Prime Directive Talkshoe - August 6, 2009

Scoutdad · Post by **Scoutdad** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:51 am

As discussed in the Origins Sing-along podcast, Paul Franz and I have scheduled a Talkshoe broadcast. This will take place on Thursday August 6th at 9:30 p.m. Eastern. Please plan on joining us. To log in to the Talkshoe Star Fleet Universe On Call, follow these directions:

Star Fleet Universe On Call (Talk Shoe ID: 17702) between 9:30pm and 10:30pm Eastern Time

(URL: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/17702)

If you want to call in, just call 724-444-7444 and enter the Talkshoe ID.

It is also downloadable as a Podcast for those that can not make it. Also, if you can't make it but would like to have a particular subject discussed Email me before hand and I will see what I can do.

Scoutdad · Post by **Scoutdad** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:54 am

This broadcast will discuss the SFU role playing game - Prime Directive. We'll be discussing the various versions of the game- GURPS / D20/ D20 Modern...
We'll be answering questions...
We'll be tossing out adventure ideas and plot hooks...
and we may even discuss upcoming Prime Directive releases...

Hope to talk to you then!

Groknard · Post by **Groknard** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 3:41 am

May I promote this on my Trek RPG blog as the date approaches?

Scoutdad · Post by **Scoutdad** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 3:46 am

That will ultimately be for Paul to say... but I can only imagine that the more people participating... the better it'll be.

Scoutdad · Post by **Scoutdad** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:47 pm

Just a bump to bring this back up to the top as the show is tomorrow...

Post by **Jean** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:44 am

Scoutdad, thanks for taking this on! With no cell phone bars (unless I go outside and stand in the dark and get eaten alive by mosquitos) and dial access only for the computer, I couldn't take this on.

Instead, I shall be hard at work on PD20M Klingons!

Scoutdad · Post by **Scoutdad** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:18 am

10 minutes and counting

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:41 am

I tried once again to log in tonight, but was once again unable to do so. This makes twice in a row. I don't believe anything has changed on my computer, so I don't know what is going on with this. Guess I'll wait for the podcast. I never have anything important to contribute anyway.

OGOPTIMUS · Post by **OGOPTIMUS** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:23 pm

I tuned in last night and found this very informative.

I don't know anything about PD really, and very little about RPGs in general, so it was nice to hear some people involved in development (or very close to it) explain similarities and difference between systems and how easy it is to get into it.

I think I'm going to have to tune in more often! It's just usually during my drive home, that's all.

Scoutdad · Post by **Scoutdad** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:25 pm

Then download the show as a podcast and listen to it during your next ride home!!!

OGOPTIMUS · Post by **OGOPTIMUS** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:26 pm

But that's Friday night!!!

Oh, who am I kidding.....

And while I just lurked last night, there might be some time that I would like to chime in.

krako · Post by **krako** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:10 am

Interesting podcast!

I was really interested in the concept of playing PD through the web using an instant messenger. As it's probably my best bet for ever getting to play PD, I'm curious if anyone else has tried it, or thought about trying it.

Scoutdad · Post by **Scoutdad** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:31 am

As I stated in the podcast, I've not tried PD through instant messenger, but I have played AD&D that way. Te principles are the same, only the game ids differnet.

Create your characters offline and have the GM approve them. Then, at the specified time, everyone logs into their favorite chat prgram and has a blast.

It does require a bit more discription as everyone is trying to picture everyone elses places and actions, but if you're into scene building, it really works well. When playing AD&D this way, the GM would create a private room in YIM and then invote the other members. This kept the "riff-raff" out... hahahaha. With the "voice chat" feature enabled (and webcams for those who have them), you can play just as if you're across the table from each other.

We've had a many as 6 people (one GM and 5 players) online simultaneously and have had no problems. If you have any specific questions regarding this option, feel free to either PM me with them, or post them here so everyone can comment.

Tony

stevem · Post by **stevem** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:43 am

I've been using a program called FantasyGrounds 2 for online games and thinking about using it for PD; Currently I use it for Savage Worlds games as it supports that system. For voice interactions we use Skype or TeamSpeak as a VOIP solution. It works out really well. FG2 is a paid program but there are other ones out there I hear that are free such as RPGTools, OpenRPG, etc. Of course, you'll still need the rule books from ADB if you go this route.

This offers a why to get a chat window within the game context, character sheet, display encounter maps for planet or ship excursions with/without grid overlays, and roll dice. Some people have made an unofficial GURPs ruleset for it but I haven't used it.

krako · Post by **krako** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:08 pm

Sounds cool. I'd be up for participating in an online PD game, if anyone's thinking about putting one together!