RPGA: Competitors are rising to the challenge

[mythusmage]

Dave and Michelle have answered my concerns, so I can recommend the ARPL with a clear conscience.

Since we don't have the backing of a corp the fee makes sense. And with all the stuff we're planning, it's certainly money we're going to need.

BTW, if you're in the San Diego CA area drop me a line privately and let's see what we can work out.

I'll be at the San Diego DND Meetup on Saturday. Contact me for time and venue.

 

[BrooklynKnight]

Would you guys be intrested in sending along some dm's or gamers to the EN World Gameday in NYC on Oct 11th? Let me know. VongKiller18@aol.com

 

[Michelle]

Currently we are based out of Denver, Colorado.

Our judges program is not operational as of yet. We do not have the capitol.

If you would like to volunteer, have ideas or participate join our mailing list or send an email to: leaguedirector@arpl.org

thanks for your understanding guys and sorry if I came off too harsh!

 

[Desdichado]

Currently we are based out of Denver, Colorado.

Our judges program is not operational as of yet. We do not have the capitol.

Didn't you say Dever was your capitol?

Sorry, it's not nice to make fun of typos.

 

[Emirikol]

ARPL is currently seeking "Adventures" too. You can read more about it on the ARPL yahoogroup.

For a taste of some of the scenarios produced so far by ARPL and RP-Artisans, see the TaCticon (as in TACtics) website for the blurbs:

http://www.denvergamers.com/taCticon/rpgs.asp

RP-Artisan's takes their PRE-GENERATED characters and tournament scoring for roleplaying pretty seriously, as you can also see on their website (see first post in this thread).

jh

 

[TimWhite]

RP-Artisans

Of the three, only the third seems to be doing the thing I joined the RPGA for all those years ago; competitive ROLE playing of pregen characters. One of the reasons I don't go to cons much anymore is that it's hard to find those tables anymore. It's all Living this and Living that. Give me the challenge of playing what hits the table, man, woman or child, that's what really made the RPGA for me.

Hi! Tim White from RP-Artisans here. Thanks to local Coloradan Jay Hafner for starting this thread.

As KidCthulhu points out, RP-Artisans are indeed about 'old school' RPGA gaming. What are today called 'classic events'.

After seeing what trying to manage "Living" campaigns has done to many people we care about, and many corporate organizations such as the RPGA and OrgPlay, we decided that an organization needed to exist to focus on __our__ favorite part of organized gaming.

The Guild Masters of RP-Artisans are all people who came to love the way that character-provided events provided something __different__ from what you had in your home campaigns. Specifically, the enviornment pushes you to your best level of play, and broadens your skills and experience.

So, we hope to produce scenario products, as well as rating and feedback systems both for general consumption, and for use among any like-minded folks who would like to play such events on a regular basis.

If you have any questions about RP-Artisans, be sure to check out our web site http://rp-artisans.org .

The benefits of membership are still being decided, but we do know that membership will be free, as we aren't looking to have profit or paid staff.

Thanks for reading,

Tim White
RP-Artisans

 

[Emirikol]

Authors for scenarios welcome

We haven't heard from RPN. I'll email those guys and see if they want to comment here.

Both the ARPL and RP-Artisans are looking for AUTHORS for scenarios. What format are you planning on using? Do you pay royalties to authors? What are your top 5 game systems are you hoping to get scenarios for? Do you have any other tips for prospective authors?

Thanks!

jh

 

[TimWhite]

RP-Artisans Authoring

Both the ARPL and RP-Artisans are looking for AUTHORS for scenarios. What format are you planning on using? Do you pay royalties to authors? What are your top 5 game systems are you hoping to get scenarios for? Do you have any other tips for prospective authors?

RP-Artisans has a simple philosophy regarding money - the less that it is involved in an organization the happier people will be in the long run.

So that means we don't charge for our scenarios or "membership", and we don't pay authors to write them.

However, we also let the author retain the full copyright on their material, meaning if they decide someday to publish it on their own or via another organization they can. We only ask for a one year exclusive use license.

We have tossed about the idea of publishing collections of the 'best of RP-Artisans scenarios' at some point in the future. Royalties from these products would go to the authors.

As far as format goes, we are hoping to bring out a "minimalist" format, which presents only the most critical information, allowing each GM to put their personal stamp on the event.

In the meantime, we are flexible on format.

As far as what we are looking for, I'd have to say the only answer right now is "d20", as it presents the most straightforward licensing challenge.

At TactiCon, we had a d20 Modern Horror, a d20 Modern Ghostbusters, and a D&D.

Hopefully that provides some guidance.

 

[Trevalon Moonleirion]

these things are intriguing me quite a bit actually. The best times that I've had at GenCon (unfortunately the only real convention gaming i get to do) were the times that I played classic campaigns. It's great fun getting a character that you really know nothing about and trying to flesh it out right then and there. It'd be great to see a lot more gameday-type involvement for these groups as well, since getting to conventions is a very expensive and time-consuming endeavor.

 

[RPN Rules Guy]

RPN Rules Guy here...

Someone asked if we were really at any cons. The RPN has put on a number of games at TrincocCon, MACE, ConCarolinas, StellarCon and DragonCon (amongst others). We've been active at conventions since mid-2002, and have been asked back to every con.

-Greg G
RPN Rules Guy