1. Why do you want to play in this campaign? I have been looking for a good play by post game, and I love Star Trek. I heard about this system on a podcast awhile ago. I thought it sounded like fun, but my in person group would never go for this game. I'm also excited for a game that captures the feel of Star Trek. Combat is great, but a pen and paper rpg gives more room for exploration and interpersonal stuff too.
2. Are you willing to buy the rules or do you already have them? I don't have the full rules. I have the free sample PDF from Drivethru RPG. But, if I get into this game, I will definitely buy the rulebook.
3. What are your strengths and weaknesses as a player? My main strength as a player is that I am interested in keeping things moving. It's fine to take time to plan, but I am the one that takes action when my party is stuck. I'm not sure if this is a strength or weakness, but I like to play with my surroundings. My Rogue in my in person D&D game tried to make a flamethrower. It only worked a little, but it was so much fun. That's what happens if you give me an empty wineskin and some cooking oil in the same loot drop. My biggest weakness is that can be a little impulsive and get the party into trouble.
4. What is your favorite episode of Star Trek (could also be a movie) and why? (This is not a lore test. I don’t care if you know everything about it, or even the name. You could say something like “the one where Data is kidnapped by Lore and the Borg.” Darmok. I like languages, and I like weird aliens. I love the idea of potential enemies becoming friends by forming shared narratives.
5. What would be your preferred era of play? TNG is my favorite Era. I'd love to play one of the Luna Class ships from the Titan books. But, I'm open to alternatives.
6. If you don’t have a high post count on the site and want to submit a writing sample, please do. If you have a good sample of posts here, I’ll just poke around and see what you have written in real games.
I definitely don't have a high post count. This is my second post on the site. I fully expect to be able to keep up with a pace of 1-2 posts per day. Here is a writing sample:
"Empo’ee, the third watch helmsman, sat at his post deeply regretting the policy that did not allow drinks on the bridge. He needed coffee if he was going to be up all night. Especially nights like this, when nothing was happening. Then the Romulan ship decloaked. As the Captain tried calmly to engage in peaceful conversation, Empo’ee began preparing several different navigational options. He plotted a course for the nearest star base, he prepared three different kinds of evasive maneuvers, and he plotted a course that brought the Romulan vessel into range for all of their phaser banks. Then he waited for orders.