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Author Topic: Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!  (Read 715 times)

SHARK

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Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!
« on: February 23, 2023, 12:38:51 AM »
Greetings!

Well, I traditionally run game campaigns that are Ancient to Dark Ages Medieval for a campaign setting, mostly grounded in a quasi-historical foundation. More or less traditional Fantasy mixed with Sword & Sorcery.

Generally very much *not* a "Gonzo Campaign".

However, I have tried to create smaller, discrete "Bubble Areas" where I can include Gonzo elements. Maintaining a more historical fantasy campaign requires definite foundations and restrictions, and these should not be violated. Ignoring such foundational principle will soon entirely ruin the historically-based fantasy campaign. Having said that, "Gonzo Elements" can certainly be attractive and lots of fun!

So, I have been developing a particular "Gonzo Bubble" and thought about crazy Fruit People.

Banana People--Banana-coloured humanoids. Their flesh is of course, Banana yellow. Not the outer skin, but more of a pale yellow-white, as is the Banana fruit itself.
Abilities: STR - DEX-1 CON +1 INT - WIS +1 CHA+2

Orange People--Orange coloured humanoids. Skin colour is bright, pale orange.
Abilities: STR +2 DEX - CON +1 INT -1 WIS +1 CHA+1

Peach People--Peach coloured humanoids. Skin colour is a blended mix of pale yellow, pale orange, and deep red.
Abilities: STR - DEX -1 CON +1 INT - WIS +1 CHA+2

Strawberry People--Strawberry coloured humanoids. Bright red coloured skin. Skin texture is similar to that of Strawberries.
Abilities: STR - DEX -1 CON +1 INT - WIS +1 CHA +2

Blackberry People--Blackberry coloured humanoids. Dark, glossy-black coloured skin. Texture is similar to that of Blackberries.
Abilities: STR -1 DEX - CON +1 INT- WIS +1 CHA +2

Raspberry People--Raspberry coloured humanoids. Pale red-raspberry coloured skin. Texture is similar to that of Raspberries.
Abilities: STR -1 DEX - CON +1 INT - WIS +1 CHA +2

All of the Fruit People have bodies largely composed of their respective Fruit. Such "Fruit People" can be eaten and digested by other creatures, just as such creatures would otherwise consume fruit.

Banana, Orange, and Peach races gain a +1 bonus to any Morale hecks while in sunny, warm weather, and suffer a -1 penalty on Morale checks whenever they are in cold, or rainy weather. Likewise, Strawberry, Blackberry, and Raspberry races gain a +1 bonus to any Morale checks whenever they are in cold, rainy wather, and suffer a -1 penalty on Morale checs whenever they are in sunny, warm weather.

So, what kind of bnefits or effects would those eating such raceso creatures gain? What kinds of Character classes do you think such strange races would favour and specialize in?

Any ideas you have for my silly Fruit People are welome and appreciated!

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Re: Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2023, 01:11:07 AM »
+2 strength?  Orange people master race.  Very problematic!

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Re: Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2023, 07:19:13 AM »
 8) Their powers should combine like Voltron or Power Rangers, and we'll call it "The Fruit Salad!" kaiju.
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Re: Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2023, 08:09:22 AM »
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Re: Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2023, 08:48:23 AM »
Which ones herd my little ponies?

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Re: Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2023, 09:43:45 AM »
Just had to log on for this one.

Why there are only 6 different fruit people when there are 7 colours in the rainbow?

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Re: Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2023, 03:39:06 PM »
Do the various Fruit Peoples get along, or is there animosity?

Might introduce the Vegetable People, with whom the Fruit People are at eternal war.

Or perhaps the Vegetable People and Fruit People are in an uneasy truce, banding together to fight against the Dairy-Protein Alliance. It's a food pyramid of intrigue...

And all part of a balanced breakfast.

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Re: Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2023, 05:37:08 PM »
Orange People--Orange coloured humanoids. Skin colour is bright, pale orange.
Abilities: STR +2 DEX - CON +1 INT -1 WIS +1 CHA+1

Wait, the Orange People have a Charisma bonus?!  ;D

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Re: Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2023, 05:47:50 PM »
+2 strength?  Orange people master race.  Very problematic!

Greetings!

*Laughing* Yes, the MASTER RACE!

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Re: Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2023, 05:49:05 PM »
8) Their powers should combine like Voltron or Power Rangers, and we'll call it "The Fruit Salad!" kaiju.

Greetings!

Fruit Salad! Awesome!

Semper Fidelis,

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Re: Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2023, 05:51:36 PM »
Concerned mom: "I don't like you playing these games, the T.V. said they radicalize kids."
Kid: "Mom, I've told you before, it's just a harmless game."
Concerned mom: "OK sweetie...so what did you do in your game today?"
Kid: "We slaughtered a bunch of fruits, and ate them to gain power."
Concerned mom: "Hello? Police? Please come right away!"

Greetings!

"Slaughtered a bunch of fruits, and ate them to gain power!" *Laughing*

Semper Fidelis,

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Re: Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2023, 05:54:42 PM »
Which ones herd my little ponies?

Greetings!

Yeah! That's exactly what they need! Herding My Little Ponies! ;D

I always hated those stupid cartoons!

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Re: Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2023, 05:57:26 PM »
Just had to log on for this one.

Why there are only 6 different fruit people when there are 7 colours in the rainbow?

Greetings!

Yeah, I suppose I could make another Fruit People race. I didn't want to go too crazy with them though. Seven colours in a rainbow though, true. Good point!

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Re: Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2023, 06:04:38 PM »
Do the various Fruit Peoples get along, or is there animosity?

Might introduce the Vegetable People, with whom the Fruit People are at eternal war.

Or perhaps the Vegetable People and Fruit People are in an uneasy truce, banding together to fight against the Dairy-Protein Alliance. It's a food pyramid of intrigue...

And all part of a balanced breakfast.

Greetings!

Nice, my friend! I was originally thinking of the normal fruit races having hatred for the berry-races, with them having a mutual sense of hatred for the other.

Food Pyramid of Intrigue! *Laughing* Yeah, I know it's silly. I haven't decided yet, to include them, but I'm considering them having a distinct area they live in, so it could be a fun and weird environment for the group to encounter.

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Re: Gonzo Elements and Fruit People!
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2023, 06:08:07 PM »
Orange People--Orange coloured humanoids. Skin colour is bright, pale orange.
Abilities: STR +2 DEX - CON +1 INT -1 WIS +1 CHA+1

Wait, the Orange People have a Charisma bonus?!  ;D

Greetings!

Yeah! Well, it seemed like a modest nod to them generally being a social group, and being happy around others. At least of their own kind, to be sure. ;D *Laughing*

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