Lords of Ether: 20th Anniversary Edition - Revision history

Arc: /* Rules */

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	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Trade\|Trade]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Trade\|Trade]]
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Strategic Travel and Fuel\|Strategic Travel and Fuel]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Strategic Travel and Fuel\|Strategic Travel and Fuel]]
			# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Planetary Terrain\|Planetary Terrain]]
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Reference Tables\|Reference Tables]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Reference Tables\|Reference Tables]]
	==Playing a Nation==		==Playing a Nation==
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	===Quick Start Guide for Heroes===		===Quick Start Guide for Heroes===
	===Full Hero Creation===		===Full Hero Creation===

	=Links=		=Links=
	===Sign-Up/OOC Thread===		===Sign-Up/OOC Thread===

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	===Full Hero Creation===		===Full Hero Creation===
	=Links=		=Links=
	==Sign-Up/OOC Thread==		===Sign-Up/OOC Thread===
	[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/lords-of-ether-20th-anniversary-edition-sign-up-thread.1047724/ Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Sign Up Thread]		[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/lords-of-ether-20th-anniversary-edition-sign-up-thread.1047724/ Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Sign Up Thread]
	==Approved Data Sheets==		===Approved Data Sheets===
	For approved OOBs:		For approved OOBs:

	[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/lords-of-ether-20th-edition-approved-datasheets.1049152/ Lords of Ether 20th Edition - Approved Datasheets]		[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/lords-of-ether-20th-edition-approved-datasheets.1049152/ Lords of Ether 20th Edition - Approved Datasheets]
	==LoE-20 Discord Channel==		===LoE-20 Discord Channel===
	[https://discord.gg/jmuBmq3N6x Join the Unoffical Spacebattles Strategy Games (SD) Discord Server!]		[https://discord.gg/jmuBmq3N6x Join the Unoffical Spacebattles Strategy Games (SD) Discord Server!]

	=Historical Links=		=Historical Links=
	[https://forums.spacebattles.com/forums/lords-of-ether-archived.46/ The Lords of Ether Archive]		[https://forums.spacebattles.com/forums/lords-of-ether-archived.46/ The Lords of Ether Archive]

100thlurker at 11:26, 9 November 2022

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	Welcome to Lords of Ether: 20th Anniversary Edition!		Welcome to Lords of Ether: 20th Anniversary Edition!

	Lords of Ether was a Science-Fantasy Story Debate started by IXJac in 2002 when the internet was a much younger and different place. It ~~soon became~~ a peerless experience that became a legend, and would go on for almost six years before finally dying - as all games do - in ~~2006~~. Its influence can be seen in the DNA of many later Story Debates and Grand Strategy Games its players would go on to write here on Spacebattles and elsewhere. With IXJac's formal permission and guidance, Silence has brought Lords of Ether back on its twentieth anniversary for a new generation of players to enjoy.		Lords of Ether was a Science-Fantasy Story Debate started by IXJac in 2002 when the internet was a much younger and different place. It was a peerless experience that became a legend, and would go on for almost six years before finally dying - as all games do - in 2007. Its influence can be seen in the DNA of many later Story Debates and Grand Strategy Games its players would go on to write here on Spacebattles and elsewhere. With IXJac's formal permission and guidance, Silence has brought Lords of Ether back on its twentieth anniversary for a new generation of players to enjoy.

	What's it about? Lords of Ether is an epic Science-Fantasy kitchen sink game, where players navigate states, interstellar organizations, and even bands of heroes through a dangerous cosmos full of powers greater than their own - a setting in which survival is its own triumph. Its then unprecedented rules - detailed and comprehensive - made it possible for entire nations of wholly unique technology, magic, and aesthetics to interact in the same world coherently, whether in peaceful trade or outright war waged by large combined arms armies. Players determine the resources available to them through budgets calculated at the start of each in-game year and month to tell the stories about their power straightaway, without having to wait on a GM to describe the outcome of their plans. Complex events like battles and massive military campaigns are resolved either through quick consultations with a GM or live action roleplaying sessions known as "Sims".		What's it about? Lords of Ether is an epic Science-Fantasy kitchen sink game, where players navigate states, interstellar organizations, and even bands of heroes through a dangerous cosmos full of powers greater than their own - a setting in which survival is its own triumph. Its then unprecedented rules - detailed and comprehensive - made it possible for entire nations of wholly unique technology, magic, and aesthetics to interact in the same world coherently, whether in peaceful trade or outright war waged by large combined arms armies. Players determine the resources available to them through budgets calculated at the start of each in-game year and month to tell the stories about their power straightaway, without having to wait on a GM to describe the outcome of their plans. Complex events like battles and massive military campaigns are resolved either through quick consultations with a GM or live action roleplaying sessions known as "Sims".

