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Yeah I know I usually start these threads in response to a kickstarter, but I need some advice.
So the last product update e-mail from Onyx Path was about the new Mage Anthology primarily. However, it also mentioned that Damnation City is also a POD title now.
I've read most of the books that came out for Requiem 1.0 over the years. Damnation City is one of the few I missed out on when it was first released and never got around to reading later. I know from seeing it on print shelves back in the day that it was a pretty massive book (300+ pages or so I think).
From the general buzz I get on the interweb its considered one of the best (if not the best) supplement that Requiem 1.0 received. So naturally I'm interested with press like that.
At the moment I'm kinda on-and-off again working on a two new WoD settings when I get the time:
1) NWoD - 2nd Edition Heavy: This is designed to be my "default" world/metaphysics for games of Vampire, Promethean and Demon. At a later date I might edit it to include Beast, Hunter and Mummy once they get second editions. It's primarily focused around the city of Leeds, but all of Yorkshire is pretty much needing to be fleshed out. The rest of the UK needs to be sketched out and Europe needs at least a loose structure.
2) CWoD - 20th Editions: This is a world starting out in V20 Dark Ages and moving into the modern day. At which point it becomes a world I want to also run M20 and Wr20 in. The same areas as the NWoD world need planning basically. Maybe some American stuff as well...maybe.
Usually I have no problem coming up with metaphysics, that still the case. However, these two worlds are much larger in scope and more detailed then any that I've done before. So its pretty daunting for me. My usual methods also have stalled quite a bit after I got past the first two dozen or so NPC's and the larger "blocking" of the City of Leeds. Needless to say, I'm looking for some materials to help me out.
Obviously, Damnation City is a Requiem 1.0 sourcebook. As such I have two questions about it:
1) Is it useful for other gamelines (such as the ones I've mentioned above)? If it is useful to what extent is it so? How much of its content only really applies to the Kindred?
2) How well does it mesh with the 2nd Ed books/CWoD books?
Other then that, I am wondering if people can point to towards any useful review of the book in addition to any feedback they can provide.
Finally, if anyone knows any other good world building/city building RPG books I'd appreciate the recommendations. In the same line, anyone who does a lot of their planning on a computer who can point me towards useful programs (flow chart, city builder, note indexers etc) that have helped them build worlds/settings I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
Hawthorn
So the last product update e-mail from Onyx Path was about the new Mage Anthology primarily. However, it also mentioned that Damnation City is also a POD title now.
I've read most of the books that came out for Requiem 1.0 over the years. Damnation City is one of the few I missed out on when it was first released and never got around to reading later. I know from seeing it on print shelves back in the day that it was a pretty massive book (300+ pages or so I think).
From the general buzz I get on the interweb its considered one of the best (if not the best) supplement that Requiem 1.0 received. So naturally I'm interested with press like that.
At the moment I'm kinda on-and-off again working on a two new WoD settings when I get the time:
1) NWoD - 2nd Edition Heavy: This is designed to be my "default" world/metaphysics for games of Vampire, Promethean and Demon. At a later date I might edit it to include Beast, Hunter and Mummy once they get second editions. It's primarily focused around the city of Leeds, but all of Yorkshire is pretty much needing to be fleshed out. The rest of the UK needs to be sketched out and Europe needs at least a loose structure.
2) CWoD - 20th Editions: This is a world starting out in V20 Dark Ages and moving into the modern day. At which point it becomes a world I want to also run M20 and Wr20 in. The same areas as the NWoD world need planning basically. Maybe some American stuff as well...maybe.
Usually I have no problem coming up with metaphysics, that still the case. However, these two worlds are much larger in scope and more detailed then any that I've done before. So its pretty daunting for me. My usual methods also have stalled quite a bit after I got past the first two dozen or so NPC's and the larger "blocking" of the City of Leeds. Needless to say, I'm looking for some materials to help me out.
Obviously, Damnation City is a Requiem 1.0 sourcebook. As such I have two questions about it:
1) Is it useful for other gamelines (such as the ones I've mentioned above)? If it is useful to what extent is it so? How much of its content only really applies to the Kindred?
2) How well does it mesh with the 2nd Ed books/CWoD books?
Other then that, I am wondering if people can point to towards any useful review of the book in addition to any feedback they can provide.
Finally, if anyone knows any other good world building/city building RPG books I'd appreciate the recommendations. In the same line, anyone who does a lot of their planning on a computer who can point me towards useful programs (flow chart, city builder, note indexers etc) that have helped them build worlds/settings I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
Hawthorn
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