Jun
5
This article was written by Crimsyn from the USS Portland in Obsidian Fleet.
Meta-gaming is good
There, I said it.
I say this a lot, whether I’m playing tabletop games or play-by-post RPGs. And when I do, I’m invariably met with blank stares. After all, since Gygax first met the d20, it’s been common knowledge in the role-playing community that meta-gaming is one of the greatest sins that a player can commit. Read More
Jun
1
StatCat – Caution, may bite
StatCat has been rubbing up against my leg and leaving fur everywhere, telling me the top 10 users with the most posts throughout May. Read More
May
30
Improv!
I just recently experienced something truly fun and thought provoking at the same time on Facebook. It started off with the phrase “He walked into the bar, he found a seat and ate from the bowl of stale pub pretzels as he waited for the bartender to come his way.” and ended up being a random story about a man named Major Major and a woman with blue hair and time traveling to rebuild something called the Consulate. It was truly comedic yet it also kind of opened my eyes to a true challenge for a writer. Improvisation.
May
29
I know advertising is horrible. I know it’s a ball-ache. I know it’s horrible being advertised AT. But it doesn’t have to be, it’s just about letting people know what they want to know. Read More
May
26
This article was written by Chris Kentlea from Ennead Games and a veteran player of Blue Dwarf.
First let me start off by saying this is all personal opinion. If you disagree with my choices, agree or have more ideas to add, the please use the comment section.
As you will probably guess the shows I mention are amongst my favourite TV shows. Read More
May
25
Hey guys! Tib here. Right now I am announcing the first Ongoing Worlds Image Of The Month contest! The contest has not started yet so please don’t start to work on anything if you plan on competing. The contest will have a theme and those who wish to participate can create an image referring to the topic and an OW game of their choosing [One that they are a part of]. If you’re thinking about competing fill out the form below and let me know! Keep an eye on the blog for any updates relating to the contest and the contest start! *Note that this contest is limited to OW members and OW games!*
May
24
Don’t want to use the app? Open a chat window by clicking here
Hey guys, you might know already that there’s a group chat on OngoingWorlds, it’s right there in the top right corner.
The chat we use is one called ChatWing, which we chose because it has loads of different customisable options.
Did you also know that ChatWing has a mobile app that you can use? It’s completely free and really easy to connect to the OngoingWorlds chat, even if you’re out and about, or having a lazy day on the sofa. Just download and install the app through the Google Play store (search for “ChatWing”), then when installed, search for our chat which is simply called “OngoingWorlds” and you’ll be able to chat the same as if you’ve clicked the icon through the website. Read More
May
22
This article was written by Johnn Four and published on his Roleplaying Tips blog, and republished here with permission. Johnn writes advice for GMs running tabletop roleplays, but this article applies to the process of creating story arcs in play-by-post games too which is why I asked to share it here.
A friend once told me his philosophy on work and projects: “Begin as you would end.” Read More
May
18
You might already know that OngoingWorlds has a few unlockable perks (we’ve blogged about them before here), and there’s more being developed soon (can’t tell you much about that right now though).
One of the perks for new members is to be able to unlock formatting options. The change I’ve made this weekend is for these new members to see progress until their next perk.
May
18
This is a screen shot from the game. I posted it because it’s like one of the many nights we’ve all had with the dreaded blank computer screen when trying to post with writer’s block
I have just recently played a demo for a very interesting game created last year by Galactic Cafe and released on the Source Engine. The game was called the Stanley Parable. The Stanley Parable is completely based off of choice and decision where you only have a few controls. WASD to move, mouse to look around, and the mouse 1 button to press buttons or open the occasional door. The game features three main factors. Stanley, the silent protagonist of the game. The Narrator, the faceless man with the British accent that narrates the story and Stanley’s actions. Read More
