Line #68 TabletopGame/Talecraft


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3	''[[http://talecraft.komikasi.com/ Talecraft]]'' is a Philippine based story-telling card game developed by Ria Lu. It aims to promote the creation of stories by means of randomly picked cards that decide the key elements of the author's narrative. It is currently being published by Komikasi Enterprise.
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5	As a game, Talecraft aims to promote creative thinking through story creation. As a story-creation tool, Talecraft aims to help writers generate ideas for stories, and help combat [[WritersBlock Mental Block]].
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7	Talecraft provides the different Genres and Archetypes as cards. Since the setting is dependent on the genre of the story, Talecraft leaves the creation of the time and place to the imagination of the player. For the plot, Talecraft uses the Key cards, where a player may either be given plots, or keywords that would govern the story. Players may be required to add more characters to his cards. In this event, the player's story would be more character-driven than plot-driven.
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9	A player of Talecraft has to create a story using the cards he had picked. The limit the picked cards set to a player prompts the use of the player’s resourcefulness; and the need to fit all the cards into a story stretches his imagination.
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11	--> "Words are spells. To practice Talecraft is to weave words."
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13	The aim of Talecraft is to create stories based on cards. Some see Talecraft as a creative tool. Others, as a game. But Talecraft is an art: one with the purpose of taking its participants on a journey to the recesses of imagination, to see lands where rules are bent, and to meet people who steal our hearts.
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15	Tell your Tale...
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17	Master the Craft.
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19	To play the game, the cards must first be arranged into three stacks: The Genre stack, the Archetype stack, and the Key stack. The cards are facing down.
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21	First, each player must pick one card each from the Genre Stack. That card will determine what genre the player fs story has to be. Next, each player must take two cards each from the Archetype Stack. One card will be their main protagonist, and the other card will be their main antagonist. Next, the players must pick six cards each from the Key Stack.
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23	If the player picks a Keyword, the player must integrate that as a major factor or important item in the story, which the player will create at the end of the game. If it is a Plotline, the plot of the player's story must follow it. If a player picks more than one Plotline, the player must decide which Plotline will be used as a main plot of the story, and which will be used as subplots. If it is an instruction that tells the player to pick, the player must follow it and pick a card from either the Genre Stack (the player's story now has more than one genre, i.e. Romantic Fantasy) or the Archetype Stack (the player is now required to add another character). If the player picks an instruction that tells him to swap, the player is given the opportunity to discard one of his cards (any of the three types: Genre, Archetype, or Key) and pick a new card of the same type.
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25	The players will then have ten minutes to create their stories, and then take turns telling their created stories.
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27	Two Booster packs are soon to be available, covering Fantasy (e.g. HighFantasy, DarkFantasy, the BlackKnight, [[OldMaster the Wise]] [[HermitGuru Old Man]]) and General ({{Comedy}}, {{Inspirational}}, [[ShadowArchetype Shadow Jungian]]).
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29	!!This card game shows examples of:
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31	* TheAce: Represented as an Archetype Man card "The Competent Man", presenting Franchise/IndianaJones, Film/JamesBond, Series/{{MacGyver\|1985}}, and [[Film/MissionImpossibleFilmSeries Ethan Hunt]] as examples.
32	* AgentPeacock: Represented as an Archetype Man card "The Dandy", presenting [[Literature/TheScarletPimpernel Percy Blakeny]] and [[Literature/HowlsMovingCastle Howl]] as examples.
33	* AncientTomb: The Tomb keyword, which symbolizes Death, Curse, and Nobility.
34	* BecomingTheMask: Represented as an Archetype Hero card "The Repentant Traitor", presenting [[Literature/TheBible Paul of Tarsus]] and [[Film/ReturnOfTheJedi Darth Vader]] as examples…who actually fit TheAtoner trope.
35	* {{Blackmail}}: One of the Keywords, which also symbolizes Control.
36	* [[DisabilityTropes Blindness]]: One of the Keywords, which also symbolizes Keenness and Justice.
37	* BodyPaint[=/=]ThisMeansWarpaint: The Body Painting Keyword implies either one of these, as it symbolizes War, Honor, or Mating.
38	* TheCasanova: Represented as an Archetype Man card "The Rake", presenting Casanova himself, Film/JamesBond, and [[Literature/HowlsMovingCastle Howl]] as examples.
39	* ChildhoodMarriagePromise[=/=]ArrangedMarriage: What the Betrothal Keyword likely represents, symbolizing Allegiance and Promise.
