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Please don't post in this thread if you are not playing!
Welcome to the thread of the Empires of the Fading Sun campaign, a Play-By-Post Role-Playing game that we will play on the forums right in this very thread! EFS will be run as a Fantasy adventure, a realm filled with the traditional Elves and Orcs, but also a few unique playable races such as the nature-loving Wildr and the stone-hard Forged.
We will be using the GURPS system to operate this game, and for those familiar with Dungeons and Dragons, you will not find this system to be too different from what you are used to. As with other pen and paper RPGs, the rules and operations may seem challenging. Do not fear however, for the others and myself are also new to this system as well as pen and paper games in general. As a team we will try our best to assist one another when help is needed.
I am lucky to have Duffie , JKangaroo , and ReyvnNova to begin as our first three adventurers, but I would like to have some more players join us soon! To join us, first take a look at the GURPS Lite Rulebook, a free edition of the core rules, which is what we will be using for this game. Then, I will have you PM me an application stating on your intentions of playing this game, which will be found below. Keep in mind that I will run with 4-5 players usually, so it may take quite a long time for you to have a turn. Warning: If you do not frequent the forums often, I'd advise you to NOT play this game. We will do our best to move quickly, so if you are causing for our group to lag behind in pace, I will have to remove you from the game. If you are aware that you will be missing for an extended period of time, inform me before hand and we can work something out for you in your absence.
When the game has begun, we will not allow for non-players to talk. After the game begins however, PM me otherwise to avoid distractions!
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This area will be used to provide information about the campaign, as well as provide helpful links that will assist you during the game.
PM me this information: The better the application, the higher up on the waiting list I will place you.
How often are you on the forums (estimate)?:
Have you had any experience with Pen and Paper RPGs before?:
What about this game appeals to you?:
Will you be willing to make the commitment that this game requires?:
Do you understand that if I feel your inactivity or poor behavior causes the game to run poorly, I may remove you?:
Provide me with an idea of a character you would like to play. This does not have to be a completely fleshed out character or necessitate that you fill out your character sheet, I am purely interested in what your imagination can create. Keep in mind that we have "Races" in this campaign, and your character may have to change!
Some DMs dislike when players speak out of character. Other ban the practice completely. This is not a practice that I will adopt, and infact will encourage you to speak out of character when the need arises. The only thing that is necessary is to distinguish when you are doing this. Your options are to:[/LEFT]
Use brackets: [ ] ----> [Like this]
Use double parenthesis: (( )) ----> ((Like this))
When you are doing something such as a monologue, but your character is not actually speaking, these markings aren't required.
Ellie Shizuka (Duffie):
A 20 year old Half-Elf of 4'7", Ellie had always received ridicule from her Elven brethren about her height, and rumors spread that she was part dwarf. But despite this, Ellie maintained an upbeat personality, but her childish manner made her grow bored of the dull Elven lifestyle that she led in Aerenor, so she sailed West to the continent of Aelor to discover the ways of the adventurer.
Brand (JKangaroo)
The massive stone automaton Brand had lived its entire immortal life under the servitude of the Illothorian Empire, the greatest empire that had ever graced the lands of Aelor. But time caught up to them, and the Illothorian Empire eventually fell, swallowed by the sands. Brand had an immortal life ahead of it now with the Empire gone, and he began to wander alone for the next several thousand years.
Faust (ReyvnNova)
The orphaned elf found few friends in life. An outsider from his genesis, the young Faust left the elves who had alienated him and seeked out a new life that could bring him good fortune. He began his new life in the streets of Neverfell, eventually becoming a Shadowstrider, a rogue who operates in the darkest places of the world. He acquired visible scars from these days, permanently marking his face. He left the world of the Shadowstriders to seek a world outside of crime, one where he could seek a higher cause.
Bryant Abruzzese
Swig after swig goes his drink. Puff after puff goes his pipe. This 4'4" Dwarf embraces his vices as much as he embraces battle. He has a long fiery red mane of a beard, which is startlingly offset by his crystal blue eyes. Bryant tends to spend his time traveling, mostly from bar to bar it seems, but he always finds a way to earn money, be it from little bar tricks, to winning brawls, to the occasional adventure
Jacob Dale
If you're looking for the leading role of a play, you want the handsome, charismatic gentleman that will charm up the crowd, no sooner would you look to than Jacob Dale. He's had a taste of adventure with his dwarven buddy Bryant, and he's eager for more.
I am still editing this page, and will throughout the campaign. Refer to this to check for new information! I hope you are excited for the game and am eager for applications!
I'll be adding new things to the "New Additions" section, so that it is easier for you to find what I am adding daily.
New additions:
"Updated Player List"
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