LFM Legend of the Five Rings (1 spot open)

Hey all, I'm Mando, and I want to play some Legend of the Five Rings. First, about me. I've played RPGs pretty much my whole life. I have the most experience in D&D and d20 type systems, but lately I've been branching out and I really have been enjoying l5r. I have only ever been a PC in it, never run it, so be aware, I'm rather new in that regard. In addition I am also new with Roll20, but I've messed around with it and want to start a campaign. As a GM I like a good mix of everything, but I put a bit of an emphasis on role playing. I also don't like to tailor stuff for the party. So what's up with this campaign. I'm hesitant to call it a campaign because I am only guaranteeing one adventure as of right now. I've been working on this one for a little bit and want to see how well its balanced and if its enjoyable for PCs. If I like the way everything's working and group cohesiveness and my GM ability then there's no reason I won't run more sessions. So where do you come in? I am looking for 4-5 samurai to join me in Rokugan. Post in this thread if you are interested. Also include a little bit about yourself and what kind of PC you are planning on playing (if you can't narrow it down to one idea, feel free to post 2 or 3 ideas). I would also like everyone in the group to be relatively familiar with the setting. So if you've read through all the book of air chapter of the core book, you should be good. I don't claim to know everything about Rokugani lore, and I don't expect you to know it all either. We are playing Sundays at 7PST, so you must be available then. Lastly make sure you have a microphone. So yea, just post here if your interested. I'm looking forward to playing with you all.

I just reread this and I am afraid I wouldnt live up to your expectations as I have never played this before. But it sounded really interesting.

I don't mind if you haven't played before as long as you grasp the concept of how the dice system works. I'm more worried about an understanding of the setting. The difference between eastern vs western style can be significant at times and I don't want people coming into this with the wrong ideas and thus the wrong attitude.

I am familiar with the system, and have read through all of 4e. I would like to play a scorpion or crab. Something not too typical of those clans. Maybe a Hiruma Duelist, or Bayushi Samurai who trains as a crab.

I have played before and would be interested in joining

i will post more tomorrow, need to get to sleep

I could potentially play for at least one adventure. I have played and run games of L5R before. The last game I was in I played as a Scorpion Bushi that acted like he was a Courtier. I am fairly comfortable playing a conniving Scorpion but I would also be interested in playing something different. Perhaps a Matsu Beastmaster from the Great Clans book, always been interested in that one.

Like I said I'm looking for 4-5 players. Thraxis and Ellmo, you guys look good to go. Raymond and Tengu, if you're still interested, post what I've asked for and we'll go from there.

If you're still looking for folks, I'd be down for playing some L5R. I've played a bit in the setting using 4th edition rules for a good part of it, and I'm thinking of running something soon, so it'd be nice to refamiliarize myself. I'm used to playing games through Skype and Maptool, with the Kaze no Shiro dice roller. If it's a one shot, are you looking more for melee, or do you need a mix? I've never played a shugenja before, so I could roll one up for you. Phoenix is usually the good bet there, but I'm not married to any one clan, if something would work better for your game. If you're full up, good luck, and good gaming. Thanks!

Definitely not full up. You're in Alicia. I believe we're at 3 right now. I'm not gonna say what sort of challenges the samurai are going to encounter, but remember, samurai are expected to be proficient in a variety of tasks, not just combat. No restrictions on clans for the most part, so play what you would like. And just to clarify, this may be a one-shot, but if the group gets along and everything goes nicely we may keep this going.

Excellent. Sent you a pm.

I'd be interested in a game of L5R. I'm currently in another L5R group that plays on Saturdays, and I think it's a really cool setting. I've become somewhat attached to the Mantis clan, so if you don't mind me playing a Mantis Bushi then I'd love to join you.

I work friday-monday, overnights, and i run 2 ither games, but 1 has not started yet, but i would really like to play some l5r, maybe weds or thursday would work for me

I'm in. I'm not super familiar with the rules system, but I've looked over the Rokugan lore and I love RPing. I'd probably play a Lion clan bushi.

Alrighty everyone, looks like we've got 5. So Thraxis, Ellmo, Alicia, Taco, and Tanner, you're in. Now comes the actual hard part, scheduling. As of now, I have commitments wednesday and thursday nights. Other than that I'm open. Post your availability here and we'll see what works. Characters will be created in the normal style. 40 experience points, up to 10 points in disadvantages. As for sheets, I'm not really sure what's available on the web but it doesn't really matter to me as long as you get it to me. I've set up an obsidian portal for this campaign if anyone is interested. If we choose to continue on after this adventure then it'll probably be more useful. But I'll set up a page for each character, that way you can have backgrounds and stats and everything in one place. If you're interested just give me your obsidian portal name so I can add you to the wiki. Speaking of background, have as much or as little as you want. I'd recommend doing the 20 questions given in the book of fire. The more hooks you have the better. Don't know how much they'll come into play during this first adventure, but if we decide to continue there's more of a chance of an adventure revolving around your character. If you have any questions, just let me know!

