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Hi, Idek if I am allowed to GM a RP at this point so if I can't please tell me and I will delete this. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a Game of Thrones themed RP, in a sort of what if scenario. Main basis: The Game of Thrones universe but several hundred years in the future. The Seven Kingdoms have returned to being just that, Seven Kingdoms and tensions between them have reached an all time high. Weaponry (of most groups) has increased to somewhere in-between American Civil War and WWI technology. And one death can Set everything in motion.
Quick Summary: GoT WWI. Prior knowledge of Game of Thrones or A Song of Ice and Fire not required, just do some light background research so you can get a gist of the factions involved, AKA each of the Seven Kingdoms.
Factions: Kingdoms of the North ((and Dorne because Dorne)), and Kingdoms of the South, (Because that makes it easier)
Some alternate races if you do not wish to be specifically one of the houses armies: Dothraki (limited technologically but superior in hand-to-hand combat, mounted cavalry, and stealth when using bows and other primitive weapons.), Free Folk or Wildlings (Similar to Dothraki but with better usage of modern weapons due to trying to assimilate, also feature better survivability in the cold.).
Note: these special groups are not limited to area, I.E. the north can have dothraki and the south can have free folk, but they would be rare.
REGION SPECIFIC UNITS (Not including standard armies of each house)
Union of Ice
Knights Watch (Highly Trained Units used as shock troops now)
Free Folk Legion (Group of purely free folk, utilized as scouts and Guerilla troops)
Direwolves Armored Brigade (one of the only fully developed armored brigades available, with most advanced vehicles.)
The White Walker Corps (Not actually white walkers, utilize stealth, deception tactics, and several chemicals to confuse and disorient enemies, often attack under a cloud of smoke.)
Alliance of the Southern Kingdoms
Dothraki Horde (Most Powerful Cavalry Force in Westeros)
Greyjoy Navies (Very Strong naval force, but limited in land attack, specialized for sea combat)
Dragons of the Targaryen's (Not actual dragons, but one of the biggest of the very few aerial units, and the most skilled.)
note that the Dothraki horde is the most powerful in sheer size and skill, if Northern Dothraki units were engaged against a similar sized unit in the south they would be equally matched.
Please let me know what you think. There will be a combat IC, OOC, and domestic IC for in camp and trench dialogue between participating people.
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I like the idea of a Game of Thrones RP.
But I am confused about the premise of this RP. When I saw the title I assumed it would be seven separate kingdoms, plus Targaryens somewhere. That would offer a lot of potential for diplomacy. Temporary alliances. Coalitions. Betrayal. Doesn't feel like Game of Thrones without betrayal. Not really possible with just two pre-defined always-hostile sides. Does this imply that the intent is to just focus on the fighting? Though I don't think that Dothraki + Greyjoy vs. this "Union of Ice" makes any sense, I can see how that could at least be completely awesome and believe they need to make a Total War video game for that after they finish the Total Warhammer series. But I ask because I find this confusing: "The Seven Kingdoms have returned to being just that". It sounds like they haven't returned to being seven kingdoms, it's just two kingdoms now, simple North vs. South.
You didn't mention a good or bad side. Would everyone who joins pick a side then? And what role would the players have, soldiers? Generals? Nobles? Any?
And what would your role be here? I'm not sure if there's a distinct goal or plot to be followed, so I don't know what you'll be saying to make things proceed other than giving background on alternate-Westeros when needed.
Since the forum displayed interest in Game of Thrones, I've been looking forward to an RP with it, but I may not join this one as I don't think I can be a character I want to RP like a diplomatic but strong Baratheon woman, carefully measuring the threat of the Martells, Tyrells, and whoever starts in the Crownlands and trying to guess their intent, possibly allying with one for the benefit of the Stormlands. I still want your RP to succeed, if the focus will be on the fighting between two big sides, that part should be very interesting and I want to see how it goes, it's just not what I'd be good at.
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I like the idea of a Game of Thrones RP.
