Plot Club, Redux

PhoenixMark
PhoenixMark
edited March 2013 in General Discussion
Hey gang, I ran across a great idea while reading "THIS":http://forums.obsidianportal.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=2275&page=2#Item_27 thread. It is an idea and plot exchange for GMs of all types and stripes. There will be a specific campaign created, and interested parties can join (Just remember the first rule of PLOT CLUB, below). It is for GMs, not that we want to exclude players, but we don't want to spoil our games.

I did not come up with the idea, but the idea kinda fizzled (I think) and subsequent group originator has not been around for over a year.


bq). AugustusGloop Feb 15th 2012

bq). The curse of being a GM is that you don’t have anyone with which to gush about your game. The people who care most about what you’re creating need to be kept in the dark by necessity, to avoid ruining the plot, and everyone else doesn’t care about these obsessive details that I’m geeking out over (“Oh neat!”). Well, that’s fine, my ego can handle it, but my story line can’t be allowed to suffer.

bq). I’m looking for people who want to discuss the plots and stories of their campaigns in a group, using the group as a sounding board, and an “idea cloud”. I’m going to create a game, and invite any GM who wants to participate (and isn’t in a game already being discussed), and provide everyone with space to post the details of their game. Then we can post ideas, suggestions, and provide the feedback that is a vital (at least for me) part of the writing process.

bq). The first rule of Plot Club is you do not talk about Plot Club.
The second rule of Plot Club is you DO NOT talk about Plot Club.

If anyone is interested, chime in.

"killervp":http://forums.obsidianportal.com/account.php?u=60627 will host the campaign page. We can all participate, but it will only get off the ground if you all show some interest! Chime in, my fellow plotters!



~ "PhoenixMark":http://www.obsidianportal.com/profile/PhoenixMark
~~ "Crimson Skies":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/crimson-skies OP COTM June 2012
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  • madartiste
    madartiste
    Posts: 328
    Gotta say, this sounds pretty awesome! Not sure how much I will be able to contribute -- my thought processes tend to be kind of sporadic, but I'd love to participate if I can. It's always so nice to be able to get some feedback on my crazy (or not crazy enough) ideas.
  • dlaporte7271
    dlaporte7271
    Posts: 94
    Ooo...oooo...can I? Can I? Puhleeeeeze? Love this idea!

    dlaporte
  • PhoenixMark
    PhoenixMark
    Posts: 90 edited March 2013
    Give us a few days to communicate and start things up. I think it will be great. I have some ideas for the format and such, but want to chat first with "killervp":http://forums.obsidianportal.com/account.php?u=60627 about it. He offered to host it, and I am quite excited as well. Keep an eye here and all will be revealed. Just don't talk about Plot Club... muahahahaaa


    *+Current Plot Club Roll Call+*
    killervp
    PhoenixMark
    madartiste
    dlaporte7271
    Cernig


    ~ "PhoenixMark":http://www.obsidianportal.com/profile/PhoenixMark
    ~~ "Crimson Skies":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/crimson-skies OP COTM June 2012
    Post edited by PhoenixMark on
  • Cernig
    Cernig
    Posts: 60
    I'd like to join in when I can.
  • kettle
    kettle
    Posts: 72
    I would love to participate. This is a great idea and I enjoy talking about plots and ideas. Let me know.

    Thanks,

    Kettle

    "Rise of the Dead":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/rise-of-the-dead
  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
    Posts: 2,998
    Sweet!!! So, I am on vacation from 3/9-3/16. I will launch Plot Club on 3/17. It will be gm only- so it will be a private campaign. 1st come, 1st served- for instance, Cernig is in, which means none of his players (I am looking at you, Rase and Langy) will not be able to participate, to allow Cernig freedom to share anything!!
    Keep the applications coming! The more ideas and sharing the better! It will be bare bones, concentrating on plot sharing, gm issues/conundrums, etc.
    killervp
    "A God...Rebuilt":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/a-god-rebuilt
    "OP's COTM April 2012":http://blog.obsidianportal.com/a-god-rebuilt-aprils-cotm/

    Just trying to help out.

  • Bookscorpion
    Bookscorpion
    Posts: 58
    You have no idea how much I need something like this. I always find myself on the verge of spoiling some cool plot detail to my players in casual conversation... So it would be great to have you guys to talk to (and learn from).

    "Endland - Your Day Will Come":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/endland

    Shadowrun: The Rat's Nest - COTM  November 2014

  • Keryth987
    Keryth987
    Posts: 1,047 edited March 2013
    Count me in

    Peace and Long Life,
    Keryth
    "Shadows Over New York":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/shadows-over-new-york
    Post edited by Keryth987 on

  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
    Posts: 2,998 edited March 2013
    Decided to make the site before I left! As mentioned above, private campaign to allow full sharing of ideas with no fear of players learning what is up your sleeve. Forums created for all of you above that responded. Post your ideas, thoughts, questions in the forums, and all will give their 2 cents.
    I will add anyone else after I get back on the 17th of March. Have fun!!
    (edit) You all above have your invites- just accept the invitations.
    Post edited by GamingMegaverse on

    Just trying to help out.

