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Roleplaying Questionaire

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What games would you prefer to play for the following intervals, and at what power level would you like to start?

Single session
a. (Game)/(xp total)
b.
c.

Brief storyline (2-5 sessions)
a. (Game)/(xp total)
b.
c.

Expanded Storyline (6-12 sessions, similar to a season in a tv show)
a. (Game)/(xp total)
b.
c.

Long or Indefinite storyline (13 sessions +)
a. (Game)/(xp total)
b.
c.

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What Power level do you generally like to play at within any given system, with 1 being the most basic character, straight out of creation, and 10 being the top tier of power available in systems?
Power level:

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What are the top three themes that you prefer in roleplaying games (comedy, morality play, coming of age, heroism, etc.)
a.
b.
c.

What are your top three genres that you prefer to play in roleplaying games (horror, cyberpunk, superheroes, space opera, etc.; you may mix some of these in your answer if desired, i.e. space horror).
a.
b.
c.

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Do you have an interest in running at any point, and if so what systems?

yes/no
systems:

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What times are you available and interested in playing?

Times:

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Do you have any interest in gatherings not having to do with games? If so, how often (in weeks)?
yes/no
Frequency:

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Do you have any interest in playing non-roleplaying games, such as board games, strategy games, and miniatures games? If so, what and how often?
yes/no
What and how often:

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What are your top 3 systems to play within (if a choice has multiple editions, please note which you prefer)
a.
b.
c.

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How long (in hours) does your ideal game session run?

Time:

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Are you interested in exploring any new, unplayed, seldom played, or independent games, and if so, what?
yes/no
Games:

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Do you have any interest in the following types of games:

Play-By-Post: yes/no
Skype Text: yes/no
Skype Voice Chat: yes/no
Blended games (mixture of different RP mediums): yes/no

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If individuals would endeavor to edit their sheets as their situations/preferences change, it would be extremely helpful. Your well thought and thorough answers will allow us to better coordinate our activities in the future, and continued updates will allow everyone to stay on the same page.

Thank you for your time.
Your time is valuable to Us, and the ultimate goal of this survey is to conserve your time, and insure it is spent pleasurably.

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TALLY SO FAR...
What games would you prefer to play for the following intervals, and at what power level would you like to start?

Short Storyline (1-5)
a. NWoD, Low-Moderate
b. Feng Shui, Starting
c.


Expanded Storyline (6+ sessions)
a. D&D 3.5/(lvl 10+)
b. Marvel (Moderate to High)
c. Star Wars / Star Trek (?)
d. Exalted (High)
e. WoD of some sort (?)

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What Power level do you generally like to play at within any given system, with 1 being the most basic character, straight out of creation, and 10 being the top tier of power available in systems?
General preference for mid- to high-level games

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What are the top three themes that you prefer in roleplaying games (comedy, morality play, coming of age, heroism, etc.)
a. Exploration (of concepts/cultures/environments, not just travel)
b. Heroism
c. Change/Development of characters

What are your top three genres that you prefer to play in roleplaying games (horror, cyberpunk, superheroes, space opera, etc.; you may mix some of these in your answer if desired, i.e. space horror).
a. Fantasy
b. Space
c. Superheroes

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Do you have an interest in running at any point, and if so what systems?

Steven: Star Wars or Exalted
Jason: Theatrix, Amber, NWoD stuff
Paul: Marvel
Cheyne: Lots of stuff

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What times are you available and interested in playing?

Times:
Weekdays suck, days suck

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Do you have any interest in gatherings not having to do with games? If so, how often (in weeks)?
yes, 1/month

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Do you have any interest in playing non-roleplaying games, such as board games, strategy games, and miniatures games? If so, what and how often?
Sort of, but mainly for a breakup of monotony. Campaigns are unlikely to work out due to lack of enthusiastic interest.

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What are your top 3 systems (i.e. mechanics) to play within (if a choice has multiple editions, please note which you prefer)
a. White Wolf stuff
b. D&D 3.5

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How long (in hours) does your ideal game session run?

