Pathfinder Rules Discussion
I am also a fan of technology in my fantasy games, and steam punk is a wonderful blend between fantasy and technology. However, I built this game for an individual and therefore I want to make sure they are able to enjoy the game that was created in response to their request.
Here are the things in regards to technology I, as GM, would like to include-
1) Ships. Now, whether these are simply sailing ships and we have a world of Islands and therefore plenty of sailing, or these are ships that use rotors to fly(not a fan of balloons), I'm good. Of course I'm good if we don't, as I'm really quite agreeable, but I love the idea of each crew having a small ship they travel in, upgrade, and live in. But, that may get to "SciFi"ish for some.
2) Guns. Guns are cool. Guns are fun. They can also quickly become an issue because who and why would you use a bow or crossbow long term if you can use a gun? Sure,we could say they are expensive but I anticipate the majority of players being able to afford firearms. Stick to black powder weapons?
3) Where do we stop? In reality if we have steam punk robots, ships, and guns, do we have steampunk mech suits? With magic we open even more things, teleporters? shields? food replicators? The ability to compact weapons(think assassins creed). I am open to much of this, but as a community we have to decide what direction we all want this game to go in, what we want out world to look like, and how it works.
Speaking of being a community, I am a strong supporter of us gamers being there for each other. I encourage everyone to speak their mind respectfully, ask for help, offer help, and just be there for each other. Though we are online, a lot of us struggle with depression and starved social outlets, and rpol is our only outlet. Let's build this game into a community everyone.