OldCowboyGames
September 30th, 2018, 20:34
FG License: Unlimited
Game System:Savage Worlds sci fi setting
Time Zone:Standard mountain time -7 GMT
Day of week and time: Sundays 8pm
If new game, planned start date: Oct 9th
Planned Duration & Frequency: 3-4 hours every week
Term: a few months
Text or Voice:voice,
Voice software used: Discord
Will this be recorded and/or live streamed? Recorded and maybe syteamed
Roleplay & Combat mix: 50 50
Number of Players in game & needed:3 needed 4 better
Character starting level & equipment: 1k funds
:FG License: full
Details of your scenario:Soul is a far future sci fi setting in the works. It's a mixture of cyberpunk and space opera. Humans have conquered most of the galaxy but not as a single unit. There are 3 major human factions that occupy thousands of worlds and most of known space. Hundreds of minor factions have paved their own way in the universe choosing to adopt their own governments and beliefs. Xenos or aliens also share the universe, however none have blossomed quite as well as the human race. High tech and high magic collide in this universe where anything can happen.
Soul
A savage worlds setting
Humans now lay claim to hundreds of thousands of worlds in the Milky Way galaxy, even a few in other galaxies. Mankind is not united. Three major factions wrestle against each other for power and territory while hundreds of minor factions fight for the scraps.
Ever since the discovery of the Grit, humans have been able to quickly move through the cosmos. Grit can be harvested from any living material. Be it tree's or people. It is abundant but in very high demand. It's used as a catalyst in opening wormholes to hyperspace and also in casting powerful incantations. Once in hyperspace you can travel anywhere in days, weeks, or months, instead of thousands of years.
Flying through hyperspace is dangerous, space is compressed and folded into extra dimensions. Without the powerful navigation computers it would be impossible to find your way anywhere. Over thousands of years, beacons have been left behind in hyperspace that contain instructions on how to reach specific destinations, like a road map. A straight line isn't a straight line in hyperspace. Many of the calculations are done before entering the wormhole, but they may become unreliable as conditions can change.
Other species have also taken to the stars, but few have done this to the extent of the human race. Some see humans as barbaric and a scourge to the galaxy. Many of the other races could put up a fair fight against the human factions, but few stand a chance of wiping them out.
All three human civilizations on the Kardashev scale are between 1 and 2 but closer to 2. Humans and their robot counterparts are capable of changing planetary orbits and harvesting massive amounts of energy from stars. Dyson like structures the size of thousands of planets have been constructed to collect energy and are a sight to behold. No one has yet built a complete dyson sphere. The Astras Empire has a dyson ring in the works, once complete there will be enough land mass to house civilizations of entire galaxies.
Many of the factions avoid outright war with each other and instead perform false flag and shadow operations. Mercenaries are usually hired to take on jobs involving disputes between the factions.
For the most part the major factions barely tolerate each other but know full out war would probably never end and be very costly. That does not however prevent proxy wars over territory and mineral rights. These are usually fought by sub factions of Astras and Dynamus. The galaxy is so vast some territories are left mostly independent but still pay a heavy tax to their father faction. Astras maintains much tighter control over their sub factions and thus a high tax. Dynamus's sub factions mostly govern themselves but still pay a fair tax to the father faction.
Expectations
Characters in this setting should expect that almost anything can happen. They may work directly for a government or mega corporation doing escorts or guard duty. They may be put in a situation to help start a planetary revolt or put one down. Exploration can take you to the edge of known space and beyond to fight all sorts of monstrosities and discover the hidden secrets of the galaxy. This settings goal is to bring you endless possibilities for adventure.
There is much more written about this setting but it is far from complete and still in the early stages of development. If you want to partake you will get access to more of the setting.
If you are interested in helping out with this project please send me a message in Discord. My ID will be at the end of this article. The goal of early play testing is going to be to have fun first and coming up with ideas for cannon on the fly. What i ask from you is that you respect one another and try to make sure everyone is having fun. Bonus points if you can let me know what you like or dislike about the setting and why. Ideas and criticism are welcome about the setting and GMing.