100thlurker: /* The World of Lords of Ether */

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The World of Lords of Ether

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	That was posted a [https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/lords-of-ether-beta-test-version.32319/ long time ago], with approval of Ix, I have taken these rules to give this game another life. The original was fun if complicated and its DNA can been seen over the games in the 2 long decades since it start, so I figure why not have a remake to celebrate year 20. I have a channel on the discord!		That was posted a [https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/lords-of-ether-beta-test-version.32319/ long time ago], with approval of Ix, I have taken these rules to give this game another life. The original was fun if complicated and its DNA can been seen over the games in the 2 long decades since it start, so I figure why not have a remake to celebrate year 20. I have a channel on the discord!
	=The World of Lords of Ether=		=The World of Lords of Ether=
	(the well read fantasy enthusiast will likely know many of the works from which the premises here are borrowed – treat as a homage if you will) ~~-From IXJac~~		As written by IXJac.
			(the well read fantasy enthusiast will likely know many of the works from which the premises here are borrowed – treat as a homage if you will)

	In 1680, Sir Isaac Newton delved into alchemy and discovered the Ether, a universal energy on the boundaries of science and the doorway to magic that offered great powers and promised vast potential. Unfortunately, its use was soon turned to war, and in 1700 the world was consumed by magic and new science gone wild.		In 1680, Sir Isaac Newton delved into alchemy and discovered the Ether, a universal energy on the boundaries of science and the doorway to magic that offered great powers and promised vast potential. Unfortunately, its use was soon turned to war, and in 1700 the world was consumed by magic and new science gone wild.

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The World of Lords of Ether

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	In its useable forms Ether takes many guises. Most technological Powers use it mixed with a liquid compound as the flammable Ethernol to fuel internal combustion engines, on in a more teporary state in charged batteries. Also Ether Geodes are used to power fission reactors. Magical societies tend to keep Ether stored in various receptacles and then temporarily infuse it using transmogrification or certain magical creatures or devices into various magical "reagents" when they need to move it (Wagon loads of caskets filled with Etheric gas are fine, but a bit bulky for a wizard to take adventuring with him).		In its useable forms Ether takes many guises. Most technological Powers use it mixed with a liquid compound as the flammable Ethernol to fuel internal combustion engines, on in a more teporary state in charged batteries. Also Ether Geodes are used to power fission reactors. Magical societies tend to keep Ether stored in various receptacles and then temporarily infuse it using transmogrification or certain magical creatures or devices into various magical "reagents" when they need to move it (Wagon loads of caskets filled with Etheric gas are fine, but a bit bulky for a wizard to take adventuring with him).

	Within the rules, flexibility and imagination is not just encouraged – it's a must, but there are some key points and then a lot of minor ones. Firstly, keep in mind that the point of (severe) divergence with our Earth was 1700. Earth is also long gone and is now considered more legend than fact, though of course the explorer who can find it would have his reputation made a thousand times over. Secondly, be aware that the difference between science and magic is more a matter of taste than power. A scientifically primitive civilization with vast magical powers against a magically inept civilization with the art of high technology at its command will be more or less evenly matched. Of course, the greatest power is gained from melding the two, but that is no easy task. Lastly, none of the powers, scientific or magical, verge on the "godlike", even for those who actually choose to play gods. There will be no blasting planets to bits with superlasers, or wiping out entire civilizations with spells o' doom. Even use of more mundane methods of mass destruction such as etheric fission bombs or city-wide rains of magical fire tend to have nasty repercussions, not just politically, but also physically, as the universe itself will react against too much wonton damage.		Within the rules, flexibility and imagination is not just encouraged – it's a must, but there are some key points and then a lot of minor ones. Firstly, keep in mind that the point of (severe) divergence with our Earth was 1700. Earth is also long gone and is now considered more legend than fact, though of course the explorer who can find it would have his reputation made a thousand times over. Secondly, be aware that the difference between science and magic is more a matter of taste than power. A scientifically primitive civilization with vast magical powers against a magically inept civilization with the art of high technology at its command will be more or less evenly matched. Of course, the greatest power is gained from melding the two, but that is no easy task. Lastly, none of the powers, scientific or magical, verge on the "godlike", even for those who actually choose to play gods. There will be no blasting planets to bits with superlasers, or wiping out entire civilizations with spells o' doom. Even use of more mundane methods of mass destruction such as etheric fission bombs or city-wide rains of magical fire tend to have nasty repercussions, not just politically, but also physically, as the universe itself will react against too much wonton damage.

			==NPCs==
			[[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) NPCs]]

	=Rules=		=Rules=
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Nations\|Creating a Nation]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Nations\|Creating a Nation]]

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	=Historical Links=		=Historical Links=
	[https://forums.spacebattles.com/forums/lords-of-ether-archived.46/ The Lords of Ether Archive]		[https://forums.spacebattles.com/forums/lords-of-ether-archived.46/ The Lords of Ether Archive]
			*[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/stories-of-the-kozun-xeno-conflict-the-one-year-war.100280/ Stories of the Kozun-Xeno Conflict - The One Year War]
			*[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/keys-to-olympos-saga-of-myrkliean-war-1000-1003ne.112249/ Keys to Olympos: Saga of the Myrkliean War 1000-1003NE]
			*[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/lords-of-ether-murklim-crusade-strategic-operational-planning.40040/ The Murklim Crusade against the Mindflayers]
	[[Category: Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition)]]		[[Category: Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition)]]

