Can i play D&D 3.5 online games? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Can i play D&D 3.5 online games? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Galadhrion
06-22-05, 11:13 AM Hello guys, i am new here and i wanted to know something: as the numbers of disponible players is getting little around here i decided to try online playing on Wizards of the Coast. What i wanted to know is if there is a section for onlin e game, and how could i get in, and if i have to download stuff or have minimum PC configuration.

Thanks
Galadhrion

"May the gods give you wisdom and guide your sword!"
Cardinal Teplin
06-23-05, 07:16 AM As far as living greyhawk goes, yes, any Core adventure can, in theory at least, be played on line.

Best place to check is yahoogroups. The european group is LG_Europe_Online@yahoogroups.com You can email them direct, but it's probably easier to go to the yahoogroups site and find it from there.

There is are also some american groups, some of which are bigger, but watch out as at least one charges money for organsing games. It doesn't matter which one you try, and several people play with both, but timezones may mean that you end up playing very antisocial hours if you play with a group based in a continent other than your own.

Games are usually played using AIM, in the US, or OpenRPG in Europe. OpenRPG can be downloaded free, and is very simple to install and run.

You will need:
OpenRPG or AIM working on your computer
A character
a minature - basically a small picture that looks something like your character. Any picture that doesn't contain too many pixels is fine. Mayn people have build up libraries of suitable pictures which they are happy to share.
An email address - Most DMs require this so they can contact people who haven't turned up, or send picture files.
A snail mail address - or else you won't get your AR.

If you've never played Living Greyhawk before, you will need to create a character suitable for living greyhawk, and this will have to be a first level character until it earns enough experience to progress. There are any number of people on these lists who can help you to start. If you get stuck and up against a deadline, I can send you some LG-legal characters as suggestions. PM me with a suitable email address.

The main problem with playing on-line is that it is slow - it takes about 1.5 times as long as playing in person, which means that very few games will finish in a single sitting. Another frequent hazard is that people may not turn up. I often simply turn up to games at the last minute, and about 1/3 of the time there is a slot left for me to play.
IonusCoreblade
06-28-05, 05:15 PM If you are looking for online play you might try Ghostorb.com
Should be able to find some people to play with there,I beleive the servers for it go up around July 10th.
It isn't Play by Post, it uses a client that you can setup for any RPG.
ColonelPuddinhead
06-29-05, 03:49 AM If you are looking for online play you might try Ghostorb.com
Should be able to find some people to play with there,I beleive the servers for it go up around July 10th.
It isn't Play by Post, it uses a client that you can setup for any RPG.

and charages about $50 a year, and then there are fees for "professional" games - whatever thats supposed to be.

CP :confused:

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Galadhrion 06-22-05, 11:13 AM	Hello guys, i am new here and i wanted to know something: as the numbers of disponible players is getting little around here i decided to try online playing on Wizards of the Coast. What i wanted to know is if there is a section for onlin e game, and how could i get in, and if i have to download stuff or have minimum PC configuration. Thanks Galadhrion "May the gods give you wisdom and guide your sword!"
Cardinal Teplin 06-23-05, 07:16 AM	As far as living greyhawk goes, yes, any Core adventure can, in theory at least, be played on line. Best place to check is yahoogroups. The european group is LG_Europe_Online@yahoogroups.com You can email them direct, but it's probably easier to go to the yahoogroups site and find it from there. There is are also some american groups, some of which are bigger, but watch out as at least one charges money for organsing games. It doesn't matter which one you try, and several people play with both, but timezones may mean that you end up playing very antisocial hours if you play with a group based in a continent other than your own. Games are usually played using AIM, in the US, or OpenRPG in Europe. OpenRPG can be downloaded free, and is very simple to install and run. You will need: OpenRPG or AIM working on your computer A character a minature - basically a small picture that looks something like your character. Any picture that doesn't contain too many pixels is fine. Mayn people have build up libraries of suitable pictures which they are happy to share. An email address - Most DMs require this so they can contact people who haven't turned up, or send picture files. A snail mail address - or else you won't get your AR. If you've never played Living Greyhawk before, you will need to create a character suitable for living greyhawk, and this will have to be a first level character until it earns enough experience to progress. There are any number of people on these lists who can help you to start. If you get stuck and up against a deadline, I can send you some LG-legal characters as suggestions. PM me with a suitable email address. The main problem with playing on-line is that it is slow - it takes about 1.5 times as long as playing in person, which means that very few games will finish in a single sitting. Another frequent hazard is that people may not turn up. I often simply turn up to games at the last minute, and about 1/3 of the time there is a slot left for me to play.
IonusCoreblade 06-28-05, 05:15 PM	If you are looking for online play you might try Ghostorb.com Should be able to find some people to play with there,I beleive the servers for it go up around July 10th. It isn't Play by Post, it uses a client that you can setup for any RPG.
ColonelPuddinhead 06-29-05, 03:49 AM	If you are looking for online play you might try Ghostorb.com Should be able to find some people to play with there,I beleive the servers for it go up around July 10th. It isn't Play by Post, it uses a client that you can setup for any RPG. and charages about $50 a year, and then there are fees for "professional" games - whatever thats supposed to be. CP :confused: