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#1 Post by RiverGreenForest »

Hello!

New to this forum and play by post. I'm fairly new to RPGs. Having played a few games of D&D 3e in my youth. Years later played a bit of D&D 4e, then switched over to Pathfinder 1e.

I'm interested in playing AD&D 2e, hopefully there are games that are newbie friendly. :)
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Hey RiverGreenForest! Saw you over on DF, welcome!!
I think there are some 2e games here that might fit the bill.
FYI we do have a policy of approving your first couple of posts. So after the second approval you will be good to go and good to play games and post without delay.
Be well and be welcome!!
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This is a game about killing things and taking their stuff so you can become more powerful in order to kill bigger things and take even better stuff.
Alethan: I'm good with NOT pressing our luck this time.
mjulius: That's how I know I'm home.
Pulpatoon: The whole point of PbP is to take the scheduling pressure off the game. We're just chatty because we're so eager!
Scott308: ...everyone should be reminded of just how wonderful the people they play games with here can be in real life.
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Welcome to Unseen Servant, RGF.

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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

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Welcome Aboard RiverGreenForest!
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And, as you can see, this whole place is friendly and supportive. So newbies are welcome all the time. :)
This is a game about killing things and taking their stuff so you can become more powerful in order to kill bigger things and take even better stuff.
Alethan: I'm good with NOT pressing our luck this time.
mjulius: That's how I know I'm home.
Pulpatoon: The whole point of PbP is to take the scheduling pressure off the game. We're just chatty because we're so eager!
Scott308: ...everyone should be reminded of just how wonderful the people they play games with here can be in real life.
Leitz: Quality and quantity wise, I think US is the best I've seen.
Paladin: I can promise terror, glory, and riches...or a quick and brutal death.
Inferno: Come on! That's was Vicar's Head, a completely different doomed village!
Rex: I can move to the wait list to let someone else into the game.
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Welcome, RiverGreenForest!
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Welcome, RiverGreenForest.
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Welcome!
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#9 Post by RiverGreenForest »

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! Much appreciated! Now I have two places to lurk in! :lol:
rredmond wrote: ↑Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:49 pm Hey RiverGreenForest! Saw you over on DF, welcome!!
I think there are some 2e games here that might fit the bill.
FYI we do have a policy of approving your first couple of posts. So after the second approval you will be good to go and good to play games and post without delay.
Be well and be welcome!!
—Ron—
Thank you Ron,
After reading your recommendation here I went ahead and checked this place out. Looks like a good balance of both 1e and 2e. After discovering pbp and finding DF and now unseenservant my mind is in a constant state of being blown.

"Why didn't I think about pbp back in 2008??" is what I keep telling myself. :lol:
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:)
You’ll enjoy it here! GreyWolf usually has a pretty good handle on what 2e games are running here. He’s one of three or four DMs running 2e games. Most of the DMs don’t care if you Private Message them asking about game openings. You might want to look at the games list, in the forum below this one, and see if anything piques your interest. There’s a chance they are full, but doesn’t hurt to ask!
Good luck.
GreyWolfVT wrote: ↑Sun May 31, 2020 9:14 pm Welcome All! the tavern has a strange decor, a Dwarf stands behind the bar and has a big bushy beard and a grin "All are welcome here come sit have a drink spin a tale."
This is a game about killing things and taking their stuff so you can become more powerful in order to kill bigger things and take even better stuff.
Alethan: I'm good with NOT pressing our luck this time.
mjulius: That's how I know I'm home.
Pulpatoon: The whole point of PbP is to take the scheduling pressure off the game. We're just chatty because we're so eager!
Scott308: ...everyone should be reminded of just how wonderful the people they play games with here can be in real life.
Leitz: Quality and quantity wise, I think US is the best I've seen.
Paladin: I can promise terror, glory, and riches...or a quick and brutal death.
Inferno: Come on! That's was Vicar's Head, a completely different doomed village!
Rex: I can move to the wait list to let someone else into the game.
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#11 Post by RiverGreenForest »