4-6 hours

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Are you interested in exploring any new, unplayed, seldom played, or independent games, and if so, what?
yes, Star Wars, Star Trek, Deadlands, Amber, Theatrix

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Do you have any interest in the following types of games:

Play-By-Post: Moderate-High
Skype Text: Low
Skype Voice Chat: Low
Blended games (mixture of different RP mediums): Moderate
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Re: Roleplaying Questionaire

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What games would you prefer to play for the following intervals, and at what power level would you like to start?

Single session
a. The stuff people have list sound cool. I prefer 2-3 session games because I like stories to have a beginning, middle, and end. I do not think 1 shot games do this very well. I will play/run any system we have not played in the last 2 years as a one shot to see if we like it.


Brief storyline (2-5 sessions)
a. D&D 4th ed at level 11 or 16 play 1 mission
b. Dead Lands w/ starting creations + that merit that effectively gives a level
c. Theatrics WOD
d. Cheyne mentioned amber which I agree with.

Expanded Storyline (6-12 sessions, similar to a season in a tv show)
a. Mage w/starting creation we have talked about
b. Changeling w/starting creation we have talked about
c. Exalted under the current world 400 years from how with E6-7. New characters
d. Adventure @ starting creation or with 75xp
I prefer 18 session games

Long or Indefinite storyline (13 sessions +)
anything I already listed if it goes well.



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What Power level do you generally like to play at within any given system, with 1 being the most basic character, straight out of creation, and 10 being the top tier of power available in systems?
Power level: I like either 1 or 10

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What are the top three themes that you prefer in roleplaying games (comedy, morality play, coming of age, heroism, etc.)
a.
b.
c.

What are your top three genres that you prefer to play in roleplaying games (horror, cyberpunk, superheroes, space opera, etc.; you may mix some of these in your answer if desired, i.e. space horror).
a. Modern with supernatural in the background. Aka wod
b. High Fantasy
c. I have always wanted to try a cyber punk

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Do you have an interest in running at any point, and if so what systems?

yes/no
systems: All Wod systems, and I really want to test play Theatrics

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What times are you available and interested in playing?

Times: Saturdays

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Do you have any interest in gatherings not having to do with games? If so, how often (in weeks)?
yes/no
Frequency: Yes 1 weekend a month.

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Do you have any interest in playing non-roleplaying games, such as board games, strategy games, and miniatures games? If so, what and how often?
yes/no
What and how often: Not really, but its fun as a social activity.

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What are your top 3 systems to play within (if a choice has multiple editions, please note which you prefer)
a. New wod Changeling
b. New Wod Mage w/ Fluff changes
c. I want to try 4th ed at higher levels
d. Any system we have not played in the last 2years

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How long (in hours) does your ideal game session run?

Time: 4-5hrs

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Are you interested in exploring any new, unplayed, seldom played, or independent games, and if so, what?
yes/no
Games: yes. I listed a bunch above.

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Do you have any interest in the following types of games:

Play-By-Post: only if its really good.
Skype Text: NEVER
Skype Voice Chat: Sure
Blended games (mixture of different RP mediums): maybe
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What games would you prefer to play for the following intervals, and at what power level would you like to start?

Single session
a. Maybe nWoD Mortals (like the last one we did)/? (xp totals for one-shots are largely irrelevant to me, since characters cannot reasonably advance - totals should be based on the requirements of the story)
b. Almost anything once (gives a taste of it, at least)
c. Maybe something cyber-punk-ish for a total genre change?

Brief storyline (2-5 sessions)
a. Feng Shui/? (not sure that I care about xp totals for this game)
b. Mission-based Sidereals? (could be fun for a few related missions from Oversight or something)
c.