40	* TheChosenOne: An Archetype Hero card, presenting Franchise/HarryPotter and [[Franchise/StarWars Anakin Skywalker]] (before his StartOfDarkness) as examples.
41	* TheChurch: A Keyword card, symbolizing Grandeur and Faith.
42	* ColorCodedStones: The Diamond is a Keyword card symbolizing Wealth, Elegance, and Greed.
43	* CorruptBureaucrat: Represented as an Archetype Villain card "The Bureaucrat", presenting [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Rufus Shinra]] and [[ComicBook/{{Superman}} Lex Luthor]] as examples.
44	* {{Curse}}: One of the Keywords, which symbolizes Binding and Revenge.
45	* DarkAndTroubledPast[=/=]: Represented as an Archetype Hero card "The Haunted Hero", presenting ComicBook/{{Batman}}, [[Literature/{{Dracula}} Van Helsing]], and [[Manga/{{Saiyuki}} Chou Hakkai]] as examples. Its description is as follows: "The Haunted Hero is a character that must deal with a traumatic past, or possibly a {{curse}} before being able to fulfill the role of hero."
46	* DragonTropes: The Dragon Keyword covers this, symbolizing Power and Fortune.
47	* EvilOverlord: Represented as an Archetype Villain card "The Dark Lord", presenting [[Franchise/StarWars Emperor Palpatine]] and [[Literature/HarryPotter Lord Voldemort]] as examples.
48	* FallenHero: Represented as an Archetype Villain card "The Corrupted Hero", presenting [[Franchise/StarWars Anakin Skywalker]] and [[WesternAnimation/BuzzLightyearOfStarCommand Warp Darkmatter]] (erroneously, since he's actually TheMole) as examples.
49	* TheFagin[=/=]TheCorrupter[=/=]TheSvengali: All three tropes are mixed to represent an Archetype Villain card "The Pied Piper", presenting Literature/ThePiedPiperOfHamelin himself, the Witch from ''Literature/HanselAndGretel'', and Uncle Alfred from ''Literature/{{Chrestomanci}}'' as examples. The description of the card is "a character that lures innocent victims, usually children, to do what they want, or to do their dirty work; often in exchange for a certain reward".
50	* FemmeFatale[=/=]TheVamp: Both tropes are represented as an Archetype Woman card "The Siren", presenting Film/{{Cleopatra}}, [[ComicBook/{{Batman}} Poison Ivy]], and [[Literature/{{Slayers}} Naga the White Serpent]] as examples.
51	* FantasticCasteSystem: The Social Class Keyword, which symbolizes Rank and Boundaries.
52	* {{Genres}}: The Genre cards obviously have these. The following are available in the basic set: {{Romance}}, [[MysteryFiction Mystery]], {{Thriller}}, {{Horror}}, [[GothicHorror Gothic]], [[HistoricalFiction Historical]], [[ScienceFiction Sci-Fi]], {{Adventure}}, and {{Fantasy}}.
53	* GoodLuckCharm: The Amulet Keyword, which symbolizes Protection.
54	* GreatEscape: The Escape Plotline, though the card can also imply escape from metaphorical confinement.
55	* HelicopterParents: Represented as an Archetype Man card "The Wrathful Father", presenting [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 King Triton]], [[WesternAnimation/TheLionKingIISimbasPride Simba]] [[WesternAnimation/TheLionKingIISimbasPride in the second movie]], and most fathers in Philippine legends.
56	* HeroicSacrifice[=/=]FriendOrIdolDecision: The Sacrifice Plotline covers this.
57	* {{Indexitis}}: The Disease Keyword, which symbolizes Challenge and Sorrow.
58	* TheIngenue: Represented as an Archetype Woman card, presenting [[Manga/AhMyGoddess Belldandy]] and [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Aerith Gainsborough]] as examples.
59	* IJustWantToBeNormal: Represented as an Archetype Hero card "The Reluctant Hero, presenting [[Literature/TheLordOfTheRings Frodo Baggins]], [[ComicBook/{{Hellboy}} Liz Sherman]], and [[ComicBook/XMen Rogue]] as examples.
60	* IndexOnTheMoon: The Moon Keyword symbolizes Femininity and {{Lunacy}}.
61	* IntelligenceEqualsIsolation: Represented as an Archetype Hero card "The Reclusive Genius", presenting [[Literature/SherlockHolmes Mycroft Holmes]] and [[WesternAnimation/KimPossible Wade Load]] (at least in the first two seasons) as examples. However, its description also says that the Reclusive Genius "is portrayed as one who likes to antagonize the Hero, but arrives as a big help at the climax of the story".
