DOJ'S PROFILE

I have been in love with games since I was six years old, my first game being Tomb Raider I. Since then, I have continuously played games, even now. But in 2010, I've started to make my own visions of RPGs, and now is the time that I want to publicly share them.

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05/02/2014 08:24 PM

Trying to create a 'manly'-looking elf with VX Ace character generator, but it ain't working out real well.

Giving Player a Game's Backstory

05/02/2014 08:18 PM

I agree, that's a good point. However, I did not mean that a goal would be to tell the story PRIMARILY through journal or "codex' entries, but rather the optional information such as a timeline or the process of creating a specific type of item. Of course, the information that needs to be told will be told, but for those that want to discover more if they're interested, the option will be there.

Giving Player a Game's Backstory

05/02/2014 07:36 PM

While in the process of my project, I ran across a bit of a puzzle that doesn't bode well for the players, or me. The world and history that my characters reside in are rich and well-developed , but I do not wish to force the player into a wall of text when they begin, or sit through several lines of dialogue as they progress through the story. However, I do want the player, if they so choose, to dive deeper into the lore and mythos of this universe.
But, the question is, how? I realize that I could just insert books and scrolls into the world and present the backstory that way, but is there any other methods or paths that one could take to distribute information in a fun, engaging way? What do you guys think?