New RP ideas?

[Ashbax]

Ok, so ive been wanting to start up as second RP, but I need to properly think this one through. Ive noticed almost every RP is either a risk type game, some clíched thing about dragons and goblins and a whatnot, or its zombies, or vampires, or superheroes, or based on a videogame, etc etc. You get where im going.

So, im thinking I should make something very original. Easier said than done, so what do you guys think would make a fun RP? it doesnt really even have to be about killing shit. Just post your suggestions, and hopefully we will soon have stacked up enough ideas to be able to choose one and make it into a RP. Also, anyone can just take the ones I dont choose

 

[Shapsters]

Although I dont have any ideas at the time, please, PLEASE don't do what you did on the oblivion one.

 

[Dastardos]

You could do one about the American Government being overthrown by Communist Kittens, and you play a group of Nationalist Ponies trying to drive the Communist Kittens out of your country.

 

[LilGherkin]

Life in New York or another heavily populated city with a high crime rate possibly a fictional major city.

 

[Shapsters]

You could do one about the American Government being overthrown by Communist Kittens, and you play a group of Nationalist Ponies trying to drive the Communist Kittens out of your country.

Hhhmmmm........

Yup, that is most definitely the greatest idea ever.

 

[Ashbax]

dont worry shapsters, that was my very first day on the escapist anyway, so I know better now. I had 20 posts then, now its almost a thousand, so, y'know...

 

[Ashbax]

You could do one about the American Government being overthrown by Communist Kittens, and you play a group of Nationalist Ponies trying to drive the Communist Kittens out of your country.

Hhhmmmm........

Yup, that is most definitely the greatest idea ever.

+1. Entireley possible in real life, of course.

 

[Sparrow]

...or its zombies... or superheroes...

I think you'll find the best two RP's here are those two!

But seriously, the Prototypes RP and ZAS RP are fairly bitchin'.

 

[Galykia]

A rp based off of saw movies?
Or anything that involves a mass murderer and the hunt for him.

 

[Shapsters]

...or its zombies... or superheroes...

I think you'll find the best two RP's here are those two!

But seriously, the Prototypes RP and ZAS RP are fairly bitchin'.

Wow, self plug. Thats shameful Sparrow

 

[Sparrow]

...or its zombies... or superheroes...

I think you'll find the best two RP's here are those two!

But seriously, the Prototypes RP and ZAS RP are fairly bitchin'.

Wow, self plug. Thats shameful Sparrow

Pah, it was a bit. They rock nonetheless though.

 

[Flying-Emu]

Ok, so ive been wanting to start up as second RP, but I need to properly think this one through. Ive noticed almost every RP is either a risk type game, some clíched thing about dragons and goblins and a whatnot, or its zombies, or vampires, or superheroes, or based on a videogame, etc etc. You get where im going.

You don't need an original concept so much as good storytelling and directing. I run a "clíched thing about dragons and goblins and a whatnot", and I run it well, and all my players agree that it's one of the best Roleplays they've taken part in.

Take a concept that's been done already (although one that is not currently running), and build a GOOD game around it. Don't let everyone in. Make sure only the best characters get in, and lay down solid rules. Work for, not with your players. When you run a roleplay, the point (at least for me) is to help your players create a good story, a living, breathing world, and multifaceted characters.

That's the problem with most RP's here now. People don't put that effort forth to MAKE those points come true. Be above them. Make a world, not a game.

 

[Dastardos]

Ok, so ive been wanting to start up as second RP, but I need to properly think this one through. Ive noticed almost every RP is either a risk type game, some clíched thing about dragons and goblins and a whatnot, or its zombies, or vampires, or superheroes, or based on a videogame, etc etc. You get where im going.

Don't let everyone in. Make sure only the best characters get in, and lay down solid rules.

I did that with "Secret Invasion". I announced I'd only let 1 or 2 players in and about 12 people submitted sheets and most of them were high quality sheets.

And yes, WoF is pure greatness.

