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Title: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 19 Apr 2013, 13:32: So, I was thinking if it'd be possible to play a game of D&D over the forum. Being a complete noob to D&D myself I obviously don't know all the things required for it to function but so far the only thing I can think of that'd be a problem is the lack of dices. To solve that I'd offer to code kind of an online-dice-tool (name pending) and put it up on my server.
So to keep this short I'll just ask these two quick questions:
1. Is anyone even interested in this?
2. Any other issues that need to be addressed?

Question number two goes especially to those people here who have some experience with D&D (I know you're out there :psyduck:)
If there is some interest in this idea I would be happy to work out a complete concept and get this started. :)
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Is it cold in here? on 19 Apr 2013, 13:42: This is related to ongoing discussion about re-creating real-time forum chat.

There's just got to be an off-the-shelf solution to this.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 19 Apr 2013, 14:25: I suppose a real-time chat would certainly make it easier and probably more fun too.
Still wondering if anybody is even interested though. :psyduck:
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Zingoleb on 19 Apr 2013, 14:29: I am theoretically down.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ankhtahr on 19 Apr 2013, 14:42: hmm, I've never played a Pen&Paper before, but am currently trying to learn the rules of a German one called “Das Schwarze Auge”, I might be interested.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: J on 19 Apr 2013, 14:43: you have my attention

you also may be interested to take a look at this site (http://rpol.net/)
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Zingoleb on 19 Apr 2013, 14:45: Quote from: ankhtahr on 19 Apr 2013, 14:42
hmm, I've never played a Pen&Paper before, but am currently trying to learn the rules of a German one called “Das Schwarze Auge”, I might be interested.

Is that...The Black Eye?
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ankhtahr on 19 Apr 2013, 14:47: well, the German term for a “black eye”, i.e. a bruised eye, is "blaues Auge". The official translation of DSA is “The Dark Eye”
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 19 Apr 2013, 14:56: Quote from: J on 19 Apr 2013, 14:43
you have my attention

you also may be interested to take a look at this site (http://rpol.net/)
Thanks for the link! This may be a great alternative if we should decide that the forum isn't the right environment for the game. Or if I fail at programming the dices. :psyduck:
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Loki on 19 Apr 2013, 15:28: I also have never played D&D myself, but as you might have noticed, I am interested. I also read The Order of the Stick (as does Primo :D) and frequent the respective forums.

I am pretty sure there are sites like what you plan to set up, ChaoSera, but don't let that stop you :D just saying, whatever you throw together would probably need a possibility to permalink to dice rolls, something like hashes in the URL maybe.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: mtmerrick on 19 Apr 2013, 16:52: I know a lot about D&D, I even have my own dice. I've just never gotten a chance to play...

I was going to be playing some first edition with my uncle, my as I mentioned in another thread she shredded his books :(

I'd love to join anything you guys set up :)
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 19 Apr 2013, 18:04: I was more thinking of a simple backlog of the past rolls, should do trick, shouldn't it?
Maybe implement a search feature later on.

And mtmerrick, you're welcome to join ;)
As is everybody else, of course.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Carl-E on 19 Apr 2013, 18:32: I haven't played since... 1981? I sold all my books and magazines (all the Strategic Reviews and Dragons 1 - 46) to some kid when I passed my Ph. D. qualifiers in... '90, I think.

It's far too far in the past for me, and I've better things to do.

OK, things that make money.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: henri bemis on 19 Apr 2013, 19:35: I would be so down. I'm running an offline game right now, and would love to have a place to be a PC again.

There are already sites, like the one above, that are set up to facilitate play-by-post. I signed up for myth-weavers.com (http://myth-weavers.com) a while ago (same name there) so I'd have a place to save and edit character sheets, but their system seems a lot like rpol (which somehow I'd never heard of!) I think it would definitely be easier if we did it on a site set up for rping, as the dice system, character sheet templates, private forums for individual games, etc., are already set up, and they offer character and map generators. I could even set up a private QC forum on one of them now, and organize it and invite people as they express interest, and then we'd all have a place to start character sheets, and people can practice with the dice roller, and, and, and!

(ahem. I've been wanting to be a PC again for a long time, and I like organizing things a *little* too much sometimes <_<.)

I don't know what edition everyone uses, but I'm most familiar with 3.5. If that's what we go with, d20srd.org (http://d20srd.org) is good for learning the basics, so if you wanted to play but never have (or need to be refreshed), you don't need to drop a bunch of cash on books first.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Akima on 19 Apr 2013, 19:45: D&D? Meh... I preferred Traveller.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: J on 19 Apr 2013, 20:20: are there any open source game systems, or ones where the necessary materials are available online? not everyone has a stack of rpg books laying around or wants to shell out the cash to buy some.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: henri bemis on 19 Apr 2013, 20:26: The SRD is basically that for core books of D&D 3.5 (mainly, it lacks a handful of copyrighted creatures and items, like the Beholders, and some of the fluffier stuff, but it has all the essentials), and it has some supplemental things, too, and it's all compatible with Pathfinder - I don't know if there's something similar for other editions or games, but then I've never really looked. *shrug*. But it's a completely free and adequate replacement for the books.

eta: poking around a bit, I think myth-weavers might be a better option if we're going to be playing with new people. It seems a bit more streamlined and user-friendly than rpol when it comes to character creation.

And yeah, I'm sorry if I'm getting ahead of things. I just really like the idea, so I'm throwing options around to see if anything sticks.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: TheEvilDog on 19 Apr 2013, 21:11: Not a big fan of D&D, my dice prefer the likes of Dark Heresy, Black Crusade, Inquisitor and Pathfinder. But I might be interested.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: de_la_Nae on 20 Apr 2013, 13:40: Normally I would be in, *but*, I'm already playing in a Paranoia game and a Shadowrun game, and running an Exalted game. I'm... a little diced out, as it were. Good luck though!
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Welu on 20 Apr 2013, 14:24: I really want to try table-top games but I've got this big paranoia about being stupid during them. I know bugger all about individual ones though.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: TheEvilDog on 20 Apr 2013, 16:04: Quote from: Welu on 20 Apr 2013, 14:24
I really want to try table-top games but I've got this big paranoia about being stupid during them. I know bugger all about individual ones though.

