RPG's - A subject re-visited

Tombstone · Post by **Tombstone** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:18 pm

May I see a showing of hands from those of you who would be interested in ForumGarden having a role playing game area?

The average age here in the garden is much higher than the average forum so I'm not sure if there is a real interest in rpg's.

If you need to ask what an RPG is, then I'll take that as a "no" vote.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:21 pm

*wearing my age with grace, I hope*

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:42 pm

Any particular genre. I used to play AD&D when I was much younger. I'd be interested to see how you could make it work across different time zones. The only other problem I might have is finding the time. But I'd be interested in certain scenarios.

theia · Post by **theia** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:54 pm

Sounds like it could be fun...maybe?

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 4:00 pm

I'm only experienced at playing RPGs in person, face to face with my fellow players. Not sure how it would work over the Internet.

Gaius · Post by **Gaius** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:27 pm

It all depends what you mean by a RPG. Some of us internet veterans regard RPG's to be play-by-post roleplays where you write the life and times of a character. In the long run it is more fun and far more rewarding. It definately improves your writing as well.

You can check out what I mean by checking out my Roleplaying forum based in a fantasy world and based off the ancient Roman Republic:

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:38 pm

Well there you have it. Snooze will not be role playing as "PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON" :wah: :wah:

[QUOTE]Role playing is incredibly weak.

Sorry, I don't mean to be harsh, but I just can't stand someone pretending to be a dragon. And that pseudo Shakespeare makes me want to poke my eyes out.[/QUOTE]

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:42 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: Role playing is incredibly weak.

Sorry, I don't mean to be harsh, but I just can't stand someone pretending to be a dragon. And that pseudo Shakespeare makes me want to poke my eyes out.

Tell that to a professional actor or a member of the Royal Shakespeare Society.

StupidCowboyTricks · Post by **StupidCowboyTricks** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:48 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: You big goober, that's different!

Example: Hark! My dragon senses detect the scent of a young virgin princess. Verily, forsooth.

I mean, come on!:rolleyes:

:p where is Sea and everybody?????

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:55 pm

i'd play.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:03 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: You big goober, that's different!

Example: Hark! My dragon senses detect the scent of a young virgin princess. Verily, forsooth.

I mean, come on!:rolleyes:

You're a first, Snooze. Never heard a dragon use Shakespeare speak before.:wah: Never even thought of it.

Forsythe, pray forgive me my hot breath

Licking about thy blistered ears;

Yet, it may be an improvement

For thy countenance.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:09 pm

SnoozeControl wrote:

You speak most prettily, sir. Pray, don't hurt a young virgin such as myself.

now THAT'S roleplaying!! :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:15 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: LMAO!

If I didn't like you so much, I'd have to hit you.

:-4 :-4

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:23 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: *shrinks back in fear*

You speak most prettily, sir. Pray, don't hurt a young virgin such as myself.

*searches for a barf smilie*:rolleyes:

*Scoops up Virgin in short strong scaly arms*

Come thither, I shall show thee my gold collection.

It shines almost as bright as thee.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:47 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: That proves my point. Role playing is cringe inducing. (sorry, OM. You know I love you to pieces.)

I confess that I have never role-played using Shakespeare style dialogues. It doesn't work for me. I think Shakespeare is great, I have a copy of his plays and sonnets, etc.

What involvement have you had with role-playing? Have you actually tried it or just watched others playing?

I have seen people playing it in a pub. It looks stupid to watch. But it is the greatest fun to play, providing the game is set up and run well. The imagination soars like a bird of prey. I'm not sure whether it's as good over the Internet though.:-6

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:12 pm

Whither goest this thread?:wah:

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:14 pm

SNOOZE, Your a natual kiddo..!! :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl

[QUOTE]*shrinks back in fear*

You speak most prettily, sir. Pray, don't hurt a young virgin such as myself.

*searches for a barf smilie*[/QUOTE]

Dizz · Post by **Dizz** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:21 pm

I think I would give it a try.

Dizz brandishes her emerald sword.

Dizz does UNSPEAKABLE things to the combat dummy.

:p

I play RPGs they are fun.

Hazel · Post by **Hazel** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 2:44 am

Ive never had a go, but i'll give anything a try once......:-3

Gaius · Post by **Gaius** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 4:24 am

I'm glad Snooze has ample experience of the Roleplaying world.

