I'm sort of interested.
I've never been a big fan of PbPs, but I'm eager to squeeze some more gaming into my schedule so I wouldn't mind giving it a try.
Depending on what other people are saying, I'm a solid maybe.
Edit: Oh yeah . . . Those three games all sound cool to me, but I'm particularly interested in a chance to play 3:16. I've even hacked together a Google Wave gadget to provide an online version of the 3:16 range map.
I am game for 3:16. I have game experience of... one session in it. Want this to be an ongoing thing so we could see the really silly developments later on.
I'm comfortable with 2 players and 1 GM. Do you want to wait for a definite third?
A .pdf copy of the rules are 10$, and I think your experience would be improved if you have them. But I'm sure we can make do.
I'm on the cusp of an incredibly busy weekend. Lets see if we get a third player. On Monday or Tuesday I'll have suggestions on formatting the game and defining the expectations of participation. But, I'd like to hear your ideas too. Right now, I'm leaning toward image heavy. Are you guys comfortable uploading images and posting them in forums?
I'm not sure what you mean by uploading images (beyond the obvious), so I don't know if I'm comfortable doing that or not. Are we making custom images, or something? That might be more problematic than just uploading them.
Just the simple uploading images for your character, when you act. Just a thought though. I might do some simple image work for any fight sequences.
I was hoping to get a second way to contact everyone that wants to play, so that I can send friendly reminders. (e.g., email). Is this ok? (if yes just whisper them to me).
I have a pretty good handle on the way I visualise things in my head. Looking for a picture online (can't draw myself!) that would express it properly would be a long and arduous pain for me.
How about the goal to have at least one planet done by April 20th? Does that sound like a good pace for everyone?
I'll try to be most active on Saturdays (MST). But I usually can post during the week as well.
Pick a color for your Out of Game voice (I'm Maroon) Also, I think a small image of your character would be fun, but not necessary.
No shame in having to bow out of a PbP game, but I would really appreciate an email rather than just waiting, and waiting for a post.
I urge everyone to be quite aggressive with your descriptions and backstory-- I'll roll with it. I'm not a GM that has "A Vision of How it is." So don't fear stepping on my toes.
Anyone else have any requests or suggestions? Otherwise, start making your characters. Someone start a Character's thread, and post there.
Posted By: rugrsiPick a color for your Out of Game voice (I'mMaroon)
Not to show off my ignorance or anything, but how does one do colors and what do we have to choose from? I can see the tag when I quote you, but I have no experience coloring my text.
The dice roller, the spaces really do matter. Don't put a space after "#dice" but put a ( then after that you add a space, and put in the dice you want.
Once the dice code is entered you cannot go back and edit the post. So all dice rolls should be in their own, minimal text free post.
Once you see the dice roll, you can click on it and arrange in different ways.
There is a thread called "Dice Rolls" or something, where you can practice.
I'll try to relay the Character Creation rules by Saturday, unless, Sam, you're interested?
Name - Even just one name is good enough (e.g., Tango, Frinks).
Reputation - Short phrase or word. Pointed. (e.g., Hot headed, Insane, Zealot, Unreliable).
Abilities - split 10 points between two abilities. Each must be given at least 2 points. FA (Fighting Ability) and NFA (Non-Fighting Ability).
Rank - Character with highest NFA is a Sergeant. (Dice off any ties). Next highest is Corporal. If only one Sergeant candidate, then the character with the highest FA is the Corporal. Everyone else is a Trooper.
It seems it would be easier to make a thread for a mission (by you), then dossiers of the character involved, which we would edit-update as we went along. New mission, new dossier.
Trooper (Rank0) Order1: Kill as many lifeforms as you can. Othergear: MadnelBrite Armor, knife, hydration tablets, TRMs, Medipack, backpack, combat drugs, flares and an unread field manula.
Weapons (close,near,far) Energy Rifle 1,d10,1 orSlug Rifle 1,d6,d6
Ok, if you don't have rules that should get you started enough to get characters going. Maybe we pick FA/NFA and get the ranking sorted in this thread.
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I've never been a big fan of PbPs, but I'm eager to squeeze some more gaming into my schedule so I wouldn't mind giving it a try.
Depending on what other people are saying, I'm a solid maybe.
Edit: Oh yeah . . . Those three games all sound cool to me, but I'm particularly interested in a chance to play 3:16. I've even hacked together a Google Wave gadget to provide an online version of the 3:16 range map.
I've GM'd 3:16 a few times and would be happy to GM. But I'd also be fine as a player. Any preferences?
Sam, do you have access to the rules?
FigureFour, you game?
FA:2, NFA:8, Reputation: Brownnoser.
Good?
A .pdf copy of the rules are 10$, and I think your experience would be improved if you have them. But I'm sure we can make do.
I'm on the cusp of an incredibly busy weekend. Lets see if we get a third player. On Monday or Tuesday I'll have suggestions on formatting the game and defining the expectations of participation. But, I'd like to hear your ideas too. Right now, I'm leaning toward image heavy. Are you guys comfortable uploading images and posting them in forums?
I might do some simple image work for any fight sequences.
I was hoping to get a second way to contact everyone that wants to play, so that I can send friendly reminders. (e.g., email).
Is this ok? (if yes just whisper them to me).
Not that I would mind images from the GM!
