New: The Immram Adventures (free, open-ended, email, human, space, rpg)

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

Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 08:13:01 +0000

Name:		The Immram Adventures
Email:		info zat bmsw.com.au
Frequency:		three per week
URL:		http://immram.bmsw.com.au
Type:		Traveller/space opera
Last-Update:		2005Oct25
Keywords: free, open-ended, email, human, space, rpg

Description:

I am looking for players who are interested in playing newly hired
characters on a merchant ship. The game is set in the Traveller universe
(in the Spinward Marches), just after the Fifth Frontier War has ended.
Familiarity with the Traveller setting would be handy, but is not
essential. While the characters are all on a merchant ship (the Immram),
trade will not be the focus of the campaign.

The game has already started, but there is currently one spot free in the
game for a Ships Gunner.

If you are familiar with the Traveller universe, and like things run
according to "canon", this game probably isn't for you. One of the
characters is very non-standard in Traveller terms (see
http://immram.bmsw.com.au/chars/gvoudzon.html ).

A version of the D6 Space rules will be used to generate characters, and
for any skill checks during play (all information you need for generating
a character will be provided). For those who are familiar with the
Traveller setting, only Human characters are allowed (NO aliens).

The format of the PBeM will be fairly free form - there isn't a defined
"turn". Instead, the aim is to have the story move along at a fairly
constant pace. Daily posts from players is preferred, but obviously is not
always possible.

Anyone interested in playing should send me a brief (one or two paragraph)
outline of their character concept, including which role you wish to fill
on the ship (please, no complete characters at this stage). Characters
will NOT be accepted on a first-come basis, but will be selected from the
best outlines. Potential players are welcome to submit more than one
outline, but ultimately will only be able to play the one character.

There are several things you need to keep in mind about any character
concept you have, so that they fit into the game.

* The character must be 'heroic' in some way. They don't have to be the
muscle rippling action guy, nor the person with a heart of gold who helps
everyone and gives away all their possessions. They can be a reluctant
hero, an unexpected hero, a complaining hero, or even mercenary in some
way. But at the end of the day, they must be willing to help someone
because 'its the right thing to do'.

* The character must be social. They must enjoy being around others, and
like to talk. No lone wolf silent brooding types!

* On a related point, your character must want to spend time with the
other characters. That means that if they arrive at a new planet, they
should invite others to go out with them (even if its just to the pub),
and not try to scatter off doing their own thing. Obviously, sometimes
they do want to be alone. Just don't make it a habit!

* No evil characters. Your character must be unwilling to "betray" the
group to others, nor should they break the law or harm others just because
it's "fun". That's not to say that they aren't willing to break the law -
they should just have a good reason.

* No xenophobic characters. Your character must be tolerant of other
species and their cultures.

Lurkers are also welcome - contact me if you wish to watch the game.

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