But I am confused about the premise of this RP. When I saw the title I assumed it would be seven separate kingdoms, plus Targaryens somewhere. That would offer a lot of potential for diplomacy. Temporary alliances. Coalitions. Betrayal. Doesn't feel like Game of Thrones without betrayal. Not really possible with just two pre-defined always-hostile sides. Does this imply that the intent is to just focus on the fighting? Though I don't think that Dothraki + Greyjoy vs. this "Union of Ice" makes any sense, I can see how that could at least be completely awesome and believe they need to make a Total War video game for that after they finish the Total Warhammer series. But I ask because I find this confusing: "The Seven Kingdoms have returned to being just that". It sounds like they haven't returned to being seven kingdoms, it's just two kingdoms now, simple North vs. South.
You didn't mention a good or bad side. Would everyone who joins pick a side then? And what role would the players have, soldiers? Generals? Nobles? Any?
And what would your role be here? I'm not sure if there's a distinct goal or plot to be followed, so I don't know what you'll be saying to make things proceed other than giving background on alternate-Westeros when needed.
Since the forum displayed interest in Game of Thrones, I've been looking forward to an RP with it, but I may not join this one as I don't think I can be a character I want to RP like a diplomatic but strong Baratheon woman, carefully measuring the threat of the Martells, Tyrells, and whoever starts in the Crownlands and trying to guess their intent, possibly allying with one for the benefit of the Stormlands. I still want your RP to succeed, if the focus will be on the fighting between two big sides, that part should be very interesting and I want to see how it goes, it's just not what I'd be good at.
The premise is less *Game of Thrones* and more set in Westeros. Though in the domestic ic there can be the political/general style that effects the combat ic. I could even have a separate thread for just that..... There is so good or bad side because war isn't always good or bad. There are seven kingdoms, but there are alliances, like in WWI. There can be any of those roles, it all depends on which part of the war you are focusing on. I will be certain characters in each thread, such as commanders and political leaders of the more powerful parties involved, to keep things on track. There will most likely be lots of infighting as well as fighting opposing sides, thus betrayals can occur and nations become their own fighting force if they wish. etc. As far as goal, why its similar to the show, the goal is to successfully combine each portion of the war and try and reach a clear victor.
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Dorne is stupid I conquered that shit in like a year. Lol they got so fuckin butthurt they killed me under a peace banner. Looooosers!
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I'll just put out the argument that it's unlikely for technology to have advanced that quickly, considering how stagnant it's been in Planetos for the last 8000 years.
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i always have a distaste for anything that is themed around "World War but (setting)". Like, if you're using the same tech and general premise as OTL, at that point just set in on Earth.
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In that case please disregard this, I had an idea that was not popular my apologies
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It's fine dude. If you ever want to do a regular Game of Thrones RP (like during the century of blood or something) I'm already in.
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It's fine dude. If you ever want to do a regular Game of Thrones RP (like during the century of blood or something) I'm already in.
I think I might, Truth be told I just want to RP as a wildling or a Dothraki, so century of blood would be good cuz I could be Khal Mengo
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If you can be Mengo then I get to be Aurion, Emperor of Valyria :P
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So you...die ignominiously in a volcanic hellscape along with 30,000 men? Seems a bit shit of a role, but hey whatever floats your dromond (and then sails it off to the Stepstones to become a pirate lord; admittedly that's Aurane, not Aurion, but close enough).
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So you...die ignominiously in a volcanic hellscape along with 30,000 men? Seems a bit shit of a role, but hey whatever floats your dromond (and then sails it off to the Stepstones to become a pirate lord; admittedly that's Aurane, not Aurion, but close enough).
Back from the dead bitch
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Hey Guys, just joined and was looking about. Was wondering if there was still interest in a Game of Thrones RP? I have done a couple over the years and still have some fun ideas about doing one. Would even be willing to run it if people want.
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So following up on this. I have three ideas for a game
1) The War of the Five Kings - An obvious choice, but not limited to Westeros and also including the Other's threat to the north.
2) Robert's Rebellion - Allows for more recognized characters and a lot of possible outcomes.
3) The First Blackfyre Rebellion - Just a fun era in my opinion to play in.
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I like #3; historical ASOIAF is always nice.
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I like #3; historical ASOIAF is always nice.
Yeah I really like the First Blackfyre Rebellion. Lots of room to play and you still have plenty of intrigue and fighting going on.
