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[Stars]

Would anyone be interested in starting up some kind of rules-lite fantasy RP? I've been thinking up ideas for one since the idea popped into my head.

Key Points:

• Very few rules, just enough to give it some structure
• No math involved (probably)
• Probably no GM unless somebody wants to volunteer (I want to participate, so I'm not doing it =p) Actually, this would probably go more smoothly with some kind of moderation, so I think I will GM it.
• Dungeon Crawl scenario
• Depending on the number of people interested, we may be together in one party to bring down some kind of evil dude, or it may be a free-for-all treasure hunt
• Customizable characters within very general archetypes
• Writing out details like character history and personality are encouraged but optional
• New characters are welcome to join in if somebody becomes interested after the game has already started

Everything I just listed is open for discussion and possible change. Also, I don't want this to take any attention away from the Triple C topics. I've been enjoying those so far and hope they keep coming for a while yet to come.

[lazlo falconi]

I'm in.

[Monkeydog]

Maybe I will join it too. Maybe. I haven't RPed in forever and a half.

[Hyperlisk]

Sounds interesting. Not sure how it'd work.

[Stars]

The current version is you make your characters, stick them all in a dungeon, then go about things however you want while I throw traps and monsters at you periodically.

Instead of rolling dice or whatever to see how things play out, you just say what you're doing ("I throw a fireball at Nick!"), and the person you're doing it to decides what the result is (Nick: "I can't quite get out of the way in time, so the fireball hits me square in the shoulder, causing me to drop my sword."). Just don't go making your characters invincible or untouchable. That's boring.

You guys can be as serious or silly with it as you please.

EDIT: I'll probably post some guidelines for making your characters by the end of the day tomorrow, along with whatever I can come up with for a story premise.

In the mean time, feel free to voice any suggestions you may have. It will be easier to change things before we start than after.

EDIT 2: Also, you can post at your own pace. But if your character gets attacked, and you take way too long to post what comes of it, I will either find a way to decide randomly or else pick something dramatically appropriate so the game can keep moving. (I know people are busy sometimes, so I won't just up and take over your character or something if you're absent for a day.)

[BottomGuy]

I'd be willing to give it a try. Though I am sad that you are making yourself the GM because I know how you have talked about wanting to be a player for this sort of thing.

[Stars]

The sentiment is appreciated, but it's no biggie. I don't mind for something as informal as this.


Unless you want to volunteer to be GM. =p

[Kamau]

Not gonna play, but maybe you could all take turns being the GM? Like a round robin styled game. And that way, it gives people more of an incentive to do stuff.

You could even add a catch-22 in case people disappear or get bored or something - after a set number of days, it moves to the next person in the progression. You could make people GMs in the order they signed up, maybe.

[Septerra]

Gonna sit by the sidelines for now, just to observe the general atmosphere and playing/DM style.

based on that I will decide to participate or not.

[Stars]

The round robin idea is interesting, but I'm not sure what we'd do with people's characters when their turn comes up. It'd be a little iffy to have someone controlling both sides of a fight. xp
We can try coming up with a way to do it ("Okay, it's Fox's turn to GM. Time for his character to be taken captive for a while.") if you guys want to, but it'll probably be easier to just have one GM.

I'll have some more info on the scenario posted soon-ish so that everyone can get started on their characters.

EDIT: Or perhaps tomorrow. I'm having trouble getting my pc displays to cooperate, and it's a bother to write lengthy posts from my phone.

[kspr]

sure i'll try too

[Odon]

lol. I'll join in your escapade once you get it rolling.