Post by Tim B on Apr 12, 2020 3:44:43 GMT
Tired of being cooped up? Want to get back to playing SPARKS? Why wait? The first SPARKS Online Gameday is here!
Now, this is a trial run, but we’re planning on having 3 slots:
9 AM – 1 PM, 2 PM – 6 PM, and 7 PM to 11 PM.
Want to GM? That’s great! I need GMs to volunteer. Email met at Tim@Bruns.com and let me know before 4/18:
• What slots will you be able to attend?
• What slots will you be able to run?
• What events do you feel comfortable running on Roll20? Preferably modules you’ve written or are intimately familiar with.
o These should be modules the GM is very familiar with, as they will need to make all the handouts and other presentations in Roll20.
• Have you ever run a game with Roll20? If not, have you ever run a game online?
• If you have not, or want (or need) training on Roll20, Craig or I will setup a few classes to show how to run games on Roll20. I will also have a tips document.
• If you want to play, I need everything I need from players as well.
Want to just play? That’s fine too. Email me at Tim@Bruns.com and let me know preferably before 4/18:
• What slots will you be able to attend?
• What events have you played OR can you play? Broken down by primary and replay character is fine. (Required, not will provide later)
• Do you have a phone number you’re willing to give out to your GM? And if so, what is it?
There will only be as many games as I can find GMs for, and they will only be scheduled based on what players tell me they can play. Players who email me ahead of time will get first serve on selecting the games they wish to play. We will try to spread things out as much as possible to make sure as many people can play as much as they want.
I’m working out exactly how I’ll handle player signup, but there will be some kind of signup after 4/18. I will need to have either heard from you before 4/18, or players who sign up after will get last pick of games. Signups must be in my 4/23. Events will be locked after that to give me time to email the GMs their player lists and info.
Because we have to do a lot of prep work in advance, our GMs need to know exactly what modules to run, so I need more information
Also, there will be some rules.
•Events will be prescheduled. No open events, and no walk ups. If you have not registered by the registration deadline, games are closed.
oTables will aim for 5 attendees, max of 6. No more than 6 players under any circumstances for online play.
•GMs will be using Roll20 and Discord for chat.
oGMs should schedule a time to go over how to GM using Roll20 and Discord. Experience with Roll20 GMing also works.
• GMs and Players will be required to have a stable internet connection (no voice cut outs), and equipment that will prevent things like echo, feedback, or other issues such as a headset or a podcasting/recording microphone, and not just a built in laptop mic or a phone for chat on Discord.
•No sharing chat equipment. 2 Players on one connection will not be allowed.
•Players who have not played an online game will be required to arrive for their game 15 minutes prior to have a quick tool training session.
•Players who cause issues with either of the above (don’t show up early and don’t know how to use the tools, or have connections or equipment that causes issues on chat) can be removed from the game by the GM. Issues here will slow down the game for everyone, and that’s no fun.
•Players understand that the GM will need to be provided with player emails, as they will need to email setup information and later advancement sheets.
•All Rolling will be handled on Roll20 by everyone but the GM. The GM can handle their rolls however they wish.
•There will be a form fillable advancement sheet provided. It will need to be emailed to the GM immediately after the event, but can happen after the slot ends.
oGMs will not be signing them till later, just emailing them is enough to provide the GM with a snapshot.
•There is NOT going to be a group marshaling area, so pay attention to your emails!
• Online SPARKS games are only allowed under explicit allowance by the council, much like any other gameday. This is a trial, so the rules may change. How often we allow this will depend on how well this runs. Please do your best to help.
I realize this is a lot to digest. Please read it all, and understand this is new to all of us. We want to have the best quality SPARKS gaming experience we can, so we need to be a bit rigid with the rules on how we play.
Now, this is a trial run, but we’re planning on having 3 slots:
9 AM – 1 PM, 2 PM – 6 PM, and 7 PM to 11 PM.
Want to GM? That’s great! I need GMs to volunteer. Email met at Tim@Bruns.com and let me know before 4/18:
• What slots will you be able to attend?
• What slots will you be able to run?
• What events do you feel comfortable running on Roll20? Preferably modules you’ve written or are intimately familiar with.
o These should be modules the GM is very familiar with, as they will need to make all the handouts and other presentations in Roll20.
• Have you ever run a game with Roll20? If not, have you ever run a game online?
• If you have not, or want (or need) training on Roll20, Craig or I will setup a few classes to show how to run games on Roll20. I will also have a tips document.
• If you want to play, I need everything I need from players as well.
Want to just play? That’s fine too. Email me at Tim@Bruns.com and let me know preferably before 4/18:
• What slots will you be able to attend?
• What events have you played OR can you play? Broken down by primary and replay character is fine. (Required, not will provide later)
• Do you have a phone number you’re willing to give out to your GM? And if so, what is it?
There will only be as many games as I can find GMs for, and they will only be scheduled based on what players tell me they can play. Players who email me ahead of time will get first serve on selecting the games they wish to play. We will try to spread things out as much as possible to make sure as many people can play as much as they want.
I’m working out exactly how I’ll handle player signup, but there will be some kind of signup after 4/18. I will need to have either heard from you before 4/18, or players who sign up after will get last pick of games. Signups must be in my 4/23. Events will be locked after that to give me time to email the GMs their player lists and info.
Because we have to do a lot of prep work in advance, our GMs need to know exactly what modules to run, so I need more information
Also, there will be some rules.
•Events will be prescheduled. No open events, and no walk ups. If you have not registered by the registration deadline, games are closed.
oTables will aim for 5 attendees, max of 6. No more than 6 players under any circumstances for online play.
•GMs will be using Roll20 and Discord for chat.
oGMs should schedule a time to go over how to GM using Roll20 and Discord. Experience with Roll20 GMing also works.
• GMs and Players will be required to have a stable internet connection (no voice cut outs), and equipment that will prevent things like echo, feedback, or other issues such as a headset or a podcasting/recording microphone, and not just a built in laptop mic or a phone for chat on Discord.
•No sharing chat equipment. 2 Players on one connection will not be allowed.
•Players who have not played an online game will be required to arrive for their game 15 minutes prior to have a quick tool training session.
•Players who cause issues with either of the above (don’t show up early and don’t know how to use the tools, or have connections or equipment that causes issues on chat) can be removed from the game by the GM. Issues here will slow down the game for everyone, and that’s no fun.
•Players understand that the GM will need to be provided with player emails, as they will need to email setup information and later advancement sheets.
•All Rolling will be handled on Roll20 by everyone but the GM. The GM can handle their rolls however they wish.
•There will be a form fillable advancement sheet provided. It will need to be emailed to the GM immediately after the event, but can happen after the slot ends.
oGMs will not be signing them till later, just emailing them is enough to provide the GM with a snapshot.
•There is NOT going to be a group marshaling area, so pay attention to your emails!
• Online SPARKS games are only allowed under explicit allowance by the council, much like any other gameday. This is a trial, so the rules may change. How often we allow this will depend on how well this runs. Please do your best to help.
I realize this is a lot to digest. Please read it all, and understand this is new to all of us. We want to have the best quality SPARKS gaming experience we can, so we need to be a bit rigid with the rules on how we play.
