It's always on weekends that I have to work! :cry:
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It's always on weekends that I have to work! :cry:
There are games running at lots of odd hours all weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldJarhead
I wonder when player registration started?
https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forum...chmentid=15432
Hmm... September 8th? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Trenloe
Looks like if you snooze you lose, I didn't see a single 5th edition D&D event that had an opening. Is there a way to get on a waiting list for an event? I really would of loved to try the converted Slavers module, this was my favorite series.
I think you can still apply for the game that is full. The DM (at least I do) should then let you know you are on the waitlist for the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danimal66
You can't make a booking if there are no more confirmed spaces available. We recommend you use the comments section for the event in question to ask to be put on the waiting list. Tick the check box that will send you an email if someone replied (as the GM might post a reply if someone drops out). But check back every few days to see if a spot has come up anyway. If the GM has agreed to put you on the waitlist and a space comes up they *should* wait a few days for you to apply, but they won't wait forever!Quote:
Originally Posted by LordEntrails
Thanks, I really just wanted to get in a 5th edition game. I've been DMing for my group for almost 2 years now on FG but have never played a game. I thought it would be beneficial to play a game.
One spot just opened on the Sunday Cloud Giant's Bargain game.
There are 4 (in English) that have openings:Quote:
Originally Posted by Danimal66
https://www.fg-con.com/events/dnd-5e...ning-chapters/
https://www.fg-con.com/events/c01-al...gem-aaw-games/
https://www.fg-con.com/events/the-pi...book-of-lairs/
https://www.fg-con.com/events/ddal4-13-the-horseman/
So I am sitting down tonight and considering my options to run with. From what I understand it's mostly beginner friendly one shots to make them as accessible to all that are being produced, correct? I try offering something different than the standard games being run on a site, generally. So if I see lots of high RP games, I run tactical focused instead type of thing. If there's going to be lots of low level, beginner friendly games, I may do a higher level event for the folks who aren't into the low level ones. Am I correct in my understanding, or is there something else I should be aware of?
The aim of the conventions is to provide as many games as possible running on Fantasy Grounds. Yes, it's nice to attract FG newbies, yes it's nice to introduce people to systems they haven't played before. But it's also nice to do a challenging adventure for some veterans - as long as you're clear in the requirements to take part in the event you can pretty much run anything you want.Quote:
Originally Posted by DM|Mag
Run what you want to run. The only real requirement is that the event is FG Con "convention appropriate": runs within the advertised time, is PG-13 friendly (or you make very sure everyone is aware and OK if it's not), is ran on Fantasy Grounds using the FG community TeamSpeak server (if voice is used), presents Fantasy Grounds in a good light (i.e the GM prepares and is familiar with FG to the level of automation they intend to use and uses at least the basics of FG), and is welcoming, fun and enjoyable.
Yeah I plan on the basics of within the days of the Con, PG-13, FG, on the TS server and still being new to FG relatively, as best as I can provide with the basics. I may run with a higher level scenario then for the folks who are not into a level 1 start for a 4 hour session and done event. High level games take oodles of prep for each session, but a 1 shot is much easier to cope with than a long term campaign. In the event this ends up a scenario which due to the time consuming nature of round to round activity in a higher level scenario. Would it be against the nature of the event if I needed to make it into a 2-3 part/session event in order to complete it? Say a Friday 7-11 pm for Part 1, and Saturday 7-11 PM for Part 2 expecting the group to need time to talk strategy and ponder options which extends the timeline of my plans, so planning for that ahead of time?
You can run multi-session scenarios. This was discussed in posts in the first two pages of this very thread.
Plenty of GMs run non-level 1 scenarios - the GM should be providing pregens so the game can start immediately (and they usually make sure the background is relatively cool and links to the scenario).
Thanks! I must have missed that. I think I armed myself with some maps while getting replies to my question, so on to premise and NPC gen. Appreciate your time in responding to my questions, thanks again!
It is harder to recruit for a multi-part game. Have a good look at when the other (similar ruleset) games are running and dont cross over two existing time slots - better to run at the same time as another game or completely different time. I hope that makes sense. I think a lot of the games are not level 1 games. Beginner friendly often means - pregens and a GM willing to assist and guide you. Really high powered games can mean that combat takes a long time to resolve - if this is what you are after you want to have only 2 combats or 2 combats and an optional middle combat if the first one goes quickly. More than that and you will run out of time.
There are plenty of one shots on the internet or on places like rpgnow that you could convert if you are struggling for inspiration. There is also the AAW option mentioned in another thread.
Inspiration isn't my issue, never has been. I design my own stuff, I just had an idea and think it might be fun as the event leading up to Halloween. So wanted to cover my bases if I end up going overboard due to inspiration. Whether it's against the rules of the event to do a plan B, essentially. That being covered, I'm good to just create and have fun with it without a worry now. It's easier to do that armed with this info, than have to hack apart my prep later on because I did something not allowed.
Just keep in mind that the earlier you decide and post your events on the FG Con website the better chance you have of filling your event/s. Less than 3 weeks to go...
