Some questions about the Judge Dredd universe

[Sandman1]

"I'm contemplating over a concept in an action role-playing game set in the Dredd universe."

I'll wait for Rebellion's version of that thanks.

I, and probably everybody else, wouldn't do anything without Rebellion's approval. I'm considering contacting them after I have finished my studies in writing at the university. Dredd would certainly fit really well in that type of game, but nothing official has surfaced yet. 

[Rogue Judge]

I agree that committing time and money into Dredd is well worth it - in the last 12 months I have purchased and read the first 18 case files, Deadman, America, and Cursed Earth Uncensored. I am loving every minute of it and will continue working my way through Dredd in the new year! Well worth the time and money.

However, I think its okay for Sandman to ask questions too. While it would benefit him to actually read the stories (they are so good!), there are so many knowledgeable people on this forum who enjoy talking about Judge Dredd and like responding to the questions (I always appreciate Franks thorough responses). This thread has been an interesting read and I have also learned a lot!

[Sandman1]

...though I will add that as long as he's not making money out of it, then I say more power to him. Judge Minty wasn't a Rebellion product, and nor was the Horned God fan-made mock-trailer, and both were excellent.

I would never break the copyright law in any way, so no one should throw around accusations. Anyone who doesn't like the questions can just stay away. 

[Smith]

On the earlier topic of where to start,there is also the Mega City Masters line,which was meant to serve as an introduction to new audience/creator showcase.I dont really know how well it does that job,but its an option.

[jacob g]

On the earlier topic of where to start,there is also the Mega City Masters line,which was meant to serve as an introduction to new audience/creator showcase.I dont really know how well it does that job,but its an option.

Volume 1 of MCM is out of print for a long time and it's not that affordable anymore.

[Smith]

On the earlier topic of where to start,there is also the Mega City Masters line,which was meant to serve as an introduction to new audience/creator showcase.I dont really know how well it does that job,but its an option.

Volume 1 of MCM is out of print for a long time and it's not that affordable anymore.

I assumed as much,but thought it was worth mentioning anyway.

[Sandman1]

The use of flying vehicles, how common is it in the city? Can anybody use this way of transportation or is it reserved for emergency personnel (including Judges) and the transport of goods?

[Jim_Campbell]

The use of flying vehicles, how common is it in the city? Can anybody use this way of transportation or is it reserved for emergency personnel (including Judges) and the transport of goods?

Good God, man, have you read any of the comics, or is this now just an elaborate troll?

[Steve Green]

The use of flying vehicles, how common is it in the city? Can anybody use this way of transportation or is it reserved for emergency personnel (including Judges) and the transport of goods?

They're not restricted to just emergency personnel and transport, although wheeled or at least road-bound vehicles are more commonplace since the judges (with the exception of one story) ride around on wheeled bikes.

The Judges have H-Wagons, but it would make for a dull story if all the criminals just flew out of range of Dredd on his lawmaster.

[Smith]

The use of flying vehicles, how common is it in the city? Can anybody use this way of transportation or is it reserved for emergency personnel (including Judges) and the transport of goods?

Good God, man, have you read any of the comics, or is this now just an elaborate troll?

Makes you wonder,doesnt it?
Sandman,it was mentioned before,but may I recommend Dredd Reckoning blog?It should help you with the research.

[TordelBack]

Short answer: everyone who can afford it has access to hover vehicles/flivvers, batglider suits, skysurf boards, jetpacks etc. However the dominant form of transportation in MC-1 still appears to be the wheeled (or otherwise) car or Mopad; notable exception being the Zoom network, a sort of high-speed elevated monorail. It may be a money thing. Given that most citz live their entire lives in the one citiblock, and 90% are on Welf, it does make you wonder where they are all going.

Judges have access to hover ('H-') wagons, hoverbikes (Zippers) and a dedicated Flying Squad, including jetpack-equipped units.

[Fungus]

The use of flying vehicles, how common is it in the city? Can anybody use this way of transportation or is it reserved for emergency personnel (including Judges) and the transport of goods?

Good God, man, have you read any of the comics, or is this now just an elaborate troll?

Thought crossed my mind twelve or thirteen times.

[Frank]

It may be a money thing. Given that most citz live their entire lives in the one citiblock, and 90% are on Welf, it does make you wonder where they are all going

Responses like this illustrate the value of the thread. As Shakespeare said, there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.

We all instinctively responded that Dredd quit before Necropolis due to doubts about the system, but how many of us had a ready answer when Sandman asked how Dredd reconciled those doubts with returning to duty?

We'll see how smart we are when Sandman gets round to asking where all the money comes from if nobody works ...

[Richard]

Reading this thread is no substitute for reading the stories.

[Sandman1]

The grouchy feeling are beginning to create a thick fog in here, so I'm gonna cut it off.

Short answer: everyone who can afford it has access to hover vehicles/flivvers, batglider suits, skysurf boards, jetpacks etc. However the dominant form of transportation in MC-1 still appears to be the wheeled (or otherwise) car or Mopad; notable exception being the Zoom network, a sort of high-speed elevated monorail. It may be a money thing. Given that most citz live their entire lives in the one citiblock, and 90% are on Welf, it does make you wonder where they are all going.

Judges have access to hover ('H-') wagons, hoverbikes (Zippers) and a dedicated Flying Squad, including jetpack-equipped units.

Good to know.

Reading this thread is no substitute for reading the stories.

No one has claimed anything else.

We'll see how smart we are when Sandman gets round to asking where all the money comes from if nobody works ...

The devil is in the details.