How about the goal to have at least one planet done by April 20th?
Does that sound like a good pace for everyone?
I'll try to be most active on Saturdays (MST). But I usually can post during the week as well.
Pick a color for your Out of Game voice (I'm Maroon)
Also, I think a small image of your character would be fun, but not necessary.
No shame in having to bow out of a PbP game, but I would really appreciate an email rather than just waiting, and waiting for a post.
I urge everyone to be quite aggressive with your descriptions and backstory-- I'll roll with it. I'm not a GM that has "A Vision of How it is." So don't fear stepping on my toes.
Anyone else have any requests or suggestions?
Otherwise, start making your characters. Someone start a Character's thread, and post there.
Questions?
#dice ( 2d10 )
Can't find a picture that really captures my character. Yet. Will post one if I do find it.
Also, um, can I pick the inky blackness of the endless night of space for my colour? I'm using it now.
How's that for a picture?
I think I'll take the opposite tack from DWeird and gun for Corporal at FA: 8 NFA: 2 Reputation: Zelot. For a name, perhaps Lucius?
For kills I've got:
#DiceRoller(8d10)
I'm with Sam on requesting more info about colours.
in BB code use [ ] but in this example I'll be using () (otherwise the code would kick in).
(color=red) this is Red (/color)
Becomes This is Red
Cool List of colors Militarphotos?
Don't put a space after "#dice" but put a ( then after that you add a space, and put in the dice you want.
Once the dice code is entered you cannot go back and edit the post.
So all dice rolls should be in their own, minimal text free post.
Once you see the dice roll, you can click on it and arrange in different ways.
There is a thread called "Dice Rolls" or something, where you can practice.
I'll try to relay the Character Creation rules by Saturday, unless, Sam, you're interested?
FA:2 NFA: 8.
Reputation: (color=#A0522D)Brownnoser(/color)
#DiceRoller( 2d10 )
Reputation: Brownnoser
Rank: Sergeant
Order3: Follow directives issued by the Officers.
Order4: Protect your squad of Troopers (Can use E-Vac p.89)
Kills 17
Total Kills 17
Kills this Mission
Health
A mess ( )
Crippled ( )
Dead X(
Armor ( )
FA: 2
NFA: 8
Strengths
(/) _________________
( ) _________________
( ) _________________
( ) _________________
Weaknesses
(/) _________________
( ) _________________
( ) _________________
( ) Hatred for Home
( ) Not Yet Available
(/) Available
(X) Used
Kits, Medals and Notes
Other Gear:
MadnelBrite Armor, knife, hydration tablets, TRMs, Medipack, backpack, combat drugs, flares, radio and a well-used field manual.
Weapons (Close, Near, Far)
Heavy MG 1, 2d6, 0
Sidearm d6, d6, 0
Hand to Hand 1
I'll get back to you with character stuff later today. I'm kind of up against it at the moment.
Also, let me test the color red.
How about this. Everyone make your own thread for your character. That way we can easily find and update them.
Name the thread: [3:16] Character Name
Include.
Name
Reputation
Rank
Kills
Total Kills
Kills this Mission
Health
A mess ( )
Crippled ( )
Dead X(
Armor ( )
FA:
NFA:
Strengths
(/) _________________
( ) _________________
( ) _________________
( ) _________________
Weaknesses
(/) _________________
( ) _________________
( ) _________________
( ) Hatred for Home
( ) Not Yet Available
(/) Available
(X) Used
Kits, Medals and Notes
Weapons (Close, Near, Far)
Hand to Hand (Close Range Only)
Name - Even just one name is good enough (e.g., Tango, Frinks).
Reputation - Short phrase or word. Pointed. (e.g., Hot headed, Insane, Zealot, Unreliable).
Abilities - split 10 points between two abilities. Each must be given at least 2 points. FA (Fighting Ability) and NFA (Non-Fighting Ability).
Rank - Character with highest NFA is a Sergeant. (Dice off any ties). Next highest is Corporal. If only one Sergeant candidate, then the character with the highest FA is the Corporal. Everyone else is a Trooper.
(more later, gotta run).
Order1: Kill as many lifeforms as you can.
Othergear: MadnelBrite Armor, knife, hydration tablets, TRMs, Medipack, backpack, combat drugs, flares and an unread field manula.
Weapons (close,near,far)
Energy Rifle 1,d10,1
orSlug Rifle 1,d6,d6
Grenades d10,1,-
Hand-to-Hand 1 (Close Only)
Order2: Maximise the kill ratio.
Othergear: MadnelBrite Armor, knife, hydration tablets, TRMs, Medipack, backpack, combat drugs, flares, mitt/ball and a tatty field manual
Weapons
E-Cannon 0,2d10,0
or Heavy MG 1,2d6,0
Grenades d10,1,-
Hand-to-Hand 1 (Close only)
Order3: Follow directives issued by the Officers.
Order4: Protect your squad ofTroppers (Can use E-Vac p.89)
Othergear: MadnelBrite Armor, knife, hydration tablets, TRMs, Medipack, backpack, combat drugs, flares,radio and well used field manual.
Weapons
Slug Rifle 1,d6,d6
or Heavy MG 1,2d6,0
Sidearm d6,d6,0
Hand-to-Hand 1 (close only)
Maybe we pick FA/NFA and get the ranking sorted in this thread.