If you don’t know what an Allomancer is, then go out and pick up Mistborn, the first in Brandon Sanderson‘s Final Empire series featuring magic-users who employ metals as the source of their power–“burning” swallowed metal pieces in order to create different effects, such as increased strength, heightened sensations, etc. The second in the series is The Well of Ascension, and I’m eagerly waiting for the third–Hero of Ages–to be released soon.
Well, someone’s going to go and make a roleplaying game out of this whole world and magic system. Crafty Games has picked up the rights and is in development to make a full-fledged RPG, so you’ll be able to make your own character and experience your own adventures in this unique world.
Personally, I’ve never actually done a traditional RPG, though I’ve had plenty of experience with computer versions. This would definitely be one of those developments that would draw me into it though. And wasn’t there a Dresden Files RPG being made as well? Hmm. Choices…
I see that smile.