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RTJ and Expectations.

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Dungeon Master
GM, 4 posts
Thu 27 Dec 2018
at 02:07
  • msg #1

RTJ and Expectations

This is going to be pretty basic.  I just need a little bit of info to get us started.  Nothing is set in stone yet, so don't worry too much about exact details.  And if multiple people show interest in playing the same class in their RTJs, we can adjust later.  Once we get all of our players, we will work on fine tuning the character details.  If there is enough interest, I may have several groups adventuring at the same time in different parts of the same world.  And even if the game has started, still feel free to submit an RTJ, as we may need replacements later on.  I will be finalizing selections on Friday, November 10 if possible.

If you are new to Dungeon World, I can help you work through character creation as well, so don't let that dissuade you from requesting to join.  Everything you will need to be able to play can be found at the following website:
http://www.dungeonworldsrd.com/

--> When you submit your Request To Join, please include the information below. <--



Character Name:  What do you want to be called?

Class: Pick a class and write whatever extra details you feel like sharing about your potential choice. We will only be using the classes listed on the website posted above.

Are you able and willing to post at least a few times a week?:  Yes or No.  Any related details can be written here as well.  I expect this game to be medium paced, so a few posts a week is what will be expected, but we may move at a faster pace if people post more frequently.

Sample Post:  This is probably the most important part.  I need an example of how you would write up an action for your character.  Dungeon World is a game that thrives on the story we tell as a group, so a bit of description to your actions is key.  Please use the following prompt for your reply:
quote:
Scene: You are a ranger who awakens to find yourself and your animal companion floating down a river on a tangle of branches and debris. The water is rough, and the sound of a waterfall can be heard just ahead. You probably have just enough time to get to one bank or the other if you play your cards right and avoid all of the rocks jutting from the water. To the left is a sand bank, filled with crocodiles basking in the sun. To the right is a copse of willow trees hanging over the river. Their drooping branches sport black leaves, with some of the tendrils rolled up tightly clutching bundles of bones and fur.

What do you do?

This message was last edited by the GM at 17:55, Thu 27 Dec 2018.
Dungeon Master
GM, 5 posts
Thu 27 Dec 2018
at 02:08
  • msg #2

RTJ and Expectations

What is Expected:

As noted briefly above, this game will flow at a medium pace or faster.  So please only submit an RTJ if you can commit to posting at least a few times a week or more.

Additionally, it will be expected that players are respectful of each other.  Characters don't always have to get along, but do not let In-Character drama affect Out-Of-Character interactions.

That being said, while characters do not always have to agree with one another, they should generally be able to work together toward the same overarching goals.  We can have both good and evil aligned characters on the same team so long as they are able to find a way to work together.

Posts should be written in 3rd person past tense. Please pick a color for spoken words. (Preferably a different color than the other PCs. Orange is reserved for GM use.) Internal thoughts should be in italics.

Lastly, when writing posts, be bold.  Don't be shy about having your character try something new, or know something about the world.  Dungeon World is all about the narrative, so if it will make a good story, go for it.  Just try not to be contradictory.  For instance, if your character doesn't know how to bake a loaf of bread in one scene, don't have them later claim they worked at their uncle's bakery for three summers.

What is NOT Expected:

Previous experience playing Dungeon World is great, but it is not at all required.  It is a quick and easy game to learn, so don't let lack of experience dissuade you from playing.

Likewise, when you create a character, it is not expected that you know every single detail about their past.  A lot of the fun about Dungeon World is discovering the world as we go.  This includes discovering things about the player characters.
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:08, Thu 10 Jan 2019.
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