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DM_Patcher, I don't know you, but I wanted to give you kudos for posting this. I've gone through some similar things myself with past gaming endeavors. It's hard to admit that we're burned out, that we're stressed out, that we've bitten off more than we can chew. For this reason, I think it's easier sometimes just to fade away rather than pull the plug officially, and admit that we're struggling or that we've failed.

I'm pretty sure that this is one very big reason why so many players and DMs of pbp games vanish without a trace. Props to you for having the stones to come on here and offer your story by way of explanation.

Hello all,

It's like the title says...I have so fallen in love with the newly released Gothic Heroes pregenerated characters that I would love nothing more than to run a Carrion Crown pbp for players who want to play as these fantastically designed PCs. I know this may be a stretch, because I suppose most players favor the use of their own creations...but what the hey, I'll give it a shot and see if anybody fancies a look. Consider, also, that we'd be able to jump right in and start playing quickly, so that's one clear advantage. I actually have experience in running several pbp/pbem games in the past, so I think I've got the chops to craft a fun game for all concerned.

I'd run the game for a minimum of four players, and probably up to as many as six. There are actually 8 pregenerated characters, though, so if we get 8 interested people, I'd think about splitting into two separate groups of four. Ideally, players should be decent writers, interested in characterization, and certainly able to post at least 5-10 times per week.

If this sounds at all like your cup of tea, please do have a look at the product page: Gothic Heroes. Note that it won't be necessary to purchase the product yourself, I'll provide everything you need.

At a glance, here are the pregenerated characters for your perusal.

Agrimar Vaskel, LG male half-orc paladin of Iomedae (undead scourge)
Dominnia Vorsaife, NG female aasimar summoner and her eidolon, Theodric
Eilinica Ziorec, CG female human cleric of Desna
Ereviss Cierdel, CG male elf bard (detective)
Jevalt Ardain, N male dhampir inquisitor
Merenso Kull, NG male half-elf ranger (skirmisher)
Xiuj Hak Leyng of the Seven-Ghost-Needles, LN male human alchemist
Ysabot Vaskel, CG female changeling witch and her cat familiar, Persimmon

If interested, please feel free to express interest in one or more particular characters. Looking forward to hearing from some eager players!