D&D Play By EMail Campaign Sign-Up

[DoctorFinger]

Okay, I've decided to begin a D&D 4e play-by-post campaign. Anyone interested, please make your interest known.

The campaign I'm writing is high fantasy with a hint of steampunk.

[Jackel]

If someone explains to me how the e-mail part of it works..I'd love to give it a go.

[Sandman]

I'm in like flynn.

[Rogue_hunter]

Since Sandman and Doctor Finger are involved, I need to be. Just to make sure that what we started gets finished. Just Sazime and Vyzov are needed.

[shunoshi]

I've done this once before via email playing Legend of the Five Rings. I'll give it a shot. If people stay active it can be a lot of fun.

...of course, I have NO idea what changes 4th edition brought about. :(

[DoctorFinger]

If someone explains to me how the e-mail part of it works..I'd love to give it a go.I lay out a scenario, and we email back and forth to the group to make moves. I do all the dice rolls with an application, and report the results back to each of you. I'm still a novice at it, so it may be a bit bumpy at first, but I'm willing to give it a shot.

[astranoir]

Would it be possible for me to "sit in" on the game? I'd be interested in watching, but I don't want to participate in more than one D&D game at a time.

[Clark]

I have much interest in this Good Doctor.

[GunnyMo]

I am SO down with this. I've been itching to get some 4th edition something going. One can read the Player's Guide only so many times! lol

[Ondo]

I'd like to give it a shot.

[Vyzov]

I'm in. Let's do this! Hopefully Life doesn't decide to come kick your ass like it did Sazimes...

[OrangePulp]

Seems like playing by post, the game would progress at a snail's pace. Good luck, regardless.

[TheKeck]

I lay out a scenario, and we email back and forth to the group to make moves. I do all the dice rolls with an application, and report the results back to each of you. I'm still a novice at it, so it may be a bit bumpy at first, but I'm willing to give it a shot.
You might want to check out something like dndonlinegames or mythweavers. Same basic idea, but it might ease some of the burden. Then again, if you love the way you're doing things, why mess with it? :)

I'm in seven games over at dndog. :o

[DoctorFinger]

Ok, so far we have:

Jackel
Sandman
Rogue Hunter
Shunoshi
Clark
Gunny Mo
Ondo
Vyzov
danielOut
Arilin
National Kato
astranoir
biosc1

I'll give people another day to express interest, then we'll start the ball rolling.

[danielOut]

Shotgun!

(which is apparently too short, but suffice to say, I wants in)

[Arilin]

Include me in, cause I'd wanna read it, but I don't want to bog it down with that many people. Big D&D campaigns can be a pain.

[National Kato]

Count me in, Doc! I love PBEM games. the last D&D game I was in of this type lasted about two years. You really get to know characters...

[Sandman]

Include me in, cause I'd wanna read it, but I don't want to bog it down with that many people. Big D&D campaigns can be a pain.

Trust me, the campaign won't be as big as it looks. Probably half of those who've expressed interest will even reply to the first e-mail....at least in my experience.

[astranoir]

Again, may I watch/listen in? I would really like to :(

[biosc1]

Again, may I watch/listen in? I would really like to :(

Yah, I would be really interested as well, to sit in and just read the emails...Definitely need to start a mailing list ;)

It's been ages since I played D&D / Roleplayer and I don't think I have the time to commit at this moment in my life, but it's something I still immensely enjoy the thought of :)

[DoctorFinger]

Okay, we're at 14 players so I'm going to have to split into at least 2 groups. I'll set up a thread where we can pick classes and divvy up afterwards.

[Blue]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet, but you should look into openrpg (http://www.openrpg.com/). My buddies in California and I play D&D every week (I'm in Ohio) using it and it works perfectly. You can set up maps, stats, rolls, everything and plays just like you're together and seems much much easier than email.

Just a suggestion and worth looking into.

[Loki]

I'm interested, but I have two emails that I am constantly on; but only one at a time. Will that be an issue?

[DoctorFinger]

So long as you check that email account once a day or so it should be fine.

As for OpenRPG, we used that in our previous game, and it's only OK. But we're going for an email campaign this time.

[Blue]

So long as you check that email account once a day or so it should be fine.

As for OpenRPG, we used that in our previous game, and it's only OK. But we're going for an email campaign this time.

No worries. Just checking :)

[Ten19]

Why not run it on a site like Myth Weavers (http://www.myth-weavers.com) ? Having it on boards might make it easier to follow, both for players and observers ;)

I've had some good play by post experiences, and Myth Weavers has built-in character sheets and dice rollers and everything.

Might be worth a look :)

Either way, I'm also definitely interested in this.

