John Carter of Mars: A Guide to Barsoom

[@robwalsh9843]

The phrase "ahead of their time" is often overly used when describing authors. But Edgar Rice Burroughs was ridiculously ahead of his time. Not only in his pioneering sci fi tech concepts, but his story arcs and characters as well.

[@devoncrestway338]

agreed! it's a shame that, in the age of big budget movies, we're not getting well-made movies based on Burrough's works. When people mention the name 'Tarzan', for example, they only picture a jungle man... but, in actuality, Tarzan has fought aliens, monsters, dinosaurs, dictators... a faithful Tarzan film series in modern day is FAR overdue. Everything Burroughs wrote and created is perfect for today's cinema.

[@russelljackson2818]

I just want to say it's wonderful to see people working to keep this series alive and generating fresh takes on the world and its cultures almost 110 years later. All that artwork is incredible, so much better than the comics I still see coming out with art that looks like it's from the 90s. I hope the game has done well for you all.

[@maxkronader5225]

I have read all of the Burroughs Mars books, and have re-read them for the past 45 years. This is an excellent synopsis of the Barsoom genre. Well done.

[@dr.paradox4489]

Also I love that the girl in the videos name is Virginia and John Carters home state is also Virginia 😂

[@jeffryJEFFRYWITH1Ewillis]

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[@prettyaverage97]

Reminded me of the part in the movie when Thars Tarkas called John "Virginia" because he got confused by his name 😂

[@SleepySloth2705]

And in the movie, Tars Tarkas mistakenly calls John "Vorgeenia" 🤣

[@oobrocks]

I just watched it for the 10th time..i Really got it now..the film is a masterpiece...at least 2 incredible scenes...maybe more and no bad scenes...if u love sci-fic / fantasy / love stories, a must c movie

[@caribbean_car_culture]

I love that movie. Lynn Collins is so beautiful I think I’m in love. 🥰 who here in 2019 and enjoying the movie still?

[@thebarsoompodcast290]

Right here 🙏☺️

[@moguldamongrel3054]

2020 here. She's breathtakingly gorgeous. She shoulda been wonder woman.

[@monisawright3838]

I still enjoy the movie. I’m an ERB fan from before most of you were born!

[@gregorymaas6469]

I think the movie was beautiful. I saw it when I was a sophomore in high school and I fell in love with it.

[@truefanforum3273]

I love the movie! It was so much fun!

[@thegreenmage6956]

The most wonderful fantasy destination... Of all of them, there is a place I would dearly love to go to.

[@swagromancer]

I love you guys, seriously. No one has brought my favourite franchises to RPG life like you have. Can't wait for payday, so I can throw some more money at you 😀

[@Noorlatgamer]

You seem like an exceptionally nice person.

[@sabrekai8706]

I got introduced to Barsoom way back in college in 1975. The son of the family I was boarding with had a few of the novels. It impressed me enough to order the entire series and I've read it through several times. I always thought the John Carter movies was pretty good and had hoped there would be further ones. As usual, most sci fi doesn't make money enough to impress the producers.

[@thoughtfuldevil6069]

One of the finest fantasy novels ever written. The first five books and one later hit of greatness are absolutely spellbinding, and I remember almost every detail to this day.

[@TheCrow_2099]

Great review of Barsoom, I learned a few things! Also, Virginia has the most beautiful hair I've ever seen! :)

[@virginiapage7459]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NevTheDeranged]

Came for the game lore and was not disappointed, but also your eyeshadow is worthy of a Princess of Helium!

[@keldeo84]

I love this barsoon is amazing this was very helpful thanks

[@joeomalley2835]

Great video. I'm reading the first in the series currently and really liking it. Some good visualizations and information about the society here. It really helps to put everything I'm reading about in proper context. And, I love the accent :)

[@ricardorios492]

I love this novel, when I ran out Conan novels to read , somebody (can’t remember who) give this book to read and told me “ think as this sword and sorcery into swords and science and u hook on it , wanted to read it again…….. heavy metal YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@PhD777]

Excellent introduction! IT has been decades (literally) but, as I recall, the black Martians are also notorious pirates and slavers!