I can guarantee you that a good GM wants people to have fun. And I can also guarantee you that very few people know what they're doing in their first games.

If you want to try a few games, I'd suggest you keep an eye out for a local game club. Most, if not all, clubs loving teaching new people how to play the various games. Just remember that everyone had to start somewhere and they had no clue either. Any good hobbyist/player will take you through a game and explain whats going on as it comes up. Believe me, people want other people to have fun and they know that's not going to happen if you say to a new person "roll that dice twice.....your character is dead."

But if in doubt, just remember; you're there to have fun, they're there to have fun. That's all that matters and there are no mistakes, just funny events that happen in the story.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Welu on 20 Apr 2013, 16:40: Thanks for the advice.

I actually have some friends who have invited me to their games a couple times, one saying he'd set up a one-off session for me. I should take them up on it.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: de_la_Nae on 20 Apr 2013, 17:39: Don't forget too that the hobby has some dipshits and assholes, like any hobby does. So there might be people who are an ass to you. Usually, write them off as jerks and forget about them.

There are some exceptions, but anyone who's stuck up their own ass that they forget to have compassion to newbies (even if you are ruthlessly murdering their characters or something) is still a jerk.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: henri bemis on 20 Apr 2013, 19:08: Yeah, there are some huge assholes in tabletop, or even just people who aren't fun to play with because their style doesn't mesh with yours, and that's totally ok. Some people take things too seriously for my taste. It's ok to fudge some things if it makes the game more fun, and PCs can't be brooding all the time.

That's one of the main reasons I'd be really excited about a QC group - I love teaching new people, I imagine the group would be really friendly, and I've been wanting to be in a relatively simple campaign that starts at low level (not that there's anything wrong with more complex stuff - I just only have core books and don't want to spend a ton of money on supplements right now).

Oh, and I found an SRD for Pathfinder, too, if anyone is interested: http://www.d20pfsrd.com/ (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/)
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: TheEvilDog on 20 Apr 2013, 19:32: I will agree that you can find some real dickheads in gaming, but you can always walk away and find other people. Believe me, the dickheads tend to be ignored quite quickly.

Generally, what you want is someone who will take a few minutes before you start to go over the basics, most likely what you'll face/have to do. They should hopefully take time to explain the mechanics of the system and run you through some of the more common elements.

Don't be afraid to ask questions; "Why do I have to roll this dice?" "How far can I move again?" A good teacher will explain whats going on before handing you the dice "Ok, your character has been injured, but you might be able to stop some of that damage if you roll X".

Don't be afraid to show you're a novice, everyone was at some stage. And don't be afraid of the story and what may happen.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Welu on 21 Apr 2013, 10:18: Thanks muchly for all the advice. It has calmed a bunch of my nerves. =)
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ~~GarandMarine~~ on 21 Apr 2013, 10:29: We could form a campaign on Roll20, it's free and works pretty well.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 21 Apr 2013, 13:24: Alright I'm glad to see there's interest in the idea.
Now, would you guys prefer to use an external site like rpol or would you like to play here?
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Loki on 21 Apr 2013, 13:26: I'd prefer here for my convenience, but I suppose this forum might lack mechanics that we need, so I am leaving the call to some of the more experienced players.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: TheEvilDog on 21 Apr 2013, 14:23: I'm on a couple of forums that often run storylines on-site. That said it is run more as a story than a more traditional roundtable game, kind of how we've been running the mafia games only each person is contributing to the plot and the GM taking action. The thing as well is that the number of players should perhaps be kept to a fairly low number, both for the sake of the GM's sanity and to make sure people don't get swamp.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: henri bemis on 21 Apr 2013, 20:27: I think the convenience of having it here would quickly be negated by the troubles with mechanics, unless we want to do a game that is heavy on role-play, and we just trust the GM to roll for us (like in Mafia), or we all doubleextrapinkyswear we won't cheat our reported dice rolls too often (hell, everyone does it sometimes). Which also sounds totally fun to me. It really all depends on how/what people want to play.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: J on 21 Apr 2013, 21:43: i see no problem with letting the gm do the rolling
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Zingoleb on 21 Apr 2013, 23:27: Or, possibly an IRC channel that people can have open while also posting in the thread? I know most if not all IRC-type chats have an option to dice roll.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ~~GarandMarine~~ on 21 Apr 2013, 23:53: Last time I did a forum RP GM rolling was the way to go
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Jace on 21 Apr 2013, 23:58: Just use an irc room with a dicebot. GM rolling takes so much fun out of D&D since its at least half of what you do in a given game.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: J on 22 Apr 2013, 00:03: irc would work fine, but there's always the problem of getting a group together at a specified time