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I like The War of the Five Kings since many sides means more diplomacy and other chances for complexity. That and it means I get to join Renly, at least as long as he lasts depending on if his death is predetermined or not in your RP. Side A vs. Side B until one side loses is more dull to me, as much as I'd like to join Robert's Rebellion to help crush Rhaegar for blackmailing the Martells to reinforce him despite leaving his wife and already-born children to die with no care at all about them as he ran off with another woman... that's not how you treat your wife and her family and I want to pound that point in with Robert's warhammer myself, if I thought I could lift it. As if that TV only scene should change my opinion... yeah, I'm sure he made those vows to Elia too, look at how much that meant to him... destroy Rhaegar Targaryen and the Mad King, support Robert's Rebellion!
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I like The War of the Five Kings since many sides means more diplomacy and other chances for complexity. That and it means I get to join Renly, at least as long as he lasts depending on if his death is predetermined or not in your RP. Side A vs. Side B until one side loses is more dull to me, as much as I'd like to join Robert's Rebellion to help crush Rhaegar for blackmailing the Martells to reinforce him despite leaving his wife and already-born children to die with no care at all about them as he ran off with another woman... that's not how you treat your wife and her family and I want to pound that point in with Robert's warhammer myself, if I thought I could lift it. As if that TV only scene should change my opinion... yeah, I'm sure he made those vows to Elia too, look at how much that meant to him... destroy Rhaegar Targaryen and the Mad King, support Robert's Rebellion!
When it comes to major characters, I let the players decide where they want to go with things. It makes for up much better game and a lot more fun. I don't mind running either of the three, I guess we have:
1 Vote for Wot5K
1 Vote for Robert's Rebellion
1 Vote for Blackfyre Rebellion
So far :)
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If it comes to a tie, please don't take my vote as that important, as I haven't joined any new RPs for quite some time.
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If it comes to a tie, please don't take my vote as that important, as I haven't joined any new RPs for quite some time.
I want to see if we can get more people and their votes for era before we decide where to go. I actually have notes for all three eras from other games I have run in the past so I can do any of them.
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I agree with Aethelia in all regards except where Renly is concerned. Fuck Renly. He's a coward, narcissist, manipulator, and shitty brother.
Stannis 'the Mannis' Baratheon is where it's at, particularly since the show is retarded and he would never elect to burn his daughter, they did it purely because they eliminated Edric Storm from the show and by god I will believe that until Winds of Winter properly comes out and I have to read his betrayal of his fundamental principles with my own two eyes. Until then, B&B are deceitful, character-assassinating liars.
That's sort of implicitly articulated where I would be in said scenario. Unless the option arose for me to be Dickon Manwoody, usurping my father and brother to become Lord of Kingsgrave. Because real talk: who doesn't want to be Dickon Manwoody?
okay actually in hindsight i would also like to point out that i marginally disagree about the Rhaegar part, I think he would have continued to be married to Elia if it wasn't for the fact that polygamy is prohibited in the Seven Kingdoms - the prophecy requires the dragon to have three heads and if she'd had another kid she would probably have died, since bearing both Rhaenys and Aegon nearly killed her, and so the only way to have a trueborn Targaryen third child was to have his marriage annulled so that she wouldn't die in childbirth
still overall dickish of him, but he's not quite so bad as you make out, since it's not like he expected King's Landing to be sacked - he obviously expected to win at the Trident, or he wouldn't have gone out there in the first place, and had that happened his ex-wife (although officially it's not like anyone knew except the High Septon) and children would be perfectly safe since the rebellion would have been crushed
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I agree with Aethelia in all regards except where Renly is concerned. Fuck Renly. He's a coward, narcissist, manipulator, and shitty brother.
Stannis 'the Mannis' Baratheon is where it's at, particularly since the show is retarded and he would never elect to burn his daughter, they did it purely because they eliminated Edric Storm from the show and by god I will believe that until Winds of Winter properly comes out and I have to read his betrayal of his fundamental principles with my own two eyes. Until then, B&B are deceitful, character-assassinating liars.
