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New to PBP, long time D&D player

#1 Post by LostSpellBook »

Hi! I'm new to play by post, but I'm interested in trying it out!

I started playing as a kid and rediscovered the hobby as an adult. Here are systems I'm familiar with:
AD&D 2e
D&D 3/3.5
D&D 5e
Basic/Expert (Specifically Old School Essentials)

Other RPG's I've played or bought and read include:
Everway
Maze Rats
Mork Borg
White Hack
Troika
Quest

I'd love to join a game as a player.
I'm flexible on system, but would prefer to use one I already have or one with free rules right now :)
I'd like to start with a fantasy medieval setting - I'm just not as well versed in sci-fi, modern or other setting tropes.
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#2 Post by rredmond »

Hello LSB and welcome to Unseen Servant!
We are unfortunately going under some forced renovations at this point in time, but you are still very welcome.
Hope you find a game soon, and just noting that you need two approved posts in the forums before becoming a full member!
But after your next post, you'll be a-ok and good to go!
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#3 Post by Leitz »

I LOVE YOUR USERNAME!

Very well done! :)

If you can handle AD&D 1e, Spearmint has a Barrowmaze game with open recruitment. Fun game, and probably one of the largest on the board. How he does it, I don't know, but he keeps multiple groups running, all at the same time.

Send Spearmint a PM, and ask to join. You'll probably find it to your liking.
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Welcome Aboard LostSpellBook!
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#5 Post by OGRE MAGE »

Welcome to the best place on the internet! :D
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OGRE MAGE wrote: ↑Tue Dec 27, 2022 6:16 pm Welcome to the best place on the internet! :D

Agreed!

My advice is if you have any questions don't be afraid to ask, everyone here is super helpful and if a game looks interesting just PM the DM/GM and ask about it. It may not look like there is an opening when often there is.
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Welcome LSB!! :)
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#8 Post by GreyWolfVT »

Greetings and welcome LostSpellBook!
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#9 Post by LostSpellBook »

Thanks everyone!

I'm looking forward to checking out some games! It's great to see such a friendly and welcoming community!
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#10 Post by LostSpellBook »

Thanks everyone!

I'm looking forward to checking out some games! It's great to see such a friendly and welcoming community!
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#11 Post by dmw71 »

Welcome, LostSpellBook.

From the list you provided, I don't think you'll have much trouble finding a game. Feel free to reach out to the users running current games directly, and also don't hesitate to post your interests in the 'Looking for players or games' forum.
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Welcome aboard!
On November 2nd I will be participating in another 24 hour game of Dungeons & Dragons as part of Extra Life. This organization uses gaming to help raise money to donate to children's hospitals. I'm raising money for Marshfield Children's Hospital in Marshfield, WI, and all money I raise will go to that hospital. All donations are tax-deductible. Please take a moment to check out my donation page below. Thank you.

https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Scott Peterson
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Hullo LSB!
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Welcome, LostSpellBook!

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Current Games:
The Horror at Briarsgate (1e): Lovecraftian Gothic Horror
Lost City of Eternity (1e): Hyborian Age Sword and Sorcery

Completed Games:
Sauron Victorious (1e): Dire Saga for the Fate of Middle Earth
Once and Future Earth (1e): Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Dungeon Crawl

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Agax Gryyg: Gamer of Urth, Ravenloft
Azoth Al-Aziz: Lovecraftian Cultist, Tamoachan
Blodget: Foolish Young 9th Level Hobbit, Dark Clouds
Dredd Doomsmith: Dwarven Deathtrap Engineer, Tomb of Horrors
Elijah Crowthorne: Marooned Prophet, Pirates
Jack in the Green: Ancient Child, Giants
P.T. Codswallop: Larcenous Impresario, Dimwater
Sir Ugghra: Bestial Half-Orc Aristocrat, Brotherton
Swilbosh: Savage Lizard-Warrior, Keep
Tantos Vek: Failed Paladin, Under Streets
Ulfang Chainbreaker: Barbarian Liberator of Slaves, Tharizdun

DM bio is here.
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#15 Post by Tiglath »

LostSpellBook wrote: ↑Tue Dec 27, 2022 12:18 am Hi! I'm new to play by post, but I'm interested in trying it out!

I'd like to start with a fantasy medieval setting - I'm just not as well versed in sci-fi, modern or other setting tropes.
Welcome aboard!

Check out:

https://www.unseenservant.us/forum/viewforum.php?f=978

asking for a new player.

Have a scan of the IC posts - it's a good game and is really "Vikings" not Traveller so might well be your thing. ;) :D
Player: Jonathan/Tiglath
Sigrun Volsung, 9B7886, Lt Commander, 3 terms, age 31
Gun Cbt 3 (Rifle 2, Pistol 1), Melee Cbt 1 (Axe), Pilot 1,
Gunnery 1, Vacc Suit 1, Zero G 1, Streetwise 1, Recon 1,
Electronics 0, Grav Vehicle 0
Enemy: Imperial Navy (Lunion) Ine Givar(?)
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