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[Gatleos]

There has been discussion. And debate. Okay mostly just everyone agreeing with each other, but still. An issue has come to the fore, namely the issue that the great RtDs of turns past have not received the recognition they deserve. This is why I plan on starting:

The RTD Library

Our esteemed archive monk has done a great job with The Hall of Legends, but it is a place to celebrate the tales of Dwarf Fortress. The RtDs of yore do not belong there. We need a place to honor the greatest our subforum has to offer. It may also be a good place to put an introduction to Roll to Dodge, as new GMs and players alike should be handed some required reading in addition to learning the basics.

So, what do you think? If this thread is to exist, what would you like to see in it? Just the RtDs of yore, or a basic listing of the rules and a few tips in addition to that? Maybe even links to other required reading and GM tools?

[freeformschooler]

That's a great idea, Gatleos! We haven't talked about it before and I'm lavishing praise upon it.

[Dermonster]

Good idea is best idea!

A few rules should do it too. Just a basic starter kit, yeah, and maybe a tip or two.

\Who will run such a place?

[IronyOwl]

I've been meaning to write that "How to GM an RTD" guide for a while now, which if successful would obviate most of the need for a games library to do the same. I'd still be in favor of a brief introductory paragraph, just in case someone wanders in with no idea what anything is, though.

As for the library itself, I fully approve.

[Scelly9]

I've been meaning to write that "How to GM an RTD" guide for a while now.

Please, please, do.

[Tarran]

While Gatleos has a decent idea, we have to ask Toady if he'd sticky the thread. Because when someone tried to make an RTD list, it just died off into the depths of the forums.

As for rules, I suggest only what comes as standard with most RTDs. I believe way back in the thread I mentioned why I have this stance.



Anyway, a quick idea that came to mind that I'm not going to do an RTD for but someone else might get an idea: Roll to Dodge your Evil Clone.

Basically, the player has two characters: The main one, and the almost perfect copy evil clone. The player has two goals: As the original, to convince law enforcement that they are the original. As the evil clone, to kill the original without attracting attention. Achieve one goal and you win. Achieving both is not an option (since it's easy to get both when you're controlling both sides).

While playing both, they are to roleplay both characters as if they were their main character, not giving either one bias.

Alternatively, one person could play the original, and another the clone. They are to agree on what the original character would do on every action, since, well, clone. Both have of the one goals mentioned above.

[Skyrunner]

Would anyone strongly object if I attempt to be the curator of said RTD library?

[IronyOwl]

Basically, the player has two characters:

Alternatively, one person could play the original, and another the clone. They are to agree on what the original character would do on every action, since, well, clone. Both have of the one goals mentioned above.

Having one player control both characters strikes me as off for two reasons. One, they'd know too much about what's happening, so while the dice could add some amusement, it probably wouldn't really be much of a "game" in the strictest sense.

Two, since each player's goals are self-contained, there's not a lot of reason to interact too much with other players.


Having each player paired with a clone/original could work better, but still seems a bit dull and overfocused to me.

[Gatleos]

Basically, the player has two characters:

Alternatively, one person could play the original, and another the clone. They are to agree on what the original character would do on every action, since, well, clone. Both have of the one goals mentioned above.

Having one player control both characters strikes me as off for two reasons. One, they'd know too much about what's happening, so while the dice could add some amusement, it probably wouldn't really be much of a "game" in the strictest sense.

Two, since each player's goals are self-contained, there's not a lot of reason to interact too much with other players.


Having each player paired with a clone/original could work better, but still seems a bit dull and overfocused to me.

What if one player is the original, another is the clone, and only those two players and the GM know which is which? You could easily build a system around that, where both are trying to convince everyone else that they are the original. I'm not sure how well a mixture of RtD and mafia-like social game would do, though. It depends on the implementation.

Would anyone strongly object if I attempt to be the curator of said RTD library?

Well I was planning on starting it, but you can if you want.

[Dermonster]

*Was secretly hoping to do it*

* dermonster walks away, dejected.

[Gatleos]

Clearly, there must be a competitive RtD to determine who runs it.

[Dermonster]

Indubitably!

[Tarran]

Do a rock-paper-scissors RTD. Roll a 1, get a cramp and automatically lose the round. Roll a 6, the other player blows up on the spot and he automatically loses. Otherwise, normal rules apply.

Best 2 out of 3.

[Dermonster]

Okay, some schmuck that isn't one of the two of us, roll two dice and put em here. me left him right.

[Gatleos]

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