Amber Game
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@Arkandel The short answer is "Nothing!", of course, but that's not very helpful.
I'd expect that doing that would give more flavor than even a very carefully crafted offstage setup (assuming that staff are good at playing the Princes). It brings with it the usual issues that accompany having very powerful in-setting characters run as NPCs, and it wouldn't surprise me if Amber players as a group are sensitive to some of those issues due to past history, but just because something has worked out badly in the past doesn't mean it can't work out well in the present.
Removing them from everyday life also runs the risk of suggesting that things that the Princes can't be arsed to deal with aren't particularly important. When they do come out, it's a special occasion, but does that make it less special when they aren't around?
I don't think there's a simple yes or no answer. It's about what you want out of a game. To some people Amber is the Princes and Princesses being awesome and doing the things that make them awesome. To other people it's less about those specific characters and more about the environment they exist in. Do I sound wishy-washy? It's probably 'cause I am, since I feel a little uncomfortable with both ends of the debate.
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@Autumn brings up very good points. The thing is, for people who want the Princes and Princesses? There's already a game for that. Go check out RtA. There's nothing wrong with creating a new scenario for those who are interested in that scenario. Why is this even a debate, instead of people tossing out what they do want to see, within a specific context? Tell me the novel things you want, as opposed to the things you could have that are already out there.
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Having watched Gotham and Flash and Arrow and the Avengers movies and SHIELD... I've become rather fond of reimaging. It obviously can work well. Nothing wrong with reimaging Amber as well.
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I'm over the game of who's TSing what Prince. I want something new and different but still very Amber. Chronicles wasn't too bad. There was lots to be had outside of the official court. I am more about exploring the setting independent of the princes.
I have some ideas but I'm sleepy. So I'll expand on them tomorrow.
