Any interest in a D&D 4th edition "PBP" game on FOFC?

WVUFAN · 04-29-2009, 09:47 PM

Looking for anyone who might be interested in a casual play-by-post game of 4th edition D&D right here on FOFC. I'd love to have around 5 players starting at 1st level.

If there's sufficient interest I'll post more information.

sabotai · 04-29-2009, 09:56 PM

I'd be interested, as long as by "casual", you mean you don't need the players to be on the board 18 hours a day to constantly check for updates.

PurdueBrad · 04-29-2009, 10:04 PM

Never played but have always been interested.

Peregrine · 04-29-2009, 11:35 PM

Sure, I'm interested, depending on the schedule, as Sabotai said. I'm pretty familiar with 4th edition.

Tasan · 04-29-2009, 11:38 PM

I'd be interested. I haven't played since 2nd edition though, so I'd be a bit rusty. Willing to deal with that?

sterlingice · 04-29-2009, 11:58 PM

What kind of schedule are we talking about?

SI

path12 · 04-30-2009, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabotai

I'd be interested, as long as by "casual", you mean you don't need the players to be on the board 18 hours a day to constantly check for updates.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PurdueBrad

Never played but have always been interested.

What they said.

Poli · 04-30-2009, 01:11 AM

Izulde · 04-30-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tasan

I'd be interested. I haven't played since 2nd edition though, so I'd be a bit rusty. Willing to deal with that?

+1.

Peregrine · 04-30-2009, 02:31 AM

I do wonder how well 4th edition will work as a play by post, since it's so much more miniatures/tactics oriented than previous versions. I'm sure it will work out somehow.

terpkristin · 04-30-2009, 06:40 AM

Never played, but if you needed another player, I could. Or I'd watch and see how it all goes.

/tk

Fidatelo · 04-30-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Peregrine

I do wonder how well 4th edition will work as a play by post, since it's so much more miniatures/tactics oriented than previous versions. I'm sure it will work out somehow.

This is my thinking. Lets assume a party of 6 people. An average encounter is going to last 3-5 rounds. So we're looking at 18-30 posts required by the players alone for one encounter. And that's assuming there are no questions, mistakes, etc. Plus, the DM will need to have some kind of mapping tool to draw out where everyone is after each move action, and play all the monster turns, etc.

My guess is a given encounter would require in the range of 75-100 posts, all in a specific order.

Mustang · 04-30-2009, 09:14 AM

Not 4th edition, but if someone did a 1st edition I'd be interested.

WVUFAN · 04-30-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

I'd be interested, as long as by "casual", you mean you don't need the players to be on the board 18 hours a day to constantly check for updates.

That's one of the reasons I want to start a game here, because I know most of us have lives and can't post 20 times a day. By casual, I'm thinking at least one post a day. Since most of us are on here at least once a day, that should be a nice pace.

Quote:

Originally Posted by peregrine

I do wonder how well 4th edition will work as a play by post, since it's so much more miniatures/tactics oriented than previous versions. I'm sure it will work out somehow.

It actually works better. There's a number of web-based programs I can use to post maps on a regular basis to allow a more tactical combat.

Yes, combat might take some time, but since we're playing this casually, we have the time to do it.

To roll dice, we use Invisible Castle, a online dice web tool that generated bbcode that works on this site. For character creations, we have a good number of free programs that automate that.

Abe Sargent · 04-30-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Not 4th edition, but if someone did a 1st edition I'd be interested.

I'd do 2nd.

It's such a geeky statement, I know. 2nd was backwards compatible with a minimum of conversion. 3rd was not as easy but 4th is just out there. I'm a 2nd man.

DanGarion · 04-30-2009, 08:47 PM

Yes, I'd be game!

WVUFAN · 04-30-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

I'd do 2nd.

It's such a geeky statement, I know. 2nd was backwards compatible with a minimum of conversion. 3rd was not as easy but 4th is just out there. I'm a 2nd man.

THAc0 kills me. I've seen the light, and it is 4th edition.

