{OOC} got newb questions

Oz · 11-23-2001, 06:24 PM

OOC. Hi there... I used to play online rping but got out of it about 4 years ago... Is this forum one where ypu rp online or is simply a question forum. Thanks all, just interested in getting back into it.

11-23-2001, 06:29 PM

Pretty much. Make your own campaigns, play em and such. I'm going to start a campaign, although being my first online one, its going to be a bit different.

Legolas · 11-23-2001, 06:34 PM

It's a forum where you play roleplaying games.
There are roughly two kinds of thread here, those which are adventures by a limited group of players and those that are open to all. If you want to join in a 'closed' game you should E-mail or PM the one who started the thread or the one acting as DM (usually one and the same) for permission to play along. In an open thread you can just start posting. In a closed threads the names of the players are usually easy to spot, so there won't be much trouble telling them apart.

Playing goes per post, the DM posts a situation and you can react to that, as can other players. After a while the DM will continue the story.
Some games follow strict DND rules, but most are more easy going. Things just work without rolling dice. This gives you more freedom and speeds up the game, and is often more fun.

Most of the games follow the following rules:
You should not be a super character, but a normal, mortal being
You should post in character, not everything you do has to be considered well or benefit the party. Your character's goals are what matter in determining your actions
You cannot die unless you take absurd chances
You should not control other players' actions.

The exact rules differ from game to game, of course.

A third type of thread is the clan thread. They can be considered closed threads, and a requirement for playing along is joining the clan. That won't be too hard in most cases [img]smile.gif[/img]

Hope this helps!

Oz · 11-23-2001, 07:13 PM

Ok... um you play by DND rules? where can I pick these up?

Beaumanoir · 11-23-2001, 07:43 PM

OZ..... JUST HAVE FUN!!!

Be Careful To Stay Away From Swearing And The Likes.... Quite A Touchy Forum!!!

Some Young Kids Post Round Here!

Legolas · 11-23-2001, 08:12 PM

You don't need a copy of the rules, just post what your character is doing. Or, if you ARE playing by the rules, just post what you WANT your character to do and the DM will tell you if you can and if it works.

I forgot to add rule number one:
Have fun!

Oz · 11-23-2001, 09:03 PM

'K thanks all then... lol now i just have to find a game and see what it's like

Larry_OHF · 11-23-2001, 09:04 PM

Welcome to the forum, Oz.
You are going to be a valuable addition to many threads of games!

Have fun!
By the way...most of my D&D knowledge comes from the Baulder's Gate Series...not strictly D&D, I know...but well enough. Plus...I like to write fictional Sci-Fi.

11-23-2001, 06:24 PM	#1
Oz Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 17, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 34	OOC. Hi there... I used to play online rping but got out of it about 4 years ago... Is this forum one where ypu rp online or is simply a question forum. Thanks all, just interested in getting back into it. __________________ Life can be crappy, but use the flush handle and it\'s ok!

11-23-2001, 06:34 PM	#3
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 40 Posts: 5,459	It's a forum where you play roleplaying games. There are roughly two kinds of thread here, those which are adventures by a limited group of players and those that are open to all. If you want to join in a 'closed' game you should E-mail or PM the one who started the thread or the one acting as DM (usually one and the same) for permission to play along. In an open thread you can just start posting. In a closed threads the names of the players are usually easy to spot, so there won't be much trouble telling them apart. Playing goes per post, the DM posts a situation and you can react to that, as can other players. After a while the DM will continue the story. Some games follow strict DND rules, but most are more easy going. Things just work without rolling dice. This gives you more freedom and speeds up the game, and is often more fun. Most of the games follow the following rules: You should not be a super character, but a normal, mortal being You should post in character, not everything you do has to be considered well or benefit the party. Your character's goals are what matter in determining your actions You cannot die unless you take absurd chances You should not control other players' actions. The exact rules differ from game to game, of course. A third type of thread is the clan thread. They can be considered closed threads, and a requirement for playing along is joining the clan. That won't be too hard in most cases [img]smile.gif[/img] Hope this helps! __________________ Say NO to the Trouser Tyranny!

11-23-2001, 07:13 PM	#4
Oz Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 17, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 34	Ok... um you play by DND rules? where can I pick these up? __________________ Life can be crappy, but use the flush handle and it\'s ok!

11-23-2001, 07:43 PM	#5
Beaumanoir Iron Throne Cult Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: There is no IRL, Only AFK. Age: 36 Posts: 4,896	OZ..... JUST HAVE FUN!!! Be Careful To Stay Away From Swearing And The Likes.... Quite A Touchy Forum!!! Some Young Kids Post Round Here! __________________ My pokemon bring all the boys to the yard, and they're like; you wanna trade cards? Damn right, I wanna trade cards, I'll trade this but not my Charizard.

11-23-2001, 09:03 PM	#7
Oz Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 17, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 34	'K thanks all then... lol now i just have to find a game and see what it's like __________________ Life can be crappy, but use the flush handle and it\'s ok!

11-23-2001, 06:29 PM	#2
SecretMaster Guest Posts: n/a	Pretty much. Make your own campaigns, play em and such. I'm going to start a campaign, although being my first online one, its going to be a bit different.

11-23-2001, 08:12 PM	#6
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 40 Posts: 5,459	You don't need a copy of the rules, just post what your character is doing. Or, if you ARE playing by the rules, just post what you WANT your character to do and the DM will tell you if you can and if it works. I forgot to add rule number one: Have fun!

11-23-2001, 09:04 PM	#8
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	Welcome to the forum, Oz. You are going to be a valuable addition to many threads of games! Have fun! By the way...most of my D&D knowledge comes from the Baulder's Gate Series...not strictly D&D, I know...but well enough. Plus...I like to write fictional Sci-Fi.

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