Vote on an upcoming Codex theme!
Here is the current slate of Codex zines:
Volume 1
Blood (published)
Chrome (published)
Ectoplasm (published)
Starlight (published)
Dark (published)
Love (published)
Yellow (published)
Iron (published)
Madness (published)
Time (published)
Neon (published)
Crystal (in production)
Volume 2
Joy (in production)
Decay (in production)
Beasts (in production)
Hell (taking pitches)
Vote on the next theme below!
Damn, this was a hard choice! Given the precedent for quality, I could picture each of these being executed perfectly.
Damn, this was a hard choice! Given the precedent for quality, I could picture each of these being executed perfectly.
Lies, easily. Though Song is interesting, too.
Lies, easily. Though Song is interesting, too.
Lies is definitely the sexy choice, but I bet we could do really cool things with the others, too.
Lies is definitely the sexy choice, but I bet we could do really cool things with the others, too.
Are we doing sequels?
Blood 2:
… This Time its Personal!
… Season of the Vampire!
… Evolution!?
… Return to Blood Lake!
… 2 Bloody, 2 Sanguinius!
also, cant wait for Upside-down / inverted theme (I want to play DW in a hollow earth!
Are we doing sequels?
Blood 2:
… This Time its Personal!
… Season of the Vampire!
… Evolution!?
… Return to Blood Lake!
… 2 Bloody, 2 Sanguinius!
also, cant wait for Upside-down / inverted theme (I want to play DW in a hollow earth!
Daniel Fowler Yes, there will be sequels
Daniel Fowler Yes, there will be sequels
Faith would be nice to follow after Hell
Faith would be nice to follow after Hell
I have so many ideas for Song articles
I have so many ideas for Song articles
I picked Mystery because I am reading Monster of the Week now.
I picked Mystery because I am reading Monster of the Week now.
Marcolo DelMare Mystery is my favorite, too.
Marcolo DelMare Mystery is my favorite, too.
Could we do a fair swing at faith?
I’m still holding out for Codex: Decadence
Could we do a fair swing at faith?
I’m still holding out for Codex: Decadence
David LaFreniere What do you mean by “fair swing”?
David LaFreniere What do you mean by “fair swing”?
No love for Blood 2 yet? Too bad. I really want to do that one some day since the original Blood was more of a test issue than anything else.
No love for Blood 2 yet? Too bad. I really want to do that one some day since the original Blood was more of a test issue than anything else.
Jason Cordova It seems like “Faith” could suffer from a bit of an attempt to show how “systemic faith” has led to darker outcomes when that hasn’t always been the case. That is all I meant by my comment about giving “faith” a “fair swing.”
Jason Cordova It seems like “Faith” could suffer from a bit of an attempt to show how “systemic faith” has led to darker outcomes when that hasn’t always been the case. That is all I meant by my comment about giving “faith” a “fair swing.”
David LaFreniere With the exceptions of Blood & Crystal, the themes aren’t usually so literal. I think you could probably take “faith” in a dozen different directions. But, if we’re being honest, you’d be hard-pressed to find a roleplaying game about religion that isn’t critical of it (DitV, Witch, Montsegur 1244, the list goes on and on). Storytelling needs conflict, and that’s a pretty easy one.
David LaFreniere With the exceptions of Blood & Crystal, the themes aren’t usually so literal. I think you could probably take “faith” in a dozen different directions. But, if we’re being honest, you’d be hard-pressed to find a roleplaying game about religion that isn’t critical of it (DitV, Witch, Montsegur 1244, the list goes on and on). Storytelling needs conflict, and that’s a pretty easy one.
Not so big on Faith, but how about Spirit?
Also, for April 2018, I hope you’re planning to do Fools.
Not so big on Faith, but how about Spirit?
Also, for April 2018, I hope you’re planning to do Fools.
Jason Cordova faith often means specific things to people. But you are probably right. Anyways, this doesn’t seem like the best place to guess about this! Let’s see what gets voted for!
Jason Cordova faith often means specific things to people. But you are probably right. Anyways, this doesn’t seem like the best place to guess about this! Let’s see what gets voted for!
David LaFreniere When I pitched it, I was thinking of “faith” in the sense of “believing something will come true against all odds and evidence.”
David LaFreniere When I pitched it, I was thinking of “faith” in the sense of “believing something will come true against all odds and evidence.”
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I share the concern about “faith” as a theme.
I share the concern about “faith” as a theme.
The concept of real supernatural forces is central to much of fantasy. I think Faith is a theme that could work really well, especially for DW content.
The concept of real supernatural forces is central to much of fantasy. I think Faith is a theme that could work really well, especially for DW content.
We’re all open minded here right? I’m sure the last thing the Gauntlet team would do is make a zine trying to force religion on someone.
We’re all open minded here right? I’m sure the last thing the Gauntlet team would do is make a zine trying to force religion on someone.
With real supernatural forces being such a central part of much of fantasy, I think Faith is a perfectly valid theme idea, especially for DW content!
With real supernatural forces being such a central part of much of fantasy, I think Faith is a perfectly valid theme idea, especially for DW content!
“Faith” slants the focus towards clerics just as much as “Song” dos towards bards. Still plenty of directions to go with it.
“Faith” slants the focus towards clerics just as much as “Song” dos towards bards. Still plenty of directions to go with it.
Jason Cordova I think some folks are concerned that mysteries in RPGs have rarely been handled well. But it has feels I want in gaming.
Jason Cordova I think some folks are concerned that mysteries in RPGs have rarely been handled well. But it has feels I want in gaming.
How are you guys literally always doing cool shit?
How are you guys literally always doing cool shit?
Lies all the way. But I really want to see Blood 2 at some point!!
Lies all the way. But I really want to see Blood 2 at some point!!
Faith could be in…
your companions
your skills
your plea (see wind god shrine)
What we see as faith (belief with evidence) doesn’t exactly play into settings where gods, angels, etc. walk amongst mortals.
Faith could be in…
your companions
your skills
your plea (see wind god shrine)
What we see as faith (belief with evidence) doesn’t exactly play into settings where gods, angels, etc. walk amongst mortals.
I also like the idea behind American Gods where belief makes the gods real. It has some fun implications. Can a city become a god, a ship, a person?
I also like the idea behind American Gods where belief makes the gods real. It has some fun implications. Can a city become a god, a ship, a person?
Jason Cordova In that case “Hope” would encapsulate the theme better. Since “Faith” has both connotations of fervor, orthodoxy, and blind trust.
Lies is an easy slam dunk, emphasizing the interpersonal nature of play.
Jason Cordova In that case “Hope” would encapsulate the theme better. Since “Faith” has both connotations of fervor, orthodoxy, and blind trust.
Lies is an easy slam dunk, emphasizing the interpersonal nature of play.