this might be of interest: http://www.tellaerad.net/
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Loki on 22 Apr 2013, 00:11: For specifying time, we could use a Doodle (https://doodle.com/) to find a timeslot.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 23 Apr 2013, 06:54: I wouldn't use IRC because I somehow doubt we can find a timeslot, especially if the players come from different parts of the world (which they probably will)
It would probably be the easiest to use rpol or something similar, but I'm open to suggestions.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Game and Watch Forever on 23 Apr 2013, 08:27: It may still be useful when people tend to be online and available, for the sake of knowing when there will be the most activity.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: jwhouk on 23 Apr 2013, 13:50: I'd have to agree with IRC being the best bet for online RP'ing, having done it with some friends in the past. And a dicebot is easy enough to get put together.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ankhtahr on 23 Apr 2013, 13:52: Well, I would propose having separate channels on the server then. I'd like to have an ordinary #forums chatting channel, seperated from an #DnD channel.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: henri bemis on 23 Apr 2013, 16:04: I don't know, I see a real-time game dying out pretty fast :/. pbp is slower-paced, but it's easier to accommodate different time zones and schedules. We could do a combination, where some of the game is done pbp, and then set up other times to do real time RP however often we can agree on. It's just been my experience that if players don't have a way to participate at least once a week, they kind of lose interest, or at least fall behind on XP pretty quick, and coordinating everyone on a weekly basis could get really tricky, especially when you need to set aside hours at a time. Running it on an RP site would also probably be easier on the GM and players, especially if they're new to it.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: TheEvilDog on 23 Apr 2013, 16:42: Honestly? A campaign on IRC would break down pretty quickly, I've seen it happen twice with different groups.
A play by post game has a couple of benefits; 1. People can collect their thoughts and decide what to do at their own pace. 2. Its easier for people to keep up and not be left behind by the fast typers. 3. The story can be expanded upon with very little hassle, which for me is the most important part. The players are just that; actors on a stage where the GM is the director.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Jace on 23 Apr 2013, 19:24: I think pbp is super shitty but thats moatly because I enjoy not having hours and hours to collect my thoughts and figure out the perfect way to go about doing something. I like needing to make split second decisions because I feel it gets me into the character more. Then again I have no stake in this because I'm generally too busy to play.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: henri bemis on 23 Apr 2013, 20:26: The fact that you say you're probably too busy to play is exactly why I think pbp is a better option - it's obviously not the way you prefer to play, but it would allow others who might be busy, but still interested, to have a stake in it.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Loki on 23 Apr 2013, 23:25: I would definitely prefer play by post, because I have a difficult schedule (and, unlike I assume most of you, I don't live in the States). My daily routine looks something like "wake up at half seven (GMT+2); get ready for uni, unless it's Tuesday or Wednesday, then do homework or browse Internet; if it's Monday, you will have one whole free hour between two of your classes, but then you are busy from 5:30 pm till 9 pm." :psyduck:

I can sneak a few consecutive minutes or hours here and there, and at least once per day, but not consistently enough to say "I will always have time on weekday X, time Y".
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 24 Apr 2013, 00:50: Quote from: Loki on 23 Apr 2013, 23:25
I would definitely prefer play by post, because I have a difficult schedule (and, unlike I assume most of you, I don't live in the States). My daily routine looks something like "wake up at half seven (GMT+2); get ready for uni, unless it's Tuesday or Wednesday, then do homework or browse Internet; if it's Monday, you will have one whole free hour between two of your classes, but then you are busy from 5:30 pm till 9 pm." :psyduck:

I can sneak a few consecutive minutes or hours here and there, and at least once per day, but not consistently enough to say "I will always have time on weekday X, time Y".
Pretty much the same here except that I also have to go to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so I would also prefer play by post. And like Loki, I also live in Germany so it would be incredibly hard to find a schedule that both pleases people in the US and in Europe. Throw someone from Australia in and it'll probably impossible.

So I suppose the majority prefers playing pbp, then we just have to decide wether to do it here or on rpol, for example.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Zingoleb on 24 Apr 2013, 06:53: Quote from: ChaoSera on 24 Apr 2013, 00:50
I also live in Germany

oh shit

i hope my half-assed german insisting i'm not you isn't too offensively terrible
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 24 Apr 2013, 08:51: Quote from: Unicorn on 24 Apr 2013, 06:53
Quote from: ChaoSera on 24 Apr 2013, 00:50
I also live in Germany

oh shit

i hope my half-assed german insisting i'm not you isn't too offensively terrible
Don't worry about it, there are a few mistakes in there but I've seen far worse german. Sadly, even by supposedly native german-speakers...
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: mtmerrick on 24 Apr 2013, 19:55: Quote from: Loki on 23 Apr 2013, 23:25
I would definitely prefer play by post, because...
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I can sneak a few consecutive minutes or hours here and there, and at least once per day, but not consistently enough to say "I will always have time on weekday X, time Y".

This, 100%. Due to the state of my life I can't set a schedule like that right now.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Zingoleb on 25 Apr 2013, 07:25: Quote from: ChaoSera on 24 Apr 2013, 08:51
Quote from: Unicorn on 24 Apr 2013, 06:53
Quote from: ChaoSera on 24 Apr 2013, 00:50
I also live in Germany

oh shit

i hope my half-assed german insisting i'm not you isn't too offensively terrible
Don't worry about it, there are a few mistakes in there but I've seen far worse german. Sadly, even by supposedly native german-speakers...

if you could maybe PM me and let me know what those mistakes are, that would be great!

_{if not, that's cool too}
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 25 Apr 2013, 08:02: No problem, you got mail.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: J on 01 May 2013, 19:17: it seems to me that the easiest way to do this would be to run the games on rpol or a similar site, and then have a stickied thread over here linking to all of them.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 02 May 2013, 02:11: I agree. Now what we need to do is find someone to GM this thing, because I'm far to inexperienced with D&D to be able to do it.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: J on 02 May 2013, 04:14: anyone feel like volunteering?
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: henri bemis on 02 May 2013, 09:20: I wouldn't mind GMing a game if we decide on 3.5 or Pathfinder (those are the only systems I'd feel confident running), at least long enough for anyone new to TT to get acquainted with the rules, after which I'd be happy to turn it over to someone else if they wanted to GM. I'm already running an offline game, so I can use some of that stuff, or just pick up a module. My preference would be to use myth-weavers.com, as I'm more familiar with it, and while I'm not positive, I got the impression that rpol won't let you create a closed game.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 02 May 2013, 09:37: I have no objection to using 3.5 and if you'd be willing to GM that'd be great.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Loki on 02 May 2013, 09:47: Being unfamiliar with any systems, I am willing to go with whatever the GM feels the most comfortable with. Both in regards to game version and gaming platform.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: TheEvilDog on 02 May 2013, 10:12: I've run a couple online games, so I might be able to run a short campaign, though it would only be Pathfinder.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Jace on 02 May 2013, 13:21: You enter the local tavern in the city of Ravencrow. The tables are all empty but the shadows are filled with dark and brooding characters. As you approach the bar, a hooded man leans slightly out from the shadows towards you. He whispers, from behind a scarred face "original character do not steal." Suddenly the shadows erupt with noise, a cacophony of voices, deep and gravely to strained and whispering, all echoing the first man's words.

