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Jaraden Introduction

I'm Jean-Luc, a gamer and role-player, I've been wanting to try a Play-By-Post system for awhile, I'm hoping that people are willing to help me learn,
I'm specifically interested in the Medieval/fantasy types.

I don't have experience with Dungeons and Dragons,
and I have very minimal experience with Play-By-Post, however, I do have a reasonable amount of experience with literature and Role-Play, so I hope that I won't disappoint in that regard at the very least.

Once I create an avatar or character sheet, I probably might not do so well, I may even completely fail and have to try again, I will try and stay fairly active as well,
And I guess that's it, nice to be here, any help would be appreciated.

Introduction Jaraden

Welcome Ta Ye Ole' Forum!

So, Ye be seeking Adventure eh? Ye be one after meh own heart. Meh mates have cut down several dragons in times past and we be always in serious need of an extra hand fer deeper darker dungeons of brilliant gold. Friend, get ready, cause we got to test yer abilities.

We be havin' two, count em' two types of Medieval Play By Post here:

Here's the FIRST one: If ye be looking to get started with Dungeons & Dragons Play by Post then go AD&D Rules for the Thread that gives you the steps (Check first Post) AD&D here allows you to start participating right away once your character is approved by the Dungeon Master.

Note: One of the adventurers wrote this helpful "how to" down fer thee, do have a read over of it eh'.

Here's the SECOND one: If ye be looking to join 'The World of Medieval' (Custom Play by Post) then thou needest a minimum of 30 Constructive Posts within this here Community. Keep thy level of activity at 75% too, we be needed active adventurers here not those that sit and play with child toys. Get started, select a Board, a Topic and then share thy views until ye have yer 30 Posts under thy belt then return here and request RPGer Status.

These links may also be proven useful to such dragon slayers as thyself:

Read --> Posting Policy | See All Boards | Site Map | FAQ | RPG Listing page.

Jaraden Introduction Sharing Member & Introductions

Jean-Luc, welcome, good to see someone interested in the tabletop variety of rpgs. There's nothing to "fail" with roleplaying games and play-by-post gaming, as long as you remain active and are cooperative with the other players.

There are two player-run RPGs going on right now in the Member Wars section, Oliron's Dark Calling, and KNtoran's adventure, both of which are AD&D/D&D 3.5, and don't take a whole lot of knowledge of the game overall for general play, and the GM and other players will help with any questions or issues.

There are also "official" site RPGs here, like World of Medieval, which require 30 posts and a high activity level (amount of consistent posts per day), but DON'T burn yourself out - it happens a lot and isn't any fun for anybody. The main thing with play by post games is you have to have patience - the GM has to post, the other players all have to post, the party leader has to summarize all their posts for the GM, everybody has different schedules, etc.

Before you start in making characters for the games though, I DO strongly recommend you read this FAQ I put together for newcomers to the player-RPGs here, as it covers some pretty important points you need to keep in mind before and while you play and post.

AD&D Newcomer F.A.Q.

Once again, welcome to the forums!

Introduction Jaraden

Welcome to the forums. I am always glad to see another RPGer here to help us all out in the many RPGs we have here. Take your time to read the rules and then join us in one or more of the various games. We look forward to seeing you there.