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Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core.

Posted by baxtheslayer
baxtheslayer
member, 9 posts
Fri 20 Apr 2018
at 08:54
  • msg #1

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

I've been looking to try out FATE for a while now.  I've got experience running numerous games for my friends, but they aren't interested in FATE and I've only run one other game on RPOL.

I was hoping to find a handful of players who would enjoy learning to play FATE together.  I've got the Core book as well as the System Toolkit and the Adversary Toolkit.

The setting would be The Dragon-Empire - a totalitarian feudal empire that spans the cosmos, where the lower class masses can't hope to resist the super-powered aristocracy.

It's an over-the-top outlandish 'kitchen sink' science fantasy wonderland of inconceivable technology and incomparable sorcery.

For inspiration, look no further than The Metabarons, movies like Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor (especially Ragnarok), Hellboy, Sucker Punch, 300, Dune, Star Wars, Valerian, The Fifth Element, tabletop games like Warhammer 40,000, Exalted, Shadowrun, CthulhuTech, and video games like Gears of War, Dante's Inferno, Darksiders, and God of War.

The tone of the game will be serious, desperate, and, yet, optimistic.  There are terrible evils perpetrated by the Dragon-Emperor and his minions.  The forces of the Dragon-Empire are unknowably vast and overwhelmingly powerful.  Despite this, there are still those who will fight against tyranny and oppression.

The players would be former members of the aristocracy who decided to use their powers for good or low-born serfs who have recently acquired, discovered, or been cursed with some heretofore unknown power.  They will strive to make the cosmos around them better place and may also try to plan some large-scale revolution.
von_das
member, 167 posts
Fri 20 Apr 2018
at 09:34
  • msg #2

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

Well, I've played and ran Fate before, though I'm not sure if I'd call myself a veteran; I probably still have much to learn about it myself. If that's not a problem then I'm certainly interested, character inspiration pending.
Yaztromo
member, 170 posts
Fri 20 Apr 2018
at 11:38
  • msg #3

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

I would be very interested, as it is some time I am trying to get some playing experience with Fate. I am very curious about trying out Fate, but I have almost no playing experience and the idea of learning playing Fate together is perfect for me.
Tezaris
member, 3 posts
Fri 20 Apr 2018
at 12:06
  • msg #4

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

I'm in the same boat as you; looking to learn more about FATE but the tabletop isn't interested.  I'd be game.
horus
member, 464 posts
Wayfarer of the
Western Wastes
Fri 20 Apr 2018
at 13:22
  • msg #5

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

In reply to baxtheslayer (msg # 1):

I'd be interested in lurking and observing this from the sidelines (I have too much on my plate right now to play).

Every Success!
Fairman
member, 8 posts
Fri 20 Apr 2018
at 13:34
  • msg #6

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

I'm pretty familiar with FATE Core, and this is exactly the kind of setting that I dig. Count me in!
GhostShipBlue
member, 94 posts
Punk rock joy!
Molotovs in stemware.
Fri 20 Apr 2018
at 13:59
  • msg #7

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

Baroque Space Opera might be worth a look. Engineered for FATE, kitchen sink and the antique couch thrown in.
engine
member, 591 posts
Fri 20 Apr 2018
at 14:04
  • msg #8

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

I'd be interested. I've been interested in Fate since I picked up Spirit of the Century years ago, but I've never had a lot of success running it.

I like pretty much every source you've mentioned, so I'm intrigued. I wouldn't envy anyone trying to make anything remotely coherent out of all that, but if you're not planning to anyway and just want to have fun, and you're taking input from the players, I'm in.
Jormungandr
member, 26 posts
Fri 20 Apr 2018
at 14:56
  • msg #9

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

I have only the barest experience with FATE but I'd be interested in this.
Godzfirefly
member, 497 posts
Fri 20 Apr 2018
at 15:00
  • msg #10

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

I'd be interested.  I've never played FATE system before, but I have listened to podcasts where players have played it, and I was super-interested as a result.

And, I'm always interested in sci-fi/sci-fantasy.
sbodmann
member, 96 posts
Fri 20 Apr 2018
at 15:18
  • msg #11

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

I'd be interested too
steelsmiter
member, 1876 posts
BESM, Fate, Indies, PBTA
NO FREEFORM! NO d20!
Fri 20 Apr 2018
at 16:25
  • msg #12

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

I have a very specific idea that I've been wanting to try out for a number of years. It may not fit, but it might. If you'd have me, let me know in PM or something so I can get you the idea.
OakMaster
member, 96 posts
"Choose you this day
whom ye will serve..."
Fri 20 Apr 2018
at 19:30
  • msg #13

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

I might be interested...  :)
tlow
member, 5 posts
Fri 20 Apr 2018
at 22:39
  • msg #14

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

I'm interested.
airellian
member, 424 posts
Sat 21 Apr 2018
at 00:13
  • msg #15

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

Interested! :)
JxJxA
member, 204 posts
Sat 21 Apr 2018
at 02:27
  • msg #16

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

I'm definitely interested in science fantasy FATE core, especially if it's over the top!
baxtheslayer
member, 10 posts
Sun 22 Apr 2018
at 02:06
  • msg #17

Over-the-top Science Fantasy FATE Core

Put together a game, it can be found here:

link to another game

I'm pretty new to RPOL, so I'm hoping I set it up so everyone can see the intro thread for a little more info on the game and can request access.  If not, someone let me know so I can try to fix it...
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