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At this point, consider this full, but feel free to post that you are interested and if a slot opens we'll fit you in.

I have long been considering running an RQ1 campaign. I started playing RQ when it first came out in 1978. When RQ2 came out 2 years later, I looked at it, thought that it didn't add that much and decided to stick with RQ1 (while borrowing the few things from RQ2 I liked). While there are some extensive differences, they actually are minor, so if you are interested and have RQ2 but not RQ1 (and don't feel like dropping 10 bucks for the RQ1 PDF), that's fine, I'll help you through things.

I often start my campaigns in Sartar with The Rainbow Mounds from Apple Lane, however, seeing as I'm running that live in my Roll20 campaign, maybe I'll resolve to start somewhere else. Another good choice would be a Pavis based campaign. Balazar is an interesting choice, but I feel like the cult choices in Balazar are more limiting.

My biggest issue with RQ play by post is the tactical combat system, which if not used, renders some of the choices that come out of cults moot. What I would like to try is come up with ways to put combats on a bit of autopilot so I can handle multiple rounds of "attack, parried" or "attack, hit, fail to penetrate armor" in a single go. Players willing to give me a bit of autonomy (like "if I'm hit but only for a few points of damage, keep on going") would help speed things up.

To keep from going crazy running combat, I think I'd like to limit to 3-6 players, maybe with a preference for no more than 4, and I'd like players who can be fairly responsive so we don't wait for days before running one more round of combat.

Unlike my Roll20 campaign where characters were rolled straight 3d6, I think I'll go for 4d6 keep 3 with some attributes for some races being other die combinations, but pretty much always roll N+1 dice and keep N. I specify as keep N rather than best or highest N because sometimes (usually for SIZ) a player might choose to take a lower or middle value.

The Cults of Prax supplement is probably required for play, there are a few cult descriptions in the RQ books (more extensive in RQ2), but they are still missing bits.

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I would like to play. I haven't played RQ but have a lot of experience with HarnMaster which I have been told is similar. I don't mind buying a PDF if need be.
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Interesting that you started this game. I just saw this on FB:

https://www.chaosium.com/blogvale-greg- ... 1948-2018/

Sad news. :(
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.
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Paladin: I can promise terror, glory, and riches...or a quick and brutal death.
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rredmond wrote:Interesting that you started this game. I just saw this on FB:

https://www.chaosium.com/blogvale-greg- ... 1948-2018/

Sad news. :(
Yea, I had a thought of naming the game the Greg Stafford Memorial RQ1 Game...

The timing was not lost on me...

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Matsumoto Senichi Iuichi Unicorn Shugenja, Rank 1, Glory: 2;0, Honor: 3;6, XP: 5, FIRE 3 // Agility 3 / Intelligence 3, AIR 2 // Reflexes 2 / Aware 3, WATER 3 // Strength 3 / Perc 3, EARTH 2 // Stamina 2 / Will 2, VOID 2,
Calligraphy (Per) 1, Defense (Agil) 1, Herbalism (Int) 1, Horsemanship (Awar/Agil) 1, Hunting (Per) 1, Meditation (Void) 1, Kenjitsu (Agil) 1
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I would love to play RQ1. I ran RQ2 back in the navy in the late 70's. Love to join in.

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Rex wrote:I would like to play. I haven't played RQ but have a lot of experience with HarnMaster which I have been told is similar. I don't mind buying a PDF if need be.
A sort of minimum would be (RPGNow links provided, these are also available on Chaosium's site and DriveThruRPG of course):

RuneQuest 1st edition: https://www.rpgnow.com/product/177112/R ... h=74_25237
Cults of Prax: https://www.rpgnow.com/product/233926/C ... h=74_25237

$22 total. Not too bad...

But I can work with people who at least want to try playing a bit before investing.

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Matsumoto Senichi Iuichi Unicorn Shugenja, Rank 1, Glory: 2;0, Honor: 3;6, XP: 5, FIRE 3 // Agility 3 / Intelligence 3, AIR 2 // Reflexes 2 / Aware 3, WATER 3 // Strength 3 / Perc 3, EARTH 2 // Stamina 2 / Will 2, VOID 2,
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KevinRune wrote:I would love to play RQ1. I ran RQ2 back in the navy in the late 70's. Love to join in.

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Welcome Kevin!!!
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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FYI Kevin, we Moderate the first two posts of new members. Once you make your second post you’ll be free to post without delay, send PMs and play in games. :)
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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If it gets off the ground, I don't mind picking that up. Looks interesting.
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I saw this on the Giant in the Playground forums and am interested. I played RQ for several years. It has been a while, but once you've ridden a buffalo you never forget how.
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Rex wrote:If it gets off the ground, I don't mind picking that up. Looks interesting.
I think we have two players so far, if we can get at least one more, I'll launch.

