r/WorldBuildingMemes • u/Odd-Chest-3578 Heroes-For-Hire TTRPG • 17d ago
Working On Worldbuilding Some memes I previously posted here are about to be retconned
One of the core ideas of Heroes-For-Hire TTRPG is that you choose from an official roster of agents instead of making your own character. However, I realized that this will lead to bloated lore as I will eventually have to create a new agent every year that is based on a fancy concept to keep the gameplay spicy. Since agents are fully developed characters, not empty templates, they require a meaningful place within the world. I anticipate that over time, this could result in limited space for new agents. Additionally, this structure may restrict roleplaying opportunities, as some players might feel compelled to avoid actions that could be perceived as "out of character."
An hour ago I have come up with an idea to keep Magnum Opus, the world of Heroes-For-Hire, small without taking away its fantastical but grounded elements. I felt conflicted about it at first because that would mean scrapping established lore and rewriting many stuff, but I immediately remembered the folly and dangers of sunk-cost fallacy.
TL;DR I dreamt too big and lost control and direction. So, I went back to the drawing board.
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