Cyclopean - an HP Lovecraft-inspired RPG
Cyclopean - an HP Lovecraft-inspired RPG
Those of you keeping an eye on the Age of Decadence forums will probably have seen the Cyclopean forum there as well. Cyclopean is Iron Tower Studios' second game, a currently in preproduction RPG set in 1923 Massachusetts, heavily influenced by the original stories and settings of HP Lovecraft.
The main thread is stuffed with links to explanations of rules, stats, character backgrounds, an interactive character generator (which you can use to assign a background, stats, traits and skills to a test character), and finally several short story length writing samples. The writing in particular is meant to be an important feature in the game.
Like Age of Decadence, Cyclopean will be developed with constant fan criticism and input, so you're encouraged to comment and engage in debate both esoteric and profound on the modern and old school RPG.
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I have to say I'm impressed with the depth of knowledge about ancient and obscure games, computer and otherwise, by the Basilisk forum crowd.
That is all.
The main thread is stuffed with links to explanations of rules, stats, character backgrounds, an interactive character generator (which you can use to assign a background, stats, traits and skills to a test character), and finally several short story length writing samples. The writing in particular is meant to be an important feature in the game.
Like Age of Decadence, Cyclopean will be developed with constant fan criticism and input, so you're encouraged to comment and engage in debate both esoteric and profound on the modern and old school RPG.
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I have to say I'm impressed with the depth of knowledge about ancient and obscure games, computer and otherwise, by the Basilisk forum crowd.
That is all.
Re: Cyclopean - an HP Lovecraft-inspired RPG
This is your game isn't it screeg?
If so I'm currently getting a list of indie rpg devs to do interviews with, like the one I did with Basilisk...Let me know if this interests you.
If so I'm currently getting a list of indie rpg devs to do interviews with, like the one I did with Basilisk...Let me know if this interests you.
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Hey Screeg! Long time, no see! You need to come around more often and talk role-playing with us.
Thanks for introducing us to your project. Please keep us up-to-date on Cyclopean milestones! And if you need a competent, thorough and trustworthy beta tester, send me a message!
Thanks for introducing us to your project. Please keep us up-to-date on Cyclopean milestones! And if you need a competent, thorough and trustworthy beta tester, send me a message!
Re: Cyclopean - an HP Lovecraft-inspired RPG
No NO basilisk you are a game developer...I am a proffessional tester/basic interviewer:P
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I can't think of something better than a rpg based the on Cthulhu Mythos.
Some of Lovecraft's work is based in Brattleboro, VT. The place screams creepy to me. If you live in Mass you should visit for inspiration.
Some of Lovecraft's work is based in Brattleboro, VT. The place screams creepy to me. If you live in Mass you should visit for inspiration.
Re: Cyclopean - an HP Lovecraft-inspired RPG
Really? What story of Lovecraft's is based in Brattleboro?
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Cyclopean - an HP Lovecraft inspired Role-Playing Game
Cyclopean - an HP Lovecraft inspired Role-Playing Game
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Whisperer in Darkness is based in Brattleboro and it's environs. I actually haven't read this story yet because I don't have it. Lovecraft books run about 50 a pop these days.
I lived in Brattleboro for several years. There's something in the water there that makes people really strange. There was a Lovecraft Festival there the fall after I left.
I'd be happy to share some pictures with you of the area once I put them in my public folder.
I lived in Brattleboro for several years. There's something in the water there that makes people really strange. There was a Lovecraft Festival there the fall after I left.
I'd be happy to share some pictures with you of the area once I put them in my public folder.
Re: Cyclopean - an HP Lovecraft-inspired RPG
Lovecraft's stories available online. He died shortly before the copyright movement's tentacles could ensnare his works for all eternity.
Re: Cyclopean - an HP Lovecraft-inspired RPG
Cyclopean Christmas update (including 3D models, yay graphics!):
Conclusion to An Excess of Radium (parts I & 2)
New 3D model, Black-Eyed Pete's Pawn Shop
New shots of Gravedigger's Cottage
Conclusion to An Excess of Radium (parts I & 2)
New 3D model, Black-Eyed Pete's Pawn Shop
New shots of Gravedigger's Cottage
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Cyclopean - an HP Lovecraft inspired Role-Playing Game
Cyclopean - an HP Lovecraft inspired Role-Playing Game
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This game looks/sounds interesting. I'm going to be watching this one from now on.
(...and, like Age of Decadence, probably for the next few years? ...sigh.)
(...yeah, I know, I know... developing a good game takes time.)
Good luck, Screeg, and I hope to be playing it soon!
(...and, like Age of Decadence, probably for the next few years? ...sigh.)
(...yeah, I know, I know... developing a good game takes time.)
Good luck, Screeg, and I hope to be playing it soon!
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Re: Cyclopean - an HP Lovecraft-inspired RPG
New, visually appealing, content!
3D models: Gravedigger's Cottage, Pawnshop
Concept Art: The Speaker
3D models: Gravedigger's Cottage, Pawnshop
Concept Art: The Speaker
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Cyclopean - an HP Lovecraft inspired Role-Playing Game
Cyclopean - an HP Lovecraft inspired Role-Playing Game
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New 3D models, building exteriors.
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Cyclopean - an HP Lovecraft inspired Role-Playing Game
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Cool.
So, Screeg . . . any idea yet of when this game might be finished?
I can wait . . . just make sure I don't forget about it, and keep up with the updates!
So, Screeg . . . any idea yet of when this game might be finished?
I can wait . . . just make sure I don't forget about it, and keep up with the updates!
Certainty: a character-driven, literary, turn-based mini-CRPG in which Vasek, legendary "Wandering Philosopher", seeks certainties in a cryptically insular, organic, critically layered city.
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yeah I would love to know when this game is coming out.
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