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Calligraphy (Per) 1, Defense (Agil) 1, Herbalism (Int) 1, Horsemanship (Awar/Agil) 1, Hunting (Per) 1, Meditation (Void) 1, Kenjitsu (Agil) 1
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Another option instead of Cults of Prax is https://www.rpgnow.com/product/83385/Gl ... Compendium

For twice the price, you get Cults of Prax, Cults of Terror, plus various other cults published in other places.
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Matsumoto Senichi Iuichi Unicorn Shugenja, Rank 1, Glory: 2;0, Honor: 3;6, XP: 5, FIRE 3 // Agility 3 / Intelligence 3, AIR 2 // Reflexes 2 / Aware 3, WATER 3 // Strength 3 / Perc 3, EARTH 2 // Stamina 2 / Will 2, VOID 2,
Calligraphy (Per) 1, Defense (Agil) 1, Herbalism (Int) 1, Horsemanship (Awar/Agil) 1, Hunting (Per) 1, Meditation (Void) 1, Kenjitsu (Agil) 1
Giotto Lombardi 856994 Age 26 (2 Terms) Electonics-1, Vacc Suit-0, Computer-1, Bribery-1, Shotgun-0, Cr 1000, Shotgun
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Frendle wrote:I saw this on the Giant in the Playground forums and am interested. I played RQ for several years. It has been a while, but once you've ridden a buffalo you never forget how.
Welcome Frendle!
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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FYI Frendle, we Moderate the first two posts of new members. Once you make your second post you’ll be free to post without delay, send PMs and play in games. :)
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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rredmond wrote:
Frendle wrote:I saw this on the Giant in the Playground forums and am interested. I played RQ for several years. It has been a while, but once you've ridden a buffalo you never forget how.
Welcome Frendle!
I'm confused by these? Are these folks who haven't completed moderation who are posting here, so their post doesn't show up?

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Matsumoto Senichi Iuichi Unicorn Shugenja, Rank 1, Glory: 2;0, Honor: 3;6, XP: 5, FIRE 3 // Agility 3 / Intelligence 3, AIR 2 // Reflexes 2 / Aware 3, WATER 3 // Strength 3 / Perc 3, EARTH 2 // Stamina 2 / Will 2, VOID 2,
Calligraphy (Per) 1, Defense (Agil) 1, Herbalism (Int) 1, Horsemanship (Awar/Agil) 1, Hunting (Per) 1, Meditation (Void) 1, Kenjitsu (Agil) 1
Giotto Lombardi 856994 Age 26 (2 Terms) Electonics-1, Vacc Suit-0, Computer-1, Bribery-1, Shotgun-0, Cr 1000, Shotgun
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Right. As you can see by their post count they are only one post in. They’ve just joined the forums.
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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Ok, folks new to the boards, make sure you start a thread in the Introductions sub-forum, that will get you established (you will need to post twice in that thread).
Dr. Samuel Linkletter 6AAB83, Age 30, Doctor, 3 Terms. Medical-3, Blade Cbt-1, Streetwise-1, Mechanical (Cloth)-1, Scholar-2, Mechanical (Metal)-0, Mechanical (Wood)-0, Mechanical (Stone)-0, Mechanical (Machinery)-0, Admin-0, Pistol-0
Matsumoto Senichi Iuichi Unicorn Shugenja, Rank 1, Glory: 2;0, Honor: 3;6, XP: 5, FIRE 3 // Agility 3 / Intelligence 3, AIR 2 // Reflexes 2 / Aware 3, WATER 3 // Strength 3 / Perc 3, EARTH 2 // Stamina 2 / Will 2, VOID 2,
Calligraphy (Per) 1, Defense (Agil) 1, Herbalism (Int) 1, Horsemanship (Awar/Agil) 1, Hunting (Per) 1, Meditation (Void) 1, Kenjitsu (Agil) 1
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rredmond wrote:Right. As you can see by their post count they are only one post in. They’ve just joined the forums.
Hmm, and now I can see their posts. Originally, I couldn't see the posts...

Anyway, new folks, post one more time and you'll be free and clear here. Welcome aboard.

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Matsumoto Senichi Iuichi Unicorn Shugenja, Rank 1, Glory: 2;0, Honor: 3;6, XP: 5, FIRE 3 // Agility 3 / Intelligence 3, AIR 2 // Reflexes 2 / Aware 3, WATER 3 // Strength 3 / Perc 3, EARTH 2 // Stamina 2 / Will 2, VOID 2,
Calligraphy (Per) 1, Defense (Agil) 1, Herbalism (Int) 1, Horsemanship (Awar/Agil) 1, Hunting (Per) 1, Meditation (Void) 1, Kenjitsu (Agil) 1
Giotto Lombardi 856994 Age 26 (2 Terms) Electonics-1, Vacc Suit-0, Computer-1, Bribery-1, Shotgun-0, Cr 1000, Shotgun
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i would like to play!
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Absolutely interested sound like a blast from the past.
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