[Clark]

Why not run it on a site like Myth Weavers (http://www.myth-weavers.com) ? Having it on boards might make it easier to follow, both for players and observers ;)

I've had some good play by post experiences, and Myth Weavers has built-in character sheets and dice rollers and everything.

Might be worth a look :)

Either way, I'm also definitely interested in this.

If I'm in, I'd love to be in Ten19's group. I've said it before, but he's one hell of a good roleplayer.

[Sandman]

I don't have my 4e stuff on me but what is the spell casting class that gets wishes? I think that's what they are called....is it the wizard? I'm calling that one for my group.

[NoName]

I wouldn't mind joining but it seems I'm a bit late to the party. There's a lot of people who's called in so far.

I have the full set of 4th ed books.

[Rogue_hunter]

My Dragonborn fighter Nadarr needs to be used! He wants to kill stuff while acting all gruff and strong, silently.

[n3rdXcore]

Add me to the list of people who would like to spectate, but not play. I'd like to see how the email mechanics all work out first.

[shunoshi]

My Dragonborn fighter Nadarr needs to be used! He wants to kill stuff while acting all gruff and strong, silently.

I played a Dwarven Thief named Nadar back in the day. One of my favorites. :D

[DoctorFinger]

Okay, I've begun a game on Myth-Weavers (http://www.myth-weavers.com/games.php?gameid=2845). I hate to make all of you register on another forum, but it's the best way to run a game of this sort. I've also begun a social group here on CoG to help facilitate the game, so those of you who want to play should have an invite waiting for them (Ondo, it won't let me invite anyone to join w/o 25 posts. But you can still play over at M-W).

With the number of people wanting to play, we'll probably end up splitting into 3 groups, each running essentially the same campaign. Start thinking about what characters each of you want to play.

Anyone who wants to observe but not play, we'll let you know when we've begun, and you can just head over to the Myth-Weavers link.

[Ten19]

Awesome. This is a homebrew campaign, yes? Any thing to keep in mind in terms of differences from the 4E PHB? (ie: Custom Races, Classes, Equipment, etc)

[DoctorFinger]

At this point there are no rule changes. The different races all look a little more human than in most campaigns, but they still have all the listed abilities. It's (very) high fantasy, so there will be some neat stuff you don't see so much in other campaigns.

But eventually I want to add a couple of steampunk-esque classes and skills to the mix, in keeping with the story I'm telling. I'm going to poke around over the weekend and see of someone has some custom classes up I could use.

[biosc1]

Anyone who wants to observe but not play, we'll let you know when we've begun, and you can just head over to the Myth-Weavers link.

Looks good...really tempting to join, but I know I'll just fall behind :(

So, I'll be an observer this round :)

[Ondo]

So what sources are you allowing? Is it PHB only, or can we use character options from the Forgotten Realms Player's Guide, like the Swordmage? What about stuff published in Dragon, like the Warforged and the playtest Artificer and Barbarian?

[Rogue_hunter]

The application does include a "watcher" option for those that aren't gonna play.

My app is sent in, and once we decide on stuffs, I'll send in my character sheet.

[GunnyMo]

I just registered over at MW under GunnyMo (of course). :)

[Midrael]

So very tempting! And I've heard some good things about M-W from Ten19. :)

[NoName]

Oh yea. Can we use the spec'd out races in the back of the MM? I've had a blast playing a kobold rouge in one of my first 4th ed campaigns.

Those races are surprisingly well balanced. They also add flavor to the campaign IMO. :)

[Jackel]

Joined the game.

[DoctorFinger]

Oh yea. Can we use the spec'd out races in the back of the MM? I've had a blast playing a kobold rouge in one of my first 4th ed campaigns.

Those races are surprisingly well balanced. They also add flavor to the campaign IMO. :)Within reason, why not?

Also, I've changed the group from invite only to moderated, so if someone wants to join, just look at the groups page and apply.

[Ondo]

So I registered over at Myth-Weavers, and tried joining the campaign as a prospective player. I can't tell if that worked or not.

(Ondo, it won't let me invite anyone to join w/o 25 posts. But you can still play over at M-W).
This should be post 25. :)

Start thinking about what characters each of you want to play.
I'm fine with either a Warlord, Fighter, Ranger, or Warlock - so I may just wait and see which would fit better, if that would be helpful.

[squirrelTactics]

If it's not too late, I'd like to join in on this. I haven't played D&D in a looong time, though.

[DoctorFinger]

Moving right along, if anyone wants to hang out tonight in Bap's chatroom (http://www.bapenguin.com/chatroom/) and help build their characters, I'll be there. Just let me know when is good for people.

