New: Strange Normality (free, open-ended, www, human, fantasy, space, rpg)

From: donotreply@pbm.com (PBM List Autoposter)

Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:13:02 +0000

Name:		Strange Normality
Costs:		Free
Email:		elm010186 zat yahoo.com
Frequency:		Variable (Multiple daily to twice weekly)
IP:		69.242.96.101
URL:		http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/strangenormality/
Type:		RPG and CCG Hybrid
Last-Update:		2007Jun21
Keywords: free, open-ended, www, human, fantasy, space, rpg

Description:

Strange Normality is a play by post RPG that seeks to combine two
elements: a fairly freeform web RPG and a CCG (collectible card game).
Why?  Ever played what started out as a great freeform RPG and then
suddenly felt your interest wane because you felt it had wandered off and
ceased to become a game or anything even remotely resembling it?  Or,
conversely, wanted to delve deeper into the role-playing possibilities of
a good strategic RPG?  Enter Strange Normality, which combines the
possibilities of one with the solid backbone of the other!

The game is played by BBS and is extremely simple.  Upon joining the board
you can read the extremely simple rules packet and starter info.
Character creation allows for detail but is also a breeze.  Combine
simple, fun character generation with a fifteen minute learning curve and
you�ll be playing immediately after you join.  Plenty of Player-GM
interaction will be present as the world is ever expanding and players are
never �left hanging.�  However, plenty of character-character interaction
is what is intended to drive the game and it will be set up to be highly
supportive of character driven action.

The setting?  That�s the only thing I�ll admit is rather complex, but not
in an intimidating or confusing way.  Players are intended to enter the
game with a narrow scope and broaden their horizons as their character
progresses and they become more knowledgeable.	All you need to know is
included on the bulletin board, but for starters�well, it�s fantastic, but
don�t think high fantasy at all.  Futuristic?  Sure, maybe in a way that
balances equal parts backwards and decadence with advancement.	Bizarre?
I don�t think so, but others may disagree.  Quirky?  Of course.  Humorous?
 Well, it�s a serious world, but with its lighter side, definitely.  What
are its influences?  Too many to count and I�d invariably forget some.

So give me (the GM) an email at the address listed and I�ll answer your
questions or add you to the game!

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