Interesting!

PPC TTRPG by Cipher on 2019-10-22 13:14:05 UTC Plug Reply

Hi there. I got an idea. What if we make a TTRPG where you play as Agents? There is a really great system for investigative TTRPG that can be adapted to any needs: Gumshoe. If you are interested, message me on Discord for the link for the docs where the work is going to happen. SansCipher#5719

Interesting! by Neshomeh on 2019-10-23 16:17:13 UTC Reply

I tried to create a PPC adaptation for D&D many years ago, because it was all I knew, but it didn't work so well. I'm not familiar with Gumshoe, but another good system to consider is Fate (which apparently has its System Reference Document online). It's also rules-light, focuses on character and storytelling, and encourages players actively participating in the creation of scenarios. Haven't tried it yet, but it looks like fun. Tabletop did an episode on it.

Also, welcome! Have a +1 Spork of Turn Suvian!

~Neshomeh
Quick question: by Huinesoron on 2019-10-22 13:50:15 UTC Reply

What's a TTRPG? And what makes it particularly suited for the PPC? (In other words, what gave you this idea?)

hS

Explanation by Cipher on 2019-10-22 14:14:30 UTC Reply

TTRPG stands for Tabletop Role-Playing-Game. It is a roleplaying game (duh) that has a ruleset of some sort. Usually, there is one Game Master, responsible for the plot of the game and the world around the characters and a number of players, who represent their characters.

Ah, Tabletop! Thank you. by Huinesoron on 2019-10-22 15:15:52 UTC Reply

I feel like they play some form of one of those on the Discord sometime, so you might get a decent response, I don't know.

So, second question: what makes Gumshoe particularly suited for the PPC? You clearly had something in mind when you suggested it, and I'd like to know a little more. :)

hS

GUMSHOE by Cipher on 2019-10-22 17:44:41 UTC Edited Reply

Gumshoe is a system that can

1) Be adapted to any setting

2) Fits naturally for all kinds of investigation stories

3) Has easy enough rules.

Dungeons & Dragons is a TTRPG (nm) by Mattman The Comet on 2019-10-22 13:56:30 UTC Reply