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So I used to get to play pathfinder weekly for PFS and eventually some APs. Life got in the way for all of us and finding a game night that worked for everyone.
Sound familiar yet?
Lately I’ve been thinking a fairly active PbP might be a good way to scratch that itch where actual play podcasts fall short, and I’ve realized a big part of what I’ve missed is really getting to know the group (both as characters and as players).
I’ve also been thinking about how one might keep a play by post AP moving for the long haul, and if someone could build a community in their group so no one would feel uncomfortable reaching out to each other if idle time seems a bit long, that might be the best.
I’m sure there have got to be other people like me who are adults, and have adult responsibilities, but wouldn’t have any problem checking in on a game a few times most days.
So, aside from shamelessly advertising myself as wanting to play, I’m genuinely curious if anyone else has ever made this work?
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Yes, it happens as far as I've seen it, although it's usually tied by medium (forum goers with other forum goers, roll20s with others, etc.).
In my particular example, I used to roll with a gang of 5, of which 2 were recurring players. After one short adventure was completed, 4/5 carried over to another PBP (the one dropping out being me).
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A friend of mine (the "big GM" of the group) made a Discord server where he started DMing society. There we started out as 6 players and slowly accumulated a total of 23 players now with 3 active and one not-so-active DMs. We all know each other more or less well and we do have a core of players who play most of the games and some players who jump in every 2 to 3 weeks. It is very enjoyable and you have way more fun this way than the awkward silence before games with random players.
That sounds great.
I've been active in play by posts for a number of years now, and I've definitely found several players I truly enjoy playing with. Depending on the game, I will actively seek them out to join up, if possible.
I also use Discord to help keep in contact with players, which is such a great app.