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Old 04-02-2008, 02:51 PM
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Re: [RPG]: [Actual Play Week] Qin: The Warring States, reviewed by C.W.Richeson (3/3)

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Originally Posted by crimfan View Post
I agree that they were trying to lay out the setting. The problem is that most of the NPCs are really high end guys that aren't very good adventure fodder IMO. The King of Qin is more of a plot device than anything else and thus of limited use in starting a campaign.
From personal experience, I strongly disagree. Historical characters should not be confused with Mary Sues or McGuffins. Without them, you really don't have a historical campaign.
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