brainrazer Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I have been writing alot of my past ideas on pc lately in various word pad documents, and posted a minute portion on here of random nutshell aspects I would possibly like to see, and go with in my own thoughts. My main goal I believe is to try and create an RPG in a Scifi, more realistic type setting. I am curious to know if anyone has any thoughts about an RPG without magic(exception of alchemy, as that is psuedo real world science)! Do you think the idea could fly? In short, I am thinking of an action fantasy style game, but in a scifi type setting without any knowledge of, or sort of space travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowace Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 It could be done, but how effective it would be I don't know. But the real world already knows space travel (kinda) so why take that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndorilTheGreat Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I have been writing alot of my past ideas on pc lately in various word pad documents, and posted a minute portion on here of random nutshell aspects I would possibly like to see, and go with in my own thoughts. My main goal I believe is to try and create an RPG in a Scifi, more realistic type setting. I am curious to know if anyone has any thoughts about an RPG without magic(exception of alchemy, as that is psuedo real world science)! Do you think the idea could fly? In short, I am thinking of an action fantasy style game, but in a scifi type setting without any knowledge of, or sort of space travel. You know, my friend and I are currently working on a game very similar to this idea. We hope it will turn out good. Alas, I cannot tell you very much about it without having you sign a contract because of copyright issues... I will however, let you know how we are progressing periodically. :yes: Cheers,gman021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyreil829 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 be kinda interesting with out magic it kinda makes combat a bit....bland... Col John Sheppard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowace Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I know I mean, two swords just clashing together, no lightning bolts or fireballs or none of that good stuff flying across the battlefield. That's just awkward for games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timihendrix91 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I don't see why not. I hardly use magic in oblivion as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macmert Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Take a look at Mount and Blade... It has no magic and it is still an awesome game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainrazer Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 1) Just because it's on an alien planet, doesn't mean that the alien creatures inhabiting the planet are technologically super advanced with flying saucers etc. I am looking to somewhat humanize the alien element kinda like what Anne Rice was going for with Interview with a Vampire back in the day. The technology would be more midievil /rennaisance style period( along the lines of the type of technologies seen in warcraft 2..kinda sorta.) 2) ALchemy takes place of magic, as in the form of grenade like weapons. For long distant throw the bottle, for melee smash the bottle on your victim. Depending on the concoction inside you would get your electrical,flame, ice attacks etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kresselack Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Instead of enchanting a sword with magic, why not pour some oil on the blade and light it up? Just watch the oil light up like a trail. That would look nice in first person. The same thing could be with poison, but you would not need to ignite it. You could pour some sort of green liquid and it makes your blade give off a green vapour. Just a suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyreil829 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I don't see why not. I hardly use magic in oblivion as it is. think about it with out magic there want Ayleids and other races nothing would have ever been done without people would be dead with out Alchemy Col John Sheppard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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