Alright, I'll go take a look. Thanks again for the welcome and advice!
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Welcome RiverGreenForest! Thanks Ron for advertising me out :lol:
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GreyWolfVT wrote: ↑Sun Jan 03, 2021 8:19 pm Welcome RiverGreenForest! Thanks Ron for advertising me out :lol:
IIRC you once had a 2e “always recruiting” game. I know we have a bunch of 2e games on here. :)
This is a game about killing things and taking their stuff so you can become more powerful in order to kill bigger things and take even better stuff.
Alethan: I'm good with NOT pressing our luck this time.
mjulius: That's how I know I'm home.
Pulpatoon: The whole point of PbP is to take the scheduling pressure off the game. We're just chatty because we're so eager!
Scott308: ...everyone should be reminded of just how wonderful the people they play games with here can be in real life.
Leitz: Quality and quantity wise, I think US is the best I've seen.
Paladin: I can promise terror, glory, and riches...or a quick and brutal death.
Inferno: Come on! That's was Vicar's Head, a completely different doomed village!
Rex: I can move to the wait list to let someone else into the game.
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Welcome RGF!

Dont be afraid to try some 1E, or any other system, if you see something you like. :mrgreen:
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OGRE MAGE wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 2:47 pm Welcome RGF!

Dont be afraid to try some 1E, or any other system, if you see something you like. :mrgreen:
Thank you Ogre Mage!

I would love to play 1E, just need to find a 1E PHB that doesn't look like it's been sitting in a pool of water and costing $60+. I'm not a big fan of pdf files but it may be the only way for 1E unless someone is making reprints with a different name (i.e. Cards Against Humanity - Crabs Adjust Humidity).
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#16 Post by RiverGreenForest »

I'll be happy to jump in any game as long as your okay with my lack of experience. It's been several years since I played any table top rpg. :)

Here are the RPG books I currently possess:

AD&D 2E - Player's Handbook

D&D 4E - Several books including PHB 1 & 2

Pathfinder 1E - CRB, Advanced Race Guide, Advanced Player's Guide

D&D 5E - I should be receiving this rulebook today. I heard it's pretty good for newcomers or people coming back.

I'm so out of the RPG game. I've been spending the last several years' wargaming playing Warhammer Fantasy (6th & 8th edition), Kings of War, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and Warhammer 40k.
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It depends on the individual game of course, but most DM's are good about taking players without any experience with the rules. I am also not sure you really need the rules for anything other than PC generation. The DM and fellow players can always let you know what you need to roll. I haven't done it with 1e since I have all the books but I have with other systems until I could get the rules.
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#18 Post by RiverGreenForest »

Ah ok, that's nice to know. I always get that weird feeling when playing a game without knowing the rules. Like driving a car with your eyes closed, just feels weird. :lol:
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One of the greatest things about the format and pacing of PbP is that you can definitely learn as you go.
The absolute greatest thing about the supportiveness and experience of the Unseen Servant denizens is that this is the best place to learn as you go.
This is a game about killing things and taking their stuff so you can become more powerful in order to kill bigger things and take even better stuff.
Alethan: I'm good with NOT pressing our luck this time.
mjulius: That's how I know I'm home.
Pulpatoon: The whole point of PbP is to take the scheduling pressure off the game. We're just chatty because we're so eager!
Scott308: ...everyone should be reminded of just how wonderful the people they play games with here can be in real life.
Leitz: Quality and quantity wise, I think US is the best I've seen.
Paladin: I can promise terror, glory, and riches...or a quick and brutal death.
Inferno: Come on! That's was Vicar's Head, a completely different doomed village!
Rex: I can move to the wait list to let someone else into the game.
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#20 Post by RiverGreenForest »

I like that alot, Ron. Because some of these rpg's have me lost when I read them. You'll be seeing me asking questions via private messages. :D
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