"original character do not steal."
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: henri bemis on 02 May 2013, 15:26: henri, having been deafened by a sonic attack from a particularly disgruntled mage (it is not a good idea to try to give a wizard a wedgie), doesn't need to cover her ears as she enters the tavern, and glares at Jace.

(click to show/hide)
Roll 1d20+4 for Knowledge (Meme)
Roll 1d20+6 to steal his coin purse

Without a dice gen, I'm assuming I roll awesomely!

TED, if you want to GM, go for it. If there's enough interest, I can always run a second game. I don't want to be all stepping on anyone's toes, but I'm also eager to get started :).
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Loki on 02 May 2013, 15:33: Should it worry me that you have a higher modifier on stealing than on Knowledge (Meme)?
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: TheEvilDog on 02 May 2013, 15:34: Quote from: henri bemis on 02 May 2013, 15:26
TED, if you want to GM, go for it. If there's enough interest, I can always run a second game. I don't want to be all stepping on anyone's toes, but I'm also eager to get started :).

Nah, you called it first, you can GM first. I'm in a couple of games and preparing for a campaign weekend with a few friends, so I won't be able to run a game yet. But if push comes to shove later on, I can run one.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: henri bemis on 02 May 2013, 15:47: Sounds good, then. I'll set up the forum and post a link in a few hours? In the meantime, anyone interested can create an account at myth-weavers, and pm me so I can invite you. I'm henri bemis there, as well. Then we can get started on character sheets.

Quote from: Loki on 02 May 2013, 15:33
Should it worry me that you have a higher modifier on stealing than on Knowledge (Meme)?

I'm a rogue at heart! So, probably.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 03 May 2013, 02:42: Sounds great!
Should the noobs amongst us (like me) look to get their hands on a rulebook first or are you confident to explain everything to us as we go along?
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: henri bemis on 03 May 2013, 09:21: Woo!

ChaoSera - Since I'll be keeping it really simple, d20srd.org (http://d20srd.org) will be enough if you don't want to buy the book (which is $30 or so, so I don't blame anyone for not wanting to buy it for one game). Once I get the forum set up (sorry I'm running a bit behind - it should be up tonight), I'll post links for the rules and some examples of character sheets and in-character posts, and as we go, answer any questions that come up :). This will be the first pbp game I've run, so there are probably some things I'll need to figure out, too.

Loki and ankhtahr, I got your pms, and I'll send your invites once I create the game.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Loki on 03 May 2013, 09:28: Yay for escapism!
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ankhtahr on 03 May 2013, 11:50: This is gonna be interesting. Right now I'm reading the Player's Handbook, which I have, well, let's say some TCP packages have accidentally fallen into my ethernet port. It's definitely making it easier that I had already read the rulebook of "Das Schwarze Auge" (The Dark Eye), as some things are similar, as well as having played Nethack a few times. I'm overwhelmed by all this anyway, even though D&D appears to be a lot simpler (read: less "Roleplay-y") than DSA.

I guess it's going to take me a while to create a character. If I manage that at all.

by the way, the revision which will be used is 3.5?
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 03 May 2013, 12:17: I am registered and ready to go!
Did you get my PM Henri?
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: J on 03 May 2013, 12:21: ^this^
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: J on 04 May 2013, 10:17: so how many people are we looking at getting in on this?
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 04 May 2013, 11:18: Not sure, so far we seem to be 3 + DM, but several other people have previously voiced their interest.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: henri bemis on 04 May 2013, 11:46: Two people haven't responded to invites yet :)

I can take on one or two more (there are 5 now, and I think Jace is in). If there are more people than that are interested, we can think about splitting the groups (TED said he might be able to GM, or someone else might want to give it a shot). I feel like a large party will be easier to manage in pbp, but I've never run with more than 7 players before (and offline, it can get kind of.... hectic).

I've made it a private game (this is something I didn't think about before-hand, but I think if I make it public, I'd have to entertain applications from anyone, and rejecting them would make me feel like a jerk). But I can add people as 'readers' if they want, and you could comment in the ooc threads.

eta. snalin has just pmd me about playing as well, so there's one spot left.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Method of Madness on 05 May 2013, 13:04: I just found this thread and read it...have you already started? :(
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 05 May 2013, 13:38: Not yet, but so far there's seven players. You'll have to talk to henri if one more is ok.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Method of Madness on 05 May 2013, 13:39: Is 8 a lot? Also I'd prefer doing it here, because that way everything's saved. Live chat wouldn't have that.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: ChaoSera on 05 May 2013, 13:46: Dunno if 8 is a lot, but henri says she has never run a game with more than 7 before.
Also we're doing it on Myth Weavers, (http://www.myth-weavers.com) due to convenience in regard of dicing tools etc.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: TheEvilDog on 05 May 2013, 13:48: Even 7 people in a group is pushing it.
Remember that most GMs are ordinary people who have to come up with the story, NPCs, plot points and plot hooks for player characters. There's a lot to do and prepare for in games. Granted, this will be forum based, but the point is still there, GMs have a lot to do and track, too many players and it becomes difficult.
If the demand is high enough, I'll open a second game to take some of the load of Henri Bemis.
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Post by: Method of Madness on 05 May 2013, 13:50: Alright. I found about Mafia just too late too, but like that, there'll be another game soon enough.
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Post by: henri bemis on 05 May 2013, 18:10: Haha, I literally just came back from my offline game (there were dragons and tequila shots, so forgive me if anything is unclear).

TED is right, 7 players is pushing it, and I expanded it to 8 for a few reasons: I want this game to be as open as possible; I expect a player or two to be inactive for long periods of time, or drop out altogether (not a dig at anyone in particular - that's just how games usually work. Life gets in the way & such), so having a large party can compensate for that, and there's always the possibility of needing a temporary or permanent replacement; pbp is by nature a bit heavier on the RP aspect - players can talk amongst themselves without needing direction or input from the GM.

