I'd have to go with the ST:TNG universe. Everything Kolokotroni said plus replicators. I'd love to walk up to my wall and say, "Mt. Dew-Room Temperature". It makes me smile just thinking about it.
Super Robot Wars, maybe the Alpha series. I would of course be a super robot pilot.
There isn't any one that sticks out, however my top three would be:
1. Doctor Who. The ability to travel through time and space. Beyond awesome.
2. Serenity/Firefly. Cheesy spaghetti western inspired sci-fi. Sweet.
3. Farscape. So much more potential for that setting.
I'd have to go with TNG/DS9 era Star Trek for SF. Replicators, transporters, holodecks (fully immersive D&D sessions and video games among other things), interstellar travel it all adds up nicely. Also I don't think I would find being there overly annoying like some posters seem to think would be the case, but then I've been a TNG & DS9 fan for many years anyway, so I might be of a somewhat different perspective. Babylon 5 would also be very cool in its own ways.
For Fantasy, the far from the front lines areas of Eberron, pre-Spellplague Realms and/or Golarion would work, especially if in transferring over there I developed the abilities of some sort of caster (cleric, oracle, druid (if I got transferred to a wilder area), wizard, sorceror, witch) but yeah I'd probably avoid fantasy worlds as much as possible since you'd be quite easily squished, eaten or otherwise die in short order.
Does the real world count as a fantasy setting if I insert myself as God? :P
I would be so irresponsible.
easy, id want to be the guy in all the penthouse letters that gets all the action.
hows that for fantasy ;)
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"Put yourself in whatever role" meaning me as me in this other role in this other setting?...
I could go through more, but I think it comes back to ST:TNG, and that's odd since that's not a place I'd ever want to roleplay, or a setting I'd ever want to game in--but it seems like a decent place to live.
So, Star Trek, The Next Generation it is, and I'll be a member of the Q, thanks.
Are you certain? Because I hear once you've been the dog, the Continuum can get boring.
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I think Sissyl hit it on the head. One of the important aspects of any good fantasy/sci-fi setting is that it's incredibly dangerous and therefore, to most of the people living in it, not a lot of fun.
As someone put it, can you imagine living in the Marvel universe and being one of the 9 Billion people that *don't* have powers? What a miserable f'ing experience that would be. You can't even live in the city without $500/month in SuperBattle Damage Insurance. And that's only if they don't call it an "act of god"... that happens every other day.
However, that's not the point of the exercise.
I saw Dr Who and Discworld above. I think if I were stuck with the choice, I'd pick one of those two. But only if I can actually BE the Doctor. Otherwise, I'll spend my time at Unseen University doing... well... not much besides pretending to be a wizard.
I think Sissyl hit it on the head. One of the important aspects of any good fantasy/sci-fi setting is that it's incredibly dangerous and therefore, to most of the people living in it, not a lot of fun.
As someone put it, can you imagine living in the Marvel universe and being one of the 9 Billion people that *don't* have powers? What a miserable f'ing experience that would be. You can't even live in the city without $500/month in SuperBattle Damage Insurance. And that's only if they don't call it an "act of god"... that happens every other day.
Man I could just imagine the insurance guy saying, 'No I'm sorry we cant fill your claim. Yes, see in your insurance agreement its listed as Act of god, not Act of God. Little G. So Thor throwing Mjollnir through your apparentment is not actually covered by your policy.'
Though I bet there is a healthy construction industry in places like Metropolis. With superman around they probably have to rebuild most of that city every few weeks. Some people see disaster or earth being threatened, the boys in hardhats see job security.
Actually, Marvel does have a company that specialize in cleaning and fixing all that mess, they even have the guts of telling the superheroes/supervilains that they won't do a job unless they pay their previous bills.
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I'll take the basic utopia that is ST:TNGFor my part, I'd go with Star Trek: The Original Series. It has most of the advantages of the "Next Generation Universe" but without the "Political Correctness" and it has just enough danger to keep things interesting (+ miniskirts).
Still have to go with the miniskirts.
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Forgotten Realms: Either as the Human Assassin Thomas Glint or the Half-Elf Ranger Aruuc Anguul.
The Half-Elf trained by that certain Drow.
For Sci-fi, I'd have to agree with the relative safety, freedom, healthcare and super-tech of the ST:TNG utopia. With no need for money, the ability to transport anywhere on earth as desired, an exotic mix of interesting and sexy aliens to socialize with and the endless fun of holosuites to enjoy; what more could a person ever want? And, if you ever get tired of earth, you can simply pick up and visit any of the countless other safe/exotic/enlightened member worlds of the Federation. Although there are big dangers in the universe, by and far most of them remain out in the depths of space or in alternate timelines well away from anyone who cares to avoid them. It's the ultimate hedonist/slacker's dream.
For Fantasy, I'd likely choose to be a linking book scribe in the Myst universe. Although the various Ages seem oddly underpopulated, the scribes always seem to find their way into the most exquisitely appointed steampunk-esque digs nestled in lush paradises awash in beautiful serenity. If you ever hunger for something new or different, merely pick up a pen and write a linking book to a new world to fit your dream and go exploring. Only recommended for those who enjoy a certain amount of solitude. Just be sure to leave your relatives behind when you enter Myst; any and all problems you may suffer are likely to result from the machinations of your family members. Its best to just cut all ties.
Given the option which fantasy/Sci fi universe would you live in and why?
Naturally you can put yoruself in whatever role you like.