Expanded Storyline (6-12 sessions, similar to a season in a tv show)
a. D&D 3.5/12-18th-ish level - Common, you know you love Math: The Game
b. Exalted Dynastic Intrigue/50-100xp starting
c. Possibly something oWoDish - unlike many others, I have never participated in a long-running oWoD game

Long or Indefinite storyline (13 sessions +)
a. Exalted/0+ (long term games should work from the bottom up; would like a reboot world)
b. Star Wars (WEG - NOT D20 EVER!)/0+
c. ? - will come back to this at a later time

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What Power level do you generally like to play at within any given system, with 1 being the most basic character, straight out of creation, and 10 being the top tier of power available in systems?
Power level: 6-10 (I really hate being the useless level 1 piece of shit - note that starting Celestial Exalted characters qualify to start at about a 5 on this scale :P)

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What are the top three themes that you prefer in roleplaying games (comedy, morality play, coming of age, heroism, etc.)
a. heroism is a good starting point
b. price of power
c. ? - fill in blank later

What are your top three genres that you prefer to play in roleplaying games (horror, cyberpunk, superheroes, space opera, etc.; you may mix some of these in your answer if desired, i.e. space horror).
a. fantasy
b. space - possibly space opera (oh yes)
c. superheroes

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Do you have an interest in running at any point, and if so what systems?

yes
systems: Possibly Star Wars, Exalted (I'm bad at coming up with stories, though)

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What times are you available and interested in playing?

Times: Friday (~7pm-2am), Saturday (~6pm-2am)

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Do you have any interest in gatherings not having to do with games? If so, how often (in weeks)?
yes
Frequency: any week we're not playing?

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Do you have any interest in playing non-roleplaying games, such as board games, strategy games, and miniatures games? If so, what and how often?
yes
What and how often: Mordheim was kinda fun, might be able to dig more miniatures games. A board game every now and then isn't too bad

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What are your top 3 systems to play within (if a choice has multiple editions, please note which you prefer)
a. Exalted, 2nd Edition
b. ? - Ultimately, I do not have a lot of experience with a variety of systems - most systems I have played I feel either neutral towards or dislike.
c. ?

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How long (in hours) does your ideal game session run?

Time: ~4 hours of actually playing (we tend to screw around a lot while we play though)

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Are you interested in exploring any new, unplayed, seldom played, or independent games, and if so, what?
yes
Games: WEG Star Wars, Second Edition Revised

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Do you have any interest in the following types of games:

Play-By-Post: yes
Skype Text: no
Skype Voice Chat: no
Blended games (mixture of different RP mediums): maybe - mix of tabletop and play by post is good, depending on circumstances of the game
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What games would you prefer to play for the following intervals, and at what power level would you like to start?

Single session
a. Serinity/any (I want to see it in action)
b. Gurps/any (pre Gen with ability to adjust the character to fit play styles preferably- creating characters takes abit)
c. D&D any version/any (Liked the December game)

Brief storyline (2-5 sessions)
a. NWOD Promethean/decent level
b. SpyCraft/any (want to try it)
c. Stargate SG-1/any
d. Shadowrun/any (ever got a chance to experience it)

Expanded Storyline (6-12 sessions, similar to a season in a tv show)
a. Star Trek/Any (I want to see it in action atleast once)
b. Legend of the 5 Rings/any (curiosity)
c. NWOD Anything except Mage/Decent
d. Feng Shui/any

Long or Indefinite storyline (13 sessions +)
a. 7th Sea/starting or 50 or less starting Hero Points extra
b. OWOD or NWOD dark ages - present or somewhere in between not paticular (again not a mage player)/any (Wild West would be interesting)
c. NWOD Changeling/any

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What Power level do you generally like to play at within any given system, with 1 being the most basic character, straight out of creation, and 10 being the top tier of power available in systems?
Power level: I run at about a 3 or 6

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What are the top three themes that you prefer in roleplaying games (comedy, morality play, coming of age, heroism, etc.)
a. Action
b. Cinematics
c. Exploration

What are your top three genres that you prefer to play in roleplaying games (horror, cyberpunk, superheroes, space opera, etc.; you may mix some of these in your answer if desired, i.e. space horror).
a. Renissance Swashbuckling
b. Space Exploration
c. Fantasy

