Hello

[Sheps Stady]

My name is Sheps, I've been playing tabletop games for close to a decade now with my first system being DnD 4e. I've dipped my toes into several systems since, with my favorites being Pathfinder 1e and Shadowrun. Play by post isn't new to me either although I've just recently come across RPGX. I work 12 hour shifts on a rotating schedule so it's difficult for me to play in live sessions (either IRL or over a virtual tabletop). Looking through all the forums here I'm pretty pleased with all I've seen and I'm excited to start playing some games!

[Birched]

Welcome to RPG Crossing, Sheps! Sounds like you've got some serious experience with all this, but I would still encourage you to check out the new player solo game section to hit the ground running. Have fun exploring and let us know if you have any questions!

[HotsuSama]

Welcome to the site!

[Admin Dirk]

welcome!

glad you joined us in your busy 12 hour shift life! I can see how that schedule makes IRL gaming hard. Our floor folks are on a similar schedule... Week to week, you will work one Tuesday, and maybe not the next, then the next two you will again, then not. Hard to sit with people and commit.

Hope this fits your bill, I think you'll find it flexible enough! And we do have a dedicated PF fan base (shadowrun too, but I am a PF fan!)

Happy gaming!

[Ildrahil]

Howdy Sheps,

Truth in lending, I'm predominantly a D&D player (5e now but my favorite is AD&D) who enjoys fantasy, but I have played many other RPG systems. There are some PF games to be found here.

This is a great place to scratch you RPG itch and interact with some great DMs and players, even with your schedule. There is some incredible role playing going on here. I thought I was a a pretty good story teller, but I have been put to shame by the quality of many of the players...and I have learned a lot. I sent a link to one such site I've been lucky enough to be a part of below. You should check out the Hall of Fame games over the years for others.

As Birched said, you may want to check out a solo game. Even if you have PbP experience each site is a bit different.

This is a place where the people are welcoming, where the games are interesting, and where generally they only expect you to post a few times a week. I've been playing D&D for a very long time and I thought I've seen it all, but this site has some amazing games going on. I've been playing (storytelling as much as rolling) for a bit over two years now in a game that has been going on continuously for four decades, started tabletop and moved online two decades ago. It's set in an alternate Europe where the worlds of Tolkien and Howard existed in ages past. So there is a hint of LOTR and a hint of Conan in it and since it's set in an alt Europe it somehow feels familiar.

This is just one example and there are other great campaigns on RPGX. You should take some time to "stroll around" the site and see if anything catches your eye.

I hope to see you around on the boards.

[Kenjitsu]

Welcome to RPG Crossing.

I too highly recommend checking out the New Player Solo Game in the main forum's Solo Games/New Gamers folder. There are 13th Age, Call of Cthulhu, DnD (3.5, 4, 5), FATE, Pathfinder (1), and Travelers many game systems to pick from and once signed up, you will be paired with a patient and helpful GM that can help show you the ropes of how to do things at this site. They can also be an excellent person to ask any questions to while you are getting up to speed on things.

All these things can be done with the Hero System. Champions, Dark Champions, Star Hero, and Monster Hunter International (that is based on the novels of the same name).So, ever wanted to be a superhero fighting crime to make the world a safer place? Or don a mask and make the criminals fear your brand of justice? Or go where no man has gone before and explore the outer reaches of the known universe and beyond? Or have you ever wanted to join the Monster Hunter International (MHI) team to track down things that go bump in the night while the Monster Control Bureau (MCB) does everything they can to keep those things a secret and dreading the day you have to deal with the Special Task Force Unicorn (STFU) teams from the MCB?

Anyway, enjoy your time here and let us know if you have any questions.

[bananabadger]

Oh man, the 12-hour shifts! The days on are tough, but the days off are great, but the day back on is even tougher! Anyway...hope you enjoy your work and keep well. We're here for your free time then, and I'm delighted you are thinking about spending some of it with us. All players are welcome, and it is particularly exciting that you have PbP experience and know what games you like. I'm sure you'll be up and running in a game of your choice soon, and I hope to see you around the boards!

[SilverOcean]

Hoi Fellow Chummer! Glad to see more shadowrun players ! Welcome!

[lexnop]

hello everyone, how are you doing?

[Admin Choc]

Goodmorning Sheps Stady,

Welcome over here and happy gaming :-)

[Leviticus]

Welcome, Sheps Stady! PbP should be the perfect antidote to play on that kind of busy schedule! Hope you find a few fun games!

[Leviticus]

And welcome, lexnop! You might consider posting your own thread in this New Member introductions Forum so that everyone can see it! To do that, Click on Game Tools -> Post New Thread -> And then enter in your very own introduction!

[Sheps Stady]

Thank you all for the warm welcomes, I'll be sure to try out one of those solo game that are offered. I think I'll go for the Traveller offering, I've been having a science fiction itch to scratch recently.

[psuedenim]

Hi - this is a great place to get your RPG fix. The pace can be hard to deal with at the start due to the early enthusiasm of wanting to play (well it was for me, dont judge ) but now I have a more settled schedule I'm actually playing more games and systems than I ever would in real life.

 

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[Tigra]

‘Allo and Welcome! May you have many grand adventures and meet new friends along the way.