Usually, parties are 4-5 people, so if there's enough interest, it would be easy to split the group (and TED, if you're serious about GMing, I'd love to play).
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Post by: Method of Madness on 05 May 2013, 18:21: Wait, you're expanding it to 8? That means there's a spot?
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Post by: henri bemis on 05 May 2013, 18:34: Ack, I thought I made that clear in my last post, but re-reading it, I really didn't.

There is another spot. Though with a party of 8 or more, we might want to split it up. I'm willing to work with a large group just because D&D is super fun, and I'm trying to balance practicality and accessibility.
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Post by: Method of Madness on 05 May 2013, 18:34: I think I might just hold off until the next game anyway.
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Post by: TheEvilDog on 05 May 2013, 19:47: Quote from: henri bemis on 05 May 2013, 18:10
Haha, I literally just came back from my offline game (there were dragons and tequila shots, so forgive me if anything is unclear).

....You didn't happen to play in a Dark Suns game with a guy who runs a tumblr called Corruption Points?

Anyway.....
If I run a game, it will be staggered, possibly a week or two after yours. And one or two caveats for anyone interested. If I run a game, it will most likely be a Dark Heresy campaign. You won't necessarily need any of the rulebooks, but having a little knowledge of the Warhammer 40,000 setting will help.
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Post by: Pilchard123 on 06 May 2013, 08:20: http://tabletitans.com/tales/post/let-there-be-light

http://tabletitans.com/tales/post/dire-situation
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Post by: kyomi on 26 Jul 2013, 09:28: Is this still happening? I'd love to join in on a D&D game :)

I've played a bit of 3.5 but mainly what the group I played with (I've since moved) played was from the Rules Cyclopedia (I think it was mainly 1st). I just need to know where to go and what to have ready. Thanks :)
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Post by: TheEvilDog on 26 Jul 2013, 09:38: Its still going on, but the group is full (its just been quiet because many people have been on holidays). I might run another game, if there is also enough demand for it.
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Post by: mtmerrick on 26 Jul 2013, 09:50: Well, I had completely forgotten about this. *le sigh* guess I'll join in on the next game.
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Post by: kyomi on 26 Jul 2013, 14:42: Quote from: TheEvilDog on 26 Jul 2013, 09:38
I might run another game, if there is also enough demand for it.

Du Eet... I miss the dice rolling.. I have a massive set of them :)
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Post by: Thomas Edison on 28 Jul 2013, 06:15: I would be up for joining the next game too.

I remember we ran a couple sessions over Skype with some people from QC, and it was hilarious.
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Post by: kelpy on 28 Jul 2013, 06:46: I'd be up for this, don't have any previous experience though.
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Post by: Thomas Edison on 22 Nov 2013, 14:03: Is this still a thing? If not it should be a thing again.
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Post by: calenlass on 22 Nov 2013, 17:47: I ran a game once over Skype. It was fun, but goddamn if Jussi didn't drink himself stupid every time.
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Post by: TheEvilDog on 22 Nov 2013, 18:02: Quote from: Thomas Edison on 22 Nov 2013, 14:03
Is this still a thing? If not it should be a thing again.

I think Henri Bemis and a number of other players had personal issues to deal with, myself included (I had started a new job in August, and one of the guys I was working with quit, so I got his workload, yadda, yadda, yadda, boring crap from me), and I think the game is on hiatus for a while.
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Post by: Thomas Edison on 22 Nov 2013, 18:28: Quote from: calenlass on 22 Nov 2013, 17:47
I ran a game once over Skype. It was fun, but goddamn if Jussi didn't drink himself stupid every time.

That was the beauty of it though. Listening to the CritJuice podcast reminded me of playing with him.
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Post by: calenlass on 22 Nov 2013, 19:57: True. I think I would have been slightly less frustrated if I spoke any suomi at all so that I could at least understand the drivel coming out of his mouth. Drunk D&D is often hilarious! I feel like we missed out.
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Post by: henri bemis on 23 Nov 2013, 20:31: TED is right, the game is pretty much done (and never got that far to begin with, thought that's my fault, not the players'). I'm used to dming where I can scribble things on graph paper and wet-erase grid mats, and I can improvise on the spot. PbP is different, and not my style, apparently. With all the other crap going on, I just didn't have the time to keep up with a pace the players deserved - though if anyone is interested in GMing a new campaign with QC members, I can definitely say that the characters they created were awesome, interesting, and wholly involved in the narrative. I'd love to have any of them come play in my weekly offline game, and it's just a shame they don't all live near my city. So I hope this still happens. I'd love to play, but I can't DM online.
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Post by: TheEvilDog on 24 Nov 2013, 09:56: I'd run a game, but I've got work, in the middle of an INQ28 campaign and starting a Mordheim campaign in January, so that's my spare time down the drain for the next few months.

And Henri, you were a great GM, one of my favourites. And you only think we were awesome because I didn't get a chance to start a chorus of "Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows everywhere".
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Post by: Loki on 24 Nov 2013, 10:38: Quote from: TheEvilDog on 24 Nov 2013, 09:56
spare time
Praytell, what's this mythical thing?
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Post by: TheEvilDog on 24 Nov 2013, 15:42: Quote from: Loki on 24 Nov 2013, 10:38
Quote from: TheEvilDog on 24 Nov 2013, 09:56
spare time
Praytell, what's this mythical thing?
'Tis the same beast whispered in hush tones as "Free money" and "8 hours sleep"
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Post by: Method of Madness on 24 Nov 2013, 16:14: Quote from: TheEvilDog on 24 Nov 2013, 15:42
"8 hours sleep"
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Post by: TheEvilDog on 25 Nov 2013, 11:20: I feel sad now.
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Post by: J on 25 Nov 2013, 13:40: indeed
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Post by: Method of Madness on 25 Nov 2013, 16:36: I know, I wasn't sure if I should, but it'd do her no honor to forget all the times she made us smile.
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Post by: kyomi on 26 Nov 2013, 10:01: This has been going back and forth.. it'd be awesome if someone could set up a skype thing or something. I miss playing D&D so much :/
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Post by: TheEvilDog on 27 Nov 2013, 08:51: Why not set it up yourself?

