Idea...mIRC

Joined : 07 Jun 2007 Posts : 2

I'ved one play-by-forum role playing, and chatroom gaming too. My experience is that forum gaming requires a lot of waiting between posts and following up for newcommers to participate. I propose an idea.

Many RPGs are run using IRC chat (see otherworlds IRC server) (http://www.otherworlders.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php)

Pros:
DD RPG can be run on IRC for a bit more real-time RPing. The game master can open various chat-boxes for separate places in game. Several people at once can run the game.

The cons I can think of are learning to use IRC, finding a free IRC chat program, and when to run the game so people different time zones could play.

What do people think about this?
Any other pros and cons?

Shivering Isles Resident Joined : 26 Mar 2007 Posts : 9412

Pros for forum RPGing:

The posts tend to be a lot longer and more detailed, and that, in my opinion, is what makes or breaks an RP.

Also, you can do it at your own pace without leaving someone behind.
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Honor and Virtue Joined : 31 Mar 2007 Posts : 4279

I can't see a chat working out as well. It's true there's a lot of waiting on a forum, but it allows all who want to participate to do so.
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Subject: Re: Idea...mIRC Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:52 pm

I've done both chat and forum posting, and I find that they work well for different types of RPG. Forums work better for a "story-telling" type, where detail and story reign, while chats seem to work better for a "hack and slash action" type, with less story, and more action.

Just my POV.
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Joined : 07 Jun 2007 Posts : 2

thank you for your input. i appreciate it. As you describe and as i read, i can see this game functions better on storytelling. Thanks again.

Subject: Re: Idea...mIRC Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:16 am

I do both, and I think it could work well on both.

I've been in VERY plot heavy freeform games on IRC. I've also seen people who will type up page-long posts in chat. It's nice to not have to wait, and it makes conversations flow a little better. It also lends towards smoother action.

Forum posts DO have a tendency to be more detailed, and allow for you to post when you want, even if nobody else is around.
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