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dmw71 wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 2:12 am

ffilz wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 11:29 pm Those out of line confused me. Since there are so many, they will stand out even positioned alphabetically.

The sub-forums for the different D&D editions have been alphabetized.

ffilz wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 11:37 pm And do please add me, I'll at least run the RQ one if you don't want to add Bushido or Cold Iron

You've been added... as have sub-forums for Bushido and Cold Iron.

Sorry, I didn't realize you officially wanted them created yet.

No problem. Thanks. I'm excited to see where this goes. I look forward to playing in several of these as well as the ones I run.

And if one of the other Bushido GMs wants to run the Bushido one, that would be totally cool with me.

Leitz wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 11:52 pm

ffilz wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 11:37 pmI'm guessing the GMs should provide pregens?

Not me, can't stnd them. Besides, if we write this open enough then the same game system could be used for a variety of power levels.

I was just thinking about how much time is taken with chargen in the more involved systems. Maybe we offer players a choice.

ffilz wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 11:37 pmI'm guessing the GMs should provide pregens?

Actually, I feel like working through the character generation process is a large part of the process for players exploring a new game.

I guess there's no harm if a GM wants to provide them as options, and there are players interested in using them, but I would hesitate before considering them a requirement.

dmw71 wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 2:28 am

ffilz wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 11:37 pmI'm guessing the GMs should provide pregens?

Actually, I feel like working through the character generation process is a large part of the process for players exploring a new game.

I guess there's no harm if a GM wants to provide them as options, and there are players interested in using them, but I would hesitate before considering them a requirement.

Right on then. Chargen followed by short scenario. Should be fun.

I would rather not do pre-gens but character gen can take some time in some of the systems for sure. I actually enjoy character gen so I may be unusual in that regard.

Rex wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 4:46 am I would rather not do pre-gens but character gen can take some time in some of the systems for sure. I actually enjoy character gen so I may be unusual in that regard.

I think lots of good points have been made that we should do chargen.

May I humbly suggest 2400 Legend as another candidate system?

Pre-Gens

Pre-generated characters are an effect way to compare the various system mechanics; a baseline of sorts. I am currently in a FtF 5e game and the character power difference between 5e and earlier versions of AD&D/D&D is laughable. We ported some 2e characters into 5e and it was a real eye opener.

I'm interested in taking part as a player.

Is the plan to provide crib sheets so we don't have to buy a large number of rules?

Will games be run in parallel or in serial?

I assume players can pick and choose from what's available, as long as each game gets enough players?

Will there be some kind of exit poll/quiz to rate our experiences?

That is a good point shaidar. We should consider some sort of exit poll or rating system from everyone.

dmw71 wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 7:50 pm an idea was floated where a single scenario -- involving both role-playing and combat -- could be drafted, and any/all rule set people are interested in could be used to play through this same scenario.

Let's go!

Hi, Dave. I have Ideas about the scenario. Would you please add me to the forum? I'd like to bring them up in the Q&A topic.

I guess I'll run the AD&D 2e simulation. If I'm not added to the simulation group please add me Dave.

Good points shaidar. For HarnMaster I have everything needed and can walk people through and post whatever is needed. I would think we could probably run a couple at a time depending on how many are interested in participating. I am in as a DM and a player. We may want to start putting up DM names with the name of the rules sub-forum just to keep track of them.

That's all cool. I want to try out some different systems, but limits on my time means I'd have to be careful on how many games I do at once.

That is understandable and some games will have a harder time drawing players then others I am sure.

Keep in mind the whole thing is not really a full on game this is a "simulation" event not full on game running (yet)

Rex wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 3:35 pm That is understandable and some games will have a harder time drawing players then others I am sure.

Was it shaidar that suggested an "exit interview"? Not only is that a great idea for the DM, but for the entire team. Maybe we run a very small number of games for a while, and use feedback from each one to help improve the scenario and other games?

It'll still be fun to try out some new systems even in a limited fashion and will hopefully lead to some full games.

Agreed on the exit interview and yes I think it will be fun. You can always follow along or read a game after it is done if you are interested and can't play in that one. Who knows you may see something you really like.

I think Leitz's idea of an initial limited test run is a good one.