[Information] How to use Game Recruiting

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Applying to a Game




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One path we shall never choose, that is the path of surrender, or submission.

Players should apply only to level appropriate games.

Players should not apply to an adventure they already took part in.

While some games may have special restrictions, games are expected to be first come, first serve and you may not hold a space for your friend.

While it is good to find other players you like to adventure with, forming groups that refuse to adventure apart is significantly frowned upon.

When the adventure is ready (enough players have posted interest), players wishing to apply to a game must do so IC and use correct post formatting as outlined in the front lobby.

Posting interest: Chime your interest for a game in the Game Recruiting Thread, noting the game is first come, first serve. When the game is ready to begin, just narrate your exit from the pub or other area you are participating in and your entrance into the game. This prevents you from being stuck in the room waiting for others, though you can also form the party in the recruiting thread and discuss things there IC.

Posting interest does not guarantee you a spot in the adventure, you must enter the room IC to be counted towards the adventure as an active PC, and the rule is still first come first serve, regardless of interest posted, barring any listed banned character types for the adventure.

Only post interest in one adventure at a time.

PVP vs. AoEs AoE spell effects, bombs and other items may inadvertently hit players. This is not considered PvP combat unless it is done in a harassing manner to be determined by the presiding GM. Clear harassing use of AoE is reported to the head GM for review and possible removal of the character from the game at large. As an option at adventure application a character may "Opt out" of being hit by AoE attacks in the adventure advertisement in an OOC fashion and all players will know this information. The opting player must put the information in bold and large font so it is not missed. Once this decision is made it cannot be changed for the duration of the adventure. This does not prevent the player from being damaged, but instead, prevents the spell or bomb from working effectively (at all). Either the spell fails or the bomb or other AoE device is a dud through meta-plot devices. This choice will have significant tactical advantages and disadvantages to the party as a whole and the option must be weighed carefully. While the players will have the information that a bomb or spell or other AoE effect will not work, the characters will not, however, it is perfectly acceptable to voice in character "Please be careful not to include me in your magic blasts" or similar, though the characters will still not know preemptively that a spell or bomb will fail, nor will there be any external method to determine that there is meta-plot devices at work unless the GM determines the tone of the game world and adventure should include such an event and highlights said event as a special mechanic for comedic value or other purpose.

 

 

DM's are expected to post their quests in the game recruiting board IC, to include a brief description of the outline and homebrew content if the world is not a premade setting. You may also wish to entice the PC's with the promise of a reward such as a magical item from the quest giver if they complete the quest. You must also post a spoiler tag that lists the following data:

Thread Title:Include number of players and level requested as well as the room number you expect to use.

Title: Name your ad something memorable that conveys a great idea about the type of campaign or adventure you wish to run.

Use of a picture is always recommended.

Theme Music Link: Linking to a nice song on youtube can help set the stage for the mood you are trying to set for the players.

Posting Requirement: How many times a day, week or month are your players expected to post? If your game is already running, mention that, and take the time to realize adding another player may change the pace to become faster or slower depending on how the PC interacts. This requirement should be the MINIMUM requirement to post without some sort of prior notification. This range will vary drastically from game to game and is dependent upon a multitude of factors. As a general rule, requesting players post more than once a day can quickly become problematic. In some cases you may wish to also add a maximum posting rate such as "no more than three posts from a player before the DM and/or all respond at least once" to make sure that everyone has a chance to respond appropriately.

Generally, the suggested rate is 5-10 posts per PC and GM per week, but variances are allowed at GM discretion so long as they are written in here and XP variance is modified.

Level of adventure and estimated rewards: What level range should applicants be? Keep level range tight, no more than a 1 level spread (+/- 1 level) with a target of zero level spread (all level spreads greater than zero and under level 10 must be approved by the Head GM). Larger spreads are not allowed because they create game balance issues. Give an estimate of roughly how much XP will likely be earned from this adventure. Standard Adventures are worth 100 xp with shorter adventures being worth less and longer adventures being worth more but never more than 200xp. The 100 xp reward is based on a standard real time 3 month long adventure with an average of 5-10 posts weekly per player and GM. More or less may be given based on PC completion of objectives, potential RP bonuses and adventure length, all factors of which are subject to GM discretion. Generally speaking 100xp is the norm for levels 1-11 with a rough range of 50-200 depending upon adventure length. Once level 12 is achieved, PCs receive modifiers for xp gained in adventures.

Requesting "x" players: How many players do you need? Keep in mind that the larger a group becomes, the greater the chances someone will hold up posting by being absent. Play by Post games with over 10 participants in them exist, but they are the exception and not the rule. Generally at Eternity's End games are targeted at 3-5 players though smaller groups and solo missions exist. Generally speaking, having more than 5 players is not recommended but not against the rules.

Special Restrictions/Requirements: such as No spellcasters, Elves only, etc. If the party needs a particular class asset (such as: "must have a healer"), mention that here. Never put players into an adventure they have no hope of succeeding in unless it is strictly a survival type game, at which point you should emphasize that fact in the advert. Generally speaking, limiting your options like this as a GM is suggested against but not prohibited.

Setting: If you have a specific pre-made campaign setting you are using, post it here, otherwise list as "home brew". Include optional data like "will be on the plane of fire" or "will take place in the underdark" or "adventure not suiting to mounted characters" or whatever if you think it's important to the players and would like to let them know.

Flavor Text: Include your IC description here. You may start your IC description in the pub, but it is recommended that you always have PCs apply to the adventure outside of the pub, usually in the room number itself, just outside the door, in the hallways, or some other location that does not contain a static NPC that can be interacted with. This is to prevent issues with timestream continuity.

To rectify any discontinuity players are encouraged to carry out IC actions as specified. For example, if an adventure is posted on a corkboard in the pub, the character is encouraged to look at the cork board IC in the pub and then leave off in search of the room or other location and then apply IC in the Advert when they are ready to join.

 

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