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dsumner Monitor Online Oppresser of worlds Posts: 1784 On High Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #1 - Dec 29^th, 2009 at 2:39pm New replies are up. And for anyone who's been following my merry band of adventurers, drop us a note and let us know what you think.
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John Galactus Offline The Master Cylinder Posts: 1696 Flushing, NY Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #2 - Dec 29^th, 2009 at 2:49pm So is this section in disuse now?
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dsumner Monitor Online Oppresser of worlds Posts: 1784 On High Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #3 - Dec 29^th, 2009 at 3:10pm John wrote on Dec 29^th, 2009 at 2:49pm: So is this section in disuse now? It's still up an running. Specific replies will go to the blog. Overviews of gaming sessions will go here, as well as general campaign info, and entries to the "Source Book".
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John Galactus Offline The Master Cylinder Posts: 1696 Flushing, NY Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #4 - Dec 29^th, 2009 at 3:14pm Ok thats cool.
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Reply #5 - Dec 29^th, 2009 at 3:21pm

Now that things have settled down a bit, I can actually get back to posting info to this section. The plan is for me to get caught up on the stuff I'd been working on, get the game back on track (as we were just starting to move along at a good pace), and then continue to work on the background.
If any of you guys (ladies?) have questions, or comments, feel free to post them. If it's about a specific character, I'm sure the players wouldn't mind answering your questions.

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John Galactus Offline The Master Cylinder Posts: 1696 Flushing, NY Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #6 - Dec 29^th, 2009 at 3:22pm I would like to ask how the mechanics of this is going? I never did play by email so I am curious. Does everyone feel satisified with this type of play? Is there a level of tension, suspence? Do you do one action a week? Or a whole "scene"? Forgive me if I am asking questions that have been already answered.
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Reply #7 - Dec 29^th, 2009 at 3:33pm

John wrote on Dec 29^th, 2009 at 3:22pm:

I would like to ask how the mechanics of this is going? I never did play by email so I am curious.

Does everyone feel satisified with this type of play? Is there a level of tension, suspence? Do you do one action a week? Or a whole "scene"? Forgive me if I am asking questions that have been already answered.

Well I'm sure everyone involved would love to get together for a real life game, but do to distance, time, and work schedules, we have to be satisfied with this. As far as satisfaction goes, I'll let the others chime in as they see fit.

For me, I've been a little frustrated that I can't spend as much time as I'd like to, as I'd like to get a least one regular turn in every couple of days (swing over to the blog to see how things have been going), but the goal is to tun a full adventure every couple of months. How that'll actually work out is yet to be seen.

Mechanics wise, I'm not sweating thing like power usage and movement, unless there's actual combat involved. At the moment, I'm concentrating on moving the plotline along, and getting these guys together. Once I have specific need to start tracking HP, Power, movement, etc. I'll list their current status, and track it on a spreadsheet, so everyone's on the same sheet of music. I'll also handle things like rolls to hit, etc (I've got a dice rolling program to take care of that for me). I hope that answers your questions.

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John Galactus Offline The Master Cylinder Posts: 1696 Flushing, NY Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #8 - Dec 29^th, 2009 at 3:35pm So you do something on the order of one full V&V turn per two or three days? And how many emails would that one turn require on average?
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Reply #9 - Dec 29^th, 2009 at 3:38pm

John wrote on Dec 29^th, 2009 at 3:35pm:

So you do something on the order of one full V&V turn per two or three days? And how many emails would that one turn require on average?

It varies, depending on the number of actions each player is trying to perform, any questions they have, and the actions of NPCs involved. It can get a little hectic. My hat's off to Dr. Foom, as he's currently got 8 players, several NPCs, and full on villain team, and he's been doing this for years.

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Reply #10 - Dec 29^th, 2009 at 10:49pm

I am loving it.

I get to spend anywhere from 2 hours to a day or two to respond (no combat yet). I am getting a lot of roleplaying and skill usage. I have used my powers a few times as well.

For me, it is great. My family schedule doesn't allow me to make to commit to a set day of the week or every other week.

This is perfect for me.

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John Galactus Offline The Master Cylinder Posts: 1696 Flushing, NY Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #11 - Dec 29^th, 2009 at 11:09pm How do you interact with the other players?
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Reply #12 - Dec 31^st, 2009 at 6:06pm

It is in the email or blog posting. - All Players can read each others input to the GM.

Here is Player writing about contacting another Player
The Machinist to Silver Star using his COM: "Silver Suit can you fly? I have found 2 unconscious people on above the fire in the building. Can you get to them?

Player informing the GM how he wants to contact a Player
SilverStar waves to Jack Frost, "Hey! I need your help!".

When Jack gets close, Marcus will explain quickly, "Looks like there are people unconscious on top of the building, Bring me up there. I'm Silver Star"

or Player writing actions to GM including possible conversations.
Jack Frost flew down to the White Knight. "I'm Jack," he said as he grabbed Silver Star's wrist and rode the north wind straight up to the top of the flaming iron spire! ZOOOM!
He'll wave greetings to Power Chord if he sees him, but can't carry two people.
Nor can the antiquated elemental hear the technological entreaties of the Machinist.

So far the different methods are working fine.

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John Galactus Offline The Master Cylinder Posts: 1696 Flushing, NY Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #13 - Dec 31^st, 2009 at 6:09pm O ok, thanks. I guess the players are free to email each other with their own interactions?
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Reply #14 - Jan 1^st, 2010 at 10:09am

I usually reply to all on the emails, unless I have OOC questions/real life stuff. I've connected with most of the other players in that manner, and feel we're connecting very well.

