New Play by Post idea - inviting all interested

[torilen]

Okay - so, here is what I'm thinking:
First idea is this: Set a p-b-p game in the forgotten realms setting, just after the Time of Troubles period in history.
I have a whole mess of materials for this, and so could really get in depth in the world and the characters around the
players. Still using heroquest rules - I'd convert a few things from one game system to the other so as to make it all
work together, shouldn't be too hard though.

Second idea is this: I'll create a fantasy setting in which to play, but it would actually be similar to the setting above.
There would be a large fantasy world with the same sort of themes going on, with some sort of problem going on with
the gods. I actually have a setting ready to go for this that I made - its fairly in depth and large, and I have a few
characters ready to go. I'd still have to convert just a few things, but not nearly as much, so it would probably work
better as far as rules and all that.

Main thing I'd have to change is a few names:
Barbarian would now be called human warrior
Elf would now be Elf Warrior
Dwarf would now be Dwarf warrior
Elf and dwarf would have a few class additions to choose from
We can talk about those and work things out with all who might be interested.

So - what do you think?

[torilen]

Okay - so, I got to looking at my forgotten realms materials - and let me put it this way...
By suggesting that I could do that, I was dropping myself into the deep end of a 20ft pool...
in other words, I would be way over my head.

SO - I'm gonna offer up option 2. I'll create a fantasy setting, similar to forgotten realms
in that there will be a number of gods, and some sort of problem just happened with the
gods and now the mortals must deal with the aftermath.
Trust me...it'll be good - it'll have quite a bit of depth to it...worshiping a certain god will
grant certain powers that others will not have (even if you are a fighter/warrior type).
It'll still be nice and simple like heroquest though - everything will be easy to understand and
use.
I'll get to work on it tonight - work looks slow tonight. Might have something to preview
in a couple of days.

just a quick preview - to start with, the characters will get to add to their body and mind
points, and will get to buy some nice equipment - you will have some experience already.
A king or governor or someone like that will offer you your own keep(s) in return for serving
him when needed, and in return for keeping your lands clear of monsters and safe.
Part of the game will be finding/buying furnishings for your new homes.

[joec]

I'd be interested...

[torilen]

okay - so we've got you, and I think skulmar said he would still be interested when I get one set up - not sure about
el flesh
work has been busy this past week, so didn't get much chance to work on it - hopefully soon though.

[el_flesh]

eh. I think I'll see how it goes. The whole gods thing is kind of a turn-off...
So I need to actually follow and watch what happens for a bit before deciding I know what it's going to be like....

Also, I play Necros, nm else.

and no, the 'Witch Dr.' of D3 is NOT a necromancer...
something Blizzard *Play-Doh Factories* don't get thru their heads.

[torilen]

Well - let me ask this then - those who might be interested - would you rather have a game setting
that includes gods, or would you rather have one in which gods really don't play a part.
if you would feel more comfortable - message me with your answers instead of posting them here.

[torilen]

Aside from the "god/no god" question - here are a few things for the game I'm planning on running
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING before deciding to
play; I want to make sure we're all on the same page.

1 - I am not running a game in which romantics will
play a large part - if you wish to play a game like
this, you may want to go somewhere else. I MIGHT
entertain a little bit of romantics on the side,
through individual emails, but certainly nothing
explicit - I will only do this if a player wishes to
use it as a storyline to further their character
development

2 - I am not running a game in which the characters
will be fighting one another. Basically, I expect that
the characters will become heroes, and the players
should play them as such. If anyone wishes to be the
"bad guy" in the game, let me know and I can give you
some parts here and there - mainly, you would be the
reoccuring evil character the players go after through-
out the game/campaign. I'll let you write your own
part to a large extent (or will try to, at least)
**NOTE - Going along with this - realize that I will
play the world around you realistically - what you do
will have consequences, positive or negative - if you
decide to do something wrong (steal, kill, cheat, lie)
and you get caught, you will face the recourse of
the world around you for that wrong.
**NOTE - understand that this does not necessarily rule
out a player playing an evil or chaotic character, or a
character type that would normally be an outcast of
society - these are allowed, but those characters should
find some way to fit in with the group without causing too
much trouble
FOR EXAMPLE - a chaotic character, while they may not directly
attack others in the group, might decide to sit out in a
battle if things look to grim - they might run and hide -
same for evil characters - while they wish to kill everyone
around them, they might instead simply leave them to a
battle alone and not help
A character that might want to steal things, may not
steal from others in the group, but might keep it
secret if he finds a treasure.

3 - While I understand that language is a versitile
thing, and everybody has their own thoughts on what is
proper and what is not - I would ask that we all try to
keep what many would call foul language to a minimum -
just to try and accomodate any who wish to play and
find that sort of thing offensive. Thank you.

4 - While I certainly welcome any player - political
and religious views aside - and while I understand that
everybody wishes to insert their views into every aspect
of their lives, I would ask that, if you have a viewpoint
on politics and religion that you wish to express, I ask
that you do so in a non-agressive manner and non-harassing
manner. Thank you.

[torilen]

IF, after reading the above - and aside from the god/no god issue (we'll deal with that)...

If you might be interested, take a look at this website - specifically the character creation section,
and let me know what character you might be interested in playing.

https://sites.google.com/site/thenewgam ... and-spells



El flesh, I know you'll be looking at the necro - if you want to change a thing here or there, we can talk.

[el_flesh]

*lemony goodness*, that spell pack looks pretty dam cool to me.
So - you're telling me that entire batch of spells is what I would have once per quest?

If so, it looks good enough to me, I'm in! To hell with making gods part of the storyline or not....
do what ya like in that regard!

I'll be an independent, and if some dark god can help me on my way to Lichdom, it will do for me!

[torilen]

Okay all - I finally got something put together...so

CALLING ALL HEROES AND ADVENTURERS!!!

If you're interested - please read the "rules" for playing above - those are kind of important, based on
the kind of game you're looking for.

As for the gods/no gods question - won't really matter right now - the first few quests won't have anything
to do with any gods, and won't involve a lot of actually role-playing - it'll be more like the HQ game, just running
through quests killing things.

If you want to play, go first to this site:
http://sites.google.com/site/thenewgamesystem/home

That will show you all the characters, spells, equipment, monsters being used, magic items, etc.
figure out what character you want to be...and then go to this site:
http://groups.google.com/group/wandering-hero-inn

You'll need to join the group, but its open so anyone can join right now
That's the game site - all posts and discussions will take place there for now (can't do it on this forum).
On the game site - make sure to read Reading Materials 1 and 2, and take a look at the World Around You
and the page titled Take Note of These Things.
THEN read the discussion Part 1 - that will tell you how to start out.

I'm accepting any characters, and as many as want to play. So, please join - it should be fun (I hope)