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Do you have an interest in running at any point, and if so what systems?
yes
systems: 7th sea Larp (I would have to get the LARP Rules though)
7th Sea Tabletop

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What times are you available and interested in playing?
Times:
Fri,Sat, Sun Evenings Varying depending on plans(usually make time for gaming)

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Do you have any interest in gatherings not having to do with games? If so, how often (in weeks)? yes
Frequency: 2-4 times during the summer or seasonaly

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Do you have any interest in playing non-roleplaying games, such as board games, strategy games, and miniatures games? If so, what and how often?
yes
What and how often: will try anything once-munchins/ every once in a blue moon

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What are your top 3 systems to play within (if a choice has multiple editions, please note which you prefer)
a. 7th Sea
b. OWOD Vamp, Wraith, Werewolf any edition
c. NWOD All but Mage including Mortal horror

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How long (in hours) does your ideal game session run? Time: 5-8 hours

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Are you interested in exploring any new, unplayed, seldom played, or independent games, and if so, what?
yes
Games: Several 7th Sea, Star Trek, Stargate, Serinity, SpyCraft, L5R

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Do you have any interest in the following types of games:

Play-By-Post: yes good storyline permiting
Skype Text: yes will give it a try time permiting
Skype Voice Chat: maybe seems different
Blended games (mixture of different RP mediums): yes why not

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Re: Roleplaying Questionaire

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rydi wrote:What games would you prefer to play for the following intervals, and at what power level would you like to start?

Single session
a. (new WoD mortals w/supernatural splash)/(35)
b. (Feng shui)/(0)
c. (100 play testing)/(0)
d. (Palladium/rifts)/(1 or 10)
e. (Buffyverse)/(moderate)

Brief storyline (2-5 sessions)
a. (new WoD mortals)/(35)
b. (Feng Shui)/(0)
c. (NWoD mage w/OWoD story)/(mid)
d. (Theatrix or Amber system, any setting)/(medium)
*I would like to perhaps do things in this category as smaller adventures that are part of a larger ongoing world that we can come back to when we feel like it.

Expanded Storyline (6-12 sessions, similar to a season in a tv show)
a. (Exalted First ageish - set in FoB setting)/(200-400)
b. (OWoD 80's)/(starting)
c. (Super heroes - ab or marvel)/(high end)
d. (Star Wars or Star Trek)/(moderate level)
e. (Buffyverse)/(moderate)
*I would like to perhaps do things in this category as smaller adventures that are part of a larger ongoing world that we can come back to when we feel like it.

Long or Indefinite storyline (13 sessions +)
a. (OWoD historic that moves into modern)/(starting)
b. (D&D 3.5 epic / d4 SoS)/(1 or mid teens / starting char creation)
c. (Marvel or Aberrant, alternate timeline)/(starting)


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What Power level do you generally like to play at within any given system, with 1 being the most basic character, straight out of creation, and 10 being the top tier of power available in systems?
Power level: 1, 5, or 9; bias toward 1 and 9

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What are the top three themes that you prefer in roleplaying games (comedy, morality play, coming of age, heroism, etc.)
a. Development and growth of character's life perspective
b. Morality
c. Responsibility of power
d. Alienness and the unknowable

What are your top three genres that you prefer to play in roleplaying games (horror, cyberpunk, superheroes, space opera, etc.; you may mix some of these in your answer if desired, i.e. space horror).
a. Fantasy (often set after another, fallen age)
b. Horror
c. Superheroes
d. Cyberpunk

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Do you have an interest in running at any point, and if so what systems?

Yes...
systems: WoD mortals, Superheroes, D&D fantasy, D4 SoS, D100 Gothic, Feng Shui

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What times are you available and interested in playing?

Times: Saturday nights, Friday evenings. During summer available on other days, but after the summer, may have to scale back.

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Do you have any interest in gatherings not having to do with games? If so, how often (in weeks)?
yes
Frequency: 1 a month sounds good, but I want it to be scheduled and to have a plan (watch movies and play B.Games, go out to eat and see a movie then go someplace to chat, etc.)

