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PROJECT O.R.C.S.
Online Roleplaying with Collaborative Storytelling
About Project O.R.C.S.
A new way to play RPGs
Project O.R.C.S is a groundbreaking new concept that combines the visual storytelling of PC RPGs with the unbridled creativity of tabletop games.
Choose your role as a Guide or Adventurer and embark on deep, story-driven quests, where your imagination is the only limit.
Creation
Boons and Banes
Safehold
Key features
Creation
Take RPG Creation into your own hands! Build out a scene just how you and your friends like it - from the big foundations, down to the smallest details.
News
A new way to play RPGs
Announcing Project O.R.C.S. a new CSRPG from Lightforge Games
Project O.R.C.S. (Online Roleplaying with Collaborative Storytelling) is a multiplayer collaborative storytelling RPG where you and your friends creatively craft unique worlds, tell epic stories, and embark upon quests that are as dynamic as your group.
Lightforge Games CEO discusses a new collaborative storytelling RPG
For decades, role playing games have existed in two parallel worlds. The tabletop world was full of limitless potential and storyline flexibility while the video game world featured ease of play and breathtaking experiences.
Media Gallery
Check out the latest visuals from Project O.R.C.S.
FAQ
All you need to know about Project O.R.C.S
What is Project O.R.C.S.?
Project O.R.C.S. (Online Roleplaying with Collaborative Storytelling) is a multiplayer collaborative storytelling RPG where you and your friends creatively craft unique worlds, tell epic stories, and embark upon quests that are as dynamic as your group. Whether you choose the role of Guide to facilitate the group’s journey or you join as an Adventurer and craft your dream character, you and your party collaborate to play a story only limited by your imagination.
What is a Collaborative Storytelling RPG?
A Collaborative Storytelling Role Playing Game (CSRPG) is a new RPG sub-genre that combines the dynamism of tabletop gaming with the gameplay of a CRPG. You and your friends use the assets within the game to create adventures unique to your party then play through the adventures together using the characters you create within the very same game.
What’s the status of the game right now? When will it be released?
Right now the game is still in development, and we’re planning to enter into Early Access later this year. Keep up to date by joining our Discord and via our newsletter!
Will it be free-to-play? What’s the business model?
We're not 100% certain on the exact details of monetization, but we don't plan to be free-to-play and we're committed to a clear offering that avoids confusing mechanics and unnecessarily complex FOMO-driving systems.
How many people can play Project O.R.C.S. together?
We recommend that five players squad up, including one player taking on the role of Guide. As few as three players can still come together for a more intimate experience. Larger groups can collaborate within Project O.R.C.S. through its Safeholds system. Safeholds allow guilds to build a town together, gain powerful upgrades, and contribute to a larger story.
Will Project O.R.C.S. be cross platform compatible?
We're currently prioritizing a 2024 Early Access PC launch, although we plan to bring the Collaborative Storytelling adventure to as many platforms as possible.
How can I find other people to play with?
Join the official Project O.R.C.S. Discord – you can meet, chat, and form your party with other members of the community.
Does this game require a Guide in every session?
You will need at least one player to play in the Guide role. Our goal with Project O.R.C.S. is for guiding to feel more like playing a game than GMing in tabletop RPGs. Everyone collaborates to create the adventure and tell the story, regardless of what role you choose!
Can I make my own quests and levels?
Yup! Creating custom levels (we call them scenes) is a big part of the experience. We have simple yet powerful tools that let players create scenes either in advance of playing or in real-time with their friends just prior to embarking on the quest. We're big fans of the "zero prep" style of play, so we've built the game flow and creation tools with that in mind.