We've all been there- you're sick of medieval European generic fantasy, sick of dwarves and elves and dragon. So where to go? Have you considered... DINOSAURS? Don't bother writing history for a whole new world... in fact, just throw out history altogether! Your players can be at the forefront of creating history, civilization, and innovation. This can appeal to all kinds of players, from the Conan-style barbarians, to the rangers and druids happy that they're finally doing a wilderness-based campaign, to the wizards who are literally inventing the cheat codes to the universe and sharing knowledge with the unenlightened masses. Inhabit your world with vast tangles of hostile terrain, gigantic creatures, and savage otherfolk (lizard folk, ape folk, or whatever inspires you). Don't have to an for overarching political conflict, deal with might-makes-right tribal diplomacy, or teach the moral codes you're being handed by your deity! The world is your oyster! Now go out and find some pearls! Inspirations: A.C. Doyle's The Lost World, or Jules Verne's Journey To The Centre Of The Earth, Jurassic PArk, Beastmaster, Conan, Turok. Sid note: I have an area called the Lost Lands hidden in my world, a vast sunken area inhabited by a dying empire of Lizardfolk. At the heart of the empire sleeps the most terrible lizard of all- the dreaded Tarrasque! I use this as a tourist spot to shake up my world when needed. (Originally posted on Game Masters Stash on 19 February 2018) Categories All Comments are closed.
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