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Do you have any interest in playing non-roleplaying games, such as board games, strategy games, and miniatures games? If so, what and how often?
yes
What and how often: Warhammer is fun, but I don't have armies anymore. Heroscape would be fun occasionally (every few months), and Mordenheim would be cool now that we've had an intro (weekly would be fine, but I'd prefer not to take up an RP day with it and do it on a week day night for a few hours since the games are short... we could rotate houses too if that made it more convenient)

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What are your top 3 systems to play within (if a choice has multiple editions, please note which you prefer)
a. WoD varients
b. Marvel
c. 3.5
d. 100 and other of our products
e. Theatrix and Amber are highly appealing

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How long (in hours) does your ideal game session run?

Time: 4-6 of focused gaming. Having plans longer than that usually dilutes the gaming with socializing that could have been better accomplished if it were separated into a before and after game of 1-2 hours each.

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Are you interested in exploring any new, unplayed, seldom played, or independent games, and if so, what?
yes
Games: Star Trek, Star Wars, Theatrix, Amber, Immortal, Buffy

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Do you have any interest in the following types of games:

Play-By-Post: yes
Skype Text: yes, though timing is an issue (3 hour games preferred)
Skype Voice Chat: yes, though timing is an issue (4 hour games at most)
Blended games (mixture of different RP mediums): YES, though other people tend to be less enthused about these.

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If individuals would endeavor to edit their sheets as their situations/preferences change, it would be extremely helpful. Your well thought and thorough answers will allow us to better coordinate our activities in the future, and continued updates will allow everyone to stay on the same page.

Thank you for your time.
Your time is valuable to Us, and the ultimate goal of this survey is to conserve your time, and insure it is spent pleasurably.

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Re: Roleplaying Questionaire

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What games would you prefer to play for the following intervals, and at what power level would you like to start?

Single session
a. Pretty much what Jason said, I like 2 or 3 sessions better than one sessions, but the mortals horror game was well planned for a single session.
b.
c.

Brief storyline (2-5 sessions)
a. Feng Shui
b. nwod mortals/ starting to 50 xp
c. wod dark ages (either setting)/ 50xp

Expanded Storyline (6-12 sessions, similar to a season in a tv show)
a. Exalted, First age or Shogunate setting/ ~200xp
b. Super Heroes (marvel haven't played it) / ?
c. Star Wars (Knights of the Old Republic or a custom setting, movie settings sucks)/ ?

Long or Indefinite storyline (13 sessions +)
a. Exalted keeping it low powered for a while and not set in the East, how about the South. (i.e. not having a kingdom within a month, I want to be scared of Wyld Hunts)
b. Dnd 3.5/ ~lvl 10
c.

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What Power level do you generally like to play at within any given system, with 1 being the most basic character, straight out of creation, and 10 being the top tier of power available in systems?
Power level:
2-7
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What are the top three themes that you prefer in roleplaying games (comedy, morality play, coming of age, heroism, etc.)
a. Heroism
b. Light Comedy
c. Exploring different cultures

What are your top three genres that you prefer to play in roleplaying games (horror, cyberpunk, superheroes, space opera, etc.; you may mix some of these in your answer if desired, i.e. space horror).
a. Fantasy
b. Superheroes (only modern type I really like, I like to show my powers, not be afraid to be seen with them)
c. space

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Do you have an interest in running at any point, and if so what systems?

yes/no
systems:
nope
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What times are you available and interested in playing?

Times:
Saturday, can do other days
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Do you have any interest in gatherings not having to do with games? If so, how often (in weeks)?
yes/no
Frequency:
Yup, once a month or so
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Do you have any interest in playing non-roleplaying games, such as board games, strategy games, and miniatures games? If so, what and how often?
yes/no
What and how often:
Yup, once a month or so
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What are your top 3 systems to play within (if a choice has multiple editions, please note which you prefer)
a. Exalted 2nd
b. DnD 3.5
nwod/owod (just not a big fan of the settings)

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How long (in hours) does your ideal game session run?