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 =Foreword from Silence=
 That was posted a [https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/lords-of-ether-beta-test-version.32319/ long time ago], with approval of Ix, I have taken these rules to give this game another life. The original was fun if complicated and its DNA can been seen over the games in the 2 long decades since it start, so I figure why not have a remake to celebrate year 20. I have a channel on the discord!
 =Rules=
 # [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Nations|Creating a Nation]]
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 ===Quick Start Guide for Heroes===
 ===Full Hero Creation===
 =Links=
 ==Sign-Up/OOC Thread==

100thlurker: /* Rules */

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	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Air Forces\|Air Forces]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Air Forces\|Air Forces]]
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Navies\|Navies]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Navies\|Navies]]
	~~# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Agents\|Agents]]~~
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Fortification\|Fortifications]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Fortification\|Fortifications]]
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) WMDs\|Weapons of Mass Destruction]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) WMDs\|Weapons of Mass Destruction]]
			# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Agents\|Agents]]
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Mages\|Mages]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Mages\|Mages]]
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Types of Magic\|Types of Magic]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Types of Magic\|Types of Magic]]

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	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Navies\|Navies]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Navies\|Navies]]
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Agents\|Agents]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Agents\|Agents]]
			# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Fortification\|Fortifications]]
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) WMDs\|Weapons of Mass Destruction]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) WMDs\|Weapons of Mass Destruction]]
	~~# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Fortification\|Fortifications]]~~
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Mages\|Mages]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Mages\|Mages]]
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Types of Magic\|Types of Magic]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Types of Magic\|Types of Magic]]
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	===Quick Start Guide for Heroes===		===Quick Start Guide for Heroes===
	===Full Hero Creation===		===Full Hero Creation===

	=Links=		=Links=
	==Sign-Up/OOC Thread==		==Sign-Up/OOC Thread==

100thlurker at 17:40, 7 November 2022

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	That was posted a [https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/lords-of-ether-beta-test-version.32319/ long time ago], with approval of Ix, I have taken these rules to give this game another life. The original was fun if complicated and its DNA can been seen over the games in the 2 long decades since it start, so I figure why not have a remake to celebrate year 20. I have a channel on the discord!		That was posted a [https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/lords-of-ether-beta-test-version.32319/ long time ago], with approval of Ix, I have taken these rules to give this game another life. The original was fun if complicated and its DNA can been seen over the games in the 2 long decades since it start, so I figure why not have a remake to celebrate year 20. I have a channel on the discord!
	=Rules=		=Rules=
	# Creating a Nation		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Nations\|Creating a Nation]]
	# Creating a Transtellar		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Transtellars\|Creating a Transtellar]]
	# Creating a Hero		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Heroes\|Creating a Hero]]
	# Advancement		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Advancement\|Advancement]]
	# Armies		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Armies\|Armies]]
	# Air Forces		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Air Forces\|Air Forces]]
	# Navies		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Navies\|Navies]]
	# Agents		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Agents\|Agents]]
	# Weapons of Mass Destruction		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) WMDs\|Weapons of Mass Destruction]]
	# Fortifications		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Fortification\|Fortifications]]
	# Mages		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Mages\|Mages]]
	# Types of Magic		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Types of Magic\|Types of Magic]]
	# Production		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Production\|Production]]
	# Trade		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Trade\|Trade]]
	# Strategic Travel and Fuel		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Strategic Travel and Fuel\|Strategic Travel and Fuel]]
	# Reference Tables		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Reference Tables\|Reference Tables]]
	==Playing a Nation==		==Playing a Nation==
	===Quick Start Guide for Nation===		===Quick Start Guide for Nation===
	A cliff notes version of the Rules running a player through the process of Nation creation, including advice from oLoE veterans.		A cliff notes version of the Rules running a player through the process of Nation creation, including advice from oLoE veterans.
	===Full Nation ~~Rules~~===		===Full Nation Creation===
	[[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Nations\|The complete ruleset for ~~Nations~~.]]		[[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Nations\|The complete ruleset for starting a Nation.]]
	==Playing a Transtellar==		==Playing a Transtellar==
	===Quick Start Guide for Transtellars===		===Quick Start Guide for Transtellars===
	===Full Transtellar ~~Rules~~===		===Full Transtellar Creation===
	==Playing a Hero==		==Playing a Hero==
	===Quick Start Guide for Heroes===		===Quick Start Guide for Heroes===
	===Full Hero ~~Rules~~===		===Full Hero Creation===
	=Links=		=Links=
	==Sign-Up/OOC Thread==		==Sign-Up/OOC Thread==

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	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Air Forces\|Air Forces]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Air Forces\|Air Forces]]
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Navies\|Navies]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Navies\|Navies]]
	~~# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Agents\|Agents]]~~
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Fortification\|Fortifications]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Fortification\|Fortifications]]
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) WMDs\|Weapons of Mass Destruction]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) WMDs\|Weapons of Mass Destruction]]
			# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Agents\|Agents]]
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Mages\|Mages]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Mages\|Mages]]
	# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Types of Magic\|Types of Magic]]		# [[Lords of Ether (20th Anniversary Edition) Types of Magic\|Types of Magic]]