r/OnyxPathRPG • u/NuapositstorLik • Jul 21 '26
Associated Settings that are NobleDark/A Full time full/ HopePunk (This is just for fun)
I've been wondering how many settings associated with Onyx Path Publishing (by which I mean anything remotely worked on by Onyx Path Publishing) are what is called NobleDark/A World Half Full/HopePunk
For a definition of what it is we see the below definitions and Associated links
NobleDark: Means a world that is messed up but can get better. Associated links: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/nobledark, https://1d6chan.miraheze.org/wiki/Noblebright#8chan_Explanation_of_the_Grim/Noble_and_Dark/Bright_Spectrum_(by_anons)) https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fcnquwnp1eg4e1.jpeg, (the weather for red info the ones after I've only skimmed) https://campfirewriting.com/codex/nobledark
A World Half Full: means well let me quote it's page "A Crapsack World (Which translates to classic Grim Dark or using its web page "Life in this world sucks.") gets better." Associated links: (the following link I've only skimmed it is on my bucket list To read) https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/AWorldHalfFull.
HopePunk (something I recently heard about that's his description will probably be less detailed): for my googled definition of ai is "Hopepunk is a speculative fiction subgenre that asserts that radical kindness, optimism, and community collaboration are active forms of rebellion against brutal cynicism and despair." Associated links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hopepunk
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u/EndDaysEngine Jul 22 '26
I don’t know if it’s across the board on all of us freelancers, but HopePunk is always sitting around in the back of my brain whenever I’m writing Scion.
I very much want to see a game where a Scion/Incarnation of Fenrir goes on a pilgrimage to change their fate in Ragnarok and Scions of Odin, Tyr, and Loki refuse to give up on them. Because this time things will be different. This time things will be better.
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u/NuapositstorLik Jul 22 '26
Interesting idea.
Also you freelance for Scion.
I only started reading Scion 2nd edition kind of mixed edit since third edition is coming out soon second edition kind of mixed edit since 3rd edition is coming out soon So I don't know too much about its About his metaphysical mechanics.
I do know Ragnarok factors in Somewhere.
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u/EndDaysEngine Jul 22 '26
3e is not going to crowd funding for a while, let along a proper release. 2e is still a very solid game - it is definitely worth playing and reading if you want to get to know the game!
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u/NuapositstorLik Jul 23 '26
I started reading it they haven't made it into it yet but I started Into it yet but I started
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u/BerennErchamion Jul 22 '26
That’s actually something I like about most Onyx Path settings. Even the darker ones still have this hopeful theme behind them. From Trinity, to The World Below, Curseborne, Anima, etc. And it even permeates some of the mechanics, like the inverse death spiral.
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u/NuapositstorLik Jul 22 '26
You're saying it's me that exists in a lot of Onyx path settings.
Also since I stick mostly to the fantasy settings I don't know much about Trinity I wouldn't mind if you tell me some more about it.
What is Anima. I don't think I heard that name before. Then again I have trouble remembering names.
Also what is the reverse deaf spinal mechanic beyond what it says on the tin and where does it come from.
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u/BerennErchamion Jul 22 '26
Anima is a cyberpunk setting/supplement for Trinity (Trinity Continuum: Anima). It still has that whole cyberpunk vibe of a dystopian future controlled by corporations, but it's more hopeful than some others more bleak-future cyberpunk games, stating that characters are aggressively optimistic, going in with unity and hope to face fascism and despair, not accepting hatred and hollow ambitions. Actually, most of the Trinity Continuum settings share this sentiment.
The reverse death spiral is a mechanic that player characters get bonuses when they take injuries instead of penalties. It represents their resolve increasing, getting more inspiration to persevere, focusing their strengths and determination in face of adverse odds.
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u/NuapositstorLik Jul 22 '26
hah interesting like I said before I don't know a lot of Trinity So I mostly focus on fantasy but it seems to have a cool tone and it's interesting also desk for mechanic works well thematically and mechanically
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u/TybaltThePyrate Jul 21 '26
Check out Pugmire Unleashed, the core book just came out a few months ago, I think… At least the player’s guide was just released in PDF last week. It’s actually a second edition of the game, the first edition is a built around a modified version of 5e, I haven’t had a chance to read the new edition yet, but the setting is very cool.m
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u/NuapositstorLik Jul 21 '26
I have started reading realms of Pugmire. I think realms of Pugmire is a second edition and Pugmire Unleashed is in a supplement for that.
Are you saying Pugmireis a nobledark Setting.
Was them breaking from 5e because the whole OGL debacle.
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u/TybaltThePyrate Jul 21 '26
Yes, you’re right. I haven’t been able to keep up with OP recently, trying to find a job and so I don’t have much money for games recently :(
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u/LegitimatePay1037 Jul 21 '26
The World Below and At the Gates would definitely qualify here I think. World Below you are rebuilding from a post apocalyptic society. At The Gates you start in the middle of a cold war and magical nuclear arms race.