Oct 30, 2017 3:29 pm
Hi all,
I'm coming off my DM hiatus and I noticed there have been a lot of people join in the last month. Whether you are new to Dungeons and Dragons or new to Play by Post, I'm starting a beginners' game designed to teach you the ropes of playing D&D Fifth Edition here at Gamer's Plane.
Things I will try to deliver for this game:
⁂ Beginner friendly. I will help everyone with Dungeon and Dragons 5th Edition (5e) rules [link to the free rules document], and we will start at level 1 to keep it simple. I will go out of my way to be clear with expectations and help people adjust to how play-by-post (PbP) works.
⁂ Relatively short time span. The game will be episodic in nature, and wrap up in a few months (this is pretty fast for PbP). We might decide to keep going, but this way you are free to leave if new shiny things come along.
⁂ Small Sandbox. Players will have the freedom to choose their own path in this game, but it will be small enough in scope that you won't be overwhelmed. Mostly, it will be about an isolated town surrounded by troubles.
⁂ Variety of D&D Situations. There will be an even split between the 3 pillars of D&D: social encounters, combat encounters, and exploration.
⁂ Fun times. I will try to facilitate a fun, enjoyable experience for all. Although I've never encountered this at Gamer's Plane before, I will say up front that no abuse between players will be tolerated, and I will take a hands-on approach to managing conflicts between players if they pop up.What I expect from you:
⁂ Post frequency. 1 post per day on weekdays, and whatever you can manage on weekends. If you are having problems keeping up, I will likely push the story forward with your character in the background.
⁂ A willingness to learn. Read all the posts, be open to suggestions and ideas, and be open to constructive criticism. If you are new to the rules of D&D 5e, you might need to do some rules reading, especially about what your character can do. Above all, ask questions if you are unsure.
⁂ Proactive communication. If you are going to be away for 24 hours or more during the week, let us know. If you are having issues with the game, your character, another player, etc. let me know. Conversely, if I have problems with anything you're doing, I will let you know.
⁂ Heroic and cooperative tone. Leave your evil characters and PvP builds at home for this one. We're in it together, and we're changing the world for the better. Some RP friction is fine as long as everyone is having fun.If you are interested in playing or have a question, leave a comment or send me a PM. Those who have expressed interest will start building characters on Monday, Nov 6th (my birthday!).
I'm coming off my DM hiatus and I noticed there have been a lot of people join in the last month. Whether you are new to Dungeons and Dragons or new to Play by Post, I'm starting a beginners' game designed to teach you the ropes of playing D&D Fifth Edition here at Gamer's Plane.
Things I will try to deliver for this game:
[ +- ] What to expect from me
⁂ Beginner friendly. I will help everyone with Dungeon and Dragons 5th Edition (5e) rules [link to the free rules document], and we will start at level 1 to keep it simple. I will go out of my way to be clear with expectations and help people adjust to how play-by-post (PbP) works.
⁂ Relatively short time span. The game will be episodic in nature, and wrap up in a few months (this is pretty fast for PbP). We might decide to keep going, but this way you are free to leave if new shiny things come along.
⁂ Small Sandbox. Players will have the freedom to choose their own path in this game, but it will be small enough in scope that you won't be overwhelmed. Mostly, it will be about an isolated town surrounded by troubles.
⁂ Variety of D&D Situations. There will be an even split between the 3 pillars of D&D: social encounters, combat encounters, and exploration.
⁂ Fun times. I will try to facilitate a fun, enjoyable experience for all. Although I've never encountered this at Gamer's Plane before, I will say up front that no abuse between players will be tolerated, and I will take a hands-on approach to managing conflicts between players if they pop up.
[ +- ] My expectations
⁂ Post frequency. 1 post per day on weekdays, and whatever you can manage on weekends. If you are having problems keeping up, I will likely push the story forward with your character in the background.
⁂ A willingness to learn. Read all the posts, be open to suggestions and ideas, and be open to constructive criticism. If you are new to the rules of D&D 5e, you might need to do some rules reading, especially about what your character can do. Above all, ask questions if you are unsure.
⁂ Proactive communication. If you are going to be away for 24 hours or more during the week, let us know. If you are having issues with the game, your character, another player, etc. let me know. Conversely, if I have problems with anything you're doing, I will let you know.
⁂ Heroic and cooperative tone. Leave your evil characters and PvP builds at home for this one. We're in it together, and we're changing the world for the better. Some RP friction is fine as long as everyone is having fun.
Last edited October 31, 2017 12:17 am
