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Hey vagueGM, there's two more people interested in this game. Given our current party size, should I send them the link to the game page, or best if I just direct them to GP instead?

We currently only have four or five characters, so taking on another two is not impossible. Let them know about the numbers and the nature of the game and tell them that they are welcome to join if they want, we will find space.

But also tell them about the site, there are many more options available that they can look at: instead of this one, in addition to this one, or after this one. We have an open-door policy, and this game is easy to drop out of.

Cool, will do!

theatreofcomets: I added a note about Subscribing and emails to the Help! thread.

Thoughts and feedback welcome.

Hi everyone :)
Looks like I've been accepted to join the ranks.

A little info about me: I've been Roleplaying for many years now. Mostly D&D and Warhammer FRP. 2 years ago I started GMing a Dungeon World campaign with some friends, that's been a lot of fun and I love the PbtA system so far.
I'm excited to try WoDu and see how that plays out.

I'm new to using PbP so please bare with me on that end :D

If you wanna ask me anything, feel free.

Hey great to have you with us! I'm mikeyp on Discord, we met there :)

Did you guys discuss any rules concerning swearing and cursing IC? I did a quick search but couldn't find anything.
I found myself changing a "f*ck" into a "darn" at some point. Not that I mind keeping it PG, but just wondering if anyone would take offense :)

I tend not to use such language (very much, if at all), and the site does have a general policy of 'no heavy cursing'.

Keeping it PG is a safe bet.

Will do :)

A bit of a heads-up but I'm thinking I might be a little busy for this December - I'll try to catch up if something happens but boy it's a packed period.

OK, thanks for letting us know.

We will fade your character into the background (everyone just don't mention them nor call upon them:) and not wait for you.

Whenever you have time, jump in and update what Alycine is/was doing and we will work with it, but don't stress about every detail, just give us as much as you want.

Got a general WoDu question.
How do you rule this? Does this mean that a character who is purely out for adventure and not so much the loot would have a disadvantage compared to other party members? Or is it more of a party wide thing?

If you find a treasure and say "You can have this treasure, John" who gets the xp?

Also, does it only count in dungeons? Like what if a person found a coin on the ground while walking to the dungeon? :P

Firstly: Don't bargain on leveling up. That is not really the intent of the game.

Like most PbtA games (actually like most games that are not DnD descended) there is no need to keep characters at equitable levels. Most PbtA games even have and Advanced Advancement where you retire your current character and start a new one, at 'level one'. So we are not looking for balance in that way.

However we will try to be 'fair'. If someone feel hard-done-by, we can arrange for them to get a windfall to bring them up to equal-standing. (Shout in a PM if you think this is needed).

But, remember that the leveling system is complicated. This is an advantage of 'XP for Gold', we can do much more with it:
• It does matter how you get the money: picking it up in the street (even if it was in pocket in the street) is as good as getting it from a dragon's hoard. Silver is, by definition, fungible.
• Your character sheet is both prescriptive and descriptive. Using XP to buy a Skill or Ability adds it to your sheet and means you get it in the fiction (tell us how); but if you gain a Skill or Ability (or Item) in the fiction you get to add it to your sheet. (But it is less secure.)
• Note the phrase: 'coin that you loot from the dungeon'. That is a bit prosaic --since we are not really 'dungeon delving', but it does still mean 'you have to bring it home' before it is counted: probably no leveling up in the field.
• Silver spent while adventuring does not count towards XP, but can still make you stronger --through purchase of items-- or keep you alive. You can also 'throw money at a problem' to safely overcome a threat, maybe through bribes, maybe you simply pay the troll to go away.
• Spending silver on Gear is as important as spending it on XP. You can only spend it once (fundamental part of economics:), so XP, vs Gear, vs bribes and safe lodging is a constant consideration.

Oh yes, I'm totally on board with that :) I was just wondering about the mechanics. I'm also not planning on hoarding all the loot, so no worries there ^.^

Ah so, you have to "spend" the money/valuable items to gain the xp. Just finding it is not enough. Gotcha.

Thanks for explaining!

I find that works out best, I have tried systems used by the likes of Barbarians of Lemuria (and Impulse Drive) where you have to blow all your money before you can level, thus starting with a clean slate each time, that fits the Conan the Barbarian theme (pauper to king each story, but then --mostly-- starting at pauper again for the next) better than it does here. How you 'spend' the coin? That I don't define, you are free to narrate it as you will, it could be paying for training, it could revels, whatever, the fiction up to the player but does not need to be accounted for in detail.

A character can gain power in many ways. 'leveling up' is only one way, buying new gear or hiring retainers does much the same thing to the power level, so I prefer for the silver to be used in a similar manner for all of them.

Ok, I am really sorry, but circumstances in my life has changed somewhat and due to increased commitments at my workplace, I'm afraid it's highly likely that I won't be able to participate any more.

If things manage to change for the better for me, I would be happy to return, but for now I think I'll have to bow out. But rather than crossing my fingers, I just thought I would give the heads-up.

Sorry to hear that Nanoka. Here's hoping things are just 'busy' and not 'unpleasant'.

You are welcome back at any time.

We will just consider Alycine out of the story --as though she never existed. When you come back you can decide if you want to pick her up again or start anew, based on what is happening.

If anyone feels they want to talk about the loss of another player, know you are most welcome to send me a Private Message and we can chat about it.

Hey mates I'm back from holiday but also need to bow out at this point: I've taken too many things on and am not keeping up with everything, so need to drop things from my list.

Thanks so much for having me! It was really good meeting you all and getting to play together. Special thanks to you vagueGM for your patience and generosity. I've learnt an awful lot in this game, and I hope the rest of it goes really well.

I am very sorry to hear that. I really enjoyed playing with you, theatreofcomets.

You are welcome back anytime, if time allows you to return. And don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything.