The One Ring: Tales of Wilderland

[Valarian]

I'm restarting my Fantasy Grounds campaign, running on Sunday evenings (8pm UK time). The last one I ran for my group of players lasted 5 adventures (20 sessions), but stalled at Easter with real life commitments. I'm looking for 4 to 6 players this time. I have an Ultimate FG2 license, so the game is open to anyone.

Looking for mature players - not age related, but sensible and respectful play. The game will be character and story driven, with some combat and social conflict as the story dictates. It's a dangerous world once you step out of your door, but it's not D&D. I'm looking for people who will get in to the spirit of playing in the Middle Earth setting.

Game Calendar: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/calendar/index.xcp?id=794

The Google group linked below will be used to share chat logs after each session.

[GMBazUK]

Hi Valerian,
What ruleset are you using? If it's a derivative, what is the core ruleset?
Thanks in advance
Baz.

[Valarian]

Ruleset is Foundation Core. The extension is my own and can't be distributed, though I'm willing to help anyone trying to produce their own version as an advisor.

[GMBazUK]

Thanks Valerian. I merely asked as it wasn't mentioned in the Game Calendar entry.
To be honest I was rather hoping it might be Rolemaster, as I am gearing up to run my own Middle Earth campaign with Rolemaster, once the website is complete.
I didn't see it mentioned... Is it going to be a text or talk (skype etc) game?

The game sounds really tempting. It certainly ticks all the boxes for me:
Mature
Story driven
Middle Earth
Low combat
Not DnD


Baz.

[jasonthelamb]

I'm definitely interested, I love the Middle Earth setting and I've always wanted to do a campaign in that type. I'm from the USA so I'd be 5 hours behind you guys, but I believe Sundays will be clear for me.

[Valarian]

I didn't see it mentioned... Is it going to be a text or talk (skype etc) game?
So far, we've only used text. I'm not averse to using VOIP (Google+ / Skype) for out-of-character interaction if everyone wants it. I know one player can't use it, so in character stuff would be text anyway. Plus, I like having the chat log afterwards. The text methos is slower but we've found that we get better story/characterisation than some of our face to face games have produced. The written media has its advantages.

[GMBazUK]

I'm a big fan of text in game. I to think the immersion is greater.
At the possible expenses of having not read the Game calendar entry correctly:
This will be a weekly game?
How long is an average session going to be do you suppose?
How many party members are you looking for?

The reason for my questions is if I apply to join in and I'm selected, I don't want to be found lacking in commitment, due to some foreseeable factor.
Thanks in advance.
Baz

[Valarian]

Weekly game - first session on the 10th June for character building, company formation and campaign discussion.
10th June to 15th July ~ The One Ring campaign [Sundays only]
20th July to 22nd July ~ Fantasy Grounds on-line convention [continuous]
29th July to 5th August ~ temporary game [Sundays only] (Night's Black Agents or a FATE game or something)
12th August to 26th August ~ break for holiday season and peak work period (for me)
2nd September ~ resume The One Ring campaign [Sundays only]

Average session runs from 8pm UK time to 11pm UK time
Looking for 4 to 6 players (currently running at 5 interested parties, including yourself)

[jasonthelamb]

I should mention that this will be my first time doing anything that's not D&D, so I'll need to look up the rulesets and whatnot... what would be the best place to do that?

[Valarian]

Basic info at the following links:
https://www.cubicle7.co.uk/our-games/the-one-ring/the-one-ring-game-system/
https://www.cubicle7.co.uk/our-games/the-one-ring/the-one-ring-characters/

Review: https://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/15/15457.phtml
explains the mechanics

The system is easy to pick up. There'll be some reference material available in-game.

[GMBazUK]

I've just had a quick scan of the links you provided, and all I can say is WOW!:D

I'll re-read the website again in more detail (and the review) before the 10th, but not only are you suggesting a style of game play, and a setting that I heartily agree with, but the system looks very interesting. For someone who hasn't played as a player in a long while I genuinely can't wait.
Baz.

Not to steal your thunder Valarian, but I've just found a five part video review of The One Ring on Youtube. Just search for "The One Ring RPG review", and look for daddystabz videos.

[Karrth]

I have the books and is very interested in this... I will apply on the game calender.

[Valarian]

Okay, that's 6 interested.