gamer_extreme_101
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So, after a rousing conversation in CaravelNet chat this afternoon that started off with the idea of doing a Steam based MP night, people came up with something even better - a CaravelNet Chat Game Night! Consider this an additional perk for CaravelNet subscribers, and another reason to get a subscription if you haven't already!

Why? We have a perfectly good chat room, as well as a site admin who is nice enough to grace us with new features (That we'll find ways to test out in ridiculous fashion, which is always funny). Plus, it's a good opportunity for people to gather together in a live setting to talk, have fun, and play games.

What games? Interesting and in-depth game suggestions were brought up, but I was thinking for the first one to do something simply like a game or two of Yahtzee. It's easy to learn, quick to play, turn based, and a lot of fun. If this is deemed a success, we could easily turn this into a monthly feature and look at doing more complex games. I am, however, up for suggestions.

When would we do this? Due to the jerks that are timezones, it will be hard. My initial suggestion would be to try doing this on Local Time:08-04-2012 at 03:00 PM. Early/mid afternoon for NA people, early evening for Europeans. Hopefully Mike could get the word out in the Illumination as well before this time in order to increase attendance.

I have concerns/ideas! Be sure to list them here! I'm open to public feedback on this!

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mrimer
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Sure, I could put the word out about this on the upcoming Illumination. I like 08-04-12 at 1:00 PM. Actually, we could also do a TSS Q&A at or before that time if that sounds interesting.

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Also mentioned was the idea of playing Mafia, since the chat client already supports whispers.

Also mentioned was the idea of a die-rolling RPG, with someone (perhaps a bot) playing the DM. Schik made a fantastic die roll chat command ( /roll XdY , where X is a number between 1 and 1,000, and Y is a number between 1 and 100,000) which will facilitate this sort of gameplay, and others.

I really like the idea of a game night, and hope it gets started.

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I would love to be a DM.

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I'm a bit torn on this idea. I'm not entirely comfortable with my experiences in CN chat, but I love me some storytelling. I host a weekly game here where I live, and we currently toggle between Ironclaw 2nd. ed, Immortal 3rd. ed, Amber, and Earthdawn 3rd. ed.

(As I write this I'm actually working on Nightmare Night, a mafia-style MLP game I'll be hosting at TrotCon sometime tomorrow afternoon/evening. Constant creative outlets needed to keep me less-miserable.)

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I'd vote for a completely narrativist RPG set in DROD univers using simple diceless rules akin to Amber.

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I'd love to be in (though I don't know if I'll be able to). But can someone get me that caravelnet subscription email I've been waiting for? Because I'm definitely not in if I don't get that.

Schik
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Go to the downloads page and you can re-request your activation code email.

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Someone Else
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I tried that. Thrice. Still hasn't sent. :/

mrimer
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Not having checked this out myself yet, I'm guessing that those e-mails went to someone else.

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Schik
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Someone Else wrote:
I tried that. Thrice. Still hasn't sent. :/

Did you check your junk mail? It landing in junk mail is one problem, it not even getting THERE is a worse problem.

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Nope. Huh. That's the first time I can recall Gmail putting something in Spam that wasn't.

gamer_extreme_101
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Friendly reminder that we're still looking at doing this next weekend. If there are any major objections or suggestions for games, speak now!

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mrimer
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The CaravelNet Chat game night is starting in ten minutes!

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Ugh, I couldn't make it unfortunately, I had to work a late shift today at work. Anything interesting I missed?

gamer_extreme_101
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I have the Q&A from TSS saved - May edit it and put it onto the site after a delay or so (And/or when I get a chance to edit it down)

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I was supposedly there, but in actuality I was sleeping for most of the gaming portion. How'd it go?

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