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Pair of not native english speakers looking to try pbp rpg.

Posted by Lorange
Lorange
member, 1 post
Sun 10 Jul 2016
at 07:22
  • msg #1

Pair of not native english speakers looking to try pbp rpg

Hi! I and my friend looking for welcoming game to practice our English (Our native language is Russian) and possibly learn new RPG systems. For me it will be 1 st play by post game (my friend more experienced in that kind of play). We played D&D 3.5, D&D 5, Vampire: the masquerade, Warhammer 40k Deathwatch and Dark Heresy. We looking forward to play D&D 5e, Savage World, Fate, Dungeon worlds, GUMSHOE (But we are open to other suggestions). We can write 2-3 posts a week (but if all goes easy we can manage post a day).

My questions are:
    1) Is it right place to find this kind of game? (maybe there is a chat or some kind lfg site?)
    2) How can I filter games to show Beginner-friendly games?
    3) What kind of RPG systems are more suited for play-by-post games?
    4) If it allowed to ask, where else I can find play-by-post games?

StarMaster
member, 168 posts
Sun 10 Jul 2016
at 08:42
  • msg #2

Pair of not native english speakers looking to try pbp rpg

Hi! Welcome to RPoL!

Yes, this is the place to post for beginners/newbies... where to ask the questions you asked.

As far as I know, there isn't any way to filter the Search engine for beginner friendly games. The best option is probably just putting a post up in GMs Wanted, stating what game you want to try and that you are a beginner at PbP.

Of the games you are looking for, D&D 5e might be the easiest to get your feet wet as you wouldn't really have to learn a new game just yet. Once you are comfortable with PbP.

Freeform games are probably the best for pure writing. On RPoL, I've found that running combat can be somewhat tedious and time-consuming, and there's not a lot of ways to write or role-play them... just number-crunching and dice rolling.

As with most RPG systems, it isn't the game itself but the way the GM runs the game. If he's heavy on role-playing and character interaction, then the rest is just incidental. For example, I'm running a Pathfinder game for two players that's 95% role-playing, 4% dice rolling and 1% combat. It's been a lot of fun.

I'm not all that familiar with other PbP sites, but apparently they are out there. A google search for play-by-post games is your best bet.

Any other questions, just ask!
Lord_Johnny
member, 96 posts
Mon 11 Jul 2016
at 02:44
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Pair of not native english speakers looking to try pbp rpg

So, I didn't have a lot to add other than...welcome to the site!
Gaffer
member, 1372 posts
Ocoee FL
40 yrs of RPGs
Mon 11 Jul 2016
at 16:21
  • msg #4

Pair of not native english speakers looking to try pbp rpg

Welcome, Lorange. Also, a caution: site rules do not permit sharing an account, so you and your friend each need a separate account.

Have fun.
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