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Mithreander
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*Points to Piratecat* See?! See?! I'm not the only one!
*Looks abashed* Sorry about that... it's just nice to know I'm not the only one to do such things.
[sappiness]*Hugs Piratecat* I'm not alone![/sappiness]
*Looks abashed* Sorry about that... it's just nice to know I'm not the only one to do such things.
[sappiness]*Hugs Piratecat* I'm not alone![/sappiness]
Storminator
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Piratecat said:
It takes a lot of time. I can spend an hour on a post, easily. Do that a few times a week and you're spending a lot of time on a game.
To do it well, I don't think it's any easier or quicker than running a face to face game.
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Acid_crash
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I will admit to be a player that was in a game when AU first came out and I did let school affect my decision to keep posting my character. I was one of the more regular posters, and I noticed that within two weeks of fall term beginning half the group had started to post less and less, and I think that effected me as well...then, two weeks after school began, my internet connection at home shut down for four months, and I spaced the fact that I could still keep it going by posting at the college...
So, in that case, it was my fault as a player and not the DM's fault. I don't know if it's going on right now or not, but I totally put the blame of my actions on my own shoulders.
It's not always you DM's at fault..sometimes us players get jaded about posting as well. I've learned a lot in the last six months about playing on line, playing in person, and how to adapt to the pressures of school and real life.
So, in that case, it was my fault as a player and not the DM's fault. I don't know if it's going on right now or not, but I totally put the blame of my actions on my own shoulders.
It's not always you DM's at fault..sometimes us players get jaded about posting as well. I've learned a lot in the last six months about playing on line, playing in person, and how to adapt to the pressures of school and real life.
Mithreander
Explorer
I think my biggest issue is taking on to much at once and getting burned out... that and not letting the games I'm involved in know that I need a break. I think I would have better luck if I stuck with a smaller list of games I am participating in, and let them know if I'm going to be absent. Well, enough of my rambling for now.
doghead
thotd
my two cents worth
I've just wrapping up the first scene of my 2nd pbp post game (as DM). It was a battle. My first game died as the characters approached their first fight. Based on checking out some of the faster starting games, I though I would try start this game fast, with a fight. Unlike in tabletop games, I think that a lot of characterisation occures during combat in PbP games. There is not as big a distinction between role play and combat. But it did take me about a hour to write up the principle posts - 6pcs, 3 npcs and three blocks of goblins (about 6 involved in the fight).
I have also just asked be excused from a game. I was really enjoying it, and the character had come up with a couple of good moments. It was really hard to do. I felt that I was failing the others. But the game was recruiting and had more applicants than places so I felt that I could step down now without hurting the game. And I am, to paraphrase, feeling a little jaded in need of a little breathing space. Its good to hear that I am not alone.
I've just wrapping up the first scene of my 2nd pbp post game (as DM). It was a battle. My first game died as the characters approached their first fight. Based on checking out some of the faster starting games, I though I would try start this game fast, with a fight. Unlike in tabletop games, I think that a lot of characterisation occures during combat in PbP games. There is not as big a distinction between role play and combat. But it did take me about a hour to write up the principle posts - 6pcs, 3 npcs and three blocks of goblins (about 6 involved in the fight).
I have also just asked be excused from a game. I was really enjoying it, and the character had come up with a couple of good moments. It was really hard to do. I felt that I was failing the others. But the game was recruiting and had more applicants than places so I felt that I could step down now without hurting the game. And I am, to paraphrase, feeling a little jaded in need of a little breathing space. Its good to hear that I am not alone.
Manzanita
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It's impossible not to have ups and downs in PbP. When you're playing nearly everyday, there's always days you're not feeling very into it. That's one of the reasons it's so much easier as a player than a DM, because the DM always has to be into it or the game really suffers.
I'm glad you didn't drop my game, Doghead. You're a great contributer!
I'm glad you didn't drop my game, Doghead. You're a great contributer!
doghead
thotd
It was really hard. I couldn't choose one game as "better" than another. I absolutely didn't want to just drop out, but I recognised the beginings some of the feeling expressed by others in the thread - feeling overwhelmed, burnt out and even resentful. Hopefully, their honesty has helped me avoid walking down the same path. Hopefully mine might help someone else.
Eventually, I chose based on which game I could step down from with the least disruption. It wasn't completely painless. I hope that I didn't leave any hard feelings.
And the character was one of my better ones, I think
Eventually, I chose based on which game I could step down from with the least disruption. It wasn't completely painless. I hope that I didn't leave any hard feelings.
And the character was one of my better ones, I think
Mithreander
Explorer
You did better then I did... had more courage then I did... and you did better for it. You dropped out on your own, letting the others know, where I just disappeared.
Be assured that they have greater respect for you then they have for me, for your methode was honest while mine was cowardly. I'll take your experience and apply it in the future.
Thank yuo very much for sharing.
Be assured that they have greater respect for you then they have for me, for your methode was honest while mine was cowardly. I'll take your experience and apply it in the future.
Thank yuo very much for sharing.
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