seneschal Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 44 minutes ago, Cloud64 said: We appear to have overlooked one reason we see ducks travelling in our world — migration. The gang of ducks has been overcome by an urge to travel somewhere warmer for no better reason than it’s just what they do at this time of year. They don’t plan a route, they just set off trusting that their gut Instinct will lead them to the right destination, never questioning the path it leads them on, prepared to face all the hardships and joys they may encounter on the way. And of course, they always travel in a wedge formation. What I love about this is the lack of agenda. These Ducks aren't warriors or outcasts or heroes. They're just out for a good time together, with a pleasant lunch enjoyed along the way. If only the Canadian geese that regularly invade my neighborhood were such decent fellows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud64 Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, seneschal said: What I love about this is the lack of agenda. These Ducks aren't warriors or outcasts or heroes. They're just out for a good time together, with a pleasant lunch enjoyed along the way. If only the Canadian geese that regularly invade my neighborhood were such decent fellows. I think our merry band of ‘beakniks’ should be lead by Quack Kerouac. Their shtick is to regale friendly hosts with poetic tales of their exploits and the spiritual teachings they glean from them. These teachings are often troublesome to the local priesthoods, leading to the souring of their welcome, but moving on is what they are driven to do anyway. And so they happily proceed, ever onwards to the legendary endsville. The lack of agenda, along with following a path by gut instinct, gives great opportunity for an episodic campaign, one where the beakniks are led to the next encounter as is the GM’s whim. Yet it will be an encounter coloured by the developing story, if not driven by it. There is a purpose to their journey, even if they are not aware of what it is, and as it is a migration, a time limit too. If they tarry too long they will develop an overwhelming sense of urgency that may turn destructive – whether through driving themselves too hard or violently removing any perceived obstacles in their way. Quack May become involved with Eillen Ginsbill* at some point on the journey. (* Not the best play on the Allen Ginsberg, I admit. I’m open to improvements.) Edited October 16, 2019 by Cloud64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill the barbarian Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Cloud64 said: Quack May become involved with Eillen Ginsbill* at some point on the journey. (* Not the best play on the Allen Ginsberg, I admit. I’m open to improvements.) I am awaiting a visit to the pond of William {Duckbill) Burrows, the great sharp shooter of apples, drugs and words—an heir to a vast fortune created by a sage who invented a new quill for recording scrolls decades ago, A wandering poet by the name o’ Avian Ducksberg (well?) could, well, wander in for a bit of a “druluz duck in”...* and stay to recite his epic wail to the uncaring gods called “Quack” ! At about the time the band the Grateful Ducks are well into their second song (about two hours in) called “I Know You Rider” the Tuskers arrive... mounted by the vile Tusk Riders... "Split man! It’s tha pigs" yells Burrows... We will fade down this chaotic ** scene as pandemonium begins to encompass out heroes. * If you are old enough or well read on the subject I hope you can see the (rather bad) homage to the “human be ins” of SF fame. ** not being orderium, you were expecting what? Edited October 16, 2019 by Bill the barbarian comedy! 1 Quote ... remember, with a TARDIS, one is never late for breakfast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud64 Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 8 minutes ago, Bill the barbarian said: Avian Ducksberg (well?) Terrific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qizilbashwoman Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 https://goose.game/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runeblogger Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 You're going to love this one-shot when it comes out in the Jonstown Compendium: By the way, what title do you prefer? The authors are undecided... 1 Quote Read my Runeblog about RuneQuest and Glorantha at: http://elruneblog.blogspot.com.es/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordabdul Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 10/16/2019 at 12:36 AM, Bill the barbarian said: Quack Kerouac You just made my day Quote Ludovic aka Lordabdul -- read and listen to The God Learners , the Gloranthan podcast, newsletter, & blog ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordabdul Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 31 minutes ago, Runeblogger said: By the way, what title do you prefer? I would go with "The Duck Bandits!" and yes I know it wasn't in the options. As for why the ducks would be on the road, my first lame idea would be that they are on a quest to find some legendary McGuffin related to fighting their undead neighbours. 