Apr 28, 2022 8:49 am
This is the undercover FAQ, the streetwise FAQ.
New user? How to get a game.
Upload an Avatar
Uploading an avatar in settings shows you've put some effort into your profile and makes it more likely that you'll be invited to a game.
Say hi!
Gaming is social. Saying hello in the Introduction forum shows that you're a social person.
Discord
It's not essential, but getting to know people on the discord server is a good way of finding gaming buddies.
Looking for a game
Change your looking for a game status in settings, and tell us what sort of a game you're looking for. Whilst you're still active on the site, your details will randomly appear on members' homepages. It's like getting your face known.
Tutorial games
Taking a tutorial is a good way of learning to navigate the site and looks good on your active games list.
Where to find games
The Join a Game page is not where you go to join a game. Go to the Games Tavern instead and chat to the GMs in their threads.
What I wish I'd known
Character sheets
I recommend using custom character sheets instead of the built-in character sheets. Look in the Public Repository of Custom Games Sheets for community-supplied templates.
Documentation
The documentation and site functionality can be a little disorganised. Nobody minds if you ask questions - here's the Questions and Help forum, or ask on the discord.
Red game menu
When you're in a game, there's a useful red menu at the bottom of the page.
Sloooooow
PbP is slow. Many people play multiple games simultaneously to scratch their RPG itch.
Leaving a game
Leaving a game you're not enjoying is normal. There's no shame in it - just remember to say goodbye. Everyone will still be friends.
Saying goodbye
If you leave this site either permanently or for a break, say goodbye in your games and the absences thread.
New user? How to get a game.
Upload an Avatar
Uploading an avatar in settings shows you've put some effort into your profile and makes it more likely that you'll be invited to a game.
Say hi!
Gaming is social. Saying hello in the Introduction forum shows that you're a social person.
Discord
It's not essential, but getting to know people on the discord server is a good way of finding gaming buddies.
Looking for a game
Change your looking for a game status in settings, and tell us what sort of a game you're looking for. Whilst you're still active on the site, your details will randomly appear on members' homepages. It's like getting your face known.
Tutorial games
Taking a tutorial is a good way of learning to navigate the site and looks good on your active games list.
Where to find games
The Join a Game page is not where you go to join a game. Go to the Games Tavern instead and chat to the GMs in their threads.
What I wish I'd known
Character sheets
I recommend using custom character sheets instead of the built-in character sheets. Look in the Public Repository of Custom Games Sheets for community-supplied templates.
Documentation
The documentation and site functionality can be a little disorganised. Nobody minds if you ask questions - here's the Questions and Help forum, or ask on the discord.
Red game menu
When you're in a game, there's a useful red menu at the bottom of the page.
Sloooooow
PbP is slow. Many people play multiple games simultaneously to scratch their RPG itch.
Leaving a game
Leaving a game you're not enjoying is normal. There's no shame in it - just remember to say goodbye. Everyone will still be friends.
Saying goodbye
If you leave this site either permanently or for a break, say goodbye in your games and the absences thread.