That's sort of implicitly articulated where I would be in said scenario. Unless the option arose for me to be Dickon Manwoody, usurping my father and brother to become Lord of Kingsgrave. Because real talk: who doesn't want to be Dickon Manwoody?
okay actually in hindsight i would also like to point out that i marginally disagree about the Rhaegar part, I think he would have continued to be married to Elia if it wasn't for the fact that polygamy is prohibited in the Seven Kingdoms - the prophecy requires the dragon to have three heads and if she'd had another kid she would probably have died, since bearing both Rhaenys and Aegon nearly killed her, and so the only way to have a trueborn Targaryen third child was to have his marriage annulled so that she wouldn't die in childbirth
still overall dickish of him, but he's not quite so bad as you make out, since it's not like he expected King's Landing to be sacked - he obviously expected to win at the Trident, or he wouldn't have gone out there in the first place, and had that happened his ex-wife (although officially it's not like anyone knew except the High Septon) and children would be perfectly safe since the rebellion would have been crushed
lol at Dickon Manwoody.
Renly just didn't seem Kingly to me in the books. He liked to play and never really had a good idea on what he wanted to do as a King. Also I agree with Stannis, he loved his daughter more than anything. There is a lot in the show I like, but a lot I don't. I understand having to condense somethings but there are parts they should have stuck with.
Rhaegar is an interesting case. I still don't know where I sit with him. I do feel like if he had won at the Trident he would have disposed his father. There was no way Aenys could remain on the throne. As for him and Ella, with the Targaryens it wasn't. So he could have married Lyanna, just he would most likely have been seen "In the wrong" by many. It was a fickle edge in my opinion.
So can I put your vote for either the Wot5Ks and the Robert's Rebellion? ;p
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Frankly I'm down for any of them (although the Conquest remains my favorite time period in the CK2 mod), but yeah in aggregate I'd prefer the Wot5K.
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Frankly I'm down for any of them (although the Conquest remains my favorite time period in the CK2 mod), but yeah in aggregate I'd prefer the Wot5K.
Awesome.
Current Vote:
Wot5K - 2 Votes
Robert's Rebellion - 1 Vote
Blackfyre Rebellion - 1 Vote
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...I guess I shouldn't be too into Renly, it was more TV Renly that was nice. At least until I realized the writers were Mary Sue'ing him to make Stannis look villainous, which I was trying not to think about even though that got a lot harder when the writers just stopped trying and were like "Let's have Stannis sacrifice Shireen to make everybody hate him", so blatant, didn't like it, don't want to think about it, while book Renly was always "me me me" to begin with. I'd like to take that part back then.
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...I guess I shouldn't be too into Renly, it was more TV Renly that was nice. At least until I realized the writers were Mary Sue'ing him to make Stannis look villainous, which I was trying not to think about even though that got a lot harder when the writers just stopped trying and were like "Let's have Stannis sacrifice Shireen to make everybody hate him", while book Renly was always "me me me" to begin with. I'd like to take that part back then.
Yeah Show and Book characters can be very different from each other. That could be corrected in game! Looks like we leaning towards Wot5K. Which is fine with me, as I have a lot of experience with that and a good idea where to lead it as a GM.
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Alright so looks like the best idea here is to go with the War of the Five Kings. Going off that here are who can be claimed (This this can be expanded on). Plan on starting just after Eddard Stark has been taken into custody.
House Arryn
House Baratheon of King's Landing
House Baratheon of Dragonstone
House Baratheon of Storm's End
House Stark
House Lannister
House Tyrell
House Martell
House Tully
House Targaryen (Across the Sea)
The Night's Watch
The King-Beyond-The-Wall
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Will this be following book canon, show canon, or some mix of both (and if that's the case, how)?
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I go off book canon, it is far more rich and also you aren't missing important characters. I enjoy the show, but for games I find the book so much better.
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Excellent, I've never been caught up on the show.
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Excellent, I've never been caught up on the show.
I am caught up, it is still very good. But some stuff goes against what the book has done (and what I think would happen). But yeah, Book is much better in my opinion :)
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I just want to have an excuse to play a Dothraki idec about the theme XD
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I just want to have an excuse to play a Dothraki idec about the theme XD
If you want to play a Horde I can provide :)
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I actually have seen a story where Westeros invades Essos going after the Targaryens. No Dothraki yet, but they will come in soon I think.