Redwall Table-Top RPG

[WoodlandWarrior]

Hey folks,

This has been something I've been toying with for quite sometime now.  I would like to create a Redwall themed RPG for the table-top.  However, I know that licensing could be an issue so it would more than likely be a generic game with much inspiration from the Redwall series.

The first thing I'd love to hammer out is the kind of mechanics to base the game on, hence the poll.

Thank you.

[Thomas Barkshield]

Are you talking about creating our own game, with our own mechanics? If so, I'm in!

[KitrallStreamrippler]

I'm not too good at making games, but I want to contribute as much as I can.

[HeadInAnotherGalaxy]

Ah'm in, ah love ziz kind o' ztuff!

[WoodlandWarrior]

Well it would be our own game yes, the mechanics, while with some home brewing and house ruling would make it "our own", I'd go by the open license in rpgs of using the base rules set and then change things here and there to our likes and wants.

It is certainly a large thing to take on, but I love role playing games and love Redwall.  The two are a most perfect fit.  But just know, for licensing, it would not be called a Redwall rpg, but it would be a more....vanilla world.

Such as no Redwall Abbey but perhaps some other structure akin to it.  As of right now I want to get a feeling of what rules people are familiar with and enjoy.

[Thomas Barkshield]

wait, if you're worried about licensing do you mean we would be selling these rules?

[WoodlandWarrior]

No, I don't plan to sell it at all.  But if I shared it online eventually, sometimes you may have to take it down if you infringe on copyright laws.

[Thomas Barkshield]

oh. 

[WoodlandWarrior]

Started piecing the bits together...I shall post soon!

[KitrallStreamrippler]

Awesome! I eagerly await that post.

[WoodlandWarrior]

Ok...so far I have a few thoughts on classes and such.

First I was thinking of the core classes being as follows:

Warrior
Thief
Historian
Brother/Sister

Now these fall in line with regular core classes of many fantasy rpgs.  However, Redwall doesn't really have magic of arcane or divine natures.

So a Warrior, would typically be a no nonsense fighter but with a few differences since the warriors in Redwall are special.

A thief would be very much akin to Gonff.  So not really the backstabbing type of thief, but good at moving silently and hiding.  I would say more like a cross between a bard and rogue.

A Historian would be filling the role of a fantasy rpgs wizard.  However, he would have no magic.  As we know the historians in Redwall are very learned and relied upon to find out the secrets and unravel mysteries that the good beasts come upon.  So instead of magic they would have a variety of practical skills in scholarly fields and perhaps certain abilities like bardic knowledge.

A brother/sister would fill the role of the cleric, but again would not have magic.  They would have the natural ability to heal good beasts with herbs and salves.

Now those are just my thoughts...on what the classes would be like if going for a straight redwall feel....however, we can add magic if people feel strongly about it?

[KitrallStreamrippler]

Those are great! (And no, magic is NOT necessary. It wouldn't feel right...)

[Thomas Barkshield]

Those look good! I to agree magic is not required. I, however, would add another class, that being woodlander. They could have very basic fighting skills, and a good knowledge of mossflower to begin with. Does anybody perhaps want to add some cooking mechanics?

[WoodlandWarrior]

Ah Woodlander is a good class...sort of like a ranger?  And yes, an in depth cooking skill is a must.  Also, skills of singing and poetry should be more involved than just what they are normally within D&D.

So far....for races:

Badger +2 Str  -1 Chr  -1 Int  (Strong, gruff, and quick to react)

Mouse +1 Wis +1 Con -1 Str -1 Dex (Strong of body and heart, but lacking in physical areas)

Squirrel +1 Dex -1 Wis  (Agile, yet can be arrogant and stubborn)

Hare +1 Dex  +1 Con  -1 Chr  -1 Int  (Quick and tough, yet their love of food and personality can be abrasive)

Otter  +1 Dex -1 Chr (Nimble and quick, though a tad rash)

Thoughts, changes?

[KitrallStreamrippler]

It's coming along great! The only thing I thought of is that otters actually seem to be fairly charismatic in the books. (That's probably just my perception of them, though...)