Topic: Bug Reports / FIXED - 404 on first login

Thanks!

Topic: Introduce Yourself / Hallo Dar

We want to eventually add a player-finder of some sort, but we also don’t want to re-invent the wheel. As you’ve said, there are already several out there in the world, and we’d rather partner up with one of them than try to compete.

In the spirit of partnership, try looking here:
http://nearbygamers.com
http://penandpapergames.com

Those are the 2 that I know of.

As always, be careful when dealing with people you meet online…there are some real nutzos out there…

Topic: Bug Reports / FIXED - 404 on first login

Done!

We’ve updated the site to not allow new signups with periods, but we are not changing old logins unless asked by the users.

Topic: Feature Requests / Login

We didn’t write the forum, just crammed it into our application, so we try to modify it as little as possible.

That being said, the original author is supposedly working on some changes to allow for single-sign-on. So, as soon as that’s done, we’ll follow his lead and get things integrated.

Thanks for the request!

Topic: Bug Reports / FIXED - 404 on first login

I am running into the same problem. I signed up for the site way back when it was first created, but haven’t been GMing in quite a while, so I haven’t been using the site.

If you could just remove the . from the username, that would work great for me.

Topic: General Discussion / Weresharks

I find it is rarely an issue to simply borrow generic-sounding names from real-world places. Cities like Capetown and Newport are good examples. Also, if one culture colonised several areas, you can simply name a few of the cities the same thing, only with a “New” plastered on front or a ”-ton” slapped on the end.

Topic: General Discussion / Superhero

It’s gonna sound cheesy, but my all time favorite is Superman.

I like the conundrums faced by a character whose only real problems are issues of ethics.

Superman is possessed of such tremendous power that few other beings can challenge him in any meaningful way, so the best writing in his comics always occurs when he’s confronted by a moral quandary rather than an issue he can simply punch in the face.

Topic: Help and Tips / Anyone interested in writing tutorials / help guides?

If you need more hosting I can provide a website to use. I

Topic: Introduce Yourself / Greetings!

Hey all, Im Mike and am currently GMing a group in British Colombia :D.

The campaign is up here: http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/pasttime and I would love to get some tips or pointers.

Also I found out this site from www.commisionedcomic.com, anyone else go there?

Topic: Feature Requests / New Feature - Wiki link quick lookup

Thank you. You are, as always, my hero.

One less tab while posting updates.

Now, can you make these handy link look-ups available while editing characters?

Topic: Introduce Yourself / Howdy from Austin!

Hello all,

I joined this site to keep up with my friends 4e game and enjoyed the ease and accessibility of the site greatly. So much so that I’ve started a wiki for my Conan campaign. Please check it out and let me know what you think!

-Flatscan

Topic: Feature Requests / Conan RPG as a game system

Hi, I’m new to the Obsidian Portal site, I’m currently posting to a friends D&D 4e game and have set up a wiki for my own Conan game. The only problem is I can’t select Conan as a system. Can you add it please?

Conan RPG from Mongoose Publishing

Topic: General Discussion / Weresharks

anyone able to suggest any town names??
i’m putting in as many ports as i can support and some offshore towns and i think i’m having more trouble naming them. i’m trying desperately to not have them all be poo joke names. due to my state arrested development this is nearly impossible.

Topic: General Discussion / Weresharks

i’ve got a pdf of it and an actual version coming in the mail. hadozee are freakin sweet.

Topic: Introduce Yourself / Hello, and Welcome to Tonight's Programming

It seems like there are a lot Sigil/Planescape games around here. I’m beginning to suspect a conspiracy…

That’s exactly what the Illuminated sect wants you to think. They just don’t want you looking in their direction. ; )

Your game looks great, DW; I’ll be keeping an eye on it. It may have only been a sidebar in the DMG but I’m relieved that Sigil is part of the 4E cosmology. It’s such a magnificent setting – I’m pretty sure my next campaign will be Planescape as well.

Topic: Introduce Yourself / Hello, and Welcome to Tonight's Programming

Hey DW, nice page. I like the concept of your game as well. It seems like there are a lot Sigil/Planescape games around here. I’m beginning to suspect a conspiracy…

Have fun!

Topic: Introduce Yourself / Hello, and Welcome to Tonight's Programming

Hi there! Have fun poking around. I recommend sneaking peeks at everyone else’s stuff for inspiration on “oh hey, you can do THAT with this site?” sorts of things.

Topic: Help and Tips / Wiki's

Thank you Redstar! Works great!

Topic: Introduce Yourself / Hello, and Welcome to Tonight's Programming

Welcome, and dont mind losing control.. you wouldnt be the first i think :)

Topic: Introduce Yourself / Hallo Dar

Apologies if I seemed antagonistic, I had just finished leaving a forum-based RPG site (for obvious reasons) and was quite aggravated. Editing previous posts makes me think of drama, though – and although the tone of the letter wasn’t quite what I wanted to send, it still seems rather immature if I were to call a ‘do-over’ and rewrite it.

Thanks for the info about recruiting – almost all the RPG sites I’ve seen had some kind of area specifically for game ‘classifieds’ – for picking up new players, starting games, or checking interest for games. I was looking for something like that, I suppose.

I appreciate the help – and the empathetic response, instead of a “piss off,” to my incendiary post.

Topic: General Discussion / Superhero

The Goon.

Topic: Introduce Yourself / Hello, and Welcome to Tonight's Programming

Thought I’d take a moment to say hello to everyone here; new to Obsidian Portal, but, loving the tool so far, and using it pretty much to exclusion for keeping track of my first ‘official’ 4E D&D game. If any of you want to take a peek at it, before the first session sits down (this Sunday), the site is here: http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/sir_horatios

As for myself, I’ve been at this whole gaming thing for far too long now. I fear I cannot be stopped.

Topic: Introduce Yourself / Hallo Dar

You know, if I were you, I’d probably think about revising this message after a night’s sleep.

I know you’re coming in with the stink of other forums clinging to your nostrils, but I’m getting a very antagonistic vibe off you right now. I have plenty of confidence that you would be able to find people here that you consider more kindred of spirits, but right now the image I have is of you flailing your fists and saying “Raaah! So many gamers suck! Oh hey, can I join your game?” That’s a little disconcerting, and I’d like to think that’s not the image you wanted to send off.

But to answer your question: I know that when people create campaigns, there is an option to check a box saying that you’re seeking players. I have heard of some completely online games coming through here, and you may also be able to find “meatspace” games that are happening near where you live. Recruitment is going to be what people make of it – they may post something here or simply check the box and see who bites. Though I suspect in your case, you may want to insist on a player interview for your peace of mind if nobody else’s. =)

Topic: Help and Tips / Requests for new game systems

Requesting:

Mutant Future

Topic: Help and Tips / Wiki's

When you use an NPC/PC tag, type the following:

[[:1234 | Bob the NPC]]