I'm serious.

I can't run a game, I barely have time to post on here and I know that a lot of people that were involved don't have much time either. So if you've got a hankering for some tankering, set up your own game.
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Post by: ~~GarandMarine~~ on 27 Nov 2013, 08:58: Uh... I have a source book I'd be willing to run a game for... you probably won't like it though
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Post by: Thomas Edison on 27 Nov 2013, 10:04: I'd be up for playing.

I would throw my hat in to DM, I've got all the materials, but I've never actually run a game before, and I'd prefer if my first time wasn't with all participants being thousands of miles away.

What's the source book, Garand?
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Post by: PthariensFlame on 27 Nov 2013, 13:13: I have run a game before, but only in person, and the campaign setting was definitely non-standard (as in, I created it mostly from scratch). I would be up to doing a post-by-post game, but it would be very intermittent and, of course, much slower than being around an actual table.

As a side note, I must say, I much prefer being DM to being a player; worldbuilding is a major joy for me, much more so than straight role-playing.
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Post by: ~~GarandMarine~~ on 27 Nov 2013, 14:29: Well uh... it's the SLUT system, and the game is Busty Barbarian Bimbos. A sense of humor is mandatory, and if you can't guess it's a very... math light game system >.>;
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Post by: Thomas Edison on 27 Nov 2013, 15:22: Maybe keep it as an... Option B?

(A quick google reveals "Tittiemancy" is a thing in that game?)

@PthariensFlame: Yeah, world building is something I find incredibly fun, which is why I've been trying to convince local friends that PnP RPG's are fun to play so I can give it a shot.
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Post by: snalin on 27 Nov 2013, 15:26: I'd be interested in running a Numenera Post by Play. It's probably harder to do than D&D since there won't be any rules available online - it's quite new - but I love the setting and the ruleset looks pretty amazing.

Also if anyone else want to pick up the D&D game we had going, or make a different one, that would be great - I really fell in love with the Halfling I rolled.
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Post by: ~~GarandMarine~~ on 27 Nov 2013, 16:14: Quote from: Thomas Edison on 27 Nov 2013, 15:22
Maybe keep it as an... Option B?

(A quick google reveals "Tittiemancy" is a thing in that game?)

Oh yeah. Welcome to /tg/ kiddies.

For the curious: http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Busty_Barbarian_Bimbos

I find it comparable to Cards Against Humanity. If you're playing with the right people you won't stop laughing. If you aren't it's going to be a singularly painful experience.
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Post by: ~~GarandMarine~~ on 29 Nov 2013, 14:02: (https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1453353_577425962313155_598698094_n.png)
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Post by: ChaoSera on 29 Nov 2013, 14:47: I'd be in on a game over Skype. When the last game started I had to drop out real soon because I didn't have time, but currently I have time en masse. So if anyone would be up for DMing, I'm in.
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Post by: ~~GarandMarine~~ on 13 Dec 2013, 20:22: Guuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuys.

I have something special. I have in my hands a copy of Ghosts of Dragonspear Castle, the D&D Next preview. I am now accepting applications for party members. I am willing to DM. Prepare your bodies.

We will be using the pre-generated characters included in the book for ease of use.

The following are the pre-generated characters available.
Human Cleric
Human Mage
Human Fighter
Dwarf Fighter
Elf Mage
Halfling Rogue

Character sheets can be found here:
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/dndnext.aspx

Along with all the other shit you'll need to familiarize yourself with the current level of playtest rules for D&D Next. However be warned, Ghosts of Dragonspear Castle is a few iterations back (the book was released at GenCon) and since I don't feel like digging too hard into the playtesting material the book's word is law... barring the DM getting a chuckle out of your idea. Or his own. If you /really/ want to roll your own character (Yes we know you just /need/ to be your Elvish Cross Class Ranger/Mage... oh wait... that's me) shoot me a PM and we'll work it out. (By work it out I mean, gimme the paperwork and we'll see).

The campaign is designed for 4-6 players, but if we have more then that I will make it work somehow.

No sneaking about and reading the campaign book either! While I will be using the campaign... I will probably be throwing you some curve balls or running you off on a side quest or two.

While Skype or Vent is a (high bandwidth) possibility, I am considering using Roll 20, an online program a friend of mine used for a GURPS campaign I participated in.
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Post by: J on 13 Dec 2013, 22:06: i are intrigued
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Post by: ChaoSera on 14 Dec 2013, 04:54: So am I. Very much so. Haven't taken a look at the rules yet, but I'll probably be in either way. Sign me up!
Also calling elf mage.
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Post by: ~~GarandMarine~~ on 14 Dec 2013, 23:57: (https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1236412_10151915271819993_1935260757_n.jpg)
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Post by: TheEvilDog on 15 Dec 2013, 15:46: Like I've said before, I won't be able to run a game for some time yet (despite the fact that winter is our off season, its also our busiest because we're preparing for festivals all next year).

That being said, the games I would be able to play, if anyone is interested, are:
Pathfinder
Dark Heresy
Deathwatch
Black Crusade
Dragon Age

So if anyone is interested, I might be able to put around the basis of a simple campaign. We're talking about March/April here, so it might seem far off, but given the time I can spare it should give me a little leeway to prepare.
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Post by: J on 17 Dec 2013, 22:02: so apparently this is a thing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judge_Dredd_%28role-playing_game%29

is it a thing we could do?
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Post by: kyomi on 18 Dec 2013, 07:43: Dude.. Judge Dredd D&D would be awesome (haven't looked at it yet, just the mental image of it).

I'm more for D&D.. I'm always up for something.. I'd like to be a non-human character and some sort of spell caster like sorcerer/ess, depending on the rolls.

