Recruiting for an IRC Shadowrun game, Something...a little different Options

[LupiniusAngelus]

This is an advertisement for a Shadowrun IRC campaign, with a few
differences from the usual game.

For a while, I've been seeking a way to play AND GM at the same time.
So...here is what I propose.

This is a game that will be run as much by the players as it will by
the GM. This game will have a story to it, with a specific goal in
mind...but what I want is for the players, as much as myself, to
decide HOW we get there. In other words, it isn't just the GM writing
the story, it's you - the player - writing it as well. The players, if
they so choose, can take complete control of the game and run with it,
if they so choose, taking the characters off on little side trips,
mini-adventures, whatever. You are limited only by your own
imagination and the approval of the GM - which would be me.

Keep in mind that this WILL still be a Shadowrun campaign. The
difference from the usual is that, while there will be a specific
challenge to face (at some point) and a final foe to overcome (also at
some point), getting there is fairly non-linear.

And how we (the characters) get there is up to everyone.

Sound like something you would be interested in? Then let me know.

Rules

1. What the GM or Ops say, goes. I don't do things at random, so if I
say something happens, it happens for a reason. Just like God. This
rule applies for ANYONE who is GMing in the channel.

2. No autohitting…unless you're the GM and have a good reason for
doing it.

3. Absolutely NO killing of a character without the player's
permission. This rule ALSO applies to the GM. (I myself prefer to see
characters live to suffer another day *evil chuckle*)

4. NO RULES LAWYERING. The GM reserves the right to obey, alter or
break game rules in any way they see fit – even the core rule book
says this. If you as a player have a problem with this, DO NOT PLAY.

5. Creativity is not only allowed, it is encouraged. This game is
designed with that in mind. Feel free to throw in plot ideas, RP
meetings with the friends of your characters, etc. to your heart's
content. RPing plots on your own is perfectly acceptable as long as it
isn't in the middle of designated game time.

6. If you have ANY questions whatsoever, feel free to ask. If you have
a plotline you would like to see played out, be it between you and me
or between you and another player, discuss it with an Op and get
approval for it (which will most likely be given). If you want to GM
the plotline yourself, GREAT!

7. No Player bashing (or character bashing, unless it's in character).
At any time. Violators of this rule will be kick/banned without
warning or mercy.

8. Unless otherwise noted by the GM, all laws of Shadowrun reality
will be obeyed (i.e. drain, dumpshock, etc.)



Character Creation

1. Characters must have a sheet in an easily readable format. .txt,
Word docs, and HTML sheets are preferred, but image files of SR4
character sheets are quite acceptable as well.

2. Characters are to be in Shadowrun 4th edition format. If you are
NOT familiar with this system and still wish to play, then let me know
and I will give you a copy of the character creation system. Players
are allowed 500 build points to build their characters with.

3. Customized character peripherals (or, to put it in simpler terms,
things characters have that do not appear in the Shadowrun books –
custom equipment, weapons, self-created spells, and the like) are
allowed AND encouraged, provided you can give me a full description of
whatever it is, as well as statistics . For instance, a custom-built
rifle for a character should include the weapon's damage values,
ranges, and anything that adds a modifier. Also, it must meet my
approval.

4. Pre-existing characters are allowed, with my approval.

5. Characters MUST have a sufficiently interesting background story.
If you like, use the 20 questions, but I would like the characters to
have a somewhat detailed amount of `life' to them. I really like to
see some effort here.


The gaming channel is on the EsperNet IRC server, irc.esper.net,
channel #Shadowland. If anyone has questions they would like to ask in
person, I am online there usually after 5:00 PM Eastern time.

[Feshy]

I like what I see so far. Unfortunately, my rather unpredictable schedule most likely prevents me from playing an IRC game, though it might be worth trying to fit it in anyway. But while on the topic of schedule, what times / days were you looking at playing? And you said something about starting a game you could play as well as GM -- does this mean that as GM, you will also be playing a PC, or simply that the PC's have a greater role in the story?

[LupiniusAngelus]

[clegrady]

I would like to be a part of this. I am new to Shadowrun, and would like to get the hang of it, because nobody i know plays the game. It sounds like fun.

[LupiniusAngelus]

Feel free to make up a character and send it to me via email, or post it here if you want. I'm taking submissions as we speak (type?). Let me know either way. My email is forcesinmotion@yahoo.com.

[clegrady]

Rain, for the character submission.. Do you have to include stats?