  • twiggyleaf
    twiggyleaf
    Posts: 2,006
    Hi Victor

    I always wanted to join the initial PLOT CLUB but never got any replies from "THE FOUNDER" so I am more than happy to be part of the new REDUX!
    Please sign me up and let me know.

    Thanks
    twigs

    "I met a traveller from an antique land....."

    CotM May 2016: Mysteria: set in Wolfgang Baur’s MIDGARD.

    Previous CotM Aug 2012: Shimring: High Level Multiplanar Campaign

    Inner Council Member

  • abu_is_evil
    abu_is_evil
    Posts: 168
    Wish I had an active campaign so I could join!

    Just trying to help out.

  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
    Posts: 2,998
    The New Plot Club is up and running! Anyone is welcome as long as you are not a player in any of the current members campaigns! Just let me know here that you want to join- there has already been a lot of great feedback and some awesome ideas shared.

    Just trying to help out.

  • RedStorm2013
    RedStorm2013
    Posts: 46
    I'd love to join, as long as you all don't mind someone who probably won't be running anything anytime soon, and is not afraid of expressing their opinions, involved!

    Red Storm
  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
    Posts: 2,998
    Sent

    Just trying to help out.

  • Savannah
    Savannah
    Posts: 188
    I can't promise I'll be terribly active, but I'd be interested in joining.
  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
    Posts: 2,998
    Sent

    Just trying to help out.

  • ketherian
    ketherian
    Posts: 203
    Sign me up.
    My current campaign (medieval mysteries called Signs & Portents) is already taxing my ideas pool. I will happily trade ideas.
  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
    Posts: 2,998
    Sent.

    Just trying to help out.

  • Andrew_Hart
    Andrew_Hart
    Posts: 22
    If it's still open to new additions; ,I'd love to join!
  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
    Posts: 2,998
    Of course! The more people, the more ideas!
    killervp
    "A God...Rebuilt":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/a-god-rebuilt
    "OP's COTM April 2012":http://blog.obsidianportal.com/a-god-rebuilt-aprils-cotm/

    Just trying to help out.

  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
    Posts: 2,998
    Stuck for plot ideas? There are some of us that share plot ideas/advice/kicks in pants/nurturing over at Plot Club! Always looking for fresh meat... I mean fresh ideas! Rule #0- Don't talk about Plot Club. Rule #1- GM's only.... just ask for an invite. 13 members and counting...

    Just trying to help out.

  • RedStorm2013
    RedStorm2013
    Posts: 46
    They'll let anyone into that Thing We're Not Supposed To Talk About. I mean, they let me in, and I'm not even a GM.

    Red Storm
  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
    Posts: 2,998
    Thanks RedStorm, for letting the secret out... Really, we just want involved people- I really want feedback myself before tomorrow's game.... I mean today's...
    '

    Just trying to help out.

  • Irky
    Irky
    Posts: 10
    I would normally be happy to join, I love listening to peoples ideas and then just spitballing stuff. I do that in the games I am with and I love it when I am GMing. Unfortunately, well for me at least but not for you guys, Kettle is in Plot Club and I dont want to learn noffin I am not supposed to learn. Maybe once his current game is over I can poke my nose into yalls business.

    "Rise of the Dead":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/rise-of-the-dead
  • PhoenixMark
    PhoenixMark
    Posts: 90
    I am not very active, sorry. My health has been poor lately, and I have shifted my focus to finishing one of the novels I have been working on. I peek my head in now and again, but don't expect any content or comments. My campaigns here at OP have been put on the back burner as well. When I am feeling better, I am sure to pick things up again. Thanks for doing all of this KVP! See you all later,

    ~Mark
  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
    Posts: 2,998
    We look forward to you feeling better PhoenixMark!

    Just trying to help out.

  • nellshini
    nellshini
    Posts: 18
    I may request an invite once my campaign gets off the ground. Most of my players are close friends so I won't be able to gush about my plans to them once things are rolling.
  • madartiste
    madartiste
    Posts: 328 edited April 2013
    Get better soon, PhoenixMark! We'll be waiting for you when you're ready.
    Post edited by madartiste on
  • twiggyleaf
    twiggyleaf
    Posts: 2,006
    Besh wishes, Phoenixmark!

    twigs

    "I met a traveller from an antique land....."

    CotM May 2016: Mysteria: set in Wolfgang Baur’s MIDGARD.

    Previous CotM Aug 2012: Shimring: High Level Multiplanar Campaign

    Inner Council Member

  • Keryth987
    Keryth987
    Posts: 1,047
    Get better soon, PhoenixMark. Already missing your campaigns!

    Keelah Se'lai,
    Keryth
    "Shadows Over New York":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/shadows-over-new-york

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