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Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but...
Once I move and get settled I'm planning on re-starting up an IRC (internet relay chat) system for RPGs online that I used to run, and setting up for PFS play so people can literally log on whenever they want and try to find a GM and a party to run a scenario.
Once I pass my thesis defense in a few days and move a few days after that (assuming I don't go insane first) I'll post more :)
Dotting...I'd love to get in on that.
me too!!
Once I pass my thesis defense in a few days and move a few days after that (assuming I don't go insane first) I'll post more :)
I know that feel, bro. *hugs*
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Ok, for those who were following this thread:
Following a local "alpha test" with people I know who are very familiar with IRC, I think I've gotten things settled enough to do an "beta test" of what I've got in mind for this setup for general PFS play (i.e. people who haven't done RPGs via IRC before).
I am looking for 4-6 volunteers to help me run "IRC Test #2" with the PFS Quest "Ambush in Absalom" - 0 xp, 0 gp, 0 pp, but it's *very* short and has a few boons for those who play. It's 1-5 so subtier 1-2 or 4-5 are both possible depending on who wants in.
Note that this will be a "beta test" to make sure the IRC getup I've got going will work, so there might be some slow moments, but I don't think too many.
If this works how I'm hoping, the whole thing will take less than 2 hours total, and will give me all I need to "write a guide" on how to use IRC for PFS play, which I can then put up online and throw it open for everyone to use as they wish.
I'd like to aim for tomorrow (Wednesday) evening for the trial run of this. I know lots of people are going to GenCon early so that might not fit for everyone, but I only need a minimum legal table for the test-run.
If you're interested, post here, and I'll drop you a message in private with how to log on and such (if you're already familiar with mIRC or Mibbit, this will seem super easy to you - if you're not, you'll pick it up in about 5 minutes, I promise).
Hope to hear from people who are interested!
What timezone are you? I'm Pacific so GMT -8
Ahh afraid I'll have to bow out of this beta test! Thanks though...look forward to your guide!
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Ronin, so far I've got you plus one other, so if we get 2 others we'll be good to go. I'll send you a private message with the server/room details.
Make sure you've got your character sheet squared away in some kind of format that I can view online (even if it's just scanning it in and emailing it as a jpg).
See you later!
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I'm just wondering where the best places to find online PFS events would be? I'm a member of a google group but there aren't a lot of events that are posted.
Fantasy Grounds II is a good way to jump into Pathfinder. Although the VTT is not free, if you can find a GM that has an Ultimate Licence, the free version will still work for you.
Any news?I'm thinking about trying to re-organize a playtest sometime this weekend or early next week for this.
If people are interested, drop me a line so I know how many people I'm looking at?
Thanks!
What exactly would I need to install on my computer to participate ?
Thanks
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If I've done it right, nothing :)
If you want to test to see if you can access it:
- Go to http://darkmyst.org
- Click "chat now"
- Pick a nickname (if you pick one that someone else is using or has "registered" you may be forced to pick a new one once you log in)
- Change the "channel" to #PFS-Test
- Log on
If the screen takes you to a chat-room like thing but the only people in the room are you and "ChanServ" that means it's working fine (or more people if I'm there as Dire or GM_Dire and/or if there are other people testing it too).
If that works fine, you can run the whole thing through your web browser. If you'd rather not, you can look up mIRC or other IRC (Internet Relay Chat) programs.
So far I've got 2 people lined up for this coming Sunday - 4 makes a party, so if you're reading this and want to try it out, drop me a line! :)
URL works for me. Didn't see "ChatServ", but otherwise I assume the thing was working correctly
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Ok, time for an all-call.
I'm looking to get a table of 4-6 together sometime in the next few days to test out the IRC (Internet Relay Chat) text-based setting for PFS Online play.
Advantages of trying to play PFS Online with IRC
- No software required
- No webcam/microphone required
- Can be done entirely through a web-browser
- Dice-rolling is visible to all
- In-Character and Out-of-Character talk are kept in separate channels for clarity
- Allows for the possibility of a "soft roleplay" channel to be created where PFS players can "hang out in character" and roleplay, so long as all PFS rules are adhered to and no scenario-spoilers are given during roleplay.
Disadvantages of trying to play PFS Online with IRC
- No webcam/microphones, so you have to give your fellow players some time to type replies
- Possibility of disconnection from a server could result in small game delays
- Players unfamiliar with text-based RPGs might have a little learning curve as to how to "describe character actions" (similar to PbP though, and many of the same principles apply).
So, in short, contact me if you're interested, and when you drop me a line let me know what days/nights/times are often best for you, and we'll go from there.
Thanks very much and hope to game with you soon!
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For Play-by-Post (PbP) as well as Online gamers, this post is a pretty good one for the "how to" aspect of things. On IRC there are very easy ways to do different fonts/colors, including a built-in "describe character actions" function called /me, but these concepts are very very similar:
DH's Guide to Play By Post gaming
Hope you find it as useful as I have!
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I did the Intro Trilogy using Skype and Maptools. It's a very effective way to run PFS online. The only issue is that generally players need to have scanners and printers for sending/recieving the chronicle sheets...especially the GM. However, it can be a lot of fun!
Ros, I also do Pbp, and yes, both forms do count for credit.
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Yeah, Tetujin, I'm one of those that require the 'scanned' stacks as well as character sheets....we are required by PFS guidelines to look over that stuff and eyeball it for accuracy. The nice thing is, if you're just playing online, chances are you have PDFs of all your sheets mailed to you from OTHER Gms. :) Alernatively, if you have a nice phone camara, you could probably just take picture and send them as JPGs. Once you've done a particular chronicle sheet, you don't have to do it again...just keep sheets for a character in a folder and add to that.
I bought a printer/scanner combo at amazon for $150. It has a feeder to make scanning multiple pages MUCH easier. This is an essential tool for people serious about playing online games. It seems like a chunk of change, but keep in mind, driving to games isn't exactly cheap either. (Wear/tear & Gas avearges $.40/mile). It may take two dozen games, but that scanner deal WILL eventually pay for itself!
I still have my old scanner somewhere. I unplugged it before a hardware rebuild some time ago and just never plugged it back in again. It should still work if I can find the software for it.
EDIT: If that fails, I know the copier/printer at work can be a scanner too, but that requires me going into work ...