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A game set in Borgia's Rome? (1503-1510 circa)

Started by Reckall, August 11, 2010, 06:16:33 PM

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Reckall

August 11, 2010, 06:16:33 PM
I'm looking for a game set in this fascinating period. I'm not really interested in the system, more in background, daily lives (bot of the rich and the common people) and stuff - for an "Assassins Creed"-like campaign. Any suggestions?

Edit: If possible, I'm looking for an "historical" game, not a setting "inspired by" - even if the spirit of the story will be cinematic.
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Hieronymous Rex

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August 11, 2010, 06:40:44 PM
While I haven't read it, and thus can't attest to its quality, GURPS 4th edition has the sourcebook Hotspots: Renaissance Florence.

Benoist

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August 12, 2010, 12:05:49 AM
What game will you be using?

I mean the game system. The one from the game suggested, or are you already set on the rules you're going to use?

RPGPundit

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August 12, 2010, 03:06:59 AM
How's your spanish? If its ok, the Capitan Alatriste game might work...

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August 12, 2010, 04:58:52 AM
Quote from: Hieronymous Rex;398425While I haven't read it, and thus can't attest to its quality, GURPS 4th edition has the sourcebook Hotspots: Renaissance Florence.
Cool! I'm glad to see Steve Jackson Games didn't abandon historical supplements altogether.
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August 12, 2010, 05:12:01 AM
Quote from: RPGPundit;398481How's your spanish? If its ok, the Capitan Alatriste game might work...

RPGPundit
I don't know, Capitán Alatriste is a GREAT game, but the period it covers is one century too late for the OP.

A friend of mine (the one who GMs CA) told me there was a scenario set on the Italian peninsula, that was a riot to play (I didn't get to play it, yet).

To the OP: I don't think what you're looking for exists, but if you find it, please let me know, that period was pretty cool.
Grając zaś w grę komputerową, być może zdarzyło się wam zapragnąć zejść z wyznaczonej przez autorów ścieżki i, miast zabić smoka i ożenić się z księżniczką, zabić księżniczkę i ożenić się ze smokiem.

Nihil sine magno labore vita dedit mortalibus.

And by your sword shall you live and serve thy brother, and it shall come to pass when you have dominion, you will break Jacob's yoke from your neck.

Dios, que buen vasallo, si tuviese buen señor!

Lizaur

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August 12, 2010, 05:17:43 AM
Quote from: RPGPundit;398481How's your spanish? If its ok, the Capitan Alatriste game might work...

RPGPundit

The Capitán Alatriste Game is a fine election. Although it's set in 1620's Spain, both settings has a lot in common (mediterranean, heavily roman-catholic countries) and the core book contains a treasure of background information about daily life, crime, society, etc. The combat rules are perfect for a swashbuckling game, with lots of fencing maneuvers and stuff.
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Reckall

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August 12, 2010, 09:29:59 AM
Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm more interested in the background, since I plan to use either Basic Roleplaying or an "historic" version of D&D 3.5. I have some books about the period, not to mention books of paintings showing Rome's peculiar landscapes and the daily life. But having starting stats (to be adapted) for Rodrigo Borgia, Cesare, Lucrezia and all other merry character would be useful (not to mention weapons: gunpowder was already a reality, but I'm not sure about pistols and Arquebuses - and what about the laws regarding them?)

My Spanish is so-so, but I can read it, so I'll check "Alatriste". And Reinessance: Florence is a good suggestion. Maybe I'll start my campign there.

Thanks again to all!
For every idiot who denounces Ayn Rand as "intellectualism" there is an excellent DM who creates a "Bioshock" adventure.

Lizaur

#8
August 12, 2010, 10:26:13 AM
A last suggestion: try to pick the comic "Los Borgia" by the talented Milo Manara. It's a superb visual aid for the period, including armor and weapons, architecture, fashion, etc. (Caution: LOTS of adult stuff. In fact, the whole thing is near pornographic, as usual in Manara's works).
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Reckall

#9
August 12, 2010, 01:03:19 PM
Quote from: Lizaur;398562A last suggestion: try to pick the comic "Los Borgia" by the talented Milo Manara. It's a superb visual aid for the period, including armor and weapons, architecture, fashion, etc. (Caution: LOTS of adult stuff. In fact, the whole thing is near pornographic, as usual in Manara's works).

Not to mention Jodorowsky's script :D I have it. It was published by Albin-Michel BD, for whom I worked :)

Another good comic book set in Rome is "Le Scorpion" by Marini. Even if the script is quite weak the visuals are very good. It's Rome around 1750, which is two and half centuries later, but for some inspirations (the commistion between classic and Renaissance in architecture) it's a good visual reference.
For every idiot who denounces Ayn Rand as "intellectualism" there is an excellent DM who creates a "Bioshock" adventure.

Lizaur

#10
August 12, 2010, 04:27:35 PM
Quote from: Reckall;398631Another good comic book set in Rome is "Le Scorpion" by Marini. Even if the script is quite weak the visuals are very good. It's Rome around 1750, which is two and half centuries later, but for some inspirations (the commistion between classic and Renaissance in architecture) it's a good visual reference.

I thoroughly agree, micer.
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