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[COLOR="77656"]Well, I've decided I'm going to do something different for my next RPG. It's set in a fictional Earth, and deals with Christianity. But it's oh so different. There will be monsters and magic here. Take into consideration though, I'm Christian myself. And if you haven't figured it out, this is purely fictional. This is also going to be my first RPG of 2008. A fresh start on OB is what I'm aiming for.

Now I already have a little background cooked up. So here goes...

[QUOTE=RPG BACK STORY]In an alternate reality, the world we know as Earth, has a more magical brother. This earth, called Terraprim is home to Yurope, a country that houses the Vatican, a church filled with the power of god. However, unlike our planet, Christianity is based around magic, instead of what we know here. The Vatican's first Lord, Kystil Jhon the IV, was a powerful and magical man. He saw over the world of Terraprim, as a symbol of peace, and power.

But this man wasn't the only force in Terraprim's religious aspect years ago. Soul's of past priests, priestesses, high-priests and high-priestesses are trapped in gem's. These souls are called 'Prophets.' Each one has a soul that can connect with a human. However, the human must befriend one at the age of 16. This bond is one of friendship and power. And for years the bond has been well kept.

However, in Terraprim's 21st century , religion isn't as big as it was. Due to technological advancements, a new tech-era has emerged. However, the Vatican in Yurope, and all churches around the world, are still thriving very well. But of coarse, other religion rules, but there have been no conflicts. Unlike our earth, Terraprim hasn't seen war in over 200 years.[/QUOTE]

There you have it, it's going to change in the final run, but that's the just of it. But in this RPG, the characters will reveal secrets that could change Terraprim forever. Anyways, I don't ant to reveal too much until this is out. But I thought I'd give a head's up and see what everybody thinks.

There will be factions, races and other religions to go through in order to give the world of Terraprim diversity, and a more fantasy/sci-fi feel than our earth. The names of places and continents will be spelled differently, but still pronounced the same Yurope is still pronounced Europe.

So, any thoughts?[/COLOR]
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[quote name='Premonition'][COLOR="77656"]Well, I've decided I'm going to do something different for my next RPG. It's set in a fictional Earth, and deals with Christianity. But it's oh so different. There will be monsters and magic here. Take into consideration though, I'm Christian myself. And if you haven't figured it out, this is purely fictional. This is also going to be my first RPG of 2008. A fresh start on OB is what I'm aiming for.

Now I already have a little background cooked up. So here goes...



There you have it, it's going to change in the final run, but that's the just of it. But in this RPG, the characters will reveal secrets that could change Terraprim forever. Anyways, I don't ant to reveal too much until this is out. But I thought I'd give a head's up and see what everybody thinks.

There will be factions, races and other religions to go through in order to give the world of Terraprim diversity, and a more fantasy/sci-fi feel than our earth. The names of places and continents will be spelled differently, but still pronounced the same Yurope is still pronounced Europe.

So, any thoughts?[/COLOR][/QUOTE]

If I may point something out - isn't christianity direly opposed to magic? I think I remember a verse - "suffer not the sorceror to live". But, then again, they were pretty into killing people from the start. "Cursed be he who does the Lords work remissly, cursed he who holds back his sword from blood."(Jeremiah 48:10 NAB)

Anyways, if I sound overly pessimistic, I do so because christianity couldn't really incorporate magic into their texts. Like, at all.

And if christianity had magic, i doubt they'd let science survive for very long...
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[COLOR="77656"]Ah, you see, in this universe, Chirstianity is not the way it is in our universe. Everything about Christianiy is toppsy-turvey here. The bible is different, as is the history surrounding it. Of coarse, this is the backstory that will be revealed throughout the RPG.

This RPG is a big "WHAT IF" question.

As for the science not surviving, there is corruption deep within teh church that could spell the end of the world. In this universe, armeggedon is brought by religion, not by machines. It's a vice/versa situation here. [/COLOR]
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[COLOR="77656"]No, the church doesn't hold authority over the Terraprim, it is just the biggest religion so it has the biggest impact. Politics is better there than here, as the whole world hasn't been in a war since the Revoloution of USA, which BTW is a lot different from the real revolotion. As I said, the world is in a tech-era, tecnology is advancing, and releligion isn't as big as it was. Politics before religion here in Terraprim, but the story we in the RPG is around teh religios aspect of Terraprim.

BTW, I didn't want to mention this until the sign-ups, but there will a connection to our universe, which will change the POV of the cahracters. In other words, our Christianity will make the Christian's in Terraprim question their faith.

For the beggining the characters will be boys and girls at church school, and regular school, that way a little history can be taught.[/COLOR]
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[quote name='Premonition'][COLOR="77656"]No, the church doesn't hold authority over the Terraprim, it is just the biggest religion so it has the biggest impact. Politics is better there than here, as the whole world hasn't been in a war since the Revoloution of USA, which BTW is a lot different from the real revolotion. As I said, the world is in a tech-era, tecnology is advancing, and releligion isn't as big as it was. Politics before religion here in Terraprim, but the story we in the RPG is around teh religios aspect of Terraprim.

