Quote from: jonathansample on June 18, 2008, 11:58:12 AM
My plans, once official rules have been released, and when we're finished with the Alpha, will be to spread the "Gospel" of the 3D-RPG system. As of now, any interest in future games will be appreciated, but nothing will be ready until Paul's ready.

Thanks for the update, Paul.

Any news on the type of setting you want to run?

My plans, once official rules have been released, and when we're finished with the Alpha, will be to spread the "Gospel" of the 3D-RPG system. As of now, any interest in future games will be appreciated, but nothing will be ready until Paul's ready.

Thanks for the update, Paul.

Quote from: John Collins on June 11, 2008, 06:49:18 PM
Hi Jonathan!

I looked at your friends site and it was pretty vague.

Potentially interesting but I don't know much more about it after having looked at the site.

what do the characters look like?  how does it work?

Interesting though.

thanks!

John

John,

This is Paul, the creator of the 3D-RPG system.  I'll try to give you a once over of where we stand and field any questions you may have.

The system is in closed Alpha right now with Jon being one of the first to get his hands on it.  The goal is when these alpha game masters give thumbs up to the core books, I'll start giving access to their players to the web site as a closed beta.  The web site is the real project at hand.  The idea is an extensive collection of online tools for content creation and sharing.  I first need to make sure the core content has been fleshed out enough that the GMs understand it.  I've been running the system for years, but my book (for others to run the game) has been a bit sparse.  So, I'm going through based on the alpha gamers comments and fleshing out the parts of the book that they find vague.

Since we are still in the process of structuring the book, I only have concept information on the web site.  The exact nature of the game Jon will run will be entirely up to him.  The system is universal, and can conform easily to any setting.  I know one other GM from the GR area is working on a Naruto based ninjitsu / shinobi setting with abilities to match.  I plan on releasing my four core settings as open settings for the system.  Also the system is intended to be 100% free to download, print, and play when it is complete.

The mechanic have similarities to both a d20 type system (D&D) and a d10 type system (Vampire).  If you've played either you'll get a feel for the mechanics right away.  Characters are built on skills and abilities rather than classes and levels.  Levels exist to show how many points a character has spent on skills an abilities.  The system has been designed so that it's easy to play without needing to reference a book.  The action is fast, with a unique attack and defend type system. Most RPGs give the characters one turn per round.  In the 3D-RPG characters can get multiple turns allowing for things like actively dodging and parring attacks to be not only viable, but recommended.  Also things aren't black and white.  There are different degrees to success and failure.  Parrying a blow might not cause a character to completely avoid the damage, but it could be the difference between a critical wound and a flesh wound.

I hope this helps out.  Let me know if you would like to know more.

Cool!!!   

With Preview 5 being up on WotC we finally have a new fireball weilding Elf... About time!!

Hi Jonathan!

I looked at your friends site and it was pretty vague.

Potentially interesting but I don't know much more about it after having looked at the site.

what do the characters look like?  how does it work?

Interesting though.

thanks!

John

I'm trying to recruit players for a new system developed by my friend, Grand Rapids native, Paul Dillinger. He has created a state of the art system, tried and tested for years now. Here's the link to Paul's website which has details about the game:

http://www.3d-rpg.com/

Please contact me if you are interested in playing.

If you're still interested I'd be glad to include you. We will also be experimenting with my friends new system. Thanks for responding.

Howdy!

I'd like to run or play a game that uses the HERO system. I'd rather play in a Fantasy, Superheroic, or Western (no zombies or magic) campaign. I could be convinced to run a science fiction game but none of my attempts at GMing have worked in that genre. I can play any time other than Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

Bruce

On Saturday May 10th at 2 p.m. we will be having a pre-release of the 4th Edition Dungeons and Dragons at White Cap Comics.

Seating will be limited so email me, john@whitecapcomics.com, to save a seat in advance.

Otherwise it will be first come, first served.

I will be running the new Keep on the Shadowfell Adventure that is going to be released Friday, May 16th.

There are 5 pregenerated characters.
there possible characters are:

1) Dwarven Fighter - (tentatively Jonathan)
2) Halfling Rogue - (tentatively Jeremy)
3) Human Wizard
4) Half-Elf Cleric
5) Dragonborn Paladin

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Update - of the 5 seats available 2 are taken by Jonathan Samples and Jeremy Panitz