TheSagaContinues

Hello everyone !
I know this section is for PbP rather than online games, but since there isn't one for online games I figured this was the best place to ask.

So, I never played a SWSE game because I can't find a GM anywhere, but I'm very interested in it, read a lot of books, came up with character concepts, etc.
I also played a lot of DnD 3.5 and pathfinder, so it's isn't too much of a change for me :p

So, all I want, is a GM (and a group we the GM is found) to play in any campaign, any setting, as long as I can play !

Also, since it is an english speaking forum I assume the timezone is important to mention, so I'm in France (GMT +1), and I also have to mention that english isn't my mother tongue, though I speak it well enough that it shouldn't be a problem.

Thank you !

Sounds great ! I'll try to contact them !

Nice to see you're so open minded

For the time period, I don't really have a preference, though I would like to avoid the clone war, I don't like this period very much. As for the character, I'd love to play a jedi, or sith/dark jedi if the campaign is dark sided, though I think I'd like playing a good guy jedi more. Not sure if I want one who focuses on force power or on lightsaber combat, I think that would depend on a lot of things : the opinion about jedi in the game period (because swinging a glowing stick is a bit obvious if the jedi are hunted, like in the rebellion period), the stats we get (a force power type is a bit less MAD than a lightsaber jedi, so if the point buy is a bit low, it can be harder to play one), and of course the rest of the party.

For the sort of campaign, what I like is having a lot of freedom, so I would like to avoid a railroad-y type of campaign? It doesn't have to be a complete sandbox where we just do what we want, but I would like to have more freedom than "you have to go there,  talk to that guy, do this, so you can stop that from happening". Not sure if I'm clear enough, I hope you get what I mean :p

Yes, Legacy can be good, it's a very interesting era, and I loved the comics, though I disagree with what you said about the jedi : you have to be as hidden, if not more, as in the dark times, with the empire bounty on Jedi. Still, it can be very interesting to play one in this era because of that, if I can refrain from showing off with a lightsaber and force powers :p

Seems good to me. No problem about kotor, in fact I just finished another run on kotor 2 (was it my 7th ? My 8th ? I stopped counting, I love that game so much :p), so I wouldn't mind a change of environment.

I play it on windows 7, I never changed to 8 or 10, I don't like them at all. Good 'ole windows 7 is the best for me

I don't know much about the new jedi order. In fact, the only thing I've read in the EU that happens after star wars 6 are the legacy comics. I've read a lot about the old republic time period (the revan books were very good),but other than that I've only read Darth Bane, Darth Plagueis, and a few books + lots of comics in the clone wars/dark ages period. So yeah, I really don't know much of what happened between episode 6 and legacy, and with the new canon replacing the EU I've never wanted to invest time in it :p Though I'm not against playing in it at all if you think it can be fun

On a more technical note : since we don't seem to get a lot of attention here, do you think we should recruit a little on the internet ? I know there are always a lot of players available on reddit for instance.  Also, on which day of the week and at what time of the day will we play ? I'm available most of the time these days (well, I still have to sleep, which shouldn't be a problem for someone in the same timezone) I know it's a bit early for those questions since we don't have a group yet, but it would be pretty annoying if we discovered we can't play just before starting 

The evening for you would be in the middle of the night or very, very early in the morning for me, so I'd rather take the evenings.

For the other forums, I can take care of it, give me the word and I'll start recruiting unless you'd rather wait for guys from here, your call, you're the GM.

And from what you say, the new jedi order period seems fine to me. I don't know much about it, but really, as long as I can be a jedi and not have to hide constantly, I'm ok with it (except for the clone wars, which I don't like :p)

Since it seems we have time to discuss  before we start, could you tell me a bit about what do you intend to do rule-wise ? House rules, point buy, forbidden races, starting level... so I can start trying different character concepts

The Houserules

--The campaign will be set in the New Jedi Order, about 18 - 25 years after the Battle of Yavin, but before the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy.
--I have access to all the official Saga books, so you may use era-appropriate material from any of them.  The only restriction is on species.  The following species are not allowed:  Celegian, Ebruchi, Gen’dai, Lugubraa, Mantellian Savrip, Rakata, Republic Clone, Sorceror of Rhand, Ssi-ruuk, Vagaari, Yevetha, Yuuzhan Vong. 
--Players wishing to use non-official sourcebooks as a resource must run each item by me.  If you have a question about any material (or if I have one about something your character has), we’ll figure it out.
--You may start as any class, including Jedi.  Normal multi-classing rules apply.
--Point buy of 32 points (28 for a droid).
--Make your character 3rd level.
--Hp after 1st level will be half the max on the dice roll (so d10 gets 5, d8 gets 4, d6 gets 3), then add Con bonus
--I will not be using Destiny Points.  Normal rules for Force Points apply.
--Each character should have a background from the Rebellion Era Campaign Guide.  If you have a background idea that does not fit the existing options, I will work to accommodate you.
--I don't know if anyone would like this, but I like to reserve an option for heroes to acquire scars, lose limbs, and otherwise manifest injuries that are normally overlooked in a game.
--a.  If a hero uses a Force Point to save his life, he acquires some minor scar or appendage loss (maybe a vicious burn scar on the torso, or the loss of a single finger).
--b.  If a hero is the subject of an attack, Force power, or hazard that would deal enough damage to kill the hero and he does not have (or does not wish to spend) a Force Point to save his life, the hero may sacrifice a body part instead to remain alive.  The body part lost is determined by the GM via a special die and is not restricted to limbs.  Limbs lost in this manner function exactly as if the Severing Strike talent had been used against the hero by an opponent.  The penalties for the loss of non-limb organs are determined by the GM (the general rule will be -1 persistent CT and the loss of function provided by the lost body part, with additional penalties at GM discretion). 
--The feat Force Training may only be taken a total of 3 times.
--Certain Force powers are not allowed.  This includes the following:  Phase and Fold Space.
--Force Grip is a [dark side] power.
--All talents from the Dark Side talent tree increase your DSS when they are used.
--Area-effect Force powers can be Rebuked.  I refer you to GM Sarli  (read the opening post, then post #55).  http://community.wizards.com/forum/temple/threads/1433361?page=1
--Any talent that was previously ‘1/day’ is now ‘1/encounter’.
--Any talent or feat that substitutes one ability or skill for another is subject to the same limitations that the original ability or skill was.
--If you have the Melee Defense feat and take a penalty of at least -2 on your attack roll when using that feat, you may gain the benefits of any talents or feats that activate when using the Fighting Defensively action.
--Changes have been made to the following Jedi Knight talents:  Niman - Provides a +1 bonus to Reflex, Will, and Fortitude Defenses.  Jar’Kai - No longer has Niman as a prerequisite.  Trakata - No longer has +12 Base Attack Bonus as a prerequisite.
--Credits/possesions:  Each character recieves their starting class’s maximum amount of credits (1200 for Jedi, 4800 for Nobles, 3000 for Scoundrels, Scouts, and Soldiers) multiplied by their character level (x2 if they took the Wealth talent).  Note:  I can provide the group with a free starship of the Game Master ‘special’ variety (functional, though quirky).  Characters are free to purchase their own space transports or starfighters if they desire.
--I intend for a wide spectrum of encounters, both combat and roleplaying, so be warned that characters would do well to have both combat and non-combat related abilities.  I also am open to ideas from everyone, so if something really piques your interest, say so, and I will try and incorporate it.