Evil's up to his old tricks, but with a new twist.
NOW PLAYING on irc.irc-roleplay.com in the channels of #convergence and #convergence_ooc on (tentatively) Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursday nights at 7 p.m. (MST). It is a sheeted and rolled dice format, although -very- light with the dice rolling. Emphasis is on role-play, not roll play.
Want to join us on the IRP Network? Here's how!
Simply click on the link listed below, and then when the page opens, enter your preferred nickname, real name (doesn't have to be your actual -real- name). In the channel blank, add the word 'lobby' (without the quotes or a pound sign in front). Now click 'continue' and you'll be taken via a java window to the server and the IRP network.
If nobody answers you right away, it's probably because they're at work, or at school, or busy living a life. Idling until someone notices is pretty standard--or leave contact information (post it to channel or to private message) and someone will get back with you.
Here's the link:
“Immortal Seductions” is a chronicle in the role-play game world of Vampire: the Masquerade (V:tM only at this point) -- an Old World of Darkness role-play game publication of White Wolf gaming studios.
A collective of talented players meet on-line at scheduled times for game sessions using the IRC platform on server irc.irc-roleplay.org and in the channel of #Immortal_Seductions. Out of Character (OOC) chat occurs in #IS_ooc .
Delving deeply into the urban-gothic ambiance that permeates the streets of New Orleans, Immortal Seductions is an experience of fascination and horror for these players under the direction of Master Storyteller (MST) ‘Evil’.
In the ensuing chronicle, both mortals and supernatural characters, live out their fates of personal triumph or doom in the convoluted and broad sweeping saga of intrigue, danger, death and immortality, for better or worse.
Game sessions are run very similar to the Table Top style of pen and paper role play and there is some opportunity for Free Form style of Role Play at the player’s agreement and without Storyteller direction. Although, any conflicts must wait for the jurisdiction of a Storyteller and all logs of play must be mailed in to the Master Storyteller for experience points to be awarded.
Points may be accumulated both to the benefit of the character and for the advancement of the player within the status ranks of the gaming group as well. Under such a system one can earn the right (through exemplary play, experience and maturity) to play the more heavy-handed characters within the WoD.
Players may even aspire through point accumulation to the position of Storyteller themselves and direct in co-operation with the Master Storyteller.
As for those that have no such aspirations, rest assured that ALL characters start out with beginning stats and there are no powerful characters in the hands of anyone’s control but that of the Master Storyteller and are used responsibly for the development of the Story line. Yes, that’s right… even the Prince and Primogen of the city are NPCs (Non-player Characters) as is suggested within the Main Source books and Storyteller guides published by White Wolf Game Studio®.
For more information or to request a copy of the Orientation.Document, e-mail the MST at evil@irc-roleplay.com or drop by the #IS_ooc channel on irc.irc-roleplay.org .
Posted by Muse on Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:31 am (Read More... | 2547 bytes more | Score: 0)
A little over a year ago, Remedy and Muse decided to join the IRP Network servers and the GrenadeInMouth servers to provide a stable IRC environment for the two domain's users. A year later, that goal has been met but not without some downs along with the ups.
There's been plenty of false starts, lots of re-doing channels and registrations and the founding users will recall that even a whole server (irc.irc-roleplay.com) had to be abandoned because of its utterly incompetent and lame host.
Other challenges included DDOS attacks (amongst other troubles) on another Host's servers which kept irc.irc-roleplay.net off-line for months. Also, an assortment of drama and situations that tried the patience and friendships of the user base as well as some connectivity problems presented the most common low spots.
Even still, it was all overcome with flying colors by the great folks who make up the staff and user base of the IRP Network and GrenadeInMouth. The results are that a year later the network is a stable, reliable, friendly venue that offers the tools to support role-players and their games. It's found its place and those within have settled into a comfort zone that is growing as familiar as a well-worn pair of jeans.
Now it's just a matter of continuing the good work and seeing what will be made of these offerings--the possibilities only limited by the individual's imagination, creativity, motivation and enthusiasm.
Another bit of the year's background history is that some of the user base came here, leaving behind some really horrible experiences on other servers. Coming here meant coming to irc.irc-roleplay.org (or net) where was offered a nice, pleasant and safe IRC role-play environment. And even though most still frequent the larger RP servers for game variety and a broader player base, this little IRP Network is always a great place to escape the chaos and annoyances that larger IRC server's user bases can present--to just kick back and play in peace.
The forums have been used for different forms of Role-play support; from individuals using it for their own files and archives to providing a common point of reference for chronicle happenings and updates. From Character portraits to logs of role-play, again the limitations are up to the individual. With as much space as is provided, an entire play-by-post chronicle could be easily done sans IRC on the forum boards, if one so wished. AND IT'S ALL FREE!
The goal is the same today, a year later, as it was on day one. To provide an IRC network (and other tools) dedicated to role players and their games/chronicles.
Here's to a challenging, but overall, great start!
CHEERS to GrenadeInMouth and the IRC Role-Play Network (IRP Network)
Posted by Muse on Fri May 08, 2009 10:15 pm (Read More... | Score: 0)
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