[@justinlarsen2281]

Gods of Mars is the only book I have ever thrown. So much suspense and non-stop action only to end of a cliff hanger. 13 yr old me couldn’t take it. I had to special order these books and they took weeks to arrive

[@monisawright3838]

@@ronratcliffe2219 I first discovered Tarzan of the Apes ( and 12 more in the series)at my grandparents’ house when I was in 4th grade. (My grandfather and also my father read them way back in the 40’s.) I’ve been an ERB fan ever since! My favorites are Tarzan of the Apes, Chessmen of Mars, Mastermind of Mars, The Outlaw of Torn, and several others...Glad there continue to be others like me still around! Good luck in finding the ones you don’t have! Which ones do you lack?

[@monisawright3838]

@@ronratcliffe2219 that’s really incredible about Sword Woman! And you have me beat when it comes to having ERB books!!Are those western novels (which i have never read)by ERB spin-offs from The Moon Maid? It’s been awhile since I read that one... I love that his heroes were noble and honorable. What has puzzled me since 4th grade is why film makers never made a Tarzan film that followed the book? It was so good! Now of course, parts of it would be politically incorrect. Anyway, thanks for responding to me. It’s a pleasure to run across another ERB fan! Happy reading!

[@monisawright3838]

@@ronratcliffe2219 hello again! Just a little more discussion with another enthusiast...When I re-read Tarzan and the Ant Men a few years ago, I was surprised at the political commentary in the book. I certainly missed it way back in 6th grade😂. Back in college, a friend gave me a book about ERB, i pulled it out today, and the author said Moon Maid, Moon Men, and The Red Hawk comprised a trilogy. I have never even seen Red Hawk. (But I remembered it had something to do with a Western😉). If you’ve read Red Hawk, is it worth me trying to track it down? Ah! So many good memories! Coming as I do from a Christian perspective, these were all good, inspiring adventure books to grow up with, and I still enjoy them from time to time. You’ve stirred those feelings again. I just may have to choose one to re-read this afternoon!

[@monisawright3838]

@@ronratcliffe2219 I actually talked an old high school classmate into becoming a Burroughs fan last year. I didn’t know her in high school, but we’ve kind of bonded since then. I guess it gets in our blood 😂. Btw I looked at my Moon Men paperback, and sure enough, The Red Hawk was listed in the table of contents 🙂. I’ll put that series on my list of “to be re-read” too! Keep working on your artwork! Also, I like to read non-fiction historical accounts and biographies. I’ll be glad to give you some titles if you’d be interested

[@monisawright3838]

@@ronratcliffe2219 a quick recommendation, but you’ve probably already read these: Ghost Soldiers by Hampton Sides, A Higher Call by Adam Makos. More later

[@shinygamesltd]

This is a really useful orientation video, and just about the right length too. I look forward to checking out the rest.

[@sci-ficorner5369]

Just got started on the book-series after watching the movie for my channel, and ouah am enjoying Barsoom already!

[@dennisgrogg8905]

I am an old fan of John Carter. Started reading these again. Read the first time in 1984. The only one I didn’t care for was John Carter of Mars, which was rumored to have been written by his son, as it did not read at all like Edgar had been the author. I will have to look into this number 12. I was not aware of it until just a few days ago.

[@Humbertusmarius]

Great video, I would love to see one about the main non-humanoid creatures of Barsoom.

[@HistoricalConflict]

Synthetic Men of Mars was one of my favorite books!

[@monisawright3838]

My favorite ERB book is definitely Chessmen of Mars!

[@tenhirankei]

What won't a guy go through to impress a beautiful woman! LOL

[@joobyzat1221]

Thanks for posting! The world of Barsoom has been with me since I was a wee lad. Tharks, atmosphere plant, the river Iss, it's like I imagined them

[@rolandoalvarado2979]

Love this novel and the movie that's why I fell in love with this story thru the mvie6

[@112deeps]

Thank you for reminding me of my teenage sci-fi world of Barsoom.. The Chessmen of Mars

[@truefoley]

Great artwork to help visualize the characters!

[@dr.paradox4489]

Thank you for the videos

[@tolvaer]

Mind blown.....just, I wasn't ready.

[@MicroRPG]

I was part of the beta test for this game. So amazing. Finally was able to order my core rulebook and eagerly await its arrival.

[@john-lenin]

And all Red Martian Princesses speak with a British accent.

[@virginiapage7459]

In all my John Carter games they do (I'm terrible at accents haha!)Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@scottgamble7767]

@@virginiapage7459 : You sound just great. I wouldn't change a thing. You also have a very good look to be a Tara of Helium or Lana of Gathol! 😄 😁

[@miker6452]

Very much appreciate this vid, very well presented. Learned a great deal. And I liked the movie a whole lot, a classic for its fans, far superior to most of the forgettable shallow action movies being made.

