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Most Unconventional Fantasy Setting?

Started by Zachary The First, August 26, 2006, 03:26:13 PM

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Dominus Nox

#30
August 29, 2006, 10:15:47 PM
Quote from: VellorianBy this definition Star Wars is "fantasy." :p

I do consider star wars to be space fantasy, so your remark doesn't bother me at all.

I will continue to define fantasy as I choose to, and there's not one single thing anyone here can do to change that. So, to all you people who think you can nag me into changing my definition to suit yours, all I have to say is :pimpdahoe:
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Vellorian

#31
August 29, 2006, 10:36:58 PM
Quote from: Dominus NoxI do consider star wars to be space fantasy, so your remark doesn't bother me at all.

I did not intend for my remark to bother you.  :)  

QuoteI will continue to define fantasy as I choose to, and there's not one single thing anyone here can do to change that. So, to all you people who think you can nag me into changing my definition to suit yours, all I have to say is :pimpdahoe:

I quite agree that Star Wars is a "sci-fi/fantasy" realm.  I've also seen it referred to as a "space opera."  

Would you also consider Star Trek a "fantasy" world because of the psionic element and the godlike beings they oft encounter?  I would.  :)

I would also consider Firefly to be fantasy by that same definition.

In fact, the bulk of what most people consider "sci-fi" or "horror," even, thus gets lumped into the "fantasy" category.

As taxonomies go, I generally prefer something more specific.  But if that method of classification suits you, then I'm happy for you.  :)

I'll just use another system that has different buckets, if you don't mind.  :)
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Settembrini

#32
August 30, 2006, 01:13:37 AM
This is real laughable, as Science Fiction is the mother of Fantasy. Fantasy is a child of Sci-Fi.
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Zachary The First

#33
August 30, 2006, 01:17:16 AM
Quote from: VellorianIn fact, the bulk of what most people consider "sci-fi" or "horror," even, thus gets lumped in

As one sad visit to Amazon's "fantasy" category of books will attest to.
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#34
August 30, 2006, 12:52:43 PM
Steampunk Musha, anyone?

It's an odd mix, but it seems fun.
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Caesar Slaad

#35
August 30, 2006, 01:23:08 PM
Quote from: VellorianWould you also consider Star Trek a "fantasy" world because of the psionic element and the godlike beings they oft encounter?  I would.  :)

Where are folks like you when I am arguing with the "psionics aren't fantasy" nuts over on enworld? :D
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Vellorian

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August 30, 2006, 01:29:50 PM
Quote from: Caesar SlaadWhere are folks like you when I am arguing with the "psionics aren't fantasy" nuts over on enworld? :D

Psionics are just another form of magic, IMHO.  

And I don't go to enworld because I don't have any personal appreciation for D20 or D&D (in its various guises).  :)

However, this place looks really interesting and I've really enjoyed the conversations we've been having here.  :)
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Caesar Slaad

#37
August 30, 2006, 01:33:59 PM
Quote from: VellorianPsionics are just another form of magic, IMHO.

:highfive:  

QuoteAnd I don't go to enworld because I don't have any personal appreciation for D20 or D&D (in its various guises).  :)

Well... nobody's perfect. ;)
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Dominus Nox

#38
August 30, 2006, 08:17:11 PM
Quote from: VellorianPsionics are just another form of magic, IMHO.  

And I don't go to enworld because I don't have any personal appreciation for D20 or D&D (in its various guises).  :)

However, this place looks really interesting and I've really enjoyed the conversations we've been having here.  :)

Well, I think psionics has at least some possible excuse in a SF campaign, if you've ever heard of the twin slit experiments involving quantumm mechanics and the possibility of knowledge affecting reality at the fundamental level.

I agree with you re D&D and d20. I respect D&D as the first rpg, but that's about it. I don't like d20 at all.
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