Post by Tim B on Jul 28, 2020 16:28:58 GMT
Greetings SF7,
I’m putting a call out for players and GMs who are able to make the August Gameday, Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th of August. (Note, this is the last gameday that will be announced in the Yahoo groups email list. Please subscribe to the groups.io for SPARKS at groups.io/g/sparkforce7 )
The Revised Flexibility Schedule was very popular last event, so we’ll continue to use it for now.
AM: 8:30 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Afternoon: 2 PM to 6 PM CST,
PM: 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM CST.
Premier Announcement: SPARKS 264 (Playtested at Vernecon) by Craig Strasen will be premiering this event. Depending on demand it may be run twice (it worked well last time for 263).
If you’re interested in attending, please do the following by End of day August 7th: (Failure to follow instructions means you won’t be considered preregistered)
1) Reply or email Tim@Bruns.com directly (do NOT just reply to this email, no need to clutter up the group).
2) You must let me know what days and slots you’re interested. (Note, without this, I can’t figure out how many judges we need at any slot)
3) Please let me know if you’re willing to Judge and what you’re willing and able to judge.
4) Please Let me know what events you’re able to play or what you’ve already played and if you’re OK with replay. (If you’ve sent this to me recently it’s probably OK, but getting an updated list is helpful)
a. Note, this playlist is extremely important. Without it, I make no promises I can schedule anything you can play during any slot. With it, I can at least aim to get a few slots in.
b. I’ve you’ve played in fewer than 20 events, simply letting me know this is enough, though a list helps.
c. Letting me know what events you’re interested in playing helps too, but be generic (I’ll play LOTE and SPARKS, or SPARKS only, or LOTE Only), or only a few specific options (Specific series, a few specific numbers, or the like), and don’t expect to get all your wishlist. There are a large number of factors involved in scheduling, but I like to fulfill requests when I can.
Registration:
I’ll handle registration like I have previously.
1) Preregistration is by August 7th. Be sure to send me ALL the information requested above.
2) Schedule will be posted by August 8th. GMs will likely get their schedule earlier.
3) Event Registration will start August 8th or once I send out the schedule. Players should send a list of top 2 events in each slot they wish to play, or note why they can (or want to) only play the 1 slot.
a. This will run till August 12th at noon. After that time, I will post a public schedule of who’s signed up for what.
b. I will try to let people know what they’re in as soon as possible, but the schedule is often flexible till it’s announced.
c. GMs will get priority choices on events (both what’s run and what they get to play in), events will generally be first come first serve.
d. Players don’t send their top 2 events may find they don’t get placed in events, as I won’t have to chase after them asking for alternatives.
i. If I’ve communicated with you otherwise, you may ignore this.
e. Registration for those who did not prereg will start on August 10th. I will accept their emails, but they will not be slotted into events until then.
4) GMs should send out game invites on August 13th and 14th. GMS MUST COPY ME INTO THE INVITE EMAILS! This helps me verify who has and hasn’t sent them out.
a. Players should join their game and discord ASAP
Follow the rules and communicate with me as best as possible, and I’ll get you into as many games as I can. These steps are here to reduce my work load as a con coordinator, and your assistance is much appreciated.
A reminder, here are our rules for online play:
Online Gaming System Rules
(1) Events will be prescheduled. No open events, and no walk ups. If you have not registered by the registration deadline, games are closed.
o Tables will aim for 5 attendees, max of 6. No more than 6 players under any circumstances for online play.
(2) Gamemasters will be required to use Roll20 and Discord for chat with Sparks gaming. Living on the Edge (LOTE) will require dice.skyjedi.com in addition for dice rolling.
o GMs should schedule a time to go over how to GM using Roll20 and Discord. Experience with Roll20 GMing also works.
(3) Gamemasters 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.
(4) No sharing chat equipment. Multiple Players on one connection will not be allowed.
(5) Players must be setup with Roll20 and Discord and be prepared at the start of the game session.
• Guideline: It is recommended that Players who have not played an online game should arrive for their game 15 minutes prior to have a quick tool training session.
(6) The Gamemaster will be provided with player emails, as they will need to email setup information and later advancement sheets.
(7) All Rolling will be handled on Roll20 (for Sparks) and dice.skyjedi.com (for Living on the Edge (LOTE)) by everyone except the Gamemaster. The Gamemaster can handle their rolls however they wish.
(8) There will be a form fillable advancement sheet provided. It will need to be emailed to the Gamemaster immediately after the event but can happen after the slot ends.
o GMs will not be signing them until later, just emailing them is enough to provide the GM with a snapshot.
(9) There is NOT going to be a group marshaling area, so pay attention to your emails!
(10) Online Sparks Force 7 games are only allowed under explicit permission by the SF7 Council of Elders, much like any other Gameday event. Follow all Sparks Judges Handbook Gameday event rules.
(11) Gamemasters have full authority to remove anyone from the event if they violate any rules or impact game play or player experience for any reason. The Council of Elders stands behind this ruling for the event. Any players can request a review by the Council of Elders as per standard policy after the event. Repeated offenders can be banned from online play which will require Council of Elders review.
(12) If anyone is found using hacks, cheats, cracks, sabotage, or similar methods or interference to manipulate or disrupt their own or other’s interactions with the online environment, then they will be banned from Sparks Force 7.
Sorry for the long email. Thanks for your cooperation and for making SF7 great. Let’s game!