Link to Gamecalendar page: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/calendar/?id=3208
https://www.oldcowboygames.com/soul
Game System:Savage Worlds sci fi setting
Time Zone:Standard mountain time -7 GMT
Day of week and time: Sundays 8pm
If new game, planned start date: Oct 9th
Planned Duration & Frequency: 3-4 hours every week
Term: a few months
Text or Voice:voice,
Voice software used: Discord
Will this be recorded and/or live streamed? Recorded and maybe syteamed
Roleplay & Combat mix: 50 50
Number of Players in game & needed:3 needed 4 better
Character starting level & equipment: 1k funds
:FG License: full
Details of your scenario:Soul is a far future sci fi setting in the works. It's a mixture of cyberpunk and space opera. Humans have conquered most of the galaxy but not as a single unit. There are 3 major human factions that occupy thousands of worlds and most of known space. Hundreds of minor factions have paved their own way in the universe choosing to adopt their own governments and beliefs. Xenos or aliens also share the universe, however none have blossomed quite as well as the human race. High tech and high magic collide in this universe where anything can happen.
Soul
A savage worlds setting
Humans now lay claim to hundreds of thousands of worlds in the Milky Way galaxy, even a few in other galaxies. Mankind is not united. Three major factions wrestle against each other for power and territory while hundreds of minor factions fight for the scraps.
Ever since the discovery of the Grit, humans have been able to quickly move through the cosmos. Grit can be harvested from any living material. Be it tree's or people. It is abundant but in very high demand. It's used as a catalyst in opening wormholes to hyperspace and also in casting powerful incantations. Once in hyperspace you can travel anywhere in days, weeks, or months, instead of thousands of years.
Flying through hyperspace is dangerous, space is compressed and folded into extra dimensions. Without the powerful navigation computers it would be impossible to find your way anywhere. Over thousands of years, beacons have been left behind in hyperspace that contain instructions on how to reach specific destinations, like a road map. A straight line isn't a straight line in hyperspace. Many of the calculations are done before entering the wormhole, but they may become unreliable as conditions can change.
Other species have also taken to the stars, but few have done this to the extent of the human race. Some see humans as barbaric and a scourge to the galaxy. Many of the other races could put up a fair fight against the human factions, but few stand a chance of wiping them out.
All three human civilizations on the Kardashev scale are between 1 and 2 but closer to 2. Humans and their robot counterparts are capable of changing planetary orbits and harvesting massive amounts of energy from stars. Dyson like structures the size of thousands of planets have been constructed to collect energy and are a sight to behold. No one has yet built a complete dyson sphere. The Astras Empire has a dyson ring in the works, once complete there will be enough land mass to house civilizations of entire galaxies.
Many of the factions avoid outright war with each other and instead perform false flag and shadow operations. Mercenaries are usually hired to take on jobs involving disputes between the factions.
For the most part the major factions barely tolerate each other but know full out war would probably never end and be very costly. That does not however prevent proxy wars over territory and mineral rights. These are usually fought by sub factions of Astras and Dynamus. The galaxy is so vast some territories are left mostly independent but still pay a heavy tax to their father faction. Astras maintains much tighter control over their sub factions and thus a high tax. Dynamus's sub factions mostly govern themselves but still pay a fair tax to the father faction.
Expectations
Characters in this setting should expect that almost anything can happen. They may work directly for a government or mega corporation doing escorts or guard duty. They may be put in a situation to help start a planetary revolt or put one down. Exploration can take you to the edge of known space and beyond to fight all sorts of monstrosities and discover the hidden secrets of the galaxy. This settings goal is to bring you endless possibilities for adventure.
There is much more written about this setting but it is far from complete and still in the early stages of development. If you want to partake you will get access to more of the setting.
If you are interested in helping out with this project please send me a message in Discord. My ID will be at the end of this article. The goal of early play testing is going to be to have fun first and coming up with ideas for cannon on the fly. What i ask from you is that you respect one another and try to make sure everyone is having fun. Bonus points if you can let me know what you like or dislike about the setting and why. Ideas and criticism are welcome about the setting and GMing.
Link to Gamecalendar page: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/calendar/?id=3208
https://www.oldcowboygames.com/soul