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[drewbear]

It's really frustrating; I'm pretty good at building RPG scenarios, but I'm utter crap at actually running them. And since I know many/most/all of the details, I can't even hand off the game for someone else to run (while I participate). I repeat: it's really frustrating. >:-(

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[dantrb.livejournal.com]

Cool. My RPG group is trying to build some new scenarios too.

You should write it down. You never know when WOTC or another company is going to run another contest for new scenarios.

Eberron is pretty cool (the winner from WOTC lastest constest) and my group gave it a try a couple of months (hence the uproar to create a new one.)

[drewbeartx.livejournal.com]

Believe me, I've got ideas galore. I'll gladly send y'all some if you'd like. Just tell me what kind of setting you prefer (high fantasy, urban legend, steam-punk, hyper-tech, blenderized {"toss it all in and see what happens"}, etc.) and I'll see what I can come up with. I usually have prop ideas too, which is always nice.

Again, as per above, I'm approaching desperation to see someone try some of my scenarios. Don't let that influence you in any way, though. No pressure. ;p

[dantrb.livejournal.com]

Well, thank you :)

Right now we are playing with the idea of a 1840 (First World War) setting where magic is illegal and the goverment persues anyone who comes in contact with it. You see, magic disappeared years ago and now there is a first "wave" coming back.

[drewbeartx.livejournal.com]

Okay, I assume that technology is on a par with that of the real world at that time. How recently did magic reappear? Can anyone use it, or does it take training/right bloodline/etc.? Are magic-based creatures like unicorns, golems, the Fae, onis, etc. coming back? Is there any kind of standardized magic system or does each 'caster figure it out as s/he goes along? What are other countries' attitudes towards magic & the USA? How does magic interact with religion/faith? What about 'casters turning up among the slaves/children/women/Indians? If there is/are standardized magic system(s), how do different cultures view it (in terms of holy religion, in terms of satanic forces, in scientific terms, etc.)?

Even if you don't know the answers, the questions should help you flesh out & stabilize your campaign.

[dantrb.livejournal.com]

There was a huge cataclysm and technology is limited (imagine Mad Max)

Magic reappear 75 years ago or more. First there were tales of creatures around thwe woods and all but soon it was too evident to denied.

Not everyone can use magic. Only the ones with special "training/bloodline" can.

There are magic-based creatures.

Magic is illegal. The goverment persues anyone who practice it.

Wel, that's a start.
Thanks so much for your help :D