Time:
4-6 hours
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Are you interested in exploring any new, unplayed, seldom played, or independent games, and if so, what?
yes/no
Games:

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Do you have any interest in the following types of games:

Play-By-Post: maybe
Skype Text: no
Skype Voice Chat: no
Blended games (mixture of different RP mediums): yes, in person and play by post is good
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Re: Roleplaying Questionaire

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rydi wrote:What games would you prefer to play for the following intervals, and at what power level would you like to start?

Single session
a. Feng Shui/(xp doesn't matter
b.
c.

Brief storyline (2-5 sessions)
a. Scion??? I know that we haven't really delved into it but could be fun
b.
c.

Expanded Storyline (6-12 sessions, similar to a season in a tv show)
a. nWoD Mage/newly awakened to 45 xp
b. nWoD Changeling/doesn't mattter
c.

Long or Indefinite storyline (13 sessions +)
a. Marvel/if you are talking about starting then 0, if you are talking about total then don't know 25 or so.
b. nWoD Mage
c. nWoD Changeling...not super dark conspiracy theory crap
d. Modern Exalted
e. Marvel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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What Power level do you generally like to play at within any given system, with 1 being the most basic character, straight out of creation, and 10 being the top tier of power available in systems?
Power level: 5-7, occassionally 10

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What are the top three themes that you prefer in roleplaying games (comedy, morality play, coming of age, heroism, etc.)
a.heroism
b.Characters being changed or warped by their experiences
c.coming of age/coming into power

What are your top three genres that you prefer to play in roleplaying games (horror, cyberpunk, superheroes, space opera, etc.; you may mix some of these in your answer if desired, i.e. space horror).
a. superheroes
b. space opera
c. fantasy

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Do you have an interest in running at any point, and if so what systems?

yes
systems:Round Robin Marvel

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What times are you available and interested in playing?

Times:doesn't matter when Lacie is gone other than no weekdays

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Do you have any interest in gatherings not having to do with games? If so, how often (in weeks)?
yes
Frequency:maybe once every other week....meh

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Do you have any interest in playing non-roleplaying games, such as board games, strategy games, and miniatures games? If so, what and how often?
not really
What and how often:

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What are your top 3 systems to play within (if a choice has multiple editions, please note which you prefer)
a.Saga System Marvel
b.nWoD: We have NEVER really given it a shot
c.3.5 dnd

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How long (in hours) does your ideal game session run?

Time:3-5 hrs....longer if it is a long running game (number of sessions wise)

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Are you interested in exploring any new, unplayed, seldom played, or independent games, and if so, what?
Maybe
Games:I am willing to try new things

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Do you have any interest in the following types of games:

Play-By-Post: yes
Skype Text:sure if scheduling can be worked out
Skype Voice Chat: yes, see above
Blended games (mixture of different RP mediums): yes

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There you go....great compilers who have much more time to compile things than I do...what is the tally so far???
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thanks paul!
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Looking at it, shoving stuff around a bit so we can get some consensus, it looks like some patterns are emerging. I put the compiled list up on the bottom of the first post.

First off, though people didn't necessarily list them as their top prefs for playing, almost every single person listed Space/Fantasy/Superheroes as their favorite genres. We should do stuff in these, sense they are popular.

Second, it looks like very few people are generally interested in playing low-level games. So we should keep that in mind for character creation.

3rd, people seem interested in using 1-shots more as sample games rather than a recurring play style. Since many of the games we want to try can't be successfully ran in a 1-shot, we will likely want to do one of two things:
1)Avoid 1-shots and focus on 2-3 shots for game we want to play a little but not as a long term thing.
2)Design starting scenarios for such games with future play in mind, so that the setting can be returned to at a later point (and without as much world-building effort)

4th, people all want to try new stuff, but everyone also wants to play 1 or more variants of OWoD/NWoD. These are mutually exclusive propositions. However, I have a solution, that I am willing to run.
I will run a limited session (2-3) Hunters Hunted type scenario, with the ability to expand out into a string of 1-shots and small storylines. The XP will be set at 35, with supernatural Power traits locked at 2 starting. All creature types are welcome, however only 1 of each type is allowed. Mortals are just as viable, and will not be viewed as "lesser" in-game (and shouldn't be in a metagame sense either, as their powers are strong and cheap), as they are just another variety of supernatural creature. All critter types are welcome, though some may require changes to be playable (Promethean, I'm looking at you; mobs are bad, m'kay). Any Mortal character should have some sort of power, look in Second Sight, Hunter: tV, and Reliquary.

