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New RPGA Member, when can I log in?

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#1
d_gibb
May 24, 2009 10:28:00 I just signed up yesterday at Pan-Mayhem, my FLGS' little game con that coincided with WWGD2. I played AKAN-1 (Rotting Ruins of Galiel or something) and had a great time. I have my RPGA card, but when I go to log in, it asks for a password.

I understand that I will have to wait for the person running the game to send in the postcards, and I was wondering how long that might normally take to get processed. Also, when it is sent in, how will I know what the password is?

Thanks, I am eager to get things going with my character and take the Herald GM test for 4e.
#2
Jiji
May 24, 2009 10:35:22 if you got a DCI card, there should have been a tab at the bottom with a silver substance that you can scratch off. underneath that substance is your activation code which you can enter at www.dci.com/activate.

Once you go through the activation process, it will send you a password so you can log in. Please insure you enter all your characters into the private and public play databases so Coordinators can enter your information correctly.
#3
d_gibb
May 24, 2009 11:03:15 Nope, it's an RPGA membership card, with no silvery scratch off on it. When I got it, it had my card that I kept, a little parent/guardian disclaimer (I don't have to worry about that, I am 28), and the postcard that I filled out for the DM to send in.

Any suggestions on any time frame?
#4
syrinx_dm
May 25, 2009 21:38:36 It used to take 4 to 6 weeks (after it was mailed), or you can email customer support for a much faster response.
#5
mushrooman
May 31, 2009 23:45:25
Once you go through the activation process, it will send you a password so you can log in. Please insure you enter all your characters into the private and public play databases so Coordinators can enter your information correctly.

Wait! What? You mean I haven't been getting anything reported cause I have to enter my character's info into a database!? How do I do that?
#6
_Mithreinmaethor_
Jun 01, 2009 0:10:35
Wait! What? You mean I haven't been getting anything reported cause I have to enter my character's info into a database!? How do I do that?

It gets reported as long as the organizer reports it. You just wont have it all nice and neat per character like some others. The system is totally a backup and not really worth worrying about.
#7
d_gibb
Jun 01, 2009 16:34:15 Okay, got all my info today after my D&D session and I got to take the test, and I am now a 4e Herald. Now what can I do to make the most of this? Is there a place where I can get modules to run, and whatnot?

All info appreciated, thanks.
#8
WolfStar76
Jun 01, 2009 22:11:38 I'd recommend you read Warfteiner's great visual guides attached to the RPGA FAQ at the top of the forum (link).

They're a *little* outdated, but should be enough to get you started with your first sanctioned event.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 d_gibb May 24, 2009 10:28:00	I just signed up yesterday at Pan-Mayhem, my FLGS' little game con that coincided with WWGD2. I played AKAN-1 (Rotting Ruins of Galiel or something) and had a great time. I have my RPGA card, but when I go to log in, it asks for a password. I understand that I will have to wait for the person running the game to send in the postcards, and I was wondering how long that might normally take to get processed. Also, when it is sent in, how will I know what the password is? Thanks, I am eager to get things going with my character and take the Herald GM test for 4e.
#2 Jiji May 24, 2009 10:35:22	if you got a DCI card, there should have been a tab at the bottom with a silver substance that you can scratch off. underneath that substance is your activation code which you can enter at www.dci.com/activate. Once you go through the activation process, it will send you a password so you can log in. Please insure you enter all your characters into the private and public play databases so Coordinators can enter your information correctly.
#3 d_gibb May 24, 2009 11:03:15	Nope, it's an RPGA membership card, with no silvery scratch off on it. When I got it, it had my card that I kept, a little parent/guardian disclaimer (I don't have to worry about that, I am 28), and the postcard that I filled out for the DM to send in. Any suggestions on any time frame?
#4 syrinx_dm May 25, 2009 21:38:36	It used to take 4 to 6 weeks (after it was mailed), or you can email customer support for a much faster response.
#5 mushrooman May 31, 2009 23:45:25	Once you go through the activation process, it will send you a password so you can log in. Please insure you enter all your characters into the private and public play databases so Coordinators can enter your information correctly. Wait! What? You mean I haven't been getting anything reported cause I have to enter my character's info into a database!? How do I do that?
#6 _Mithreinmaethor_ Jun 01, 2009 0:10:35	Wait! What? You mean I haven't been getting anything reported cause I have to enter my character's info into a database!? How do I do that? It gets reported as long as the organizer reports it. You just wont have it all nice and neat per character like some others. The system is totally a backup and not really worth worrying about.
#7 d_gibb Jun 01, 2009 16:34:15	Okay, got all my info today after my D&D session and I got to take the test, and I am now a 4e Herald. Now what can I do to make the most of this? Is there a place where I can get modules to run, and whatnot? All info appreciated, thanks.
#8 WolfStar76 Jun 01, 2009 22:11:38	I'd recommend you read Warfteiner's great visual guides attached to the RPGA FAQ at the top of the forum (link). They're a little outdated, but should be enough to get you started with your first sanctioned event.