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Mongoose, d20, 2000 AD, and Starblazer

Started by Roman, August 29, 2008, 12:44:34 AM

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C.Jay

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August 31, 2008, 08:17:09 PM
Quote from: Roman;242435Fair enough. Though, in the decades I've been reading 2000AD, I haven't seen too many stories that I'd call truly dark. Cynical and satirical, yes, even masterfully so, but truly dark, no.

Though as I read through it the main rulebook, I don't doubt that Starblazer Adventures could handle this tone as well, as such a tone would be primarily established by the GM and players rather than the system.

Yes, I had a bit of trouble coming up with an appropriate term there.  I chose black because I think of it has having black humour connotations.  That's a bit thin, I suppose.

You're right about the tone setting, though rules can play a part, making certain approaches easier or harder.  I think.

Maybe it's all down to which snacks you choose.  Certainly shots of Tequilla gives a very different play experience than Coke.;)
 

Roman

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August 31, 2008, 10:53:48 PM
Quote from: C.Jay;242493Maybe it's all down to which snacks you choose.  Certainly shots of Tequilla gives a very different play experience than Coke.;)

Very true.

Which is why I always add a bit of rum. :D
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