 

[Ashbax]

Ok, so ive been wanting to start up as second RP, but I need to properly think this one through. Ive noticed almost every RP is either a risk type game, some clíched thing about dragons and goblins and a whatnot, or its zombies, or vampires, or superheroes, or based on a videogame, etc etc. You get where im going.

You don't need an original concept so much as good storytelling and directing. I run a "clíched thing about dragons and goblins and a whatnot", and I run it well, and all my players agree that it's one of the best Roleplays they've taken part in.

Take a concept that's been done already (although one that is not currently running), and build a GOOD game around it. Don't let everyone in. Make sure only the best characters get in, and lay down solid rules. Work for, not with your players. When you run a roleplay, the point (at least for me) is to help your players create a good story, a living, breathing world, and multifaceted characters.

That's the problem with most RP's here now. People don't put that effort forth to MAKE those points come true. Be above them. Make a world, not a game.

Im going to do all this, I just want to have something more original is all. I never said I didnt enjoy those always-used RPs, Im just saying the next time I make one I want to be a bit original.

 

[Flying-Emu]

Ok, so ive been wanting to start up as second RP, but I need to properly think this one through. Ive noticed almost every RP is either a risk type game, some clíched thing about dragons and goblins and a whatnot, or its zombies, or vampires, or superheroes, or based on a videogame, etc etc. You get where im going.

You don't need an original concept so much as good storytelling and directing. I run a "clíched thing about dragons and goblins and a whatnot", and I run it well, and all my players agree that it's one of the best Roleplays they've taken part in.

Take a concept that's been done already (although one that is not currently running), and build a GOOD game around it. Don't let everyone in. Make sure only the best characters get in, and lay down solid rules. Work for, not with your players. When you run a roleplay, the point (at least for me) is to help your players create a good story, a living, breathing world, and multifaceted characters.

That's the problem with most RP's here now. People don't put that effort forth to MAKE those points come true. Be above them. Make a world, not a game.

Im going to do all this, I just want to have something more original is all. I never said I didnt enjoy those always-used RPs, Im just saying the next time I make one I want to be a bit original.

My point was that you should always focus more on building the game than having a creative concept.

Some of the best things we have on here weren't exactly Da Vinci-level creativity.

 

[atv_chic_18]

I would provide some input on this as I always have something creative in terms of input but the idea of the communist kittens sure seems like a win worthy idea. Or you could always go with nazi ducks but hey.. I'm just kidding around here.

 

[MasterSqueak]

Idea!

Make an RP based on Genre Wars. Yup.

 

[Ashbax]

Ok, so ive been wanting to start up as second RP, but I need to properly think this one through. Ive noticed almost every RP is either a risk type game, some clíched thing about dragons and goblins and a whatnot, or its zombies, or vampires, or superheroes, or based on a videogame, etc etc. You get where im going.

You don't need an original concept so much as good storytelling and directing. I run a "clíched thing about dragons and goblins and a whatnot", and I run it well, and all my players agree that it's one of the best Roleplays they've taken part in.

Take a concept that's been done already (although one that is not currently running), and build a GOOD game around it. Don't let everyone in. Make sure only the best characters get in, and lay down solid rules. Work for, not with your players. When you run a roleplay, the point (at least for me) is to help your players create a good story, a living, breathing world, and multifaceted characters.

That's the problem with most RP's here now. People don't put that effort forth to MAKE those points come true. Be above them. Make a world, not a game.

Im going to do all this, I just want to have something more original is all. I never said I didnt enjoy those always-used RPs, Im just saying the next time I make one I want to be a bit original.

My point was that you should always focus more on building the game than having a creative concept.

Some of the best things we have on here weren't exactly Da Vinci-level creativity.

why cant I have both originality AND quality? or is that against the forum rules?

 

[Ashbax]

Idea!

Make an RP based on Genre Wars. Yup.

why not mix together genre wars with russian kittens?

 

[MasterSqueak]

Idea!

Make an RP based on Genre Wars. Yup.

why not mix together genre wars with russian kittens?

Russia stopped being Communist. But, how about the genre's have to band together to stop the onslaught of Commie Kittens?