I would like to get involved in a PbP game. I like the concept, and it makes it easy for me to participate. However, I have never done this before. I can glean some information from just lurking here and seeing what others have done, but I wondered if someone could give me a rundown on the process. If I want to join in, do I just present backstory in a recruitment thread? Do I have to make a whole new paizo.com profile to match my character? Any tips on getting noticed?
Hi Stolen. There is a good thread in the OOC discussion page: >HERE<. You posted in the best subforum to find a game, the gamer connection. You just have to keep an eye out. Best piece of knowlege I can pass along: Don't get discouraged if your first game dies. Or your second. Keep plugging, and you will find many excellent games being played here. =)
I've signed up for four games. the first two of which died within a month. Don't be discouraged. The first two were a learnign experience.
If I want to join in, do I just present backstory in a recruitment thread? Do I have to make a whole new paizo.com profile to match my character? Any tips on getting noticed?
Just make sure you really read the GM's introduction and show how your character fits in. Of course make a character you want to play, but consider what background the GM is giving you. They may be biased against certain classes. If they are running a desert themed campaign and you want to play a viking raider at least give some sort of explanantion as to how you ended up in the desert.
Some recruitment threads just want a concept and some ask for a profile. It never hurts to stat up the character to give the GM the details, but may not be necessary.