Post by CommJunkee on May 13, 2012 14:17:08 GMT -6
Below is just the begin of our house rules.
Player absences & surrogate players:
I understand not everyone can make every game. I am absolutely fine with that.
1) If I am not notified that your are not playing, your character gets only 1/4 xp. (He or she is assumed to be taking care of their kingdom duties, ie... the spy-master is collecting information, the diplomat is out to a nearby kingdom, the marshal or warden are executing their jobs, etc).
2) If you do notify me for a legitimate reason (not "I am just not feeling it." <then see #1>) I will grant 1/2xp. Same basic premise as #1, but you communicated with us so the party could PLAN on your absence.
3) If you desire someone to play your character it will be allowed as long as the following are taken into account
a) there are no more than 5 'live' players
b) both player and surrogate are in accord
c) the player accepts that what the surrogate does with the player, is the ultimate fate of the character. (if the character dies on the surrogate's watch, he dies, if he spends money, it's spent etc...)
d) the character to be played is updated
e) This is a first come first serve, so the earlier you post, and the earlier your surrogate agrees the higher your priority. (Both need to POST their intent.)
f) only one surrogate per active player
If the above is satisfied then the character will be granted full xp.
(Note: Kingdom building experience is granted fully to everyone regardless of attendance.)
The main issue that I face is the party size. I need to make sure everyone is communicating, and I need time to plan ahead and make it at least a little challenging.
Character Updates:
For ease of the game, and to ensure we try and get started on time, I ask that all character updates be submitted to me at least an hour prior to game start.
If updated character information is not provided, your character will proceed as is.
Also characters that are not updated cannot be played by another, kind of my way of saying... "get it done if you want your PC to participate."
Character Update Method:
Email works best if you have an update to your character. If it is equipment updates based on board posts, I will take care of those. If you have HeroLab great, just send me the .por, if not send me the information you need me to update, ie... skills, feats etc.
Board Participation:
I do need everyone to check the board regularly, I am passing all the game information this way, I cannot get everyone on the phone at the same time. I will still email individuals as needed, but most of the information I pass is for the group. This board is to make communication between me and you guys and yourselves easier.
Please comment, it will take us all to make this work. So edit or suggest alternatives to the above.
Player absences & surrogate players:
I understand not everyone can make every game. I am absolutely fine with that.
1) If I am not notified that your are not playing, your character gets only 1/4 xp. (He or she is assumed to be taking care of their kingdom duties, ie... the spy-master is collecting information, the diplomat is out to a nearby kingdom, the marshal or warden are executing their jobs, etc).
2) If you do notify me for a legitimate reason (not "I am just not feeling it." <then see #1>) I will grant 1/2xp. Same basic premise as #1, but you communicated with us so the party could PLAN on your absence.
3) If you desire someone to play your character it will be allowed as long as the following are taken into account
a) there are no more than 5 'live' players
b) both player and surrogate are in accord
c) the player accepts that what the surrogate does with the player, is the ultimate fate of the character. (if the character dies on the surrogate's watch, he dies, if he spends money, it's spent etc...)
d) the character to be played is updated
e) This is a first come first serve, so the earlier you post, and the earlier your surrogate agrees the higher your priority. (Both need to POST their intent.)
f) only one surrogate per active player
If the above is satisfied then the character will be granted full xp.
(Note: Kingdom building experience is granted fully to everyone regardless of attendance.)
The main issue that I face is the party size. I need to make sure everyone is communicating, and I need time to plan ahead and make it at least a little challenging.
Character Updates:
For ease of the game, and to ensure we try and get started on time, I ask that all character updates be submitted to me at least an hour prior to game start.
If updated character information is not provided, your character will proceed as is.
Also characters that are not updated cannot be played by another, kind of my way of saying... "get it done if you want your PC to participate."
Character Update Method:
Email works best if you have an update to your character. If it is equipment updates based on board posts, I will take care of those. If you have HeroLab great, just send me the .por, if not send me the information you need me to update, ie... skills, feats etc.
Board Participation:
I do need everyone to check the board regularly, I am passing all the game information this way, I cannot get everyone on the phone at the same time. I will still email individuals as needed, but most of the information I pass is for the group. This board is to make communication between me and you guys and yourselves easier.
Please comment, it will take us all to make this work. So edit or suggest alternatives to the above.