[@wesleytoehay]

Absolutely loved the movie!

[@thregar]

Great video - fascinating stuff with a brilliant presenter!

[@DaveThaumavore]

Best accent ever.

[@earlybirditiz]

I recently watched the movie but this is well explained. Thanks for that 👌

[@TwoMikesProductions]

Virginia is clearly Jeddak of Modiphius.

[@dwellyn]

Perhaps you mean "Jeddara?"

[@calvinfranklyn5499]

That was an excellent summary. It can be hard to keep straight all the minutiae of worldbuilding that Burroughs put in his novels. Thank you!

[@Sargonarhes]

I'm more of a fan of E.E. Doc Smith and the Lensman series, or Dumas' The Three Musketeers. But after listening to a number of Burrough's books off Libirvox, yeah. The guy knows how to tell a very good story, the classics are far better than most modern stuff written today. As well as us now knowing Mars can't support any life, so it's best to think of this as an alternate reality story as well. Especially as there are newer sci-fi that use the idea of terraforming the inner planets for colonization. So why can't an alternate Mars have life on it.

[@PinoDokja]

My first thought in the introduction: "VIRGINIA! TARS TARKAS!"

[@stephenboud1711]

fantastic video

[@0IDaveCouch]

Barsoom!!!! 💛💛

[@dbrugnani5286]

Can you do a video on mechanics in play, particularly combat?

[@bjw4859]

Wow !, no wonder the movie struggled, still a good watch though, you did a great job in a very short time, I might have a look for more of your videos.

[@PirvateerKurei]

This was the best grasp of the concept of Barsoom I've ever seen! Will the team also cover Amtor (Venus), Pellucidar, and Va-nah (the moon) as well?

[@rogersnick17]

I'm sold!

[@fourlimbedmartian5262]

you very well covered all the books in the barsoom series but left out one important point, that the barsoomians do not wear clothes. also, thoats have 8 legs. next you could make similar videos on the caspak and pellucidar series.

[@rcautela7405]

Hello! I would like to see an adventure AP made with the adventure generator (whole process)! Thanks!

[@virginiapage7459]

I'll certainly let the team know about the request!

[@deans7074]

Will there be an online character creator for John Carter like the ones available for Conan, Stark Trek and Infinity?

[@admiraltee]

Love the bookshelf of other Modiphius products but... where's the love for Mutant Chronicles?

[@Modiphius]

We'll rotate the contents of the shelves next time - there's some MC there, it was just hiding. Promise!

[@marcozolo3536]

Any similar one of these for Carson Napier of Venus series? It was also a Edgar Rice Burroughs novel in a similar style to John Carter. Wonderful mythology

[@deusexlucas8271]

Now that Game of Thrones is over this is the next logical step for another great show.

[@marcozolo3536]

Yes HBO Max have the money and expertise to make it a reality. Have you seen Raised by Wolves?

[@marcozolo3536]

@alexander shawn worse things have been made that nobody wants to watch, squandering millions of dollars. Cough *Discovery* cough

[@jdsykes9125]

Really good vid. Kindda short tho. I want more lol

[@cartooningfanart]

Can you make a video of Pellucidar???

[@jeffryJEFFRYWITH1Ewillis]

an RPG set in Pellucidar!

[@doctorknowitall1175]

I agree. Please!!

[@doctorknowitall1175]

I've actually always cared for the Venus series instead of the Mars series; could you ever do something of that?

[@firekind1980]

John Carter by E R Burroughs. John Carter from ER.

[@nataliekennedy4646]

If only we saw this in the movie

[@docsavage8640]

Why is it so Bowdlerized in your version?

[@richhatwell1236]

I've read first three of these, and the first three of tarzan. While this is good fun, I think tarzan is the better story.

[@williamwalsh1684]

This is technically pretty complex and ahead of it's time for it's awareness of environmental damage

[@davidjmorgan3890]

I read all the ERB bookes

[@gregfam6250]

Wow is that really her name? How appropriate! 😀

[@maartenhappel9014]

Well done! thnx :-)

[@Omar-jj8zb]

Was the movie called John Carter or John Carter of Mars? I remember it as JCM and I’ve seen this movie several times since 2022 but when I Google it comes Up only as John Carter

[@kirkhensley5870]

Still looking for this movie. Blu-Ray DVD Don't care! This tanked for no good reason at all. Someone tell your friends and friends tell your friends' friends! If Boondock Saints can be brought back from the crypt, so can this!