Abe Sargent · 04-30-2009, 08:47 PM

I wish lukc to you all and I'll probably lurk in the b akcground nad follow along

WVUFAN · 04-30-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

I wish lukc to you all and I'll probably lurk in the b akcground nad follow along

Cool. Be happy to hear any suggestions you have to make something like this work, regardless of the system.

Hell, I'd be willing to play Rifts by pbp, if people would play.

Or even Vampire.

Abe Sargent · 04-30-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by WVUFAN

THAc0 kills me. I've seen the light, and it is 4th edition.

Thaco was good, it was just badly sold. It was explained in a way that was unintuitive, whnen you could have made it intutiive.

How do you hit: Call Thaco your Target inseatd of Thaco. How do you know if you hit? d20 roll + any bonuses (strength, skill, magic) + AC of target. If you hit your Target, you hit. You just had to sell it the right way.

Abe Sargent · 04-30-2009, 08:50 PM

Here's how much of a geek I am . Ready?

I'd play Rolemaster.

WVUFAN · 04-30-2009, 08:58 PM

Went ahead and put a poll up.

Greyroofoo · 04-30-2009, 09:00 PM

I'm game.

PurdueBrad · 04-30-2009, 09:01 PM

WVU, I haven't played any of them, so I'm up for whichever. So my 'other' vote means any.

Abe Sargent · 04-30-2009, 09:25 PM

Don;t worry about me, run your 4th edition, I'm just a snobby geekiy guy,

Peregrine · 04-30-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WVUFAN

That's one of the reasons I want to start a game here, because I know most of us have lives and can't post 20 times a day. By casual, I'm thinking at least one post a day. Since most of us are on here at least once a day, that should be a nice pace.

It actually works better. There's a number of web-based programs I can use to post maps on a regular basis to allow a more tactical combat.

Yes, combat might take some time, but since we're playing this casually, we have the time to do it.

To roll dice, we use Invisible Castle, a online dice web tool that generated bbcode that works on this site. For character creations, we have a good number of free programs that automate that.

Sounds like a good plan - I'm looking forward to it - I really like 4th edition and the changes they made to the game, really plays more like an MMO which I think is a good model.

sterlingice · 04-30-2009, 09:46 PM

I'd like to try 4E. I got a Players Manual and DM Guide a couple of months ago with my monthly 40% off Borders coupons.

That said, I'd really like to watch for a while before playing- get used to the new stuff and maybe jump in when someone dies or something like that.

SI

path12 · 04-30-2009, 09:59 PM

Not having played I'm cool with whatever. Do I need a book or something?

Mustang · 04-30-2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

Here's how much of a geek I am . Ready?

I'd play Rolemaster.

+1

WVUFAN · 05-02-2009, 10:42 AM

We'll be using MapTool for maps, which I can post right on the forums, or have players log on to a persistant server to see the updated map at any point.

Invisible Castle will be used for dice rolling.

It'd be nice if you knew 4th ed rules and had the books, but it's not a dealbreaker. In some respect, not knowing the rules might be better.

Once I have 5 players, we can get the ball rolling on character designs. Again, if you want to play, and don't know the rules, we can work with that. What really is needed is a active imagination and a willlingness to post in the game at least once a day.

Would the Dynasty board be the best to start the actual game, or Off Topic?

sabotai · 05-02-2009, 12:09 PM

I'd think the dynasty forum would be the best place.

Marc Vaughan · 05-03-2009, 10:24 AM

I'd be up for it - never used the 4th edition though.

WVUFAN · 05-03-2009, 05:00 PM

I 'v created the game thread in the Dynasty forum, so if you want to sign up, either PM me

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WVUFAN · 06-04-2009, 03:48 PM

Had someone drop out, so if anyone is still interested in the game, drop me a PM or post in the game thread in the Dynasty section.

New class available as well ... the Monk.