The setting will assume that the majority of entities that are a part of the supernatural world are malevolent. It will also assume a slightly more isolated feel than the standard social organizations present, though they will still exist. Character goals will be to defend humanity (and the 'good' monsters) from the horrors that stalk the WoD, using their unique capabilities while avoiding corruption by them.
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I will post a tentative games roster soonish.
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Sorry Jason, but, I CALL CHANGELING SLOT!
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I found a Star Wars D6 PbP game over on rpol a little while ago. Its getting me back into the system again. I may be competent enough with the system again in a few weeks to start looking at putting something together.

I strongly favor the KOTOR era of the Star Wars universe for play in as it is a HUGE SWATH of empty time where you can do pretty much anything without having to worry about the movies or the EU stuff. You can tear down the whole damn Republic and they've still got a few thousand years to try to put it back together before Episode I. The KOTOR era also lets one freely play pretty much any sort of being of any species, force sensitive or not. I like that because it offers a lot of play options.

I have also discovered, on my harddrive, every WEG Star Wars book ever published. I actually own several and I may pursue used copies of several others (Alien Encounters in particular, as it is basically the 'big book of races').

Anyway, I think that will help to satisfy some of the sci-fi desire we've got going. I'll probably start a separate thread at some point to start collecting more specific info about what people would like to see.
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Amseriah wrote:Sorry Jason, but, I CALL CHANGELING SLOT!
We should all get together and decide who wants to play what.

If not I call the mage slot, and want to trade it if possible to paul.
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What games would you prefer to play for the following intervals, and at what power level would you like to start?

Single session
a. Feng Shui /any
b. WoD Mortals / 0-50
c. 100 alpha play test

Brief storyline (2-5 sessions)
a. Feng Shui / any
b. WoD any/ 0-50
c. 100 alpha play test

Expanded Storyline (6-12 sessions, similar to a season in a tv show)
a. WoD
b. DnD 3.5 / 0-10th level starting
c.

Long or Indefinite storyline (13 sessions +)
a. WoD
b. DnD 3.5e
c.



What Power level do you generally like to play at within any given system, with 1 being the most basic character, straight out of creation, and 10 being the top tier of power available in systems?
Power level:
I prefer games that start at the lowest level of power and build from there, so "1" I guess.



What are the top three themes that you prefer in roleplaying games (comedy, morality play, coming of age, heroism, etc.)
a. Drama
b. Heroism
c. Horror

What are your top three genres that you prefer to play in roleplaying games (horror, cyberpunk, superheroes, space opera, etc.; you may mix some of these in your answer if desired, i.e. space horror).
a. Space opera
b. Horror
c. Action



Do you have an interest in running at any point, and if so what systems?

yes/no
systems:
As time and opportunity allows, I will freely run WoD, DnD 3.5e, and Feng Shui



What times are you available and interested in playing?

Times:
I am currently unavailable. I will respond to any invitation to make characters for play-by-distance games with my interest and availability, if any.


Do you have any interest in gatherings not having to do with games? If so, how often (in weeks)?
yes/no
Frequency:
Yes. Often.


Do you have any interest in playing non-roleplaying games, such as board games, strategy games, and miniatures games? If so, what and how often?
yes/no
What and how often:
No, with the caveat of Dawn of War games on the internet.


What are your top 3 systems to play within (if a choice has multiple editions, please note which you prefer)
a. Feng shui, 1st edition basic book only.
b. New world of darkness without any oWoD additions.
c. DnD 3.5e, greyhawk only



How long (in hours) does your ideal game session run?

