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Old Nov 21st, 2023, 03:08 AM
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New Guy Here. Looking For An Easy Site To Play On

Hi folks. New guy here.

I’ve tried playing on Paizo’s site, rpol.net and discord. All seem to be lacking. I saw the post of the month winner and I like the way it was structured. So I thought I would give y’all a try.

I’m 53. Married. 6 kids. Wife paralyzed and on a ventilator so IRL games are basically out for me. I’m trying to find an rpg routine that works for me. Other sites make it painful to post either on desktop or mobile. I’m hoping this site is mobile friendly. I’m using my phone now and it’s wonky. I did go into options and changed it to mobile but nothing looks different.

So hi o/
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Old Nov 21st, 2023, 07:30 AM
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Welcome!

Glad you joined us, but I have to say, Mobile is not the best for posting long, complicated posts full of dice rolls and such. It's fine for keeping up, but until you get good at BBCode, phone posting will always be more cumbersome than the keyboard (with all the shortcut buttons). That said, there are people here who post entirely by phone, and get pretty good at it, so... good luck, hope you like it here. Happy gaming!
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Old Nov 21st, 2023, 11:44 AM
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HI new guy!

You can absolutely post on mobile, dice and all. It'll be low on pictures and formatting, but functional. When you switch to mobile, it should change the way the site looks, but if you set up your account on your phone, it might have automatically detected that. Maybe the site delivered the mobile version already.

I hope you find what you're looking for here. It's a wonderful, supportive community with a lot of imaginative, interesting people from all over the world. Storytelling, action, suspense, and you can't beat the flexibility of the schedule. Welcome!
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Old Nov 21st, 2023, 02:24 PM
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Hey, Mr. NiceGuy! I'll second Lostcheerio's take that playing on mobile is entirely doable, though some aspects perform better based on which browser you use and how much security functions you have built into them. The good thing is that if you run into a problem, there's generally a few tech-savvy people around the boards who have run into the problem and can give you a quick solution.

For me (when I'm on Mozilla with full security functions), there is a difference with some of the interface skins, and Mobile or Drake (no background) seem to perform best (though I'll always love Lime).

But, hey, don't let the old-style format and retro-board feel fool you. This is a great place for the latest types of RPG with plenty of opportunities to try out different systems or go wild with old-school stuff without some of the old-school baggage.

Hope you find your niche and enjoy exploring around the boards! If you want, a good way to start out is to sign up for one of the New Player Solo Games...that should also give you an idea of whether the mobile interface will work for you in a game situation.

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Old Nov 22nd, 2023, 11:12 AM
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Howdy mrkrrtft,

Admin Dirk told you like it is. I have learned to use my phone but it is a bit more difficult than the keyboard. That said, as cheerio and badger said, it is possible. Of course, the best option is always to simply quote a previous post and then edit that. That speeds the process a bit. But be careful, sometimes when you quote from a mobile device things get a bit wonky. We are here to help you though, just let us know how to help and we'll try to guide you through it.

Tell us a bit more about yourself. How about genre, do you prefer high magic, low magic, high tech, horror, sci fi/future tech etc.? Do you have a favorite character class, race? Which RPG system(s) do you prefer? Do you intend to others and if so which one(s) are you going to try. Do you know how much wood a woodchuck chucks...if a woodchuck, could chuck wood?

There are a lot of choices for various RPG systems here, although PF and D&D are the two most common. We have quite a few games with very long legs here. In fact, I talk about one below. To start, you may want to check out a solo game. This will help you learn the site tools, since each site is a bit different.

As far as finding games goes, try here. This is where there are games seeking players. It can be a bit daunting but don't give up. It may take a few applications before you get accepted...but it's worth it once you're in. This is a great place to scratch your RPG itch and interact with some great DMs and players. There is some incredible role playing going on here. I thought I was 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.

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 few 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.
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Old Nov 22nd, 2023, 06:18 PM
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Welcome, mrkrrtft! I see that you’ve signed up for the New Player Solo Game. That’s a great way to get started on the site.

I wish I could add to the advice about accessing the site from a mobile phone, but I’m more of a desktop PbP’r myself. I hope you find a few fun games to join and settle into an easy gaming routine!
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‘Allo and Welcome mrkrrtft!

May you have many grand adventures and meet new friends along the way.
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Old Dec 14th, 2023, 04:36 PM
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Hi all. Thank you for all the warm welcomes.

Yes using Desktop is preferred. However with my family situation I seem to have less and less desktop computer time. I do have an iPad too so we’ll see what happens. I wanted mobile mainly to keep up on threads so I can think what I’m going to do before I get to a desktop.

Also I found out Mobile was only available to supporters so I’m doing that. If I keep playing I’ll keep supporting.

I was born in 1970 and grew up in the 80’s and had the AD&D red box but never had anyone to play with. So I just read my books and Dragon magazine. I read and played the single player CYOA books and RPG books with d6’s.

In 2018 I had a bad day and a friend at church asked if I ever wanted to play D&D. My eyes lit up and he smiled. He asked if I wanted to sit in on a game the next weekend. He introduced me to the GM through FB Messenger and the GM and I built a character and wrote me into the story. It was Pathfinder 1e and I truly enjoyed the experience.

We then played on and off for a year or so until a new core group formed and we started playing Rise of the Runelords. Then Covid hit and we moved to Roll20 and played every Friday night from 9p to 1 am for a year. We only missed two or three sessions I think in 2020. We finished that campaign and started another but dynamics had changed. A player kept telling me how my character should react as a cleric of Erastil. I said my character wouldn’t do that. He kept insisting I was playing my character wrong. So Then I had to leave the group. About a year later I stumbled upon a 5e group and played in person with them for a few months. Then the GM invited another player and the new player and I didn’t mesh well. I wasn’t going to ask the GM to kick them since he invited them so I gracefully left. Although the GM took it personally because some other team members were leaving.

Over the last 10 years or so I played on rpol for a bit but found it hard to get immersed. I’ve read a bunch of threads here and I’m amazed at the writing. I have a bunch to learn from everyone.

I also had GURPS, 007, Battletech and a few others I think. But again never found anyone to play with. I was shy back then.

So thanks again for the warm welcome. I look forward to playing with y’all. Oh and this was typed up during lunch in my iPhone 12. LOL.
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Old Dec 14th, 2023, 06:37 PM
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FYI, I "keep up" on the site with my phone, but use desktop for actual game posts. It works very well at that type of use... I can answer simple questions, I can respond "yes/no" or "I will use a healing potion" on my phone, and keep the action moving. And, as you mention, peeking ahead with the phone gives me time then to think about my actions/post while I do other tasks, and kind of have things ready in my head for when I do sit at the keyboard.
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Old Dec 14th, 2023, 08:29 PM
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Play your character the way you want to play your character. If the DM is okay with it it isn't a player's [lace to say squat. That said, the DM should have told him to mind his own business.
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Welcome! I got my start through Pathfinder 1e as well. Strix monk with a chip on his shoulder and no sense of humour. I hope you find a place to settle here - please let us know if you need any help with anything.
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Old Dec 15th, 2023, 01:20 AM
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The GM was right friends with the guy.

Thanks again for the welcome.
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