New and Curious

[carowsell]

I'm been playing D&D for some years, mostly 3/3.5e, and a little 2e. I've played in several setting and like experimenting with different personality archetypes. I've recently been transfered with work and no longer have a gaming group so I'm turning to the digital arena for my fix.

I'm currently playing in a maptools ran campaign which I must say, I'm very impressed with. Having used grids and minitures most of the time, I find a visual rep. helps organize people. There is something to be said for not using it too, as some say a representation impedes imagination. So far that hasn't been the case, as I could imagine it quite clearly as my Dwarf and party cleric flying down a mine in a cart into a formation of hobgoblins. There is some setup involved with maptools, the objects make it very easy though, probably as good a 2d version of wizards new D&D insider is going to be, but free. The only real problem is coordinating time zones and meetups... I assume that's why you use PBP, I'll probably lurk around a bit to see how it works but I can't currently understand how it can not take forever to accomplish anything without live interaction.

So that's my shpeel, any questions or suggestions are more than welcome.

[Woz]

Well, first of all, welcome to the site! Browse around; take a look at some of the games and some of the resources (Barrok is a master resource maker-upper!). You might find that PBP is often roleplaying with an emphasis on ROLEplaying. Yes, there is action and combat, but also, many folks go to great lengths to create a unique and deep character with plenty of background and motivation. Then, they attempt to play that role as truly as possible.

You have a good point. Sometimes the lack of visuals might seem to slow things up a bit or muddy the clarity of some situations. Many PBP'ers are only able to post once a day (sometimes less frequently) so it is definitely asynchronous. It has it's pros and cons.

Like I said, stay awhile, have a look around, maybe even jump in a game to see what it's all about. If you have any questions, give a holler. Something is bound to hear you and come crawling up from the depths.

[Vivamort]

Greetings!

[Barrok]

Welcome to the site. If you need anything, want to chew the fat or even just juggle the odd walrus please get in touch.