AsenRG
#FuckWotC #PlayNonDnDGames
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I have a link, and sparse time...so here's the link.I’ve seriously considered it before, but I’ll explain why I, as a GM don’t:
I think Glorantha is a fascinating world. I enjoy reading about it. But, it is SO fleshed out, that if I were to run a game “in Glorantha”, I would start asking myself ‘what would Greg Stanford do?’ rather than what I would do. If I deviate too much, I run the risk of players claiming “but that’s not Glorantha!” and I would agree with them.
Some of the most epic moments my group has had while gaming came from spontaneous inspiration in the moment. I wouldn’t feel like I have that liberty if I’m playing in Glorantha, or the Forgotten Realms, etc. I’d have to fit to the world rather than the other way around, and I don’t really like that.
Instead, I take the vibe or features I really like from other settings and integrate them into my world: Elan.
From the Q&A: What does YGWV (“Your Glorantha Will Vary”) mean?
Q: What does YGWV (“Your Glorantha Will Vary”) mean? How does this apply to fan and licensed products? A: Glorantha is one of the oldest and most influential fantasy role-playing settings. It is the magnum opus of legendary designer Greg Stafford, who accumulated Glorantha's myths, legends, and...
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