JonathonVolkmer

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JonathonVolkmer
in Avatar: The Last Airbender --- Fans!! October 2011

Aww, neat idea! That's pretty cool that someone has laid out rules like that. Actually, gives me an idea for a project down the road...might just have to Savage Avatar. Thanks for the post and the inspiration, Tolsimir!
JonathonVolkmer
in Song of Fire and Ice PBP-Style Campaign October 2011

Okay, apologies to those of you who asked about the game after May - I have not looked at this thread since then. The game has been in progress since then, and current membership has chosen not to add any new players at the present time. If any of y…
JonathonVolkmer
in Play by Post September 2011

Ah, yeah, I've discovered that. I got there from the forum - took me a minute to figure out how I did it. I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the term "GMS":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMS - what's that mean? As for the grammar, I didn't mean to go…
JonathonVolkmer
in Play by Post September 2011 edited September 2011

I'm a grammar fascist, so here are a few notes for your first page: "We are currently seeking five entry level security specialists. Previous experience in security services, the military, or *collage (should be college)* degree required. All app…
JonathonVolkmer
in Fan of a Campaign [Favorite Campaigns] September 2011 edited September 2011

For me, the prime criterion has always been: "Does this campaign do something that I would like to be able to do in my own game?" That could be impressive coding, a unique multimedia approach, novel methods of encouraging player interaction, especia…
JonathonVolkmer
in Play by Post September 2011

Okay, now I have time and energy for a longer reply, so here goes. 1) How often should it be required to post? I'd agree with bevinflannery that 1-2 times a week is a good baseline. I am fortunate in that I am able to be online on a regular basi…
JonathonVolkmer
in Play by Post September 2011

For some more examples from a game currently in progress, you could check out the SIFRP game I'm running: "The Days and Nights of House Corinthyen":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/housecorinthyen -JTV
JonathonVolkmer
in In-game Politics July 2011

I'm actually running a game set on the southern coast of Europe (well, the map, but it's a D&D fantasy with little to do with reality other than a few place names), and using a bit of politics to set the backdrop for the story. The party is base…
JonathonVolkmer
in Party Conflict, advice welcome July 2011

I think I agree with what Poutine_Paladin and Arsheesh have stated. I would add that, the idea being to head this off in the future, character creation should be made a group activity in which everyone is given a chance to talk about their build bef…
JonathonVolkmer
in 2011 Ennie Awards July 2011

Hey, yeah, congrats to the portal!
JonathonVolkmer
in Being technologically advanced June 2011

BrokenClock, you sound like the most organized and dedicated DM I've ever heard of. Bravo! We're relatively low-tech at our table (although i suppose I am now also running a campaign that exists entirely on the Portal, so there's that). I do have…
JonathonVolkmer
in New Moderator Traverses The Portal May 2011

*squeak* Don't shrub me! I'll play nice! Here, take your ball back - I don't even want it!
JonathonVolkmer
in New Moderator Traverses The Portal May 2011 edited May 2011

*grumble grumble* *troll troll* *flame flame* *stalk, hate mail, harrumph*
JonathonVolkmer
in [Feature Request] Personal/Group Chat Feature May 2011

I realize that it may be an ambitious undertaking, not to mention a drain on resources, but I'd like to add my voice to this thread rather than start my own. Whether campaign specific or site-wide, an integrated chat feature would be extremely usefu…
JonathonVolkmer
in Floating Sidebar Help May 2011

Thanks, arsh! You'd think that would have been the first place I looked, huh? I knew it did, I just couldn't find it. I suspected that might be the issue, but apparently I didn't make the value small enough to notice the difference. In fact, maki…
JonathonVolkmer
in New Moderator Traverses The Portal May 2011

Boy, there's a who's who of long-time portatoes for you. Congrats DML, and everyone else who I didn't know was a Mod (everyone except Arsheesh, I think). Mod it up.
JonathonVolkmer
in Marketplace May 2011 edited May 2011

Well, what the heck - I'll toss my name in the hat as a writer and editor. I have a bachelor's degree in English with a focus in Creative Writing from Rockhurst U, and I do a fair amount of writing and editing for the company I currently work fo…
JonathonVolkmer
in Edit History May 2011

I realize there may be some kind of backend reasons why this feature is difficult to implement, but I think it's probably the number one thing I'd like to see added to the site. If there's another thread talking about it in further detail, sorry I m…
JonathonVolkmer
in A Forum Thread for Alternate Services for OP Fans? May 2011

I thought as much - and I didn't mean to suggest that you were planning on it. As far as Ascendant features making the subscription worth it, you're all doing a fantastic job. Thanks!
JonathonVolkmer
in A Forum Thread for Alternate Services for OP Fans? May 2011

I concur, that's a great idea - some kind of corner nook for professional services would be neat and beneficial. I second Poutine's opinion about ads, though. One of the things I really like is not having to dodge those interactive banners all t…
JonathonVolkmer
in Song of Fire and Ice PBP-Style Campaign May 2011

I know, I know - I'll change it (and the tag line) as soon as we have a primary player house named. Suggestions are welcome!
JonathonVolkmer
in Song of Fire and Ice PBP-Style Campaign May 2011 edited May 2011

Well, nice to hear from you, other...I mean, Katrina! Great - things are starting to shape up nicely, and I think we've probably got enough likely players to start working out scheduling. Toward that end, everybody head over to the "wiki":http://…
JonathonVolkmer
in Song of Fire and Ice PBP-Style Campaign May 2011 edited May 2011

That's a good question, and there are a couple of ways to go about answering it. First, PCs generally start with a relatively minor house, so while you might make ripples in the fabric of the world, you're unlikely to tear it wide open. Second…
JonathonVolkmer
in Song of Fire and Ice PBP-Style Campaign May 2011

Glad to hear it! I'll count you as PC numero uno then.
JonathonVolkmer
in Song of Fire and Ice PBP-Style Campaign May 2011 edited May 2011

No worries on that note; while I highly recommend reading the books, because they're completely worth it, it's really not necessary to play in or enjoy the setting. A good bit of spoiler-free history is available "here":http://awoiaf.westeros.or…
JonathonVolkmer
in Song of Fire and Ice PBP-Style Campaign May 2011 edited May 2011

I'd say that one of the best places to get a picture of PBP is to check out some of the "PBP campaigns already in progress on the portal":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/compendium-of-pbp-on-line-campaigns/wikis/pbp-campaigns. I noticed Saga …
JonathonVolkmer
in May The Fourth Be With You May 2011 edited May 2011

Did...um...did something important happen on May the fourth? Or is it just a pleasant day? Edit: I don't know why I ask questions when I could google the answer about a million times more quickly. In apology, I'd like to say this: "And also …
JonathonVolkmer
in Round Table GMing April 2011

Good luck then! Ha, yes, I suppose they often do at that. The line between drama and melodrama is so thin sometimes.
JonathonVolkmer
in Round Table GMing April 2011

PartyPanda, DarkMagus, those both sound like very viable ideas to me, depending on the make-up of one's group. I certainly envy you the improv-trained actors, Panda. I was (once upon a time) in a improv comedy troupe myself, and I feel like it raise…
JonathonVolkmer
in A list of pages yet to be created April 2011

Ooh, that is a good idea! Seconded!

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