[GunnyMo]

Any time is good for me since I am sans life. Just post it up.

While I've read, and own, the 4th Players Guide I have to be honest and say it's been years since I did a "pen & paper" campaign. So you'll have to be gentle. :)

[National Kato]

Same here, Gunny. Been awhile...

[Jackel]

I applied on the forum to join the game...waiting to be accepted now :)

[DoctorFinger]

Okay, I'll be in Bap's chatroom (http://www.bapenguin.com/chatroom/) for the next hour or two if anyone wants to discuss characters and such. If you can't make it just post questions or concerns here.

[Matthias]

Well seeing as the groups seem to have already formed, I'll sign up to spectate!

EDIT: Is there anything I should/can sign up for on MW to denote that I'm spectating? Also, if any of the groups need to be rounded out, I'm willing to join up. I'm interested in playing a warlock, but I'm down with any class to be honest.

[Sandman]

I'm going to change my status from player to observer for now.

[National Kato]

Soooo, are we waiting on more players or just waiting for characters of what? No specific rush, but I am interested in everyone's roleplaying.

[AyeEmBored]

Same here, I'd love to read it... or even volunteer to take on a NPC or minion/hireling of the mains for a bit if needed.

[DoctorFinger]

I'm just waiting on the last 2 players to decide on their characters. And anyone who wants to observe just head over to Myth-Weavers (http://www.myth-weavers.com/games.php?gameid=2845) and register as an observer.

[shunoshi]

I plan on making my character tonight, sorry if I'm holding the show up at all.

[National Kato]

Jesus, shunoshi! God. Man. Geez. Boy...

that's all i got

[danielOut]

Well, we know who is getting PK'd first... ;)

Not by me, of course. I'm a loladin.

[Jackel]

I'm just about finished with mine..sorry for the delay guys.

[GunnyMo]

I'm sorry but I will have to back out of this first campaign. I'll try the next round. :(

[NoName]

Oh shoot, I completely forgot about this. Is it possible for you to send notices to everyone who's a player over at Myth-Weavers to tell slackers like me to do something? :)

Eak, is there a way for me to know what class everyone else is so I know what's needed? How are we doing stats, rolling and being on the honor system? Is the cake really a lie?

Edit: Wow, the answer to all my questions could be found over at the Myth-Weavers forum. Well, all answered except for the cake question.

[shodan2020]

I'll join in too, if it's not too late/ too much. :)

[DoctorFinger]

We're at 6 players for each group already, so we can only take on 2 more players max. If you want to play you'd probably have to play as either a Warlock or a Paladin.

BTW, everyone is welcome to join the game as readers (ie viewers) if you don't think you'd have time to play. If you want to join later I can work you in at an appropriate point.

[Arphahat]

I'd love to take part in this, but it seems I'm a bit late. If there are any spots left, count me in. Otherwise, I'll catch the next one.

[Rune_74]

I make a wonderful paladin.....

[National Kato]

For those of you who don't regularly check the M-W site, the first campaign post is up for both groups. Let's get active!

[shunoshi]

For those of you who don't regularly check the M-W site, the first campaign post is up for both groups. Let's get active!

Go! Go! Go!

[shunoshi]

Everyone knows this is underway, right? ;)

It's day 4 and we've had a very minimal response in Alpha group so far (3 of 6). I'm not sure what speed we're planning on playing at, but I figure one post per day average wouldn't be much of a stretch.

In hindsight, perhaps the groups should have been divided by posting frequency...?

Of course the game speed in general is up to the good Doctor. What're your thoughts Dr.Finger? Am I just jumping the gun in excitement? :o

[National Kato]

Group Beta only has two active posters, myself and danielOut. I'm hoping the others catch on that we've started and begin posting.

[Goronmon]

Joined as a reader. This better be enjoyable!

;)

[Veregon]

Since I missed the beginning of this thread, I'd be interested in jumping in if someone ends up dropping out.

[Ondo]

Group Beta only has two active posters, myself and danielOut. I'm hoping the others catch on that we've started and begin posting.
I noticed when the game started; I just didn't have anything to say until now.

Now I'm just spending too much time thinking about and second-guessing what I want to say.

[shunoshi]

Just a friendly reminder to Alpha group that we do have a game running.... :(

[danielOut]

You've got double the game-thread posts that we do over in beta, so shush. ;)

[TheKeck]

You've got double the game-thread posts that we do over in beta, so shush. ;)
Ha ha ha ha. Nice.

