Jhost is a story I've been developing since 2003, with its origins tracing back to the early 80s. The project centers around an episodic narrative, creating illustrations, and designing a simplified RPG game system that is open for anyone to use. In the long run, I aim to create a video game and possibly a VFX-based movie. (Follow me on the Facebook page titled Jhost)
Jhost emerged from a desire to weave a narrative that blends elements of classic literature, fantasy, dark fairy tales, and biblical themes. While I acknowledge that readers might encounter some clichés, I hope the story remains engaging and original.
What distinguishes Jhost from other tales is its setting on a world where Original Sin is introduced much later. The central question isn't about the existence of God, which often vexes our reality, but rather why God has seemingly abandoned or turned away from them.
The core characters will find themselves thrown together in an epic struggle that will challenge their survival, and morality in a bid to restore hope for their futures.
First off, why a game system at all? In short; I grew up playing games from SSI, & using the OD&D and Chainmail rules. However; the one thing I wanted out of my own system was something more flexible, easy to use, and can be accomplished with mere scraps of a ruleset and materials.
I settled on a percentile based system (1-100) IF anyone ever did want to create a game out of the characters and the accompanying world of Hope; then there are ten ranks of Power that all creatures can be classified under. This will be revealed in a forthcoming set of documents that cover the key characters and races. The lowest power rating is 1, which has a 10% chance of defeating the ranking above it, & only a 1% chance of defeating a rank 2 levels up; and so on. Success rates can be modified (e.g. magic, special powers, enchanted items, etc) that can help increase or enhance that persons success rating.
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While I make no illusions about my rudimentary artistic skills, I’ve created a fair amount of illustrations and line art to assist readers in being able to see what’s in my minds eye. There are currently three core areas I’m focusing in on as follows:
• Faces (The characters)
• Races (Both fantastic and contemporary)
• Places (Key geographical points) As I’m able, I’ll post my sketches and art as it’s produced.