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D&D 3rd Edition	1	5.88%
D&D 2nd Edition	3	17.65%
Rifts	0	0%
Vampire	1	5.88%
other (list on forum)	1	5.88%
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04-29-2009, 11:35 PM	#4
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	Sure, I'm interested, depending on the schedule, as Sabotai said. I'm pretty familiar with 4th edition. Last edited by Peregrine : 04-29-2009 at 11:35 PM.

04-29-2009, 11:38 PM	#5
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	I'd be interested. I haven't played since 2nd edition though, so I'd be a bit rusty. Willing to deal with that? __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

04-29-2009, 11:58 PM	#6
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	What kind of schedule are we talking about? SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

04-30-2009, 01:11 AM	#8
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	In. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

04-29-2009, 09:56 PM	#2
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I'd be interested, as long as by "casual", you mean you don't need the players to be on the board 18 hours a day to constantly check for updates.

04-29-2009, 10:04 PM	#3
PurdueBrad Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DeKalb, IL	Never played but have always been interested.

04-30-2009, 02:31 AM	#10
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	I do wonder how well 4th edition will work as a play by post, since it's so much more miniatures/tactics oriented than previous versions. I'm sure it will work out somehow.

04-30-2009, 06:40 AM	#11
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Never played, but if you needed another player, I could. Or I'd watch and see how it all goes. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

04-30-2009, 09:14 AM	#13
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Not 4th edition, but if someone did a 1st edition I'd be interested. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

04-30-2009, 08:47 PM	#16
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	Yes, I'd be game! __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

04-30-2009, 08:47 PM	#18
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	I wish lukc to you all and I'll probably lurk in the b akcground nad follow along __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

04-30-2009, 08:50 PM	#21
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Here's how much of a geek I am . Ready? I'd play Rolemaster. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

04-30-2009, 08:58 PM	#22
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	Went ahead and put a poll up. __________________

04-30-2009, 09:00 PM	#23
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	I'm game.

04-30-2009, 09:01 PM	#24
PurdueBrad Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DeKalb, IL	WVU, I haven't played any of them, so I'm up for whichever. So my 'other' vote means any. Last edited by PurdueBrad : 04-30-2009 at 09:02 PM.

04-30-2009, 09:25 PM	#25
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Don;t worry about me, run your 4th edition, I'm just a snobby geekiy guy, __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

04-30-2009, 09:46 PM	#27
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I'd like to try 4E. I got a Players Manual and DM Guide a couple of months ago with my monthly 40% off Borders coupons. That said, I'd really like to watch for a while before playing- get used to the new stuff and maybe jump in when someone dies or something like that. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 04-30-2009 at 09:47 PM.

04-30-2009, 09:59 PM	#28
path12 Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	Not having played I'm cool with whatever. Do I need a book or something? __________________ We have always been at war with Eastasia.

05-02-2009, 10:42 AM	#30
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	We'll be using MapTool for maps, which I can post right on the forums, or have players log on to a persistant server to see the updated map at any point. Invisible Castle will be used for dice rolling. It'd be nice if you knew 4th ed rules and had the books, but it's not a dealbreaker. In some respect, not knowing the rules might be better. Once I have 5 players, we can get the ball rolling on character designs. Again, if you want to play, and don't know the rules, we can work with that. What really is needed is a active imagination and a willlingness to post in the game at least once a day. Would the Dynasty board be the best to start the actual game, or Off Topic? __________________

05-02-2009, 12:09 PM	#31
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I'd think the dynasty forum would be the best place.

05-03-2009, 10:24 AM	#32
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	I'd be up for it - never used the 4th edition though.

05-03-2009, 05:00 PM	#33
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	Starting the game thread I 'v created the game thread in the Dynasty forum, so if you want to sign up, either PM me The Scales of War: D&D 4th Edition Play-By Post Game - Front Office Football Central __________________

06-04-2009, 03:48 PM	#34
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	Had someone drop out, so if anyone is still interested in the game, drop me a PM or post in the game thread in the Dynasty section. New class available as well ... the Monk. __________________ Last edited by WVUFAN : 06-04-2009 at 03:48 PM.

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