Greetings fellow players, We are looking to build a second team for my setting since the other team is about full. You can find more information about the other team here: <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/2989851/lfp-cust" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/2989851/lfp-cust</a>... (a few spots left, but technically full and only by-weekly and much longer sessions) You can also find current player testimonials from their POV at the link above^^ So on to the current event! A pre-emptive sorry for wall of text! (read carefully however) We are looking for a few people to fill our team. We are currently 3 players + 1 GM (New team) we aim to have 6 players + GM. It is on first come, first serve basis (who passes interviews). we are looking for 3-4 players. This is where it gets tricky I’m afraid, our requirements are quite specific and will probably only appeal to a small audience frequenting these boards but we prefer the right people (for our vision) over quantity so if this recruitment post ends up being around for a while, then that is what it will be. So let’s get all the disclaimers out of the way first before we get to the good stuff: (this is just to make sure people do not waste our or their own time) You must pass an interview so we are sure that the interests and wishes of the existing players is met, as well as to ensure a meeting of the mind for the scope and direction this campaign is going for. We reserve the right to deny all applicants (politely) for whatever reason or no reason at all if we so choose. You must be 21+ (violence, very graphic, sexual content etc. may appear) sorry youngsters! You must have TeamSpeak 3 capability (free voice program) and clear voice on the mike (sorry, no terrible voice qualities allowed) You must observe and practice the art of commitment (if you like what you see and pass the interview) We have no interest or tolerance for people who do not attend the sessions we all agree to have. We do not demand anything but fair treatment. If you cannot make it to a session, it will be expected of you to inform us in reasonable advance. Real life racism, sexism, or any other discriminatory behavior is unwelcome and will get you removed. (in-game is a different matter, setting is harsh and not for people looking for “political correctness”) Most of the materials released to the players require the use of Adobe Reader Must have a Roll20 Account or make one (free) You must have a basic understanding of RPG games but no veterancy is required. You must be willing to create a user profile on our site at: Our Site People who are reserved, or does not truly want this need not apply. We have not the time to enter a tug-of-war with people resistant to the concept or people with glass-is-always-half-full dispositions. Then a few practical notes: Disclaimer #1: <a href="http://ascendancy.dk/important-notification-about-" rel="nofollow">http://ascendancy.dk/important-notification-about-</a>... Disclaimer #2: <a href="http://ascendancy.dk/a-disclaimer-about-my-system/" rel="nofollow">http://ascendancy.dk/a-disclaimer-about-my-system/</a> Despite the below mentioned complexity level, fear not. This game does not require a Phd in Math, nor is it our intent to convey it as such. It is not overly "crunchy" it simply refers to the scale, scope and depth and the fact it is a new system to learn. It is in short not just a "sunday stroll in the sun" sort to speak, it requires fortitude and grit to absorb in its entirety. We usually meet every week Tuesday, at 8 PM EDT and sessions last 4 ish-hours. That said, we set the time for the next game at the end of each session so there is some flexibility. (so that would be Tuesday the 17th of May 2016 and then every week after) We are looking for RP oriented players, not min-maxers or fantasy professors. Our focus is simply being part of an immersive, engaging and dynamic story free of the limitations of most systems. This requires dedication to the essence of Roleplay itself. That said, the system has a lot of depth but never at the expense of a player’s freedom. Please note that this is not an invite for a casual session or two. This system is incredibly complex and requires a high degree of dedication and grit from all its players, beginner or veteran alike. It is also completely home-brewed and private so you can’t just google your inquiries. While the learning curve is tremendous, the investment in time and effort is rewarded beyond measure. If you are willing to put the work in, you’ll find the setting has depth beyond anything you’ve ever experienced. So if you want instant satisfaction look elsewhere. If you want a long-term, completely immersive gaming experience then this is where you’ll find it. This setting tries to strike a balance between mechanics and storytelling, it does not believe in a binary approach where one is excluded above the other, here we believe both goes hand in hand for the best experience. If you pass the interview we give you a 3 month trial, during this time we can better assess if you are a fit or not. Mostly this stage is largely irrelevant, and most if not all of the time this is but a footnote of practicality. Phew, all out of breath! Now on to the main event! So what is all this Jazz you ask? Well let me tell ya! The setting is Classic High-Fantasy, completely developed by the GM (of 20+ years). We host our own RP session blog found here: Our RPG Blog Site where the GM (me) also chronicles a novel-esque story about the adventurers in our group (on hold for full team formation before start), forming a continuous dynamic and entirely player-driven fictional story as well as hosting hand-outs, maps and other tidbits for the players. To give you a taste, it draws inspiration from Forgotten Realms, Warhammer Fantasy, Dragonlance and Lord of the Rings among many other sources. An ultra-compressed introduction of the system concept can be found here: Compressed Setting Concept Introduction Here are a few pictures if you wish to see some examples of the level of fidelity and detail that goes into the system (a picture of the current map the adventurers traverse as well as a few screenshots of parts of the character sheet): Bits (not all) of a Character Sheet Current whereabouts of the adventurers (map): Current Local Map of the Adventurers Current player handout for the God of Judgement: God of Judgement Player Handout Let us know either in this thread or through PM´s if you are interested to see how far down the rabbit hole goes. Thank you for taking the time to read all of this and hope to see you around soon! If you read all of this you deserve a cookie! :) Do not bother applying if you have not read the entirety of this post as well as the materials at the links posted, yes it is quite the read but an important one for us to convey to any would-be-applicants, if we get a bunch of questions that are already answered here then you are not what we are looking for because you did not pay due diligence and we want people of the right caliber. May it become my privilege and honour to serve you in our adventures. Cheers The Ascendancy RP team.
