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Is there any game where "Renegade Clowns" wouldn't make a great sourcebook title?

Started by Hastur T. Fannon, January 19, 2007, 11:54:00 AM

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bobmangm

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January 20, 2007, 12:29:38 PM
Dawn Patrol - WWI Flying Aces

Clowns in Boot Hill?  A stretch.  It is along time since I did anything with that game, but there was no occult, no magic, no secret societies, and very little religion (I don't even remember much about any Christian groups, other than talk about preachers).  It was gritty (or could be), not weird.  If I'm thinking correctly, you could play out a good western (a.k.a. El Dorado), but not anything like Deadlands (which is a great games).

Paranoia is a joke.  Clowns would fit perfectly.  Especially with all of the 'secret groups'.
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#16
January 20, 2007, 01:19:28 PM
Quote from: bobmangmClowns in Boot Hill?  A stretch.  It is along time since I did anything with that game, but there was no occult, no magic, no secret societies, and very little religion (I don't even remember much about any Christian groups, other than talk about preachers).
At least the Hopi and a number of other tribes had the tradition of "sacred clowns", though, even if that didn't exactly involve greasepaint and squeaky shoes...
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Ian Absentia

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January 20, 2007, 01:54:22 PM
Quote from: GrimGentAt least the Hopi and a number of other tribes had the tradition of "sacred clowns", though, even if that didn't exactly involve greasepaint and squeaky shoes...
That's why I suggested above that the term "clown" be defined.  They aren't always considered harmless buffoons cross-culturally.  Many times they are cultural iconoclasts, and sometimes their antics were purposefully frightening.

Me?  I've never trusted clowns.

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Hastur T. Fannon

#18
January 20, 2007, 02:22:39 PM
Quote from: bobmangmClowns in Boot Hill?  A stretch.

One word: Carnivale
 

Ian Absentia

#19
January 20, 2007, 06:35:33 PM
I only watched up to about episode 6 or 7.  I don't recall any clowns.

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Hastur T. Fannon

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January 20, 2007, 08:12:56 PM
Quote from: Ian AbsentiaI only watched up to about episode 6 or 7.  I don't recall any clowns.

Ok, so it's set in the Depression rather than the Old West, but it's the same principle.  Kinda
 

Ian Absentia

#21
January 20, 2007, 08:51:33 PM
Oh.  I was wondering if, somewhere later in the season, or maybe season 2, a clown or two might figure into the mix.  I mean, there's a man-eating/soul-eating bear running the show.  Anyway, yes, Carnivale helps put a spin on one's expectations in unlikely situations.

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Dr Rotwang!

#22
January 20, 2007, 10:34:46 PM
Wait, no.  "Renegade Clowns" WOULD make a great sourecebook for Macho Wom--

Er, but why would you wri --

Screw it, I'm confused.
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