I want to join the game.  Will you accept me?

If you are enthusiastic and will commit to post daily or at least every other day for a long term commitment, then I will almost surely find a way to fit you in regardless of your experience level.

What is the 48 hour rule?

Basically, if you do not post for your character within 48 hours, I may post for you.  If you continue not to post, your character may not survive for long.  The universe is a dangerous place.

But I don't have much time every day!  What do I do?

If you have two minutes, you probably have enough time.  Typing one sentence is often enough.  Just have your character DO SOMETHING or SAY SOMETHING, so that I can know we're ready to move on.  There's generally no need to type much, so if you log on daily (or every other day), check the moves and quickly post your character's move, that's all it takes.


What benefits are there to posting regularly?

Your fellow players will like you.  The game will move more quickly.  The only thing slowing down the game is player post speed.  I generally check the threads 2-3 times daily.

Also, your consistent posting may lead to "fudging rolls" in your favor...but don't count on this for sure.  The gods occasionally have pity on their faithful servants. :)

Consistent posting results in more experience points awarded.  Believe me, it pays off.

Why do you use so those three dots ... so much?

Three dots ... represent a roll.  Because you can't see me roll dice (and because much of the time it is rolled on computer), this is my way of representing this (although not every roll is indicated by the dotted line).

My character has a strange personality.  Is that okay?

Humorous characters, unloveable characters, even misanthropes, are perfectly welcome.  The only thing that is not welcome is a boring character.  Spice up the game...please.

Do you railroad characters into a preset story?

No.  I create the setting, NPC's and the goals.  You control your character, and your character can do whatever you want him to (within the confines of public decency).  That said, I have an idea of what will happen and a general "story arc."  Without this, the game would seem to have no purpose.  But if your character went off on a sidetrek, I'd be there.  I ask only that you respect the desires of the other players when making such decisions.

(In this campaign, we will also be running through many published modules.  Please don't read them.  It will spoil the fun.  Also, I will modify them, so you might be wrong.)
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But I don't know the Star Frontiers rules.

This is a discontinued game that was first published in 1979, so you will not be in the minority.

The full rules are online at www.starfrontiers.com.  It will help you to read them, and they are not too hard to learn.

What is the best way to talk to other players outside the game?

Go to the OOC thread and post there.

What do I do if I have any more questions?

Send a private message to me, and I will answer it.  If it is a question of public concern, post it in the OOC thread.
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Is there any way for me to get bonus experience points?

Yes.  I will provide ways to earn bonus points as we go.  Points are determined at the end of each scenario or scene based on the following:

(1) Goals fulfilled;
(2) Enemies conquered;
(3) Interesting and In-Character Roleplaying;
(4) Active and consistent posting.

Points are kept secret between us, as are your character details, except whatever is posted in the character bio.  I suggest active posting and interesting roleplaying as the best ways to boost your character's abilities.

I don't like my character.  Can I create a new one?

Absolutely.  Just let me know, and we'll write out your old one.  Your new character may not have quite as many points to start with as all the other characters in the party, but he will close to the level of your previous character.

My character is unconscious.  What do I do?

First of all, don't post.  Second, ask me if you have any questions about his survival.  Unconsciousness is a far cry from death.I don't like to have players incapacitated too long when they are active players, so talk to me about either (1) getting the character conscious or (2) starting a new character.  I'm here to help.

My character died!  What do I do now?

Death happens.  This game, in order to provide you the thrill it is meant to, must provide danger for your characters.  Therefore, I resist "fudging" rolls and go for more realism.  The danger to your character will be real.  He may die.

But if so, no problem.  Let's think about your next character.  Hopefully, this one has a better sense of self-preservation.