(I have never, and will never try to impersonate Shakespeare. My work is a bit more original than that)

If you want to join my writing Roleplay check it out on Page one. Don't listen to the bigots :-6

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 5:14 am

I used to visit a site that was forum based on role-playing different periods of the ancient world-and it was alot of fun. We did not choose historical characters, but persons that could possibly have been associated, or dissassciated with them.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 5:58 am

I prefer to keep it real. I gotta be me.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:25 am

I have to hold my hand up and say that i had to pm a fellow member to ask what

RPG was, i misread Tombs post & thought it was some sort of sex game

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 10:33 am

Nomad wrote: I prefer to keep it real. I gotta be me.
This is ex-evilness speaking now.......................:wah:

Tombstone · Post by **Tombstone** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:11 am

Thanks for all the feedback! I've never been an rpg player - so I'm not sure what we can expect either. :-3

I think I can set it up so those of you who want to can create the games and storylines.

I'll continue my quest. (Pardon the pun.)

Blackjack · Post by **Blackjack** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:11 am

SnoozeControl wrote: I was thinking more Blackjack, but you get my drift.:rolleyes:
You know you love me, Trilby. I picked out my new avatar just for you. :-4

Okay okay I promise I'll be more serious here... but only if you stop threatening to show people your boobs. *shudders*

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:17 am

Tombstone wrote: Thanks for all the feedback! I've never been an rpg player - so I'm not sure what we can expect either. :-3

I think I can set it up so those of you who want to can create the games and storylines.

I'll continue my quest. (Pardon the pun.)

I shall look forward to seeing how this works out.

wizzard · Post by **wizzard** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 1:37 am

Good fun PRGing, but have not seen it sucessfully done in a forum.

Live RPGing is by far the best thing to do.

Tombstone · Post by **Tombstone** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:47 pm

Okay! ForumGarden is now running the Inferno RPG system.

A game has been setup - so head on in and create your character! I'm totally new to this stuff - so I'm hunting and pecking around myself.

Inferno will be coming out with a "manual" when they release version 3 of this RPG. When will that be? Maybe by Spring of '06.

Let's see how it is!

p.s. Where's the RPG link? Look above on the navigation bar.

Tombstone · Post by **Tombstone** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 1:09 pm

And, as you can see over on the left, once you create a character, a "View RPG Stats" link will be automatically created for you in your postbit area.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 1:18 pm

well, as per usual i have no idea what i'm doing, but i'm registered!

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 2:22 pm

Oh, you are so cool, Tombstone!

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 3:38 pm

Absoutely awesome! I love RPG's!! I have everyone ever made for PS1 and PS2, as well as most of them for Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo!

This is a great idea, Tombstone. Believe me, as people begin to understand how to play, there'll be more and more people joining up.

I've got my character file already set up, and I just tried battling a gollum, but with my guy's level, gollum just darts away.

Besides the obvious idea of a bank loan, are there any characters that are easy to beat at first so I can build up some stats and money?:D

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 3:39 pm

Oh, oh....................

I signed in, where are the rules so we know how to play?

Tombstone · Post by **Tombstone** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 3:45 pm

Hi Everyone,

As I posted earlier in the thread - we'll all have to learn how to play this together.

Looks like I'll need to create a RPG Forum, eh?!

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 3:46 pm

We shall learn together..................

*knowing Jives knows this stuff*:wah:

Gaius · Post by **Gaius** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:09 pm

And I'll say no more on the matter :-6

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:26 pm

OK...Here's the latest from the RPG scene. I've been staggering around and I think I'm starting to get the hang of it. It's really a blast, Snooze, you should try it before you bash it!

Here's a couple of critical tips for everybody:

1. When you create your character, don't forget to give it a "job" otherwise when you try to buy a weapon, it will give you a "you can't use that" message.

2. Fight Gollum for a while, he's easy! But buy a weapon first!

3. Watch your money. Everything costs blasted money! Note: Do NOT go to the hospital! Buying two potions for $60 and using them on yourself will heal you for 80 points. That same action would cost you $160 at the hospital!!

4. Fight until you are low on money, you can take a loan from the bank to buy more stuff, but just like in real life, this isn't too good of an idea. A better idea is to just wait until tomorrow when you "pass go" and collect your salary!:D

5. Before saying "yes" to a battle with another member, check the member's list. If the other person is way above you in experience, guess what? They are just using you for a patsy to get more experience (TOMBSTONE!! Yeah, I'm talking to you! I saw you had 12 battles to my 2 when you challenged me! I'll fight you, but not until I catch up!):D

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:31 pm

Oh... I almost forgot, if you have a weapon, make sure to "use" it from the pull down menu on EVERY ONE of your turns.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:31 pm

Thanks Jives, keep giving me hints on what to do-I am clueless!