[shunoshi]

You've got double the game-thread posts that we do over in beta, so shush. ;)

We should take the active people from both and put them into Alpha then stick the rest in Beta to stagnate. :D

[Ox]

It is kind of remarkable how slowly the games have been going. At this rate, two rounds of combat will take a week.

[shunoshi]

It is kind of remarkable how slowly the games have been going. At this rate, two rounds of combat will take a week.

Sadly, that's an understatement at the rate this is running. :(

[Rogue_hunter]

I'm still new to the whole DnD thing, so I'm trying to figure out what is most needed.

[Ox]

Goodness gracious, you're right. Group Alpha had its first encounter 96 hours ago, and it hasn't dealt any damage yet (unless you count the crit fail one opponent made)

Meanwhile, Group Beta had its first encounter 96 hours ago, and it hasn't so much as taken an action or rolled a die yet.

Jesus. At this rate the players will die of old age before any character has to spend a healing surge.

EDIT: I mean no insult to people by this; you play at the pace you're comfortable, and if you're just getting started, obviously you'll be slower. But if you're confused, I strongly recommend saying "I'm confused" or "I'm not sure what to do" rather than just being quiet. You'll have more fun that way. You're not going to learn by staring at the screen, you'll learn by doing something profoundly stupid and getting mocked for it.

[DoctorFinger]

We're all fairly new to the experience, so it's something of a feeling out process, but it should speed up with practice.

[Ox]

I'm still new to the whole DnD thing, so I'm trying to figure out what is most needed.
I'd say rolling a natural 20 on an Intimidate check is often a good idea. ;)

[Rogue_hunter]

I'd say rolling a natural 20 on an Intimidate check is often a good idea. ;)

Pure random chance. Though I'm not sure if I computed the modifiers right. And I also managed to get a 19 for the initiative roll (even though I didn't actually roll it)

[Clark]

I was able to roll 2 1's on my twin strike attack.

YES!

[TheKeck]

I was able to roll 2 1's on my twin strike attack.

YES!
Wow! That's almost as epic as my double natural 20s in your game. ;)

[MrBibbz]

same here .. a friend of mine is doing one already.. :D shoot me a pm doc i'm down

[shunoshi]

I was able to roll 2 1's on my twin strike attack.

YES!

Indeed, awesome. I think you nearly killed Rogue Hunter. ;)

[Everyone vs Dinosaurs]

I have always wondered what D&D was like. Would this be for experienced players only?

[DoctorFinger]

Sign up as a reader and watch. It's a little slow right now - especially on weekends - but it'll pick up soon.

[Everyone vs Dinosaurs]

How do I sign up? I looked for a URL/email, but am either blind or there isn't one!

[Clark]

Indeed, awesome. I think you nearly killed Rogue Hunter. ;)

Just about bloodied him. woo hoo.

[TheKeck]

How do I sign up? I looked for a URL/email, but am either blind or there isn't one!

http://www.myth-weavers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=11607

[Rogue_hunter]

I have always wondered what D&D was like. Would this be for experienced players only?

I'm a total newb to it, and it's pretty fun when I'M NOT GETTING SHOT IN THE BACK BY MY OWN TEAMMATE!

[Jackel]

I'm a total newb to it, and it's pretty fun when I'M NOT GETTING SHOT IN THE BACK BY MY OWN TEAMMATE!

Don't worry Rogue...once I hear from Doc. Finger about how it works..I'll be sending some healing your way.

[Ox]

I'm a total newb to it, and it's pretty fun when I'M NOT GETTING SHOT IN THE BACK BY MY OWN TEAMMATE!
I really cannot express how much that amused me. "LOL" does not suffice.

[Everyone vs Dinosaurs]

http://www.myth-weavers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=11607

Thanks for the link, I'm going to check it out!



(Maybe I will get to shoot Rogue in the neck!(?))

[phoenyx]

(Maybe I will get to shoot Rogue in the neck!(?))

Hey, perhaps it could be part of the initiation ceremony!

[TheKeck]

I'm a total newb to it, and it's pretty fun when I'M NOT GETTING SHOT IN THE BACK BY MY OWN TEAMMATE!
Oh come on, you know you liked it!

[TheKeck]

Thanks for the link, I'm going to check it out!
We only live to serve.

-Lumierre

[DoctorFinger]

Okay, because a bunch of people have dropped out of the game, I'm consolidating the groups. If any of the lurkers want to play, we'll pick up Group Beta, but for now we'll just have 1 really large group.

[National Kato]

Sounds good, Doc. I know it wasn't ideal to have a group this large, but at least it'll be active.

Looking forward to our characters meeting soon.

[phoenyx]

Question, are the groups inhabiting their own worlds or the same one? If there is a chance of cross-over, you may be able to balance the groups at some later date.