[@DaveKraft1]

Nice summary! BTW -- thoats had 8 legs, not 6. Be well!

[@jeremywinchester7211]

Does Virginia have a site featuring other work?

[@Modiphius]

She regularly streams and is over on Twitter @tabletophoard

[@WickedPrince3D]

You skipped the romance, Burroughs was known as the creator of the planetary romance novel. At least by some.

[@tonyyoung3985]

Dynamite added one or two stronger female characters (making one a brief love interest for Carthoris). Did any such women exist in the original? I think Phaidor was a weak attempt at creating one, but it's likely that was what passed as female agency at that time.

[@andyventures6574]

Thuvia . Saved Dejah Thoris from Phaidor in Issus' prison , and is the subject of the 4th book.

[@ricogoldstar]

Your name is VOORH-GEEN-YAH!

[@tenhirankei]

And all the Tharks said "Voorh-Geen-Yah". LOL

[@ricogoldstar]

@@tenhirankei 😁😆 yes.

[@heriyanto2374]

Waiting trilogy film..john carter 2

[@outlet6989]

Isn't it true that Edgar Rice Burroughs, H.G.Wells, and Jules Verne were cousins?

[@MrMikkyn]

Is Dune influenced by John Carter?

[@TheBeird]

Would loved to have seen all this on film. Shame ☹️

[@Crispy_Mofo_]

i saw the movie first and I really liked it... then I read the books and man the movie sucked LOL... I still love the movie.. Get off your ass and read the books cause they are great!

[@tenhirankei]

That's why you watch the movie/TV series first! You will not believe how low of an IQ and how weak a person the portrayal you've seen is in comparison to the Lord Of The Jungle in the ERB books! They had to "tone it down" to make it look like the actors (and stunt people) could actually do the things Tarzan does even for a movie audience. Teaching yourself to read and write a language you don't understand? Tarzan did it.

[@johnnycarter6056]

Hello!!!!

[@Modiphius]

Surely you know all this info already Mr. Carter?

[@raphaelandrews3617]

The John Carter serials was based on the " discovery of canals" on Mars, these turned out to be false and so Edgar Rice Burroughs created a world near the edge of destring itself. It combined fact, fantasy a message about eco politics. The time travel bit was just a writers trick tell a good story. I think Burroughs made the stories fat too complex and political.

[@nataliekennedy4646]

Well I mean we kind of did but still

[@CalabozoCriollo]

this is awsome! i need a master for this! :D i want to play Cheers from Venezuela SilverShield CALABOZO CRIOLLO #WEDOPLAY

[@Anon26535]

Ok, Barsoomer.

[@Xtrem1zer]

Virginia jump :)

[@bijbaj01bijbaj38]

Vorznia

[@erikwarns5290]

Great books! Movie looked nice but I didn't enjoy it.

[@johnalucard7860]

I love the books .I hate the movie.it would be hard to bring this to the big screen in an accurate and entertaining way.

[@NevTheDeranged]

Also also, it looks like you just ignored Burroughs' ridiculous sexism in the sourcebook. Good choice!

[@thegreatergood8081]

Yeah, more of what we need. Dead authors having their works deconstructed to death because they fail to appease the Grand Inquisitors of the Holy Church of Intersectionality and Wokeness. So brave!

[@NevTheDeranged]

@@thegreatergood8081 correct! Piss off into the sun if you don't like it, you bigoted asshat! The future doesn't belong to your kind.

[@hungchoonghow5857]

I noticed its always a Caucasian man with Anglo Saxon name that goes to another planet... Never an Asian, an Arab, an African, an Inuit, etc... Funny thing.

[@fourlimbedmartian5262]

it depends on who is writing the book. the writer was a caucasian so the hero of the series was a caucasian. if the story was written by an asian, the hero would surely have been an asian. and do you think if an arab wrote some story he or she would put a non arab as the major character?

[@thetetrarchofapathy9728]

We are often the heroes of our own fantasies. John Carter and Lord John Greystoke (akaTarzan) especially, are glorified/ idealized versions of Burroughs himself. This surprises some as the character portrayed as Burroughs for the books serves merely as the narrator, relaying and publishing the heroes' exploits.