So I'm debating running a(nother) campaign, and I was curious what sort of games, plots, story beats, or the like you fine folks have always wanted to play? What kind of game do you wish there was more of? Homebrew, modules? High fantasy? Modern? Fallout? Elder Scrolls?
Haha, no idea yet. I'm already running one campaign which I'm podcasting, which is a fair bit of work. So it's still up in the air if I'll do a second game.
Epic themes are always awesome. Would love to hear some ideas for what could be considered an "epic" theme!
Haha, no idea yet. I'm already running one campaign which I'm podcasting, which is a fair bit of work. So it's still up in the air if I'll do a second game.
Epic themes are always awesome. Would love to hear some ideas for what could be considered an "epic" theme!
I like demons and devils from AD&D, the artwork is etched into my childhood memory. Having a campaign which ends with a massive battle on Kostchtchie's home plane/lair to destroy him forever would be epic.
It's pretty rough trying to get into a game in person too... even with the online options (thus extending the range of possible players to around the world, potentially). Just not many people I know who want to play.
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I started looking for groups on roll20 and tried to get in in games. I think I made it in the third time I applied and we are still playing together as of today (3 - 4 years).
of course some players left but we got new players in. We are 3 players from Germany, one from the UK and 4 Americans and we have 3 games going on which we switch around. So we play every Sunday.
I think you have to put in some effort to find the right people and it may take some time but once you have a good group running it is really awesome.
We started on roll20 and switched to foundry vtt recently.
Well, yes applied. You look for open games and you have to send in a character concept or something like that and if you get chosen by the GM you are “in”.
We did a test session to see if it works out in general and then started the campaign.
Unfortunately we couldn’t finish the first campaign as the GM had to focus on his job and couldn’t go on but that was after 2.5 years and we were level 11 or 12 already.
Right now we have a home brew, a Saltmarsh and a Wildemount homebrew campaign going.
I may not be some vastly-experienced DM, but I've realized that I can be picky about who I invite to my table, so I am. The quality of players I've brought in since realizing that has gone up by leaps and bounds, and the application process has done a great job of helping to ensure that people who apply are actually serious about playing, will put in the time and effort to make their character, will be invested in the game, and won't have some random reason to leave a couple weeks or months in. This last part is especially important as my games are long-term commitments.
I've also found that, as a player, I appreciate the application process. It also helps me determine how much effort a DM is putting into their game, not just their recruitment, and ensures I'll be playing with people who have gone through the same process and are more likely to be as devoted. It also helps me better determine if the game is the right fit for me. Sometimes a game sounds great but ends up not being right, and I'd rather figure that out in the app process than a few weeks into the game.
Mine is perhaps a little more involved than some others, but I've actually just last night posted one for my newest campaign that I'm recruiting for! You can view it here on DDB.
Most I've seen don't ask quite as much as I do, but generally seem to ask the basic contact details as well as a couple querying questions, such as what sort of playstyle you enjoy, some expectations, and at least one character concept (usually not necessarily for that game, but at least an example character - although when choosing applicants I lean towards those who have put thought into building a character that links into the premise I've given for my campaign).
For me it was mostly an interesting character background, fleshed out maybe a page or so. I really didn’t know why he chose me but I guess the character sounded interesting to him and fit his campaign idea, which it did.
So I'm debating running a(nother) campaign, and I was curious what sort of games, plots, story beats, or the like you fine folks have always wanted to play? What kind of game do you wish there was more of? Homebrew, modules? High fantasy? Modern? Fallout? Elder Scrolls?
Please share!
High fantasy, epic themes, old school dungeon crawls with strategic fighting, gritty, dangerous.
When will you be ready?
To be honest I would love to play AD&D again, in the World of Greyhawk.
I miss it.
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Haha, no idea yet. I'm already running one campaign which I'm podcasting, which is a fair bit of work. So it's still up in the air if I'll do a second game.
Epic themes are always awesome. Would love to hear some ideas for what could be considered an "epic" theme!
I like demons and devils from AD&D, the artwork is etched into my childhood memory.
Having a campaign which ends with a massive battle on Kostchtchie's home plane/lair to destroy him forever would be epic.
One with regular attendance and a decent number of players who enjoy spending time with one another.