Definately up for skype.. I have a laptop with a camera I can use. Send me a PM if anything does get started please.. I have a bad habit of forgetting to check this thread.

I'm not very good with DMing.. I like being a player more. I've also got a Slayers (anime) D20 book that I was planning to use for creating a MUD like game that never really came to be.

Garand: That is exactly why I love D&D.. the random hilariousness
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Post by: TheEvilDog on 20 Dec 2013, 11:31: No takers? Phew, I'm off the hook! :-P
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Post by: ChaoSera on 20 Dec 2013, 11:33: There's still the D&D Next that Garand proposed. I can't be the only one interested?
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Post by: kyomi on 20 Dec 2013, 12:33: Quote from: TheEvilDog on 20 Dec 2013, 11:31
No takers? Phew, I'm off the hook! :-P

I said I'm up for anything D&D.... I figured someone would post back here with details on it or something

Quote from: ChaoSera on 20 Dec 2013, 11:33
There's still the D&D Next that Garand proposed. I can't be the only one interested?

I'm interested too :P
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Post by: ~~GarandMarine~~ on 20 Dec 2013, 13:46: I believe I have three so far.
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Post by: Thomas Edison on 21 Dec 2013, 04:17: I'd be down to play as the dwarf fighter. However I do live in England, so I'd have to know beforehand what kind of times (and in which time zone) you're looking to run the game.

I was up until 5am yesterday, staying up late isn't an issue, it's just so I can pick work shifts accordingly.
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Post by: ~~GarandMarine~~ on 21 Dec 2013, 05:14: I'm living in Eastern Standard Time in the U.S. so I'd probably base my times out of that. Seems most of the group is in Europe so far so we might aim for relatively early in the afternoon on say Saturday, so as to avoid making zombies out of you or the Germans.
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Post by: ChaoSera on 21 Dec 2013, 06:30: If I'm not mistaken eastern standard is 6 hours behind of Germany and 5 behind of the UK, so it wouldn't even have to be that early. Something around 2-3pm would probably suffice. I can also work with later times, I'm usually up until 3-4 am anyway.
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Post by: ~~GarandMarine~~ on 21 Dec 2013, 06:44: Indeed. Kyomi, Loki, what are your schedules like? EvilDog if you're playing you too.

Further, is Saturday good for everyone? I work a 9-6 M-F so I'm not really available outside of the weekends.
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Post by: Loki on 21 Dec 2013, 09:59: Uhm. Thanks for asking, but I'm not playing this time, sorry^^
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Post by: TheEvilDog on 21 Dec 2013, 10:04: Saturday's aren't going to be any good for me I'm afraid, it's Mordheim campaign day.
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Post by: J on 21 Dec 2013, 14:14: saturdays'd be fine for me. i'm on PST (GMT-8)
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Post by: kyomi on 23 Dec 2013, 04:37: I'm on EST. My work is normally 07:30-15:30 (but mostly get back at 16:00) M-F, off Saturday and Sunday.

I can't do anything real late on the weekdays/Sunday (past 22:00 latest) but Friday (later) or Saturday would be good for me.
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Post by: ChaoSera on 23 Dec 2013, 04:41: So, as far as I can tell it's like this:

People who can on Saturdays:
GarandMarine
ChaoSera
J
kyomi

People who can't:
TheEvilDog

Unconfirmed:
Thomas Edison

Did I forget anyone?
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Post by: bainidhe_dub on 23 Dec 2013, 18:02: I haven't played D&D since high school for like 3 months, but I'd be in. Unfortunately I'm committed to teching a play until like 10:30-11pm EST on Saturdays throughout January. Not sure if that works with others' schedules but I'd love to try it again.
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Post by: Method of Madness on 23 Dec 2013, 18:06: I might be down for Saturdays. I wouldn't really be that good though, I'm very inexperienced.
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Post by: ~~GarandMarine~~ on 23 Dec 2013, 18:23: Method it really isn't that difficult, and we can help you get through the rough bits, we're all new to D&D Next.

So how does Sunday grab everyone then?
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Post by: Method of Madness on 23 Dec 2013, 22:59: Sure! I'll figure it out and I don't work on the weekends. Are we gonna do it via Skype?
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Post by: ChaoSera on 24 Dec 2013, 02:28: I can't guarantee Sundays, because that's when another playgroup of mine meets. We usually play until late in the evening, so that probably won't work.
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Post by: Thomas Edison on 26 Dec 2013, 03:23: Sunday works best for me.
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Post by: kyomi on 30 Dec 2013, 13:03: I can do Saturday or Sunday but I'd rather Saturday since I can be up later (I'm in -5 EST) as Sunday I have to be done by 21:00.

Actually Sunday could work if it was early (I keep having these expectations of massive 4-5 hour games of quite a lot of fun) :)
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Post by: J on 31 Dec 2013, 13:09: more or less the same as above, for me. i can do sundays, but saturdays are much better for me. sunday evenings are basically out, but most afternoons are probably ok.
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Post by: ChaoSera on 11 Jan 2014, 07:01: Any news on this front?
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Post by: kyomi on 13 Jan 2014, 05:38: Yeah, I'm not sure what's going on.. it was pretty active for a bit and almost like we were starting but then just went quiet.
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Post by: ~~GarandMarine~~ on 13 Jan 2014, 06:38: Uh that's my bad guys, work is presently kicking my ass and depression is holding me down, so I really haven't had the time I want to read the book. We will get going soon though!
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Post by: kyomi on 13 Jan 2014, 07:26: No problem, thanks for the update. Hope you feel better soon :)
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Post by: ~~GarandMarine~~ on 18 Feb 2014, 10:12: I'm sorry guys. Work's been hell.