It has been a lot of fun, and brought a lot of the old excitement back, coming up with a character concept that not only worked, but worked with this team, developing the background/character/group.

I think we've got a solid base, let the adventures begin...

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Doctor Foom Justice Leaguer Offline Silver Age relic Posts: 752	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #15 - Jan 11^th, 2010 at 2:22pm The Cougar wrote on Dec 29^th, 2009 at 10:49pm: I am loving it. Me too.
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dsumner Monitor Online Oppresser of worlds Posts: 1784 On High Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #16 - Jan 12^th, 2010 at 12:14am OK gents, I've been sick for the last few days (including a trip to the hospital emergency room), but I'm back up and running (or at least up and moving around), and I'll be updating the blog and everyone's status.
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The Cougar Avenger Offline Roll 1d20 against ... Posts: 275 McKinney, TX Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #17 - Jan 12^th, 2010 at 9:05am Sorry to hear about you being sick. Get well soon.
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Reply #18 - Jan 12^th, 2010 at 9:47am

The Cougar wrote on Jan 12^th, 2010 at 9:05am:

Sorry to hear about you being sick. Get well soon.

Yeah, I ended up taking close to 3 liters of IV solution (two 500ml bags while being transported to the ER), and 2 liters of Lactated Rings in the ER), so lets just say I've had better days.

But on to the fun stuff. I should have the updates and email replies posted by lunch time, and I'd like to get everyone's replies by the weekend.

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dsumner Monitor Online Oppresser of worlds Posts: 1784 On High Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #19 - Jan 12^th, 2010 at 2:43pm Replies have been posted.
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John Galactus Offline The Master Cylinder Posts: 1696 Flushing, NY Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #20 - Jan 13^th, 2010 at 3:58pm I hope you are well!
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dsumner Monitor Online Oppresser of worlds Posts: 1784 On High Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #21 - Jan 13^th, 2010 at 5:49pm John wrote on Jan 13^th, 2010 at 3:58pm: I hope you are well! I'm doing better, and while I'm not at 100%, I'm heading back into work. At least I've been able to eat the lat few days, but my appetite has yet to completely return.
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Reply #22 - Jan 14^th, 2010 at 2:11pm

dsumner wrote on Jan 13^th, 2010 at 5:49pm:

John wrote on Jan 13^th, 2010 at 3:58pm:

I hope you are well!

I'm doing better, and while I'm not at 100%, I'm heading back into work. At least I've been able to eat the lat few days, but my appetite has yet to completely return.

Must be all that exercise. Wink

Glad you're feeling better.

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dsumner Monitor Online Oppresser of worlds Posts: 1784 On High Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #23 - Jan 17^th, 2010 at 11:28pm Replies are up guys, hit me back when you get a minute.
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dsumner Monitor Online Oppresser of worlds Posts: 1784 On High Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #24 - Feb 8^th, 2010 at 9:16am GM Responses should be up by 12 PM EST today, as well as some additional info.
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dsumner Monitor Online Oppresser of worlds Posts: 1784 On High Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #25 - Feb 8^th, 2010 at 11:58am GM Replies are up, and I'll also be posting an update from Amber Green.
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dsumner Monitor Online Oppresser of worlds Posts: 1784 On High Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #26 - Feb 26^th, 2010 at 1:37pm New GM replies are posted. Also, I encourage to you to have some IC discussion amongst yourselves, especially about Commander Dunham, and his attitude toward your activities, as he's going to be a person you guys will encounter quite frequently.
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Reply #27 - Feb 26^th, 2010 at 5:43pm

dsumner wrote on Feb 26^th, 2010 at 1:37pm:

Also, I encourage to you to have some IC discussion amongst yourselves, especially about Commander Dunham, and his attitude toward your activities, as he's going to be a person you guys will encounter quite frequently. Wink

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The Cougar Avenger Offline Roll 1d20 against ... Posts: 275 McKinney, TX Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #28 - Feb 26^th, 2010 at 9:36pm Doctor Foom wrote on Feb 26^th, 2010 at 5:43pm: I thought of Ghostbusters. "It's true. This man has no dick." LOL ... cough, cough COUGH!!! That is the funniest comment I have read all year!
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dsumner Monitor Online Oppresser of worlds Posts: 1784 On High Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #29 - Feb 26^th, 2010 at 9:44pm While the good commander may come off as a bit of an ass, there's much more to him, than his temper.
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dsumner Monitor Online Oppresser of worlds Posts: 1784 On High Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #30 - Mar 4^th, 2010 at 7:39pm I'll be posting my responses to you guys actions, later tonight, as well as wrapping this up. I'll be out of town for a few days, but I'll be posting XP, status, etc. early next week.
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dsumner Monitor Online Oppresser of worlds Posts: 1784 On High Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #31 - Mar 9^th, 2010 at 9:41pm New GM replies are up.
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dsumner Monitor Online Oppresser of worlds Posts: 1784 On High Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #32 - Mar 23^rd, 2010 at 2:49am New GM replies are up. Be on the look out for several posts, this week, as I've got a back log of stuff I've been working through.
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dsumner Monitor Online Oppresser of worlds Posts: 1784 On High Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #33 - Mar 23^rd, 2010 at 3:57am The intro for The Gathering, has been posted.
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dsumner Monitor Online Oppresser of worlds Posts: 1784 On High Gender:	Re: Empire City Protectors Blog Reply #34 - Mar 25^th, 2010 at 11:34am And my latest replies are up. I hope you guys are enjoying this, and the speed will be picking up shortly.
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