Shadowrun
Shadowrun Play => Play-by-Post => Topic started by: Crossbow on <01-09-13/1528:43>
-
So, I have finally decided to dip a toe into the waters of GMing a PbP game. I would like to believe I am relatively aware of how such a game should go, from a roleplaying standpoint, though mechanically I could be a rough person to have for a GM, but I am willing to try it, so here I am.
I would like to do a game with runners who are starting their careers in the shadows, the game will be based in Seattle. I would prefer to that anyone submitting a character keep anything beyond core street level books to minimum, and though I will not specifically outlaw anything, understand that I will be going over stuff as well as I can and I reserve the right to retroactively abort things I miss on the first pass. Characters should be submitted ONLY by PM, DO NOT POST SHEETS IN THIS THREAD. Also, any submission should begin with a well thought out background (20Qs is fine or just a free form story) A character sheet should follow, that reflects that background.
People looking to play stump and challange the GM need not apply, I prefer a game that is a coopoerative storytelling experience.
Let's see if this birdie takes flight.
-
I'm interested in this.. my last attempt at joining a game kinda fell apart.. (i admit i was part of the reason _._) but I still do really want to try my hand at this game.. so anyway specifics on CharGen?
-
What sort of style is it you like running? Mohawk? Trench coat?
What sort of frequency of edge refreshing do you do?
-
I am a newb and character gen. is still pretty difficult for me still, but lemme know what your looking for and I'll toss my hat in.
-
As someone still fairly new to ShadowRun, I would be interested in playing a PbP game. I'm familiar with char-gen and the rules, just haven't actuall gotten to play much...
-
I'm interested in this.. my last attempt at joining a game kinda fell apart.. (i admit i was part of the reason _._) but I still do really want to try my hand at this game.. so anyway specifics on CharGen?
400BP, core rules, K.I.S.S.
What sort of style is it you like running? Mohawk? Trench coat?
What sort of frequency of edge refreshing do you do?
I love the clash of worlds in Shadowrun, so all parts are welcome. Note I am wanting to run a game for SHADOWRUNNERS, so a certain level of professionalism and knowledge will be assumed, but if we end up with a team of roughnecks or arm-chair scholars we will roll with that.
I really haven’t run a game of SR since they started using Edge, so we will have to go with the flow on that. So it is said, I love Edge-based characters so I would try and do right by one.
I am a newb and character gen. is still pretty difficult for me still, but lemme know what your looking for and I'll toss my hat in.
Then write a story of your character and I will try and help you with the character sheet.
As someone still fairly new to ShadowRun, I would be interested in playing a PbP game. I'm familiar with char-gen and the rules, just haven't actuall gotten to play much...
Ditto
-
Hm... Have to give the particulars some thought, but I think I'll write up some sort of techonomancer. Maybe an Elf Technoshaman that dips into Face stuff, or perhaps a Dronomancer if we need a Rigger.
-
By Core rules do you mean base book only, or are you including Arsenal, Augmentation, RC and Unwired?
-
By Core rules do you mean base book only, or are you including Arsenal, Augmentation, RC and Unwired?
Like I said before, use what you want to, I was giving a guideline to someone asking for one. You can use all of those books, and every other one out there, to build your guy, but I will warn you, I haven't even studied all of those basic books as well as I would like, and if I have to flip through multiple files to figure out your character, I am less likely to accept or be able to accomodate it.
The easier you make it on me, the easier I can concentrate on running a good game.
-
I'm interested. I was thinking either a gillette or a crowd-control street shaman. I have a rough background story for the character, but if you can tell me which would fit your game best I'll be able to give you a more detailed background and work from there.
-
I have a character sheet for an adept gunslinger ready to go, and a rough idea for the back story. I'm still working out all the details. How soon are you looking for submissions?
-
Should check, incidentally: Any optional rules in use, or just core RAW?
-
I'm interested. I was thinking either a gillette or a crowd-control street shaman. I have a rough background story for the character, but if you can tell me which would fit your game best I'll be able to give you a more detailed background and work from there.
I don't have a game yet, get the tightened up and submit one.
-
I have a character sheet for an adept gunslinger ready to go, and a rough idea for the back story. I'm still working out all the details. How so are you looking for submissions?
I don't have any yet, so yes
-
Should check, incidentally: Any optional rules in use, or just core RAW?
Probably just RAW, feel free to ask about anything specific, but if you need a special option to build a character, let's assume 'no'.
