Swords & Wizardry - Possible PbP, gauging interest

[Robert Gamble]

So, awhile back I ran a PbP on another board and generally enjoyed it. Things died due to RL issues both for myself and some players. I'm interested in starting up another PbP, but this time instead of going with a somewhat rules heavy game (as the Midnight/D3.5 game was), I want to switch to an old school rule set, namely Swords & Wizardry (which is basically the original D&D three brown books updated to the present - with a couple of add ons, like the Thief class.. there are some interpretations of the original rules that may not be exactly the same, but generally these were for rules that were too ambiguous.. and there are some changes to the original rules, for instance all weapons no longer simply do 1d6 damage :) ).

The setting will be my own, but influenced by Necromancer Games' sandbox modules, the Wilderlands, and the like. I want to give the players quite a bit of freedom to decide where to go, but I also have an idea for an underlying theme or two that I think will be quite cool if the players focus in on it.

If you want to see the kind of style I prefer, here's part of my old PbP:
http://www.enworld.org/forum/playing-game/189751-midnight-shadow-gods-chapt er-1-a.html

Basically, I would love to find players who are willing to write more than just "I go 20 feet down the hall and kick in the door.", and would also love players who are willing to interact with each other during periods when I may not be around (and this will happen once in awhile for 1-2 weeks or so), to keep interest in the thread going.

I'm looking for 3-4 players who are willing to check in at least every 2-3 days. If there's interest with whatever players I end up with, I may set aside times for the PbP group to be online to crank through a fair bit at once, but at least initially I'd say that I'd plan for things to be low key as far as how often players will be expected to check in/post.

If there's interest, let me know. And if you don't know Swords & Wizardry, a link to the free PDF for the Core Rules is at:

http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=62346

[Robert Gamble]

A bump with just a bit more info:

The campaign would be titled: Legacy of the Silver Dragon

The backdrop is a small town on the outskirts of human civilization that had a protector in the form of a Silver Dragon named Eliaesel, who lived in a mountain nearby. She was effectively the ruler of the town, although she empowered a council to overrule her rulings if 3/4 of the members agreed to do so. The council was made up with equal numbers from all facets and races of society.

And then Eliaesel vanished (not sure how long ago, likely 5-10 years before the start of the campaign). The town hoped she would return, but none sent to the mountain to search for her were able to find her lair, or if they did - none that did returned. Instead they found hostile humanoids, which had left the town alone due to its protector.

Currently the town is in a state of flux. The Council attempts to hold onto its power, but without a strong leader over it, they get little done. They have called for a vote by the populace to elect such a leader, and numerous people have thrown their hat into the ring.. but the politics have grown fractious, and no matter who wins - large portions of the populace will likely be unhappy.

And, those aforementioned hostile humanoids are beginning to realize that the town is no longer as well defended as it once was... Caravans need guards, the town's threats need to be scouted, and there are rumors of items in ruins and caverns in the mountain which could be used to protect the town.

[Robert Gamble]

Just a bump...

[Plissken]

I'm interested. Never played PbP but willing to try. Much prefer a chat game with maptools or some other tabletop. Graphics and maps not necessary, but these tools have chat dice-rollers built in. I'd like to play magic-user or cleric.

[Raventhorn]

Id like to express interest my only game exp is pathfinder though so hope your lenient as I learn rules and such :)

Ive been told im an obsessive page refresher so Im always on might cool down a bit for college but definitely would be on alot

ill take look at the core book and let you know what class im interested in though you just saying silver dragon brings all sorts of ideas to mind

[A J s Dad]

I am also interested in this. Im currently running a Game on this site but would like to play as well. Like the idea of a 'basic' rules game and also have fond memories of the 'Wildlands'. I am downloading the rules now so will let you know what i fancy playing.

[A J s Dad]

I take it this isn't going to happen?