Vote Up a Campaign Setting (3E/4E)

[puppyavenger]

A lot of you seem to have a very distinct idea of what the Gods vote entails.

Let me put it to you this way:

Birthright had Gods as its primary opposition.

So did Greek Mythology.

There is a fair span of differences.

like I said, I want birth-rightesqu gods and gods born.

just because the Tyrannical Sultan actually having a divine right to rule makes rebellions a lot more interesting.

[Owrtho]

Well, then I'll go with the use of magic. Also, don't forget the cute lass in the next town over... The one they're pretty sure doesn't know they're married.
Yah, that is the single most reoccurring problem I recall people having in the arabian nights. Those "nice" girls they meet that they can't help but like cuz, they no they neither could nor would do anything to harm them...

Owrtho

[AgentPaper]

Civil War seems like it would make for some interesting possibilities.

[Thane of Fife]

Apparently, Evil Empire is a bit more obvious in-setting than I'd hoped, so I'd like to change my vote to Use of Magic instead, if possible.

[Saint Nil]

Cults
filler

[Mewtarthio]

By the way, is this going to be a traditional "winner takes all" vote, or is it going to be more along the lines of the "Thematic Priorities" vote, where the relative amount of influence/fear associated with each force is based on the relative number of votes?

[afroakuma]

Winner takes all. The single option with the most votes will be the only worldwide issue.

[Juhn]

I believe most of the myths from which the genre takes its foundations are primarily monotheistic. God (or Allah) also isn't generally involved from what I know. Gods as antagonists doesn't exactly fit, from what I can see, but it could be interesting. I don't think I like the idea of the general populace seeing the gods as the main threat to them - which is, if I remember, what this vote is about. But then, that's part of why I voted for Use of Magic, and according to the current tally we're close to catching up.

[S. J. Floyd]

Decisions, decisions. Oh well. Cast: Vote, Gods.

The desert is a pain to live in for everyone, there are some cultural and/or ethnic feuds occuring throughout the setting, monsters are always on the prowl somewhere out there, resources are scarce, magic which could solve everyone's problems is fairly rare, and to top it all off there are some forces up above who really hate the mortal races. Hilarity Conflict ensues.

The gods are only the primary antagonists, we still get our occassional scorned woman turning a man's life to a living hell, which is a scenario (or side-quest if you prefer) I'd love to see in a campaign.

EDIT: Good example.

EDIT AGAIN!: Aww...

[afroakuma]

Again, I'm only trying to prove the viability and legitimacy of the options presented. I do not intend to bias the vote in any way.

[puppyavenger]

Again, I'm only trying to prove the viability and legitimacy of the options presented. I do not intend to bias the vote in any way.

well, you''ll have to write up one for each of them, because that write-ups freaken awesome

[Juhn]

...I'm forced to agree. Though that did serve to answer my question, I can see that bringing in a whole lot more votes for that particular option.

It's possible that post should have been a PM instead.

[afroakuma]

Consider it gone.

[Sereg]

I'm going with Environment. I think it fits the setting (It looks like some of you think it fits TOO well which is possible but that's what I'm going with.)

[thegurullamen]

I'm voting for The Winner.



Put me down for some good old Cult of Personality on Expert.

Guitar Solo!!!

[Zuki]

I think I like civil wars more than I like religious cults, as an antagonist and source of conflict.

[Pronounceable]

well, you''ll have to write up one for each of them, because that write-ups freaken awesome

What write up? There was an awesome write up? Damn. What did it say?

[afroakuma]

Juhn was commenting on how he didn't think Gods as antagonists would fit suhc a setting. I dropped an example writeup which I later removed since I was afraid it would bias people towards that option.

I can send you a copy, if you'd like.

[bue52]

Civil War, its cool, done before, but can be done again.

[Lyndworm]

Juhn was commenting on how he didn't think Gods as antagonists would fit suhc a setting. I dropped an example writeup which I later removed since I was afraid it would bias people towards that option.

I can send you a copy, if you'd like.

I think that I would enjoy reading it. I'm already pro-gods anyway, and I tend to love anything you type.

Zack

[afroakuma]

Sent via PM, Lyndworm.

[Owrtho]

I'd like to see it. Though I don't think god being the main enemy would fit the setting...

Owrtho

[afroakuma]

Sent.

I guess this round's taught me that I'll have to do a preliminary writeup from now on.

[Lyndworm]

Sent.

I guess this round's taught me that I'll have to do a preliminary writeup from now on.

If you wouldn't mind. Each idea sounds excellent when you write it up in advance, and the extra detail would probably help out a lot of voters.

Still, I think that we'll all understand if you skip over the write-ups. You're plenty busy enough without having to spell everything out for us.

Zack

[afroakuma]

Well, this is... what, the third, fourth time that I've had to? You'd think I'd learn faster

As far as being busy, Shadow's in France, Zeta's got a real life and I have exams in two weeks. Pulling the next VUAV will afford me a bit of extra time, but I'd imagine this project isn't going to be rolled out as fast as could be hoped.

[Pronounceable]

I can send you a copy, if you'd like.

I would. Or if you'd prefer not to PM every guy who happens to feel curious, you can post it after this round's done.

[afroakuma]

*shrug* No trouble at all. Sent.

[Sereg]

Afroakuma posted something here that I never got to see. NOOOOOOOOOOO!

Seriously, I think that Cnsvnc's suggestion makes a lot of sense as I'm sure that there are plenty of people (myself included) who would like to see what you had to say.

[streakster]

Afroakuma posted something here that I never got to see. NOOOOOOOOOOO!

Seriously, I think that Cnsvnc's suggestion makes a lot of sense as I'm sure that there are plenty of people (myself included) who would like to see what you had to say.

Agreed.

Even if he is a dirty Good Cat lover.

[MammonAzrael]

I'm going to have to go with Use of Magic.