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Lurker wanting to get involved.

Posted by Aleph Null
Aleph Null
member, 2 posts
Sun 7 Oct 2018
at 18:34
  • msg #1

Lurker wanting to get involved

I have been dealing with the wonderful (painful) thing known as school, but I'm going to try and be involved in an RP or two here.
I've got lots of RPG experience, mostly D&D/Pathfinder and freeform RPs.
I generally play in voice chat, but text chat is good for creative writing practice.
I've been involved on roll20, which actually makes me want to ask (since roll20 has a bit of an issue with this): how long do I wait after posting an application before assuming it has been denied? On roll20 people often don't respond at all, but different sites have different communities.
horus
member, 570 posts
Wayfarer of the
Western Wastes
Sun 7 Oct 2018
at 19:03
  • msg #2

Lurker wanting to get involved

In reply to Aleph Null (msg # 1):

Welcome to RPoL.  If you can log in and post, your application for membership here was accepted to the best of my knowledge.

Not to assume anything, I'll just ask: are you in high school, college, or what?  The answer to that question may have bearing on what types of content you can access here.

Hit the Help system (upper right corner of any RPoL screen) and read up on the policies governing adult and mature content if you have applied or want to apply for those kinds of access.  It typically takes two weeks to process such an application.

If you want to find a game, hit Wanted - Players and note the two different search tools there.  The ad search at the top of the page will help you search for recent game ads (as far back as eight weeks).  The search tool at the bottom left of the page will help you search for posts by author or subject in the entire ad listing.

If you have a game in mind, but want someone else to run it, check Wanted - GMs.  Here you can pitch your game concept, and GMs who are willing to run your game can reply.

Another way to get in on the ground floor of a game is to read and reply to Game Proposals, Input, and Advice.  You can also ask for and receive feedback, advice, and counsel about game-related methods and practices (though more general questions might be better asked in Community Chat.)

All these different forums have Notices posted at the top that make for good reading, as they explain what does (and what does not) go on there.

Dig in!  D&D of all stripes, Pathfinder, and Free-form games are abundant here.  Get you some!
Aleph Null
member, 3 posts
Sun 7 Oct 2018
at 19:14
  • msg #3

Lurker wanting to get involved

In reply to horus (msg # 2):

I was more talking about how people on roll20 don't reply to applications to join a game, I was wondering if I should expect that to not happen here (i.e. if someone says no, they explicitly say "no, you can't join this game")
I believe I already at some point gained adult access.
I'm a college student.
RosstoFalstaff
member, 139 posts
Sun 7 Oct 2018
at 19:19
  • msg #4

Lurker wanting to get involved

If you don't get a response back and the game starts, give it a day or two and then assume it's a no
Aleph Null
member, 4 posts
Sun 7 Oct 2018
at 19:32
  • msg #5

Lurker wanting to get involved

In reply to RosstoFalstaff (msg # 4):

That's what I was afraid to hear...I really find it obnoxious when people blow me off instead of just saying no.
Regardless, hopefully that won't be an issue
I've already applied to join a couple games, so
This message was last edited by the user at 19:32, Sun 07 Oct 2018.
horus
member, 571 posts
Wayfarer of the
Western Wastes
Sun 7 Oct 2018
at 23:17
  • msg #6

Lurker wanting to get involved

In reply to Aleph Null (msg # 5):

I feel ya.  As a GM, I've taken the time to tell folks whose RTJ I don't accept, and/or folks whom I have had to remove from a game for non-participation.  (It's only happened once so far.)

I take it you requested to join a game and received no response.  Sadly, that likely means the GM did not accept your request to join.  Be guided by what RosstoFalstaff posted earlier.

Best to move on and find a game that's a better fit.  There are literally thousands of them out there.
Aleph Null
member, 5 posts
Sun 7 Oct 2018
at 23:19
  • msg #7

Lurker wanting to get involved

In reply to horus (msg # 6):

I actually got an answer just now, to the effect of "Did not get the chance to look at your application yet, sorry for the wait I'll get back to you when I get a chance".

But yeah, I get that
horus
member, 572 posts
Wayfarer of the
Western Wastes
Sun 7 Oct 2018
at 23:22
  • msg #8

Lurker wanting to get involved

And... our faith in human nature is somewhat restored.  Best of luck with your RTJ, and may the dice always be kind to you.
Fyrerain
member, 98 posts
Fri 9 Nov 2018
at 00:05
  • msg #9

Lurker wanting to get involved

Sometimes you don't get a specific "yes, you're in" message. So, when you log into the game you've applied to, check the upper left corner to see if you're logged in as "Aleph Null" or as your prospective character's name. If it's your character's name -- you've been accepted.
facemaker329
member, 7060 posts
Gaming for over 30
years, and counting!
Fri 9 Nov 2018
at 05:18
  • msg #10

Lurker wanting to get involved

The other thing is, there isn't a 'standard period'.  Every GM runs their game according to their desires (as long as those desires don't contradict RPOL policy).  So, one GM may collect RTJs for three weeks and then sort out who he wants, while another may select or decline applicants as rapidly as he can read their applications.  And, as mentioned, it's not uncommon to not get notification that you've been accepted into the game...I would guess that between a third and half the games I've ever applied to join on RPOL never sent me any sort of 'you're in, and welcome to the game!' message...just, one day I looked at the game and noticed that I was seeing a lot more of it, or the OOC thread had a new message in it informing everyone that there was a new character in the game, with the name I'd submitted...stuff like that.

So, we can't give you a clear-cut, this-is-always-true answer to your question, sorry.  It depends entirely upon the GM.
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