BTW, I didn't want to mention this until the sign-ups, but there will a connection to our universe, which will change the POV of the cahracters. In other words, our Christianity will make the Christian's in Terraprim question their faith.

For the beggining the characters will be boys and girls at church school, and regular school, that way a little history can be taught.[/COLOR][/QUOTE]

You underestimate the ability for a christian to completely disregard other modes of thought. They will question their faith...because on earth have a different book about the same fictional events? If there wasn't any war on their world, and there was war on ours, wouldn't they take that as a sign that maybe the texts from this world aren't as reliable? How can it be christianity if they have the wrong texts? Are ours wrong? Do they really have jews on terrapim, or are they extinct because everyone believes they killed jesus? Unfortunately, when you base a fictional RP about a fictional world that believes in fictional events and is having their faith tested by another world's book about events that are also fictional... oh, nevermind. Can I be a militant nihilist if i join?

[quote name='Premonition'][COLOR="77656"]Ah, you see, in this universe, Chirstianity is not the way it is in our universe. Everything about Christianiy is toppsy-turvey here. The bible is different, as is the history surrounding it. Of coarse, this is the backstory that will be revealed throughout the RPG.

This RPG is a big "WHAT IF" question.

As for the science not surviving, there is corruption deep within teh church that could spell the end of the world. In this universe, armeggedon is brought by religion, not by machines. It's a vice/versa situation here. [/COLOR][/QUOTE]

1. Everything about christianity is already topsy-turvy.
2. There has been corruption in the church since its inception.
3. "WHAT IF... christianity plagued another planet with its lies?"?
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[quote name='Inculta_Bellum']So this is essentially another world in which the term 'Christianity' is applied to a religion with only somewhat similar beliefs to our own but is plagued with magic and technology?

And I don't mean plagued in a bad way.[/QUOTE]

[COLOR="77656"]You pretty much hit the nail on the head.[/COLOR]
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[quote name='Inculta_Bellum']So this is essentially another world in which the term 'Christianity' is applied to a religion with only somewhat similar beliefs to our own but is plagued with magic and technology?

And I don't mean plagued in a bad way.[/QUOTE]

it's more like a world with magic and technology that's plagued with christianity, and i do mean "plagued" in a bad way.
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as much as I hate to admit it, I'm sort of looking forward to being the nihilistic curmudgeon.
[quote name='Premonition'][COLOR="77656"]Actually, by the end Chirstiany won't exist for this poor world. In the RPG, the point is to bring down the church, because deep down all the beliefs have became tainted[/COLOR][/QUOTE]
You make that sound:
a. like that's a bad thing
b. like it's not already happening
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[FONT="Trebuchet MS"][SIZE="1"][COLOR="DarkSlateBlue"]Umm...correct me if I'm wrong or if I just lucked out on the 'pick up sarcasm' gene, but aren't most Fantasy RPGs based around religious acts? And don't most of them have some alternate reality in which Christianity is more topsy-turvey than it has been in reality in the past?
And lastly...how did an RPG idea turn into 'let's flame Christianity under the radar'?
These are some deep ponderous questions I'm asking here.

Let's philosophise.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[COLOR="77656"]No, it's not an 'undercover' flame. This isn't just some RPG where you can go, "I liek hate chiristians, they are liek total douche's." BTW, I believe in the god stuff, I'm Christian. I just don't like the church at all, or the bibles which are flawed. Plus, with te priest situation that's been popping up, it's hard to belive the teachings anymore. If this RPG is a problem for some, ignore it. If not and you want to join, be my guest. But don't go into the underground thread amd flame you can flame real Christianity.[/COLOR]
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[FONT="Trebuchet MS"][SIZE="1"][COLOR="DarkSlateBlue"]Haha, sorry you misunderstood Prem, that statement wasn't directed at you. Who is and who isn't Christian aside, I was merely pointing out that some posts in the thread have erred away from directly commenting on the RPG and instead turned into a bit of a rant about religion.
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There were also other questions and I am kinda interested in having them answered haha, I'm genuinely interested in the RPG.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[quote name='Shy'][size=1]Can't you just call the religion 'Shyism' or something harmless, and use the whole thing as an allegory for Christianity?

-Shy[/size][/QUOTE]

[SIZE="1"]That's exactly what I was thinking. Tagging on the whole "Christian" name-tag just seems to complicate matters. If it's a fictional religion, regardless of how close it parallels a real life one, nobody can feel directly insulted.[/SIZE]
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[COLOR="77656"]That's a good idea, it wouldn't hurt the RPG at all to cahnge the name, considereing I ahven't started it yet. As for Shyism... no :p But it will take me a while to decide. Thanks 8bit for "breath of fresh air" if I get what you mean.

But yes, this is about an RPG, not a religion debate thread, and let's keep it that way.[/COLOR]
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If we're not using the name 'Christianity' anymore, then what should be used? Time to create a list of fictional religions!

1. Voodoo
2. Joniatry
3. Premendu
4. Illegitimacy

Yes, I know those are all crap ideas. Yes that is my voodoo slap-n-the-face. What you need to do is just take one important word from the religion and add some sort of suffix to it. But what do I know?
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