Once you're in the game, you'll see a link near the top called, "GM Menu". Click that.
If you ever decide that you want to change the Game Name or Classification, this is done here, using the "Edit Game Details" link. For now, though, we'll focus on fleshing out your game.
- You cannot advertise for new players until a Game Introduction has been created so, first, set up your Game Introduction. Click on the link for "Edit the game introduction", and start typing!
The game introduction is what a player is going to look at first in many cases. They want to see if the game will be interesting to them. Put an introductory preface here of what the game is going to be about and introduce the reader to your game's story. You'll want to gain their interest by making it exciting or intriguing to read.
Follow up with a reiteration of what game system you intend on using, and be sure to tell potential players what sort of character concepts you are looking for, or what limitations there are on character creation (levels, money, magic items if applicable).
You can edit the text in this section using RPoL's approved formatting, such as colors, boldface, italics, and so on. When done, click the button for "Update Game Introduction".
- If you have a map ready to use for your game, return to the "GM Menu" and click on the link for "Update the Game Map". This can be used to upload a game map to RPOL of 100 kilobytes or less in size. Use .gif, .jpg, or .png for map file images.
- If you have already set up a website dedicated to your game, then specify the game website link using the link for it in the GM Menu. This selection is for linking your game with a website dedicated to the game. This is a great way to add to and enhance your game and show off your html prowess. Additionally, many players are attracted to games with fancy websites. To show the extra effort as a DM to fancy up a web site for a game tells the players just how enthused you are about it.
- From the GM Menu, you can also use "Edit the external file links" to add URLs to your game to help the players find the references they need.
- Create your first thread. You must create at least one thread in the game before you can start advertising for players. Ideal contents for this thread include character creation information, a character sheet template, and notes on any house rules for your game.
- Now, under "Edit game details", set your "Requesting New Players" flag to "On" and click "Update Game". This tells potential players that you're actively seeking new players for your game. If you want to toggle it off or on, this is the place to do it.
You are ready to start adding messages now.
Now you're ready to advertise. Remember how we typed up the Game Introduction? Let's take another look at it! Click on "Game Info" from your Game Menu and you'll see it again.
- Click on the link beneath your Game Introduction for "Edit the game introduction".
- Select the whole passage with your mouse (or click inside the box and use control+a to select all), then either right-click and select copy, or use control+c to copy your introduction.
- Click on the link for "Main Menu".
- From the Main Menu, click on the forum called "Wanted - Players" (under the RPoL Forums category).
- Click on the link for "Post a new topic" (in the upper right-corner area).
- In the Subject area, type your game name or a phrase that will attract the type of player you want to read your ad.
- If you have more than one game advertising for players, use the Game Name drop-down list to select the game for which you wish to advertise. (You will not get a choice of games unless you have more than one choice available.) Also note that you will not be able to create an ad for a game which already has an ad running in the forum.
- Click in the Message box and hit control+v, or right-click in the message box and select paste to paste your Game Introduction into the box.
- Read over your ad again, and put in any extra information you think players might need to know, such as how often you'd like players to be able to post in the game.
- Click the "Post Message" button.
There you have it. Your first game is set up and you're ready to accept new players! Good luck!
Last updated: 05:51, Thu 12 Jan 2023.
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