Terrible idea?

[Wind Chime]

I had an idea for a game that I have always wanted to run but am not sure if it isn't a truly terrible idea.

The party are peacekeeper trying to prevent the fighting magical factions from accidentally destroying the city whilst they duel to prove that their clan is the rightful successor to the Dawn Sword (the original weapon said to have cleaved the sky from the earth).

I really like the idea of pc's in over their head in battle much bigger than them trying to make the best of it but am not sure if it would be fun to play. Does anyone have any experience of such a game that they could relay?

[wraithstrike]

I prefer a game that eventually has some sort of resolution. If I grind at the problem and never see progress I would get bored, but that is just me.

[Silence among Hounds]

I personally like it.
Especially if the chances of success are low and the party even *gasp* fails.

Game getting slow? Remember that old man they let live? looks like he doesn't have a kind streak after all. BAM! They wake up in prison and on the chopping block.

[Wind Chime]

The idea was that the Pc's would be part of the watch/ special constabulary under the purview of the office of the high magistrate. They would have to put out fires(reckless wizard duels in the heart of a city)put down wild undead,elemental,summons etc and somehow figure out how to end the mage war before there is nothing left of the city but a pile of rubble.

What I like about the idea is that pc's are not fighting for the magical treasure but are on damage control its the complete opposite of the traditional traditional gun ho adventuring style. The pc's aren't in it for gold or honour or the magic bauble at the end of the rainbow they just want to keep their city safe/ do their jobs/ survive long enough to claim their pension.

[wraithstrike]

Well in that case it might work better, but I would still need to feel progress, even if it is slow progress.

[FangDragon]

Perhaps they can progress through the ranks and eventually become leaders and seek a resolution to the conflict? Or maybe uncover some grand conspiracy...

[wraithstrike]

FangDragon wrote:

Perhaps they can progress through the ranks and eventually become leaders and seek a resolution to the conflict? Or maybe uncover some grand conspiracy...

I think this would be nice.