-
Should check, incidentally: Any optional rules in use, or just core RAW?
Probably just RAW, feel free to ask about anything specific, but if you need a special option to build a character, let's assume 'no'.
I'm more asking about things like the common Contacts options and such.
-
Should check, incidentally: Any optional rules in use, or just core RAW?
Probably just RAW, feel free to ask about anything specific, but if you need a special option to build a character, let's assume 'no'.
I'm more asking about things like the common Contacts options and such.
Y'know, where do they actually talk about that in print? Cuz I think that is an old carry-over option that never really carried over. I actually like the versions of that I have heard of, because I am a big fan of using contacts.
-
If I remember correctly, there're some suggestions scattered through the texts on possible tweaks to the character generation process, but I can't find anything at the moment specifically talking about the free contacts house rules that are used on this board a lot of the time. Ultimately, of course, it's gamemaster's discretion. :) If you like using contacts, then I'd strongly suggest picking a level and making it official--2 or 3 x CHA are fairly typical, or you could give 15 "free" points for contacts. The normal BP & Karmagen processes tend to make contacts a bit of an after-thought, in my opinion (Hrm, let's see...do I take an extra -5 quality just so I can actually know someone? Nah, why bother?); making sure everyone has points that they can only spend on contacts makes it far more likely that they actually will.
And, if there's still space in the game, I'd love to jump in. Looks like there's a potential gun-slinger & a street sam, so I'll work on a face of some sort.
-
More than welcome bro, do the workup.
On the contacts thing, I will avoid using a house rule if I can help it, even one I like. But saying that, I will reject sheets that do not adequately take contacts seriously, as I feel they are critical to a good role-playing-centric version of the SR game.
-
I have a mage that I can sent. I will have to review, but except for a couple of spells from street magic, the character should be pretty basic. I'll have a look and PM you.
-
I'll probably start working on some kind of weapon specialist tonight. Had one a while back that I never got to play. Pretty sure it was only content from the core book, arsenal and maybe runner's companion.
-
Just sent a PM with a character. Background is at the end as that's my usual way of putting things and I forgot to change it when sending the PM.
-
I'm interested in this.. my last attempt at joining a game kinda fell apart.. (i admit i was part of the reason _._) but I still do really want to try my hand at this game.. so anyway specifics on CharGen?
400BP, core rules, K.I.S.S.
Understood.. thank you for the quick reply.
-
400BP, core rules, K.I.S.S.
Forgive my ignorance, but what is K.I.S.S.?
-
400BP, core rules, K.I.S.S.
Forgive my ignorance, but what is K.I.S.S.?
Keep It Simple Stupid
-
Okay so I have gotten some interest, but people are REALLY not paying attention to what I asked for in the first post. So this is a heads-up to anyone new because there is still plenty of room.
DO NOT SEND ME A CHARACTER SHEET, SEND ME A BACK STORY. You don't have to be Shakespeare, but if are sweating what kind of ammo you need for the backup clip of your back up weapon and can't answer all twenty of these, don't waste my time: http://awakenedmmo.org/wiki/Writing_Classic_Characters#The_20_Questions (http://awakenedmmo.org/wiki/Writing_Classic_Characters#The_20_Questions)
Also,be flexible, I will critcize and ask you to change stuff, so we can both have fun. Defend your efforts or make the change.
-
I'm working on a martial arts adept. What does raw mean? I was figuring I could use the core book and possibly Arsenal, Augmentation, Unwired, and Street Magic. Also possibly runner's companion but I donno...
-
I'm working on a martial arts adept. What does raw mean? I was figuring I could use the core book and possibly Arsenal, Augmentation, Unwired, and Street Magic. Also possibly runner's companion but I donno...
Rules As Written. As opposed to optional rules, house rules, and similar.
-
Okay, I have enough interest to start a game, now the hard work starts. Recruiting is closed for the moment, if someone really has a bug up their butt to submit something, feel free, but you won't get looked at for a bit, so don't expect anything promptly from me.
thanks all
-
Hoping this game is still going, looking forward to it!
Crossbow, I PM'd you my backstory and a link to my sheet. Let me know if there's anything you want to discuss or would like me to change.
-
I saw Recruitment in the title thread and got excited. Then I saw that you aren't recruiting anymore and got sad. :(
-
Yes, play has begun, we are now New Beginnings
-
If any spots open up PM me, I'm always looking for a game.