62	* JekyllAndHyde: Represented as an Archetype Villain card "The Reluctant Villain", presenting [[Literature/DrJekyllAndMrHyde Dr. Henry Jekyll]] and [[Film/SpiderMan1 Green Goblin]] (the TobeyMaguire films interpretation at least) as examples.
63	* {{Literature}}: The Book Keyword, which symbolizes Knowledge and Gateways.
64	* LoveableRogue: Represented as an Archetype Hero card, presenting Myth/RobinHood and [[Manga/RurouniKenshin Kenshin Himura]] as examples.
65	* MasterPlots: The Plotline cards have the following from the trope's list: [[{{ShapeShifting}} Trans]][[CharacterDevelopment forma]][[{{Metamorphosis}} tion]], [[GreatEscape Escape]], {{Revenge}}, [[HeroicSacrifice Sacri]][[FriendOrIdolDecision fice]], Discovery, [[TheChase Pursuit]], [[TheRival Rivalry]], [[DrivingQuestion Riddle]], [[RescueArc Rescue]], and [[StarCrossedLovers Forbidden Love]].
66	* MessianicArchetype: Represented as an Archetype Hero card "The Christ Figure", presenting [[Literature/TheChroniclesOfNarnia Aslan]] and [[Literature/YoungWizards Ed]] as examples. Oddly, the card also includes characters for RedemptionEqualsDeath or DeathEqualsRedemption in its definition.
67	* NostalgicMusicbox: The Music Box Keyword covers this, symbolizing [[ChildhoodMemories Memories and Childhood]].
68	* {{Outlaw}}: Represented as an Archetype Hero card "The Outlaw", presenting [[Manga/YuYuHakusho Hiei]] and [[Manga/RurouniKenshin Aoshi]] as examples.
69	* PleaseReflectOnThisIndex: The Mirror Keyword covers this, symbolizing Self and Reflection.
70	* PsychopathicManchild: Represented as an Archetype Villain card "The Psychopath", presenting [[Film/KillBill Gogo Yubari]] and [[Manga/RurouniKenshin Soujiro Seta]] as examples.
71	* {{Shapeshifting}}: The Transformation Plotline refers to this, or CharacterDevelopment.
72	* ASlaveToTheIndex: The Slavery Keyword, which symbolizes Servitude and (strangely) Humility.
73	* SplitPersonality: A Keyword symbolizing Dualism and escape.
74	* SeaborneAndSubmersibleVehicles: The Ship Keyword covers the "Seaborne" half of this trope, symbolizing Travel and Trade.
75	* TestAndTrialTropes: The Test Keyword covers this, symbolizing Challenge.
76	* TheTease: Represented as an Archetype Woman card "The Coquette", presenting [[Theatre/AsYouLikeIt Rosalind]] and [[Manga/RurouniKenshin Megumi]] as examples.
77	* ThisIndexMeows: The Cat Keyword covers this, symbolizing Treason, Deceit, and Cunning.
78	* TimeMachine: A Keyword card that symbolizes Limitlessness, Restlessness, and Journey.
79	* {{Tomboy}}: Represented as an Archetype Woman card "The Tomboy", presenting [[Literature/ArtemisFowl Holly Short]], [[Anime/SailorMoon Sailor Jupiter]], and [[Anime/RevolutionaryGirlUtena Utena Tenjou]] as examples.
80	* TwinTropes: The Twins Keyword covers this, symbolizing Dualism and [[TwinSwitch Mischief]].
81	* TykeBomb: Represented as an Archetype Villain card "The Monstrous Adolescent", presenting [[Characters/DCAUJusticeLeagueOtherVillains Ace]], [[Literature/{{Dune}} Alia Atreides]], and [[Manga/{{Akira}} Tetsuo Shima]] as examples. Also sort of mixed with TeensAreMonsters, EnfantTerrible, GooGooGodlike, and PowerIncontinence.
82	* VigilanteMan: Represented as an Archetype Villain card "The Vigilante", presenting [[ComicBook/VForVendetta V]], [[Film/SilenceOfTheLambs Hannibal Lecter]], and [[Film/{{Constantine}} Gabriel]] as examples.
83	* WhiteHairBlackHeart: Archetype Villain card "The Evil Albino", presenting [[Literature/TheDaVinciCode Silas]], [[Manga/SailorMoon Kunzite]], and [[Franchise/HarryPotter Lucius Malfoy]] as examples.
84	* WingedTropes: The Wings Keyword covers this, and symbolizes Freedom and Sending.

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