Interest Check Thread

India is Indira, Indira is India, eh? Maybe the player can replicate something like that. :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

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Yes sure, we can do that, we will discuss about this In details later.

This is just a random idea I’ve had floating around in my head for years…

Would anyone be interested in an alternate history game that follows a small team of Jewish communists as they ‘target’ highly influential “Pro-Nazi” figures in early 20th century Europe and America? The idea is very, very loosely inspired by a distant family member of mine who fought in the Red Army against the Nazis in WWII. I figured it could be a fun way to honor their legacy and make a story about delivering justice to all those fascist bastards who never got their comeuppance in real life (looking at you, Henry Ford).

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Has anyone published a game with hosted games here?

Many people have though if your asking if they frequent the intrest check thread often im not sure lol

Okay, here’s an idea I have.

Title (may change): After The Ending

You are Cinderella (or Cinderellis if male) and you have recently married a prince/ss. They’re quiet, thoughtful, and compassionate, often seen as the forgotten sibling due to their older brother’s charm and larger than life presence. They have long since grown accustomed to living in the shadow of their brother. Till now. Them marrying a commoner that used to work as a servant have captured the imagination of many and suddenly they have been thrown into the spotlight.

But even though things are looking up for you recently, doesn’t mean that things will continue to go well in the future. The king and queen quietly disapprove of their choice in partner, and so do most of the nobles.

You also find yourself at the center of a web of political intrigue and machinations at the royal court. As a new prince/ss, you are seen as a valuable asset to various factions seeking to gain power or influence. You must navigate the complex alliances and betrayals of court politics.

Worse still, are your evil step brothers (or sisters depending on your choice) who are keen to see you stumble back in their grasp. Seeking to ruin your reputation and get retribution for what you have done to them, they will stop at nothing to see your fall from grace.

This is your story, your happy ending on the line.

Will you triumph or will you fall?

Possible Love Interests:

Aedan/Aeralis, Your Fairytale Prince/ss
Unassuming, gentle, and kind-hearted, they are so different from the nobles that look down on you. They are also a talented artist and a well-read bookworm.
Will you steer them to aim for the throne?

Charm/Charmaine, Your best friend and fellow servant, cinnamon roll with a dark side
They are the reason behind the glass slippers and pumpkin carriage. Their magic tends on the more mundane side, usually helping them clean and bake better. As an indentured servant, their magic is bound (they are unable to do anything to free themselves) and freeing them will cost a minor fortune.

Evil Step brother/sister, Red Flag romance or Platonic Familial Route
They are the cleverest and eldest of your step siblings. You remember them being cruel and cold to you and they have vowed to find a way to make you pay for what you have done to their reputation. They have always hated you and you’re not really sure from where their hatred stems. One thing is clear, their hatred is just as high as their lust for you. They want you, desire you, and hate you all at once. It’s a potent mix that made you steer clear before, but maybe that will change?

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I really like the idea of a Cinderella story! And I like the intrigue aspect of it. But it feels weird for there to be ROs when we’ve already married the prince/princess

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Thanks for your feedback. I need to think it over but I might just make the prince/ss the sole RO and make the other ROs just characters with quests attached to them, since they are both significant to the plot of the story.

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Isn’t there already a Cinderella-based Hosted Game with this title? You may want to double check before you get it too set in your mind.

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Remind me of an already existing Hosted Game, I’d love to see the concept expanded upon.

I checked, its called The Day After Ever After

Its true though that the concept is similar… they are both set after the ending and both are about Cinderella.

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Yeah, I wouldn’t call it the same title. “After the ending” gives me more post-apocalyptic vibes on its own, if I’m being honest. :sweat_smile:

i’ll admit: knowing someone already did the concept before, makes me feel bummed. I’ll think of another concept…

No, it’s a good idea! Especially if you do things differently.

To put it into perspective, there are tons of fairytales and folklore from different countries that fit the Cinderella archetype. None of them are the exact same. Even stories that are specifically a Cinderella story aren’t the same.

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Having a similar concept doesn’t mean the execution will be the same or that your version won’t be as good or interesting as the other one. If the idea sings to you, follow it and see what you can do with it! The Cinderella many of us know isn’t the original either, after all.

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I didn’t mean to discourage you, just to check that you weren’t using an already used title, as it would be confusing and could potentially lose you readers because of that confusion. There is plenty of room for two similarly themed games, but if you truly don’t want to use Cinderella because it’s been used before, why not just switch to another? Snow White could easily fit, or the Swan Maid (depending on which Swan Maid tale you choose) or even Diamonds and Frogs.

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Not sure if you’ve ever heard the phrase yoink and twist before, but I think it might be somewhat applicable here. Plenty of people develop similar-sounding ideas independent of each other but they’re almost never going to be exactly the same. Your own ideas and emotions will naturally tell a different story than someone else. You could choose to avoid that game and only work on your own or check it out and ‘yoink’ some concept you like and ‘twist’ it in a way that is unique to your own creative expression. I love fairy tales and stories inspired by or based on them so I’d be thrilled to see more content created within that context.

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Thank you for your encouragement. I think I might twist the concept a bit more, but I’m definitely going to keep working on it.

That image really helped and brought a smile to my face. Thanks. I will continue to work on it some more.

Don’t worry, I understand your intent. You just wanted to make sure I dont use the same title.

Now this is an interesting fairytale idea!! I love it, I’ll see what I can do.

This is very true. Thank you for your encouragement.

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no matter what, you’ve got this :slight_smile:

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Today’s pitch

ROCK, PAPER, SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION

In a world of kings and castles, the luck of the draw is what trumps all. Make your choice, play the game, winner take all. The great game decides all.

English version: Rock Paper Scissors as a magic system.