Re: Why is there a holy country anyway ?

From: hcarteau_at_NY3oBXC2rA5lRLnE6oquulIYPep12j4mA3woQK2g6bMW6OMbawT7DzPu6GGxCTYg1UR
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:19:56 +0200


Selon Keith <keith.nellist_at_ypJ2PY2Gld0OmRJDLBCPUAMwuYeRZ-6waez6NpunZrZ9lG_ivp8SK0pMGiU0sXWU2uoyfPGVlI6jLEffKbWE.yahoo.invalid>:

> Although I would add in a big chunk of people like John Carter of Mars, and
> that other ERB guy who went to Pellicudar and created an Empire. Add in a
> dash of The Man Who Would be King.

/// Ah, "Wee Willie Winkie". My favourite book by Kipling. The Connery / Caine movie didn't hurt either.
I guess the thing they have in common is that they arrive in the world without allies - as outsiders.
>
> The other idea I have is a bit game rule based. The Pharoah is like a player
> character with very lucky rolls, or too many hero points. This is where
> Master of Luck comes from - his player just gets the rolls he wants. Hence
> his critical success swim roll to survive the ocean, kill the giant monster,
> divert rivers etc.

/// Or beats the bank at Casino Town...            

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