The only times I'm unavailable are Friday and Saturday evenings, because of other games I'm in. Other than that, anything's game.

I am good with Tue or Thur after 8pm CDT. Wednesday any time after 3pm. Sunday all day. Are you cool with any "careers" from any of the books, or are there clans/careers you don't want? And I don't think it was specifically stated, are we playing L5R 4e?

Careers? If you mean schools, I'm good with pretty much everything as long as it's current. For example no kikage zumi because they're all ise zumi now. But yea, other books are fair game. And yes, this is L5R 4E

I am available almost any night after around 9PM central time, and my weekend availablity varies. Just let me know as far in advance as possible and I'll make time.

Yes I meant Schools. I was prepping for a Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay game when i was posting that. Ok. So your using "current day" as the in game time frame? Does that mean that Spider clan is fair game too?

I am pretty sure i will end up playing a crab or some sorts, unless we need a Shujenga. I am very comfortable with l5r from top to bottom, so if we end up needing a Shuggie and no one else feels comfy with it, i can roll it. In that case, i would most likely select a Phoenix.

Mando, do you have Skype or another IM program to make it easier to pass ideas by you?

Ellmo, Yea, current day is the time frame, spider clan is fine, though from what I hear as the classes are presented in the book they don't fit super well with how the spider are right now cause of the taint reliance or something. But feel free to use them. Taco (and anyone else) my skype is matt_andersson Okay, just looking over everyone's days (save for alicia) I'm thinking tuesday might work? Thraxis, I wasn't sure if that worked for you, does it? Alicia, does that work for you?

Sorry I didn't reply earlier. I checked the forum yesterday and this page didn't seem to update, wth? Tuesdays are fine. What time were you thinking, so I can keep my schedule free? If anyone wants a sweet character sheet, I'd be happy to share. Mando should have my Skype username, or you can pm me.

I have class early Wednesday morning so Tuesday night might not be best for me. Sorry

i see your look at play l5r I in too that game. I have play it on and off for about 6 years online If i could join plz message me on <a href="mailto:sirspears10@hotmail.com" rel="nofollow">sirspears10@hotmail.com</a>

i can tuesday for a one shot, and maybe every other week or monthly on a regular recurring game I will make up a few possible characters soon

Thursdays just opened up

Okay, so schedules aren't really lining up at the moment. I can't do wednesdays and thursdays which is unfortunate. What about sunday for everyone?

Sunday is good for me.

Sunday is fine for me.

I work over nights friday-monday, so i can only play tueds- thurs, if that isn't doable i understand, and thanks for considering. I may try and run one my self eventually, with all the old l5r cards i have hanging around I have lots of Npc's lol

Sunday nights are usually pretty free for me.

are you looking for another player

Hey everyone, so it looks like everyone can do sunday, except Thraxis. Sorry man, but it doesn't look like our schedules are gonna work out. So can everyone play today? I'm thinking 7 PST. Is that to late for people on the east coast? Also, since we just lost a person, if someone else is interested post here with the guidelines that I outlined in the first post, you must be able to do sundays. If we don't get anyone, I'll just run 4.

I'm in if game's on!

I'm in. Just want to let you know that I have very heavily edited the character I originally sent to you.

Okay, so today obviously didn't work out. So we'll do it next week 1/27/13 at 7:00pm PST. See you all there.

all good. thanks anyways.

Again, sorry. Just in case anyone else is looking around, we now have one spot open. You must be available to play sundays at 7PST. See first post for details.

i take the last spot just add me

Hi my name is douglas i have play both the card game ans roleplay game for at lest 10 years but not the card game in some time. I would be look at play a charter to fill in the garbs, I have a plan for a good scop courier if need or a dragon shugena or any else need plz add me I name of the empire

Mandoi try ti look for u on skype and there was 10 people show you my skype name is douglas66661 plz add me

Anubis, you're not what I'm looking for. Sorry.

what do u mean

my spelling is a bite shit but if i got the mic it all good

I'd be interested in getting some use out of my L5R books. I can play at 7PST, but I work early Monday's so I'd have to leave around 11PSTish. If that's not a problem, I was thinking of playing a Mirumoto Taoist Swordsman from the Emerald Empire 4th edition book.

I think we'll be okay with finishing by 11PST. Consider yourself in. I'll send you a PM inviting you to the game.

If another spot opens up I'd be interested in checking the game out. I'm extremely familiar with L5R (been playing since 1st Edition). I have my own game I'm running (incidentally another Alderac game called 7th Sea), Sundays but that should be ending at the time your game starts. I'm not sure what exactly I'd play because it would depend on what is in the group already. If there are no spots open I'm totally fine with being "wait-listed".

I'm assuming the slot was filled

I've been dying to get into an l5r game! Got the book a few months back and would love to play!