Time:
4-8 hours


Are you interested in exploring any new, unplayed, seldom played, or independent games, and if so, what?
yes/no
Games:
Yes, though my specific interest will vary by game system/setting, and I don't have any in mind right now.



Do you have any interest in the following types of games:

Play-By-Post: yes
Skype Text: yes
Skype Voice Chat: yes
Blended games (mixture of different RP mediums): yes
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Here's mine...

What games would you prefer to play for the following intervals, and at what power level would you like to start?

Single session
a. Deadlands, just cause I want to try something totally different
b. Marvel is always fun
c. Feng Shui, lots of experience, in an alternate reality

Brief storyline (2-5 sessions)
a. Feng Shui, like that one we tried to play a while back, where we had amnesia
b. something with zombies, maybe homebrewed d6 stuff
c. again, Marvel is always fun

Expanded Storyline (6-12 sessions, similar to a season in a tv show)
a. Probably a high powered DnD 3.5
b. Star Wars, old D6
c. Marvel

Long or Indefinite storyline (13 sessions +)
a. DnD 3.5 (sorry I love powergaming)
b. StarWars (wouldn’t actually mind running)
c. Marvel

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What Power level do you generally like to play at within any given system, with 1 being the most basic character, straight out of creation, and 10 being the top tier of power available in systems?
Power level: usually at least around a 5, but upwards of 10. I know I’m pretty much alone here, but…

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What are the top three themes that you prefer in roleplaying games (comedy, morality play, coming of age, heroism, etc.)
a. Morality is always fun
b. Heroism as well
c. I want to play as a bad guy…dammit

What are your top three genres that you prefer to play in roleplaying games (horror, cyberpunk, superheroes, space opera, etc.; you may mix some of these in your answer if desired, i.e. space horror).
a. Sci-Fi, such as Star Wars, so space opera
b. Fantasy (DnD can be neat), although a gritty fantasy might be cool
c. not sure what else, occult or b-movie I guess

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Do you have an interest in running at any point, and if so what systems?
Yes, I would like to run Star Wars, and I have Ideas for Feng SHui as well. Also when Latent Infinity is done. I want to run it.

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What times are you available and interested in playing?
Times: Whenever I get back to Oklahoma I guess. I want to run online, but no ine seems interested. I am available every night around 11, and always on wendsdays.

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Do you have any interest in gatherings not having to do with games? If so, how often (in weeks)?
Yes, at least once week would be cool. Im up for more if it were possible. I like outdoorsy stuff.

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Do you have any interest in playing non-roleplaying games, such as board games, strategy games, and miniatures games? If so, what and how often?
Yes, I want to finish developing Star Wars Quest and play that. Am not sure but I like wargames, and Magic. Could commit to once a week.

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What are your top 3 systems to play within (if a choice has multiple editions, please note which you prefer)
a. Marvel
b. D6 Star Wars
c. Feng Shui w/ DnD 3.5 a close forth

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How long (in hours) does your ideal game session run?
Hehe… marathons.

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Are you interested in exploring any new, unplayed, seldom played, or independent games, and if so, what?
Not sure, maybe. I cant think of any, unless d6 Star Wars counts, or the Jovian Chronicles Stuff.

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Do you have any interest in the following types of games:

Play-By-Post: yes
Skype Text: sure
Skype Voice Chat: yes
Blended games (mixture of different RP mediums): yes
I don’t have a lot of options right no, so i guess ill take what I can get.
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Interestingly enough Steven, I have had a Star Wars bug myself. Somewhere i have a list of rules changes to help deal with most of the messed up stuff in the d6 system. It makes the force easier to run, and combat flow a bit smoother. I never like the combat system of D6, and I heard nothing but complaints.

My Idea was for the setting I made a few years ago. THe game fell apart cause people suck, but the story had potential. Old Republic is also good. I agree with you completely.

I actually own hardcopies of around 30 books for d6 SW, should that make things easier. WHen I get back to OK, ill make sure to have them with me.
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