1 Quote Ludovic aka Lordabdul -- read and listen to The God Learners , the Gloranthan podcast, newsletter, & blog ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud64 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 53 minutes ago, Runeblogger said: You're going to love this one-shot when it comes out in the Jonstown Compendium: By the way, what title do you prefer? The authors are undecided... The Duck Bandit Gang sounds awkward to my ear. Yozarians Gang doesn’t convey the essence of duck, but the cover pic does. How about Dastardly Ducks? Yozarian’s Gang is my favourite though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Godspeed Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Runeblogger said: You're going to love this one-shot when it comes out in the Jonstown Compendium: By the way, what title do you prefer? The authors are undecided... THIS POST WAS MADE BY DUCK BANDIT GANG.😤😤😤☝️🦆 REAL BILL HOURS, WHO UP?🤑(I regret nothing) Although I do preger "Bandit Ducks!" for the catchiness. Edited October 18, 2019 by Sir_Godspeed 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill the barbarian Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Runeblogger said: By the way, what title do you prefer? The authors are undecided... Yozarian's Gang! 1 Quote ... remember, with a TARDIS, one is never late for breakfast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seneschal Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 You're not profiling these fine, upstanding young birds, are you? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill the barbarian Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 16 minutes ago, seneschal said: You're not profiling these fine, upstanding young birds, are you? 🤔 just 'cause it walks like a duck, squawks like a duck, and weighs as much as a duck does not make it a witch! Err, hold it... BURN IT! Quote ... remember, with a TARDIS, one is never late for breakfast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joerg Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Bill the barbarian said: just 'cause it walks like a duck, squawks like a duck, and weighs as much as a duck does not make it a witch! Err, hold it... BURN IT! Only to a golden crisp, please... "The bandit ducks" sounds like a phrase from a single player adventure... but it would have my vote out of the three titles. 1 Quote Telling how it is excessive verbis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soltakss Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 13 hours ago, Runeblogger said: By the way, what title do you prefer? The authors are undecided... The Bandit Ducks. 1 Quote Simon Phipp - Caldmore Chameleon - Wallowing in my elitism since 1982. Many Systems, One Family. Just a fanboy. www.soltakss.com/index.html Jonstown Compendium author. Find my contributions here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seneschal Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Hey, I'm holding out for our licensed Chaosium RuneQuest Ducks (tm) toy line, sure to give Power Rangers and G.I. Joes a run for their money. After all, Drulutz can't run, really, so they have to stand and fight. Lord Zed and Cobra Commander are in peril before they even know it. (Insert clever catch-phrase mirroring those of our favorite cartoon heroes.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill the barbarian Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 4 hours ago, seneschal said: (Insert clever catch-phrase mirroring those of our favorite cartoon heroes.) Okay. let’s try clever catch phrase for Gloranthan Miniature 378.2 the Druluz... “DUCK!" Quote ... remember, with a TARDIS, one is never late for breakfast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qizilbashwoman Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) WHAT'S THIS, THEN? HORRIBLE NECROMANCERS BY GONN ORTA PASS? RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NIGHTS OF HORROR? Quote In 1623, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a Lunar court for a crime they didn't commit. These durulz promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Sartar underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them....maybe you can hire... The Duck-Team. @metcalph Edited October 19, 2019 by Qizilbashwoman 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qizilbashwoman Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) On 10/19/2019 at 5:53 PM, Qizilbashwoman said: WHAT'S THIS, THEN? HORRIBLE NECROMANCERS BY GONN ORTA PASS? RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NIGHTS OF HORROR? @metcalph I'm sad that there has been neither outpouring of fan art nor suggesting for terrible Duck names and origin stories and roles. I suggest we start with the premiss that they worked for the Lunars. After all, they suffered courts-martial from the Lunars... Moor Duck would be a Loonie Edited October 21, 2019 by Qizilbashwoman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Godspeed Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Beaco Quaracus is a reed-and-wood joiner genius, who can build anything from anything. As long as it's made from reed and boards, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalph Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Fomb Duck is a Spoonbill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runeblogger Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 BTW, here it is: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/296285/Yozarians-Bandit-Ducks 1 1 Quote Read my Runeblog about RuneQuest and Glorantha at: http://elruneblog.blogspot.com.es/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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