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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #30 on: October 22, 2008, 07:37:59 PM »
I'll be buying it first, and then looking for someone to play with second. ;D But owning the book is a definite must.
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #31 on: October 22, 2008, 08:32:47 PM »
The 320-page Black Company campaign setting from Green Ronin costs $45, comparable speaking.
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #32 on: October 22, 2008, 10:23:03 PM »
Quote from: Vulcanisik on October 22, 2008, 05:21:09 AM
Be honest, who is going to (besides me) buy the book with no intention of playing, but just to read it and look at the pretty pictures?

Oh, I always intend to play... ;)
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #33 on: October 23, 2008, 03:52:24 AM »
Yeah, same here. But I'm a total noob when it comes to tabletop rpg games. Never played a single D&D game in my entire life. I wish I could find some Dresden friendly folk in my area of southern california.
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #34 on: October 23, 2008, 01:48:00 PM »
Quote from: Vulcanisik on October 23, 2008, 03:52:24 AM
Yeah, same here. But I'm a total noob when it comes to tabletop rpg games. Never played a single D&D game in my entire life. I wish I could find some Dresden friendly folk in my area of southern california.

I think your best bet will be this website.  Once the game is released, there will probably be lots of gamers looking to meet up with one another.  In the meantime, how's the roleplaying scene in general where you live?  You will likely find D&D gamers easily enough, if that's what you're into.  If your tastes run more toward horror, seek out the White Wolf types.  Alternatively, there are great gaming message boards all over the Internet.

Good luck!
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #35 on: October 24, 2008, 01:13:01 PM »
Quote from: Vulcanisik on October 23, 2008, 03:52:24 AM
Yeah, same here. But I'm a total noob when it comes to tabletop rpg games. Never played a single D&D game in my entire life. I wish I could find some Dresden friendly folk in my area of southern california.
I had this problem when my old gaming group got lives and became scattered across the country. I also found it difficult to look for local gaming groups due to young children. I've been gaming online using a "Virtual Tabletop" (VTT) called Fantasy Grounds. It simulates the tabletop gathering quite nicely (it even has dice to throw). Gaming by typed chat is slower than across the gaming table, but it does tend to make for a better story and roleplaying (written media vs spoken). Some people use Skype or Ventrilo to game, using the VTT to keep the records and share maps etc. There are a number of these on the market (others are Klooge, Battlegrounds RPG, Maptool, GRIP). Have a look around at the forums and see if any of these appeals.

I'm currently running a WitchCraft game using Fantasy Grounds on Sunday evenings at 8pm UK time if you're interested. I'm anxiously waiting for the Dresden RPG to be published. I liked the Spirit of the Century rules and really need to do a ruleset (basically a character sheet, NPC sheet, combat tracker, etc.) so I can use this in Fantasy Grounds for Pulp games.

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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #36 on: October 24, 2008, 07:32:45 PM »
Well, when this game gets released we DEFINITELY need to set up a few online games with forum goers, I think it would be a lot of fun.
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #37 on: October 25, 2008, 02:25:14 PM »
Quote from: Vulcanisik on October 22, 2008, 05:21:09 AM
Be honest, who is going to (besides me) buy the book with no intention of playing, but just to read it and look at the pretty pictures?

*Raises Hand*
Although I intend to find a group for playing it in my area, before or after - I will still get it.
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #38 on: October 25, 2008, 05:18:41 PM »
Quote from: Vulcanisik on October 24, 2008, 07:32:45 PM
Well, when this game gets released we DEFINITELY need to set up a few online games with forum goers, I think it would be a lot of fun.

Yeah, White Wolf has a Java-based chat room (or several of them, I think) for online play. Why not us? :: Grins::
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #39 on: October 26, 2008, 02:58:35 AM »
Quote from: Morraeon on October 25, 2008, 05:18:41 PM
Yeah, White Wolf has a Java-based chat room (or several of them, I think) for online play. Why not us? :: Grins::

Totally. I'll even go through the task of organizing the darn thing.
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #40 on: October 26, 2008, 05:36:44 AM »
Quote from: Vulcanisik on October 26, 2008, 02:58:35 AM
Totally. I'll even go through the task of organizing the darn thing.

Ooh, count me in!!
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #41 on: October 30, 2008, 05:16:06 PM »
Quote from: Vulcanisik on October 26, 2008, 02:58:35 AM
Totally. I'll even go through the task of organizing the darn thing.

You, as the kids say today, da man!  :)
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #42 on: October 30, 2008, 07:24:39 PM »
I definitely plan to buy it....I have been waiting for it since I have heard about
it...As usual I have all my fingers crossed and my toes that I will have money
in my Butcher Budget....Once I have the book/game? I have never play a RPG or an online game.
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #43 on: October 30, 2008, 08:46:06 PM »
Quote from: hkjakkie on October 30, 2008, 07:24:39 PM
Once I have the book/game? I have never play a RPG or an online game.
It's going to be big, and hopefully not too intimidating. The FATE system runs pretty smoothly, and is definitely "free style" enough where you can customize and make it your own campaign.

If you've never played an RPG before, you might want to give it a try before the "real thing" comes out. You can download FATE 3 (which isn't quite the same as the RPG, but similar in many ways) for free, or could buy Spirit of the Century (same author and similar mechanics) just to see how it plays.

Another game that gets a lot of Dresden-love is Unisystem, which can be found in the form of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer RPG. Similar ideas, lots of TV source material to draw from, and a lot of fun to play.

There are other RPGs out on the market, many as free downloads. I think if you try some of them first you'll find that it's easier to figure out how to play DFRPG. Also, RPGs are a great hobby. I've gotten my wife and kids playing, and it makes for great family togetherness.....
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #44 on: November 10, 2008, 10:08:35 AM »
Quote from: TechnoLurker™ on October 22, 2008, 08:32:47 PM
The 320-page Black Company campaign setting from Green Ronin costs $45, comparable speaking.

Off-Topic:
How is it?
Didnt know there is an Campaing Setting for the Black Company...
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