Archmage of Golarion?
Jedi Knight?
Sith lord?Dragonrider of pern?
Dune universe?
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Maybe I can play at the right hand of god.
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Not because of the movie, but Mars. Read the books a long time ago and I fell in love and admired Dejah Thoris and other women of Mars
Other than that I'd be happy in any time from the Late medieval to 1940's. I love the clothing from all especially the Renaissance and the Victorian.. but there is the down side of women's rights. I can do with out the tech
Not because of the movie, but Mars. Read the books a long time ago and I fell in love and admired Dejah Thoris and other women of Mars
Wait a minute. I have read all 15 books, and I got the impression that Dejah Thoris's sole function was to be kidnapped and rescued repeatedly?
Originally Edgar Rice Burroughs pretty much settled for having Dejah Thoris kidnapped by a succession of villains, and having her paramour and eventual husband Capt. Carter come battling his way across half of Barsoom to rescue her. Again. And again.
Second stage Lensman. If I have the jets to swing that, its look ma top'o'the world, and pulling seven sector knockouts is childsplay.
Anne McCaffery's PERN universe is pretty compelling, but I don't know if I can retain my man-card by saying I'd actually want to live there... I think I'll just settle for ST: TNG.
Definite second on the Amber multiverse: why settle for just one universe? Though I'd prefer as a half-breed, so as to be able to walk both the Pattern and the Logrus.
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Not because of the movie, but Mars. Read the books a long time ago and I fell in love and admired Dejah Thoris and other women of Mars
Other than that I'd be happy in any time from the Late medieval to 1940's. I love the clothing from all especially the Renaissance and the Victorian.. but there is the down side of women's rights. I can do with out the tech
You and I must remember the same, because I remember Dejah, Thuvia, Llana all as kick ass women.
Best 'villian stupid move' of all time: Thow her [Thuvia] in the pack of Banths!
And Janai makes it very clear who wore the pants in that relationship :-)
A planeswalker in Magic: The Gathering. As for the specific setting? In order of preference: Innistrad, Zendikar, Shadowmoor, or Phyrexia.
Does the setting even still matter when you're a planeswalker? When Phyrexia gets too evil you can just say "Screw this, I'm going to Mirrodin."
I'd be a Protector of the Plot Continuum, keeping the literary world safe from really bad fanfic by going into those stories and killing off the Mary Sues and Marty Stus.
Does the setting even still matter when you're a planeswalker? When Phyrexia gets too evil you can just say "Screw this, I'm going to Mirrodin."
Oh, irony!
I'd be a Protector of the Plot Continuum, keeping the literary world safe from really bad fanfic by going into those stories and killing off the Mary Sues and Marty Stus.
So, you'll become the very thing you hate?
I suppose there's popular fiction about vampires that hunt vampires. Does that make Sues that hunt Sues a worthwhile thing?
Protectors of the Plot Continuum
It's meant to be a parody. Think MST3K in literary form.
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I'd be a Protector of the Plot Continuum, keeping the literary world safe from really bad fanfic by going into those stories and killing off the Mary Sues and Marty Stus.So, you'll become the very thing you hate?
I suppose there's popular fiction about vampires that hunt vampires. Does that make Sues that hunt Sues a worthwhile thing?
Only if the Protector then turns around and tries to end up with the romantic lead, instead of tipping hir metaphorical hat, saying the local equivalent of "My job is done here, but others need me. Time to hit the trail.", and riding out of the story.
A guyver. I want a guyver.
Then go into the SW universe and show Vuuzhan Vong what organic armor should really look like.
Then of course, become a sith. With a guyver.
There are lots of fictional worlds I would want to visit, but I am not so sure about living in them.
There are very few fictional characters I would actually want to be my self. I mean sure I have occationally thought Penny Dreadful is awesome and funny and cool, and day dreamed for a moment about it, but the truth is I don't really identify with them enough to want to be them.
There is possibly one exception, and its a tragic one. If there is one Fictional character I would happily step into the shoes of, it is SSO3(L) Bobby Howard, that geeky(for some exceedingly esoteric values of geek ) tech guy for the Laundry. It is a fate worse than death what with the paper work and the imminent end of the world, but and I don't really know how to explain why, the laundry verse makes more sense to me than it has any right to, and the prospect of trying to help humanity survive case nightmare green actually feels like one of the few things worth dying for.
i know that the end result is me eating a shotgun rather than becoming nyolethoteps breakfast, but still...
I'd like to live in the world of Roger Zelazny's Chronicles of Amber -- assuming of course that I had the Blood of Amber and became attuned to The Pattern.
Because, then I could play in any universe of my own choosing!
Protectors of the Plot Continuum
It's meant to be a parody. Think MST3K in literary form.
I know what it is. I just think it ended up being what they're trying to oppose.
Dan simmons' Hyperion series.
Only if your first name is Angus.A guyver. I want a guyver.
Then go into the SW universe and show Vuuzhan Vong what organic armor should really look like.
Then of course, become a sith. With a guyver.
Heh. A scottsman sith with a Guyver.
"It's naw' a skert it's a KEELT!! An' have a taste o me lightnin, curr! Ach? Naw' hod 'nough yet?! GUY-VERRRRRRRRR!!!!"
Definitely The Culture. I can't believe only one person has said that so far.
Going with Light Novel/Anime, Moretsu Pirates aka Bodacious/Miniskirt Space Pirates.
I want to live in the Ice Pirates universe.