DescriptionDune RPG is a pbp (play by post), turn based strategy and role playing game based on Frank Herbert's classic science fiction Dune series. Dune RPG begins in the year 7000 AG (After Guild), 3191 years before the events in the first Dune book and focuses primarily on the exploits of the Great and Minor houses of the Landsraad. In this game, players will take on the role of a House Noble and leader of a Great House of the Landsraad. Your goals can be as simple as surviving and growing quietly to as extravagant as military conquest and destruction of other players. Here you will find a place for the statesman who wishes to engage in politics, debate and diplomacy, the strategist who enjoys seeing their fortunes, power and influence grow and the casual player who wishes to experience the grandeur, pomp and circumstance of playing a powerful noble of the Landsraad. Both a strategy and roleplaying side exists here. The strategy side consists of building your House's resources, maneuvering to gain a higher office such as becoming a member of the High Council or the CHOAM Directorate or becoming the Governor of Arrakis. It also includes defending yourself from other predatory Houses. A little bit of math and a lot of resource-keeping may be involved but once you have played one or two turns, it will quickly become an addiction. Although definitely not a traditional table-top roleplaying experience, Dune RPG does offer multiple opportunities for roleplay including statesmanship, bargaining, public functions and events. Some basic knowledge of the original Dune book is required. Further knowledge is helpful but all ranges of expertise in Frank Herbert's books is represented here. So come in, pull up a mug of spice beer and roll the dice! |
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