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Fleuveran Introduction

While browsing the Internet, I happened across information on JB's Ruler of Kings II, and to learn of the existence of an online Role-playing Game with that "Asynchronous method" was legitimately moving. I am a young adult on the autism spectrum (Diagnosed and identifying as an 'Aspie', specifically), and have long held an interest in role-playing games, but after unpleasant experiences have rejected participation, on grounds of formalist objections that the method Borde has used, if I understand it correctly, directly address. I am registering because I have a genuine interest in trying this game.

Introduction Fleuveran

Welcome to Ruler of Kings (ROK II)

Greetings young warrior. To begin thy quest seeketh this place: ROK II Role-playing Game.

If ye be needing additional Role-playing Games with which to broaden thy reach then thou mayest read: How To Find The Role-playing Game That Fits Me?

If thou art lost or have a question about some feature of this most honorable place then thou mayest ask here, thy introduction.

Fleuveran Introduction Sharing Member & Introductions

Greets. Can you clarify what you are talking about? What method? In reference to what?

Introduction Fleuveran

The "Special adventure" you speak of in the "Autism & Role Playing Games" topic appeals to me because my experience with both playing and observing tabletop Role-playing Games (I have never tried an online one) has exclusively been with a Dungeon Master who exhibited a sadist streak. For years, I have dismissed the chance of having a positive experience with a Role-playing Game because these encounters drove me to object to what I perceive as an asymmetrical power structure which, time and time again, I watched said Dungeon Master use to act less like a facilitator than a malevolent demiurge: I saw too many rules get broken and too many attempts to exploit real-life tensions between players (Short version: I was the only Aspie in a foster home with multiple others, with no one really understanding my condition, and those who played these Role-playing Games did not view me sympathetically).

(The "Collaborative Writing" feature is also promising.).

Introduction Fleuveran

Ah, thanks for clarification, I understand now. Yes, ROK II allows you to go at your pace and shape the story of your Character as you like it. You only have to go in the direction and / or to interact with others as you see fit.

Fleuveran Introduction

You can try play by post method. I think you can have a better experience. I have two games that can use more characters if you are and will be a active participant. Being a parent of a child with Aspergers I think you will find a home here on these forums where you can be yourself.