- Tim
I’m putting a call out for players and GMs who are able to make the August Gameday, Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th of August. (Note, this is the last gameday that will be announced in the Yahoo groups email list. Please subscribe to the groups.io for SPARKS at groups.io/g/sparkforce7 )
The Revised Flexibility Schedule was very popular last event, so we’ll continue to use it for now.
AM: 8:30 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Afternoon: 2 PM to 6 PM CST,
PM: 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM CST.
Premier Announcement: SPARKS 264 (Playtested at Vernecon) by Craig Strasen will be premiering this event. Depending on demand it may be run twice (it worked well last time for 263).
If you’re interested in attending, please do the following by End of day August 7th: (Failure to follow instructions means you won’t be considered preregistered)
1) Reply or email Tim@Bruns.com directly (do NOT just reply to this email, no need to clutter up the group).
2) You must let me know what days and slots you’re interested. (Note, without this, I can’t figure out how many judges we need at any slot)
3) Please let me know if you’re willing to Judge and what you’re willing and able to judge.
4) Please Let me know what events you’re able to play or what you’ve already played and if you’re OK with replay. (If you’ve sent this to me recently it’s probably OK, but getting an updated list is helpful)
a. Note, this playlist is extremely important. Without it, I make no promises I can schedule anything you can play during any slot. With it, I can at least aim to get a few slots in.
b. I’ve you’ve played in fewer than 20 events, simply letting me know this is enough, though a list helps.
c. Letting me know what events you’re interested in playing helps too, but be generic (I’ll play LOTE and SPARKS, or SPARKS only, or LOTE Only), or only a few specific options (Specific series, a few specific numbers, or the like), and don’t expect to get all your wishlist. There are a large number of factors involved in scheduling, but I like to fulfill requests when I can.
Registration:
I’ll handle registration like I have previously.
1) Preregistration is by August 7th. Be sure to send me ALL the information requested above.
2) Schedule will be posted by August 8th. GMs will likely get their schedule earlier.
3) Event Registration will start August 8th or once I send out the schedule. Players should send a list of top 2 events in each slot they wish to play, or note why they can (or want to) only play the 1 slot.
a. This will run till August 12th at noon. After that time, I will post a public schedule of who’s signed up for what.
b. I will try to let people know what they’re in as soon as possible, but the schedule is often flexible till it’s announced.
c. GMs will get priority choices on events (both what’s run and what they get to play in), events will generally be first come first serve.
d. Players don’t send their top 2 events may find they don’t get placed in events, as I won’t have to chase after them asking for alternatives.
i. If I’ve communicated with you otherwise, you may ignore this.
e. Registration for those who did not prereg will start on August 10th. I will accept their emails, but they will not be slotted into events until then.
4) GMs should send out game invites on August 13th and 14th. GMS MUST COPY ME INTO THE INVITE EMAILS! This helps me verify who has and hasn’t sent them out.
a. Players should join their game and discord ASAP
Follow the rules and communicate with me as best as possible, and I’ll get you into as many games as I can. These steps are here to reduce my work load as a con coordinator, and your assistance is much appreciated.
A reminder, here are our rules for online play:
Online Gaming System Rules
(1) Events will be prescheduled. No open events, and no walk ups. If you have not registered by the registration deadline, games are closed.
o Tables will aim for 5 attendees, max of 6. No more than 6 players under any circumstances for online play.
(2) Gamemasters will be required to use Roll20 and Discord for chat with Sparks gaming. Living on the Edge (LOTE) will require dice.skyjedi.com in addition for dice rolling.
o GMs should schedule a time to go over how to GM using Roll20 and Discord. Experience with Roll20 GMing also works.
(3) Gamemasters 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.
(4) No sharing chat equipment. Multiple Players on one connection will not be allowed.
(5) Players must be setup with Roll20 and Discord and be prepared at the start of the game session.
• Guideline: It is recommended that Players who have not played an online game should arrive for their game 15 minutes prior to have a quick tool training session.
(6) The Gamemaster will be provided with player emails, as they will need to email setup information and later advancement sheets.
(7) All Rolling will be handled on Roll20 (for Sparks) and dice.skyjedi.com (for Living on the Edge (LOTE)) by everyone except the Gamemaster. The Gamemaster can handle their rolls however they wish.
(8) There will be a form fillable advancement sheet provided. It will need to be emailed to the Gamemaster immediately after the event but can happen after the slot ends.
o GMs will not be signing them until later, just emailing them is enough to provide the GM with a snapshot.
(9) There is NOT going to be a group marshaling area, so pay attention to your emails!
(10) Online Sparks Force 7 games are only allowed under explicit permission by the SF7 Council of Elders, much like any other Gameday event. Follow all Sparks Judges Handbook Gameday event rules.
(11) Gamemasters have full authority to remove anyone from the event if they violate any rules or impact game play or player experience for any reason. The Council of Elders stands behind this ruling for the event. Any players can request a review by the Council of Elders as per standard policy after the event. Repeated offenders can be banned from online play which will require Council of Elders review.
(12) If anyone is found using hacks, cheats, cracks, sabotage, or similar methods or interference to manipulate or disrupt their own or other’s interactions with the online environment, then they will be banned from Sparks Force 7.
Sorry for the long email. Thanks for your cooperation and for making SF7 great. Let’s game!
- Tim