> I think a book describing a single culture in depth can have more value
> anyway, certainly in this instance where Hsunchen are widely
distributed.
> Not just widely distributed, either, but often integrally linked
with other
> cultures.
>
> I think there is still a big question mark hanging over the hsunchen of
> quite how they operate (IMO only) and a generic treatment could end
up not
> resolving much of that while at the sametime pinning some things down
> perhaps more than is helpful. A more local book leaves loads of room for
> variants in other regions.
I completely agree.
Heroes of Malkion was able to do this to an extent, although it still doesn't cover non-Western sects like the Aeolians or Sedalpists, nor does it have space for most of the minor feuding sects of Safelster. I'm actually more pleased with Kingdom of the Flamesword, though, which describes a single culture, drilling down to the level of 'what do you have for breakfast?' while still leaving room for armies of wraiths, a squashed dragon, bombastic medical practitioners, rabid flagellants, and much more :)
-- Trotsky Gamer and Skeptic ------------------------------------------------------ Trotsky's RPG website: http://www.ttrotsky.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
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