Question from a player looking for a PbP game

[MG_Dreamer]

Hello everyone,

I've been playing Pathfinder (and D&D) for a few years, but I've never done PbP. I prefer Pathfinder over D&D, but unfortunately, I only know one Pathfinder GM, and our game is scheduled once every four months on average... So I have decided to take this matter into my own hands and seek a PbP game.

I have been looking for suitable games, but the one I was keen to join doesn't seem to be recruiting anymore (in the last post the GM said the decision was being made). I thought about making a "player seeking Pathfinder 1E adventure". However, in this thread someone mentioned that it may not be the place to do it, so I figured I would ask :)

So: can I make a "looking for game" post if there's nothing available?

[Phntm888]

Well, that depends. If you're looking for an AP, there is this thread where you could post and DMs might come looking for players from there. I don't know whether or not anyone actually pulls characters from it, though.

Despite what that person said, nothing stops you from posting your own "I'm looking for a PF1 game" thread. I think that, in the case of that thread, it was because they were specifically looking for a 2E game, and there were already three recruitments running for Age of Ashes. However, generally speaking, it might help to narrow down what kind of game you're looking for. If you want to be a player in an AP, maybe specify which AP(s) you'd like to play. If it's a popular AP (Rise of the Runelords, Kingmaker, etc), you may get more bites than not. If you want a home game, you'll likely just have to wait until someone posts a recruitment for one of them.

Unfortunately, the timing isn't the best. A couple of recruitments for PF1 games have just ended, and with PF2 now released, I'm not sure how many you'll see in the near future. I can only suggest keeping an eye open and checking at least once a day to see what's new.

[MG_Dreamer]

That's awesome, thanks for your reply. I am glad to know I wouldn't be breaking any rules :D

I did have a look at the "open applications" thread, but I have several ideas for characters, which may fit different campaigns better or worse, so, for the time being, I think I prefer to advertise "myself" rather than a specific character.

I'm off to posting about myself, the characters I like to play, and the stuff I would love to be part of.

Thanks again!

[GM Omelas]

For what it's worth, I'm planning on running a PF1 module that should take around 3-4 months. You're more than welcome to join in -- deadline for submissions is august 21st. This is the url, if you are interested: https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkno/recruiting

I would really like to include people who are not currently involved in any campaigns in the forums: it can be hard and frustrating to get into games sometimes.

[PCScipio]

I suggest getting into a PFS PbP game here (they're typically first come, first served). That way, you can try out PbP, and build up a solid posting history. If you can prove yourself to be a reliable player, it makes it a lot easier to get into an AP later.

[MG_Dreamer]

Thanks for your responses Omelas & PCScipio.

I wrote a new thread a day and a half ago in the Recruitment forum, but for some reason, it has not been "accepted/published". My post count in my profile shows 3 messages, meaning it has been "received" so maybe looking for a game that way is not allowed after all.

I had a look at your game Omelas, and I think I'll submit one of the characters I've had in mind for your game. Thank you very much for bringing your game into attention (and for making a space for PbB newbies).

In regards to PFS, I'm not quite into the idea, but I may do it if I don't manage to get in any other group. Thanks for the suggestion though.