[DoctorFinger]

They're running the same campaign in parallel. My intent was to see how the two groups would diverge, because there are a number of spots where that can happen. Now I'll just engineer a 'crisis' to bring the heroes of Universe Alpha and Universe Beta together.

[Ten19]

They're running the same campaign in parallel. My intent was to see how the two groups would diverge, because there are a number of spots where that can happen. Now I'll just engineer a 'crisis' to bring the heroes of Universe Alpha and Universe Beta together.

Does that mean I'm my own step-dad and have to battle it out with my Bizarro twin to survive?

[Rogue_hunter]

Horray for Crisis events! Now, will there be several, or will it just be the Final Crisis that brings us together?

[DoctorFinger]

"One Crisis to Rule them All!"

It'll be Final Crisis, although that means I won't post for a month and Ten19 will have to take over as DM :eek:

[Aggort]

I read you guys playing it by email and would have loved to join in but I was afraid I wouldn't have updated frequently enough. But, I wanna help you guys out! A friend of mine sent me this app that himself and I have been using. It's for collaborative projects, but what's really great, it has a random number generator built in. We've been playing with a few others in some spare time and it's worked wonderfully, check it out. http://moonedit.com/indexen.htm

[National Kato]

I'm bumping this thread in the hopes of reawakening the players. :)

[shunoshi]

It feels like we have too many people who have forgotten that they're playing or are new to the game and are afraid to ask questions. Even my interest is starting to wane because of the lack of play. :(

Oh well.... *crosses fingers*

[National Kato]

I know Myth Weavers allows for some ease in managing a campaign, and by no means do I wish any more work on Doc's part, but I wonder if the old style of receiving an actual email would work better?

I think a lot of the inertia is due to people forgetting they signed up to play.

[Ten19]

I know Myth Weavers allows for some ease in managing a campaign, and by no means do I wish any more work on Doc's part, but I wonder if the old style of receiving an actual email would work better?

I think a lot of the inertia is due to people forgetting they signed up to play.

You can subscribe to the game forum, and have the forum software e-mail you when someone's added a new post.

[phoenyx]

I used to play alot over email, and playing over the forum feels like it works really well. And it doesn't raise my email count or get lost. :)

Anyway, thanks to whoever suggested the site. Even tho the game snagnated, I'm still enjoying that place.

[Ondo]

I'm bumping this thread in the hopes of reawakening the players. :)
I'm awake, but group beta doesn't really have anything to do right now. :(

[shunoshi]

In all seriousness, I think forum/email RPGs are best played with a group of 3-4 people who are willing to post on average of once per day. We don't have this right now. :(

[Scaryfaced]

Re: Goblins
"There are goblins in front of you. What will you do?"

==========================================

"I cast magic missle."

*Send*
________
Eckankar dicussion (http://www.religionboard.org/eckankar/)

[alienmastermind]

If you're looking for a dedicated player, there's a guy in my office, a real cool cat who's looking for a game. I'll give him the link to this thread and tell him to reply! He's seriously looking for a game to join up with.

He's a miniatures gamer, and LOVES D and D. He's in my tabletop game, and we've paused for the holidays (damn my adulthood).

He also is a big fan of Dipswitch. (Plug-Plug)

AM

[Rogue_hunter]

Re: Goblins
"There are goblins in front of you. What will you do?"

==========================================

"I cast magic missle."

*Send*

Re: Magic Missile attack
"Am I in the room that this attack is happening? Because I have a plus 9 knife against ogres."

*Send*

[shunoshi]

Re: Magic Missile attack
"Am I in the room that this attack is happening? Because I have a plus 9 knife against ogres."

*Send*

"No! You're not there! You're getting drunk!!"

*Send*

[Rogue_hunter]

"No! You're not there! You're getting drunk!!"

*Send*

Re: Getting Drunk

Are there girls there? Because if there are, I wanna DO them!"

*Send*

[shunoshi]

Re: Getting Drunk

Are there girls there? Because if there are, I wanna DO them!"

*Send*

Just for everyone's viewing pleasure:

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[National Kato]

An UPDATE for all of you who were participating, not participating, lurking, whatever:

It appears both groups have been officially merged and the campaign has continued!

[phoenyx]

Altho, at least from watching, it seems like it is being rather sluggish about it. :)

[macfarley]

if you're still accepting players i'd love to get in on the action

[shunoshi]

if you're still accepting players i'd love to get in on the action

Sorry man, not only is this some serious frickin' thread necromancy on a first post, but this game is LONG dead.

[Lint of Death]

RIP whatever game this was. I really, truly, hardly knew ye.