http://io9.com/the-24-most-embarrassing-dungeons-dragons-character-1524448977
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Post by: TheEvilDog on 03 Jul 2014, 14:59: Reviving this with an offer of starting a Pathfinder campaign mid August.
Anyone interested?
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Post by: Loki on 03 Jul 2014, 16:31: Ohhi! Long time no see. How much time commitment do you expect?
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Post by: TheEvilDog on 04 Jul 2014, 00:17: Whatever will work the best, seeing as how I will most likely go with a play-by-post game like with did with the previous effort.
To be honest, the only thing that was really stopping me from running a game before hand was my job as well as organising a festival next week. With my contract finished in August, I'm just testing the waters to see if anyone wants to take part.
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Post by: Loki on 04 Jul 2014, 00:30: I am inclined, but am not at all sure I have the time.
(I'd also have usually suggested using roll20, but this might pose problems with time zones...)
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Post by: sitnspin on 04 Jul 2014, 09:14: I might be interested. I've never done a play by post so I'm not entirely sure how it works.
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Post by: J on 09 Dec 2014, 19:06: so, i was going through an old sketchbook, and i came across this unfinished sketch from the now defunct game. thought some on here might be interested to see it.

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e196/EveryPossibleNameWasTaken/Things/jodonandfriendsunfinished1-1.jpg)
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Post by: Method of Madness on 09 Dec 2014, 19:12: Defunct? The game could still happen...I guess.
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Post by: TheEvilDog on 29 Dec 2014, 14:22: I like it! Kinda reminds me of Tarol Hunt's early work on Goblins.
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Post by: Loki on 29 Dec 2014, 15:12: I rather like it as well. (Side note, I rather dislike what Tarol Hunt is doing with Goblins.)
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Post by: Stoon on 30 Dec 2014, 16:53: Quote from: Akima on 19 Apr 2013, 19:45
D&D? Meh... I preferred Traveller.
Oh man, I was in the worst Traveller campaign. Our GM thought it would be great for everyone to role play dealing with bureaucrats instead of you know, adventuring. We'd spend the entire evening trying to deal with the hassle of dealing with customs, dockyard officials, etc etc. The campaign ended when the party decided to sell the ship and retire. "But owning a spaceship was you life's desire!" Me: "Fuck it."
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Post by: Method of Madness on 30 Dec 2014, 17:04: I dunno, bureaucracy is its own sort of adventure.
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Post by: Loki on 30 Dec 2014, 17:14: I'm in a pretty hilarious Traveller campaign right now.
I am playing a scientist (specifically, a neurosurgeon who happens to be the only one in the party halfway decent at using a computer). We have a rogue/thief in the party (unbeknownst to the other PCs).
As our expedition ship is being blown to pieces by an unknown external force, the rogue happens to be in the lab with all the scientists. I bark at her: "Bloody do something! What kind of science do you do anyway?!"
"I do... Survival Science!"

We have rolled with it ever since. She is our resident "Survival Scientist". My character fervently believes she has all the answers to any questions regarding Survival, and will with great impetus defend her if someone questions her.

(We got off the exploding ship with an escape shuttle which was designed for ten people. We could have crammed up to thirty people in and saved many NPC lives.
So naturally, following the sensible advice of our Survival Scientist, we start as soon as the three of our PCs get into the - otherwise empty - shuttle. We didn't see any other escape shuttles making it :D)
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Post by: Method of Madness on 30 Dec 2014, 17:15: What's the difference between Traveler and D&D?
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Post by: Loki on 30 Dec 2014, 17:30: Everything.
Seriously though, what comes to my mind:
* in Traveller, you do almost all rolls with 2d6 instead of a d20. This gives you a different probability distribution. You usuall roll to pass an 8 - everything above that improves the result, with +6 (6 above whatever you have to beat) being a critical success; everything less than that may have negative consequences and -6 (failing the roll by six points) is a critical fail.
* Traveller has a vastly different class system. You can make your character older and for every four years "passed", you can roll on a table of life events, which may include good things (you get a politically powerful ally) or bad things (you lose a limb or an eye).
* It is also very low-magic (at least the setting we are playing.) Psionics exist, few and far between - they have "classical" mind skills lile telekinesis, telepathy etc. Otherwise, not much.

I am not too sure what is due to our setting and what is due to the system itself. We are playing in a Star Trek-like world, 5000 years in the future. Thus, the feeling is different a lot.
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Post by: Method of Madness on 30 Dec 2014, 17:41: It sounds like I would like Traveler more, from that description.
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Post by: Dalillama on 31 Dec 2014, 15:03: Quote from: Loki on 30 Dec 2014, 17:30

I am not too sure what is due to our setting and what is due to the system itself. We are playing in a Star Trek-like world, 5000 years in the future. Thus, the feeling is different a lot.
Most of that is indeed built into the standard setting, although the rules can be used for all sorts of space opera. I wouldn't call the Third Imperium very Star Trek-like, though, so that's possibly a homebrew. There's also a popular implementation of the Traveller setting using the GURPS ruleset (which I'm much more familiar with. For Method's reference, GURPS (Generic Universal RolePlaying System) is yet another set of rules, based on 3d6 and trying to roll under a skill number. Character traits are bought with points, while negative traits give points back, instead of having a class system. This can make character creation longer and more complicated, but the upside is that characters are very customizable, so you can have things like a swordsman who knows a few minor spells because he ran away from a wizard's apprenticeship, or a ship's engineer who got her training in the space Marines and can hit a target at 500 meters as easily as she fixes a warp core, or a sapient telepathic blueberry muffin if you're in a world that supports that kind of thing. (Traveller allows some degree of that, but it's both randomized and limited in scope). There's no classes, and the rules are meant to be able to be used to mimic any kind of setting (although many people complain that it doesn't support high-end superheroic adventures very well).
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: TheEvilDog on 12 Jan 2015, 18:53: Okay, so I might have some free time coming up and I might be able to run a pbp game if anyone is interested.
Now, this would probably be a small-ish game, with maybe five players, but I could expand it if enough people were interested.
I do have a variety of systems and a couple of different stories to go with them, but right now, I'm just gauging interest.
Title: Re: Forum-D&D?
Post by: Method of Madness on 12 Jan 2015, 18:53: Maybe!