Usually at a Con with some getting to know each other and some introductory stuff for one or more newcomers
a 2.5hr session fills out to 3.
a 3.5hr session fills out 4.
a 4hr session fills out to 5.
If you think you need more time than that book two sessions - and make it clear whether people are *required* to attend one or both.
There is also nothing wrong with running the start of an adventure and at cutoff time - end it right there. The players may wish to meet with you again the following week/fortnight and complete or just leave it there having enjoyed the experience. If you do this add that to the event description.
As Trenloe suggests - the earlier you post the more likely your game will fill.
5e will fill easier than most other systems.
https://www.fg-con.com/wp-content/up...gcon9-sig5.jpg
FG Con 9 – Fantasy Grounds Online RPG Convention - October 14-16 2016
Register at www.fg-con.com for all the latest info.
Aye, just had some personal stuff going on earlier and wasn't paying attention to any gaming stuff for about a month. So now getting back to it, just earlier today for the first time having the time to sit down and start planning anything. I've got some core things down tonight. The end of the week I should have a recruitment up at the latest. Should give me nearly 2 weeks of time to be up and advertising.
I've done this with several of my past FG-Con events (UnderMountain) with no problem. We just played until time ran out. Worked well for UM since it is pretty much a sandbox dungeon.Quote:
Originally Posted by damned
And here's another just posted: https://www.fg-con.com/events/dungeo...ath-the-hills/Quote:
Originally Posted by Danimal66
I can't believe there aren't any DDAL games... or if there are, they aren't labeled as such.
There is now. See post immediately above yours. Things change all the time... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Talyn
Mine is ... hehe
https://www.fg-con.com/events/dungeo...ath-the-hills/
Hey whats going on Talyn, Mine is ... hehe
https://www.fg-con.com/events/dungeo...ath-the-hills/
Mine is as well....were you looking for the ddal reference in a particular section? The DDAL number is identified in the title. https://www.fg-con.com/events/ddal4-13-the-horseman/
Well when I glanced through it this morning, all I saw was D&D 5E. No "AL" or "DDAL" that I would very quickly spot without having to read each full description. I just thought DDAL was a bigger deal but comparing the PFS games, maybe it's not? I dunno. I have a DDAL # that has never been used. :)
I've gone through and put the ruleset for 100% AL games as "D&D Adventurers League". There are a couple (Myrdin's "Cloud Giant’s Bargain") that may or may not be AL - depending on the players.
Cloud Giant's Bargain can be AL but I wanted to open it up to everyone, so I'll only do the paperwork if all the players have the right level AL legal character.
I can possibly add another session or two of another module as well, or DM some AL games. Will know my other weekend commitments soon. Have an SCA war the weeknd before and that will eat into my prep time.
Well I put up my ad for, I think someone needs to review it on your end before it goes up, was that how it works? Regardless, now to make some pre-mades, critters and environments this week. 2 weeks before Halloween, I went with a play as the giant monsters in the snow theme set in the distant history of my homebrew world. Should be fun, I get to flesh out a tid-bit of history for my setting that weekend. Thanks again to you folks for answering my questions earlier.
Published.Quote:
Originally Posted by DM|Mag
But this post probably belongs in the FG Con generic thread as this thread is Pathfinder Society specific.
NODERATOR: Moved to proper thread.
@DM|Mag (and any other GMs thinking of running multi session events at FG Con): please add one event for each session. Don't just post one event. There are various reasons for this: less confusion among the players, the times for each session appear in the players time zone in their "My bookings" sheet, allows players to better plan their whole convention, etc..Quote:
Originally Posted by DM|Mag
- You can make a copy of the first event you create, change the dates and any relevant text.
- Be very clear that the event is a multi-part event - if you want the same players across all events say so. Put this at the top of the description. It's amazing how *little* some players will read before signing up!
- Put Part 1/2, Part 2/2, etc. in the event title.
@DM|Mag As such, I've put your original event to pending - please create the extra events, and clear multi-part text, as mentioned above. Sorry to be a pain, but this is very important to make it clear to players and allow proper booking/scheduling. Thanks.
EDIT: Here's an example of a 3 part event:
https://www.fg-con.com/events/the-ha...f-harrowstone/
https://www.fg-con.com/events/the-ha...stone-part-23/
https://www.fg-con.com/events/the-ha...stone-part-33/
Whoops, early hours of the morning grabbing the wrong thread things. My bad. Alright I will craft another instance with a disclaimer at the top. Not a pain, I figured you'd want less clutter on the master list, but this works. Done and done.
How do we register??
At fg-con.comQuote:
Originally Posted by robjoliu
Player registration guidelines here: https://www.fg-con.com/wp-content/up...gistration.pdf
Important: Make sure you set your time zone in your user profile.
I'll be running AAW's Happiness in Slavery module on Friday and probably again on Saturday. It's an adventure for 5th level players and should be lots of fun :)
Thanks for posting the event - confirming it will run at 1pm PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) Friday?Quote:
Originally Posted by MidasKing
Correct. 1pm to 5pm PDT on Friday.
Cool - thanks for confirming. It's been published: https://www.fg-con.com/events/b02-ha...ery-aaw-games/Quote:
Originally Posted by MidasKing