect?

@Talis

Freeform, of course.
Making up game mechanics or stats would only mar the dynamics of the NRP. It isn't like people here have much issue with the honor system to begin with. Game mechanics are necessary if you don't trust the players. I do.

Anyways, if I haven't said it before medieval setting won. 14-15th century style will dominate for the most parts.

[Goldeagle1221]

Sure, why not? Although I don't know how much I can contribute as I'm currently helping GM another fantasy NRP, but I'll stick around I suppose.

[Willy Vereb]

@Goldeagle1221I see.
Well, my next question would've been if you don't mind being a co-GM.
To be honest I have a number of RPs and while I can handle the administration and game making part but given my unpredictable schedule I want somebody else to work on the management part of things.
Long story short after I started the game and got the nations down I'd intend to ask somebody else to run the game. This is because I realize otherwise it might result in a disaster.
Seriously, these NRPs are often very much self sufficient yet when the GM isn't present people just tend to not care about the game regardless. It's a bothersome feature but this is why I want somebody with more consistent activity than me.
I agreed to make this thread in the chat with such condition. Because I want this game to succeed.

This reply isn't only aimed at you. Is there anyone willing to work as a co-GM here?
The game is freeform so you don't really need to consult with me on anything. Again, I just wish the best for this NRP.

[Goldeagle1221]

@Goldeagle1221I see.
Well, my next question would've been if you don't mind being a co-GM.
To be honest I have a number of RPs and while I can handle the administration and game making part but given my unpredictable schedule I want somebody else to work on the management part of things.
Long story short after I started the game and got the nations down I'd intend to ask somebody else to run the game. This is because I realize otherwise it might result in a disaster.
Seriously, these NRPs are often very much self sufficient yet when the GM isn't present people just tend to not care about the game regardless. It's a bothersome feature but this is why I want somebody with more consistent activity than me.
I agreed to make this thread in the chat with such condition. Because I want this game to succeed.

This reply isn't only aimed at you. Is there anyone willing to work as a co-GM here?
The game is freeform so you don't really need to consult with me on anything. Again, I just wish the best for this NRP.

@Willy Vereb

And I was your first choice? :> .. well, I'm flattered. Let me think on it before I answer. (Previous commitment takes priority)

[Willy Vereb]

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And I was your first choice? :> .. well, I'm flattered. Let me think on it before I answer. (Previous commitment takes priority)

@Goldeagle1221

Actually no. I didn't even know you'd be joining this game but if you do I trust you the most so I asked you first about becoming a co-GM.
But again, I am open to volunteers. I just wish to break the ice with fantasy games while also ensuring my fluctuating activity won't kill the wave I am making.
The latter concern is what stopped me from attempting this for a while now.

[Natsucooldude]

Well, I turn my head for a few days and this just explodes. As I understand it the setting will have early firearms or? Otherwise I'll juse be out. I did not sign up for yet another progress-phobic medieval fantasy setting if I can help it. I think the 14-15th century had some early firearms.

In other news, I would love to be a co-GM to this.

[Goldeagle1221]

Well, I turn my head for a few days and this just explodes. As I understand it the setting will have early firearms or? Otherwise I'll juse be out. I did not sign up for yet another progress-phobic medieval fantasy setting if I can help it. I think the 14-15th century had some early firearms.

In other news, I would love to be a co-GM to this.

@Natsucooldude

14th century definitely did have firearms, yes.

[Willy Vereb]

Well, I turn my head for a few days and this just explodes. As I understand it the setting will have early firearms or? Otherwise I'll juse be out. I did not sign up for yet another progress-phobic medieval fantasy setting if I can help it. I think the 14-15th century had some early firearms.

In other news, I would love to be a co-GM to this.

@Natsucooldude

Arquebus, matchlocks, wheellocks or maybe even very early predecessors of the flintlock are possible by this point.
Gunpowder can also have different composition than OTL since we live in a fantansy setting with different materials and possible use of magic/alchemy.
It's just that owning guns won't guarantee you superiority. Arbalest-type heavy crossbows were in many ways superior to guns of this time. It was a matter of style and tactics which kind of weapon you preferred.

[Hannibal]

I'm interested in this as well, but I'm not too keen on gunpowder but I'll keep an eye on this.

[Goldeagle1221]

I'm interested in this as well, but I'm not too keen on gunpowder but I'll keep an eye on this.

@Hannibal

Don't let gunpowder fool you, it's not for another three hundred years until it became "overpowering" when compared to conventional ranged weapons... barring siege warfare of course. Pick your battlefield and conditions correctly, and you should have no problem facing even advanced gunpowder units.

[Hyperdrive]

@Goldeagle1221 Gooooooolddd

[Willy Vereb]

I'm interested in this as well, but I'm not too keen on gunpowder but I'll keep an eye on this.

@Hannibal

As GoldEagle said, guns do their job but they don't replace classical equipment.
Guns can have a number of advantages but most of those are in terms of logistics and other "soft" stats.
Crossbows and arrows can be shot for hundreds of meters because you can clearly see the projectile as it arcs.
You can't do this with muskets thus combined with other issues it was inherently worse for long range harassment.
Muskets had advantages, too. Especially when you had the industry to equip whole armies with them.
But basically during the 15th century muskets and crossbows/longbows were like apples and oranges.
You can also say it's a matter of style. Depending on how you wish to play both ways are viable and neither has an unfair advantage over the other.
If somebody wants I can give you a list of pros and cons later so you would feel more comfortable at choosing which weapon you want.
Although for most times it's just up to your personal feelings. There's no bad decision on this which would assuredly put you at a disadvantage.

[Shorticus]

@Willy Vereb I really like how the RP is shaping up. Since chances are I'll end up joining a few weeks later than everyone else, what sort of plans do you have in mind for players who do, well, join late? Would I be joining as a nation across the sea, or something of that nature?