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So I was never a part of the insanity years ago when the game was fresher and there were 10,000 FRIKKEN OKAMI RPs. So I did not follow the craze in real time and I have no idea how all those dark, dark times went. I look around today thinking 'I wonder if anyone is still doing Okami RPs, might be fun.' Nope. Just wind and tumbleweeds and the odd patch of white fur. Not entirely surprising g but it does make me wonder why?

Were all of the Okami RPs done so poorly it left a bad taste in peoples minds? Did it become a weird furry hate/love situation? Were there just too damn many of them and everybody just got burnt out? Did the game not translate well into text based RP? (I do recall the game being a very visual experience) Did the lack of many sequels like some other games lead to people just generally losing interest? Japanese mythology in general a little overcooked? Or are there even... more sinister reasons? O.o

But seriously, what happened? Does anyone even know?
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Okami was a beautiful game and it still remains as one of my favourites of all times. The story was touching, the gameplay was fun, and the visuals were very unique to say the least. The problem is that it is really an old game and I'm afraid it may be a bit of a niche market in today's time.

The game came out in 2006/2007 on PS2 and was republished into a HD edition on PS3 in 2012. Sadly the company that made it, Clover Studios, has since dissolved and turned into Platinum games—you know... the ones behind Metal Gear Rising: Revengence, Bayonetta, and Neir: Automata—so a large portion of their heritage was lost. As a Fandom title it just does not have that power anymore to draw and inspire compared to some bigger pieces like Final Fantasy, Mass Effect or Fallout.

But take that out of the question and address it as a title that is about to be created into an RP, I think the hardest part is in what you said before. It's not an easy roleplay to run.

To run a world like Okami you have to think of how the Gods will be portrayed, how the characters will interact, and what sort of creations players can come up with? Will all your applicants want to play human/non-human characters? In conjunction with this, what is the story line you wish to run and how can it translate well into a group/roleplay situation? How is the best way you can educate people on Japanese mythology without it coming across as a cheap and cheasy storyline?

Personally, if I was to create a Roleplay of this nature I'd be more incline to do something unique and say it draws inspiration from the Okami Universe. Also, check out Muramasa Rebirth because that is a game in a similar world where the Gods have their impact on the world and you play as one of two characters: a woman who's body has been taken over by the soul of a warrior, and a boy who has lost the memories of the Ninja clan he betrayed. Muramasa Trailer

Edit: if you don't wish to play it the cutscenes are on YouTube in a playlist so you can movie run it... but it's more fun to play.
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Muramasa Rebirth looks amazing, just the kind of thing I'd love to get into. Thanks for bringing my attention to that :3

You have some excellent points. Somehow it had slipped my mind exactly how old Okami is. 10+ years with no major sequels to carry it's legacy? Yeah, Flitter, half your answer right there...

Now keeping in mind I like to follow a lead rather than make my own RPs, I did briefly consider what I would do if I made it myself. Just the thought of how much work it would take to make a good RP based on that world and not a half-assed copy... staggering. Not to mention if it were me as the GM I would demand of myself no less than a damn good story, and at least a rudimentary system. Balance, too, would be an issue with players likely to be interested in playing humans, demons, demi-gods, half-breeds, etc. Finding a way to balance the difference between a nice fellow with a sword and a child of Susanoo with a bad temper? I don't think I personally have that much free time or talent.

But the point was the question and your answer was very helpful, thank you. It's good to hear all that from a fellow fan of the game, too. Okami has a special place in my heart, right next to Legend of Zelda. Just don't tell Zelda I said that, OK?
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