What
Are RPGs?
Role
Playing Games, sometimes called, 'RPG'
for short, as it refers to our sites has
to do with online imaginative gaming. Basically,
you create a character with certain attributes,
we will take the barbaric character of Conan
as an example. After 'creating' Conan (via
a point distribution system) you take him
through a world set up by the Game Master
(storyteller of the game).
Most
of the RPGs here are for advanced / intermediate
RPGers (we do welcome beginners if you are
serious about RPGing) that like Play by
Post interaction, but not all the RPGs are
Play by Post, some are: MMOPRG, turn based
and so forth. For a full detailed list click
here.
A
typical TEXT BASED game would involve
the Game Master, called 'GM' for
short, telling you about a certain situation
and then you say how you would like Conan
to react to that situation. This is all
done via our forum.
To play you must be a member of our forum
in good standing and have RPG Group status.
To get RPG status you must post a required
number of constructive messages and then
have contacted
the GM with a request to change your membership
from regular to RPGer.
Here
are some FAQ, but you can learn more via
the RPG boards on our Forum
Q.
How do I start?
A. To play a Text Based RPG, Join our Forum,
post 30 messages of substance, maintain
a participation of at least 75%, then contact
the administrator to have your group status
changed to RPG. You can then create a character.
Q.
Why do I have to post 30 messages of substance?
A. We cater for mature active players. We
do not want people just registering to create
a character and not play (yes, it has happened
in the past), so to show you are serious
we ask that you contribute 30 constructive
messages to the forum. It is not hard because
we cover lots of issues and topics. The
below image is an example of how a typical
member's post and character info looks in
the default red skin.
Q.
Is this free or do I have to pay?
A. This is totally FREE! If you wish
to contribute to our work you can always
do so via the Contribute option on the forum.
Q.
Is this copyrighted?
A. Yes, everything here, even the graphics
are all original, do not copy them, the
system of play or storyline.
Q.
Am I the character in the game?
A. No, you are not the character, you only
decide what the character will do in the
story and then the GM will tell you the
results of your decision.
Q.
Is this page the rules?
A. No, each rpg game has its' own rules
in the
forum usually under a thread called,
'Rules & Game Play' or something similar.
As an example you can check the Medieval
board and look for the first few
threads at the top that describe the game.
Q.
What kind of games do you have?
A. We have four kinds to cater for various
tastes:
World of Medieval - Set in a time of magicans,
warriors and knights
Future Earth - Future Earth, a science fiction
scenario
Love & Life Bytes - Social comedy with
a twist of twlight zone
Member Wars - This is forum based and so
not covered here as there is little GM intervention
Q.
Ok, it is my first time here and I hate
to read, can you just tell me what to do
step by step?
A. Well if you do not like to read then
you will not abide well in our RPGs or forum
since it is all based on reading, afterall,
its not like we will get on the phone and
call you with the results of your character's
last move. However, here is a simple step
by step process, but it will still involve
you having to make some choices.
1.
You are here and want to play RPG. First
join the forum.
2.
The link will take you to a portal page,
just click 'Register', read the rules and
fill in the form, tick I agree and then
submit the form. If you did everything correctly
you will be taken to a 'success' page as
well as an Email would have been sent to
you.
3.
With the Email you received follow the directions
to validate your account.
4.
Start posting! You have to get 30 in order
to request RPG status. This may take you
a couple of days, especially as we do not
allow members to post over a certain amount
per day.
5.
After you have posted 30 messages then contact
the GM and let him know your username as
well as the fact that you will now like
to have RPG group status.
6. The
GM will write you back when your membership
has been changed.
7. When
your membership has changed begin to decide
which RPG you wish to play. You can select
from Medieval, Future Earth, or Love &
Life Bytes.
8.
When you have decided which one you want
to play then proceed to that RPG's main
page (links are below).
9.
On the main page of the RPG you wish to
play are instructions concerning how to
create a character, follow those instructions.
One thing is certain... each RPG board has
a thread called, 'Create Character Here',
that is where you will post the information
you obtained from the RPG main board. I
should clarify something here: RPG Main
page(s) refers to the pages that are here:
Medieval,
Future
Earth, or L&L
Bytes. RPG Board(s) refers to the
actual boards on the forum
(where you interact with other members and
the results, storyline and other stats are
shown).
10. After
you post your character in the relevant
thread then the GM will create your character
and inform you to post in the 'Camp' or
'Brainstorm' thread depending on which RPG
you are playing. You are now part of the
game and fight for the survival of your
character.
Now
you can select the RPG you wish to play
by clicking on one of the links below:
World
of Medieval
Future
Earth
Love
& Life Bytes
Or
See
ALL Available RPGs