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Any.
Trying to get in a game over in the LFP forum is beyond tedious.
It's pretty rough trying to get into a game in person too... even with the online options (thus extending the range of possible players to around the world, potentially). Just not many people I know who want to play.
WOTC lies. We know that WOTC lies. WOTC knows that we know that WOTC lies. We know that WOTC knows that we know that WOTC lies. And still they lie.
Because of the above (a paraphrase from Orwell) I no longer post to the forums -- PM me if you need help or anything.
I started looking for groups on roll20 and tried to get in in games. I think I made it in the third time I applied and we are still playing together as of today (3 - 4 years).
of course some players left but we got new players in. We are 3 players from Germany, one from the UK and 4 Americans and we have 3 games going on which we switch around.
So we play every Sunday.
I think you have to put in some effort to find the right people and it may take some time but once you have a good group running it is really awesome.
We started on roll20 and switched to foundry vtt recently.
Applied....?
Sounds like doing applications to get into a guild in an MMORPG....
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I would love to play in a West Marches campaign.
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I would love to play.... period. As opposed to being the DM all the time.
WOTC lies. We know that WOTC lies. WOTC knows that we know that WOTC lies. We know that WOTC knows that we know that WOTC lies. And still they lie.
Because of the above (a paraphrase from Orwell) I no longer post to the forums -- PM me if you need help or anything.
Well, yes applied. You look for open games and you have to send in a character concept or something like that and if you get chosen by the GM you are “in”.
We did a test session to see if it works out in general and then started the campaign.
Unfortunately we couldn’t finish the first campaign as the GM had to focus on his job and couldn’t go on but that was after 2.5 years and we were level 11 or 12 already.
Right now we have a home brew, a Saltmarsh and a Wildemount homebrew campaign going.
Actually, yes, applying.
I may not be some vastly-experienced DM, but I've realized that I can be picky about who I invite to my table, so I am. The quality of players I've brought in since realizing that has gone up by leaps and bounds, and the application process has done a great job of helping to ensure that people who apply are actually serious about playing, will put in the time and effort to make their character, will be invested in the game, and won't have some random reason to leave a couple weeks or months in. This last part is especially important as my games are long-term commitments.
I've also found that, as a player, I appreciate the application process. It also helps me determine how much effort a DM is putting into their game, not just their recruitment, and ensures I'll be playing with people who have gone through the same process and are more likely to be as devoted. It also helps me better determine if the game is the right fit for me. Sometimes a game sounds great but ends up not being right, and I'd rather figure that out in the app process than a few weeks into the game.
So what exactly is involved in the application process?
Just curious.
WOTC lies. We know that WOTC lies. WOTC knows that we know that WOTC lies. We know that WOTC knows that we know that WOTC lies. And still they lie.
Because of the above (a paraphrase from Orwell) I no longer post to the forums -- PM me if you need help or anything.
Mine is perhaps a little more involved than some others, but I've actually just last night posted one for my newest campaign that I'm recruiting for! You can view it here on DDB.
Most I've seen don't ask quite as much as I do, but generally seem to ask the basic contact details as well as a couple querying questions, such as what sort of playstyle you enjoy, some expectations, and at least one character concept (usually not necessarily for that game, but at least an example character - although when choosing applicants I lean towards those who have put thought into building a character that links into the premise I've given for my campaign).
Thanks for the info.
This question would kill me I have to say -- "Between Roleplay/Exploration/Combat, which is your favorite pillar?:"
I like them all so if I had to pick one I would not be able to. Heheh.
WOTC lies. We know that WOTC lies. WOTC knows that we know that WOTC lies. We know that WOTC knows that we know that WOTC lies. And still they lie.
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For me it was mostly an interesting character background, fleshed out maybe a page or so. I really didn’t know why he chose me but I guess the character sounded interesting to him and fit his campaign idea, which it did.
This is sounding more and more like applying to a roleplay guild in an MMORPG. This isn't a bad thing just... trying to picture it.
WOTC lies. We know that WOTC lies. WOTC knows that we know that WOTC lies. We know that WOTC knows that we know that WOTC lies. And still they lie.
Because of the above (a paraphrase from Orwell) I no longer post to the forums -- PM me if you need help or anything.