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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Update on Sunday's Unknown Ponies Game

Wow, I've gotten a huge response to this! In fact, I have more potential players than I can reasonably run at any one time. So let me give some critical information to interested parties:

Due to the massive interest in this game, I am not taking reservations, Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis, assuming you have a character that's ready to go.

What you need is the following:

  • A Skype account that has friended me, so that I can invite you to play
  • A working microphone for same  (this game will not use video)
  • A character sheet for a Blank Flank pony, emailed to me
  • Your own copy of the rules & character sheet
  • Pencil & two 10 sided dice
In addition, while not strictly necessary, a portrait of your character made using General Zoi's pony generator will earn you an in-game benefit.


Other than that, show up ready to have fun! I hate having to say this, but "ready to have fun" means:
  • Don't be a jerk.
  • Realize this is supposed to be a fun, lighthearted adventure, not a grimdark dungeon crawl.
  • If you're too shy or socially awkward to role-play a cartoon pony over a microphone, this is not the game for you.
I am in the process of making a blank character sheet, as well as posting "sample pony characters" as helpful examples. I'd like to have those up today, but I don't know if that's possible. 

Finally, I make NO PROMISES WHATSOEVER, but I might -- maybe, might, it could happen but it could just as easily not happen -- be able to run an earlier session from 1-5 pm Eastern. I will have to check my schedule.
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8 comments:

  1. TrenWolfmanDecember 1, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    Okay, so I've skimmed through the PDF of the rules. Quick question: Is it beneficial for me to read through the Unknown Armies PDF as well? There are a lot of pages...

    Also, from skimming through your PDF, I'm assuming that there won't be much use of combat mechanics, but rather a set of skill challenges based of social situations resulting form roleplaying? Uhm, sorry if that didn't make sense, as I stated earlier, I'm rather inexperienced at this.

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  2. Erin PaletteDecember 1, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    All you REALLY need to read in UA is page 7, which I should probably cut out and include in the next version of Unknown Ponies.

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  3. Erin PaletteDecember 1, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    And yes, just like in the cartoon, combat is rarely (if ever) the proper way to solve a problem. Interaction and problem-solving are the order of the day.

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  4. McThagDecember 1, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    No Skype, no mic.  I did make a pony picture and posted to my blog.

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  5. Erin PaletteDecember 1, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    And I commented! You are now part of the Herd. *hoofbump*

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  6. Moto SteinDecember 1, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    Am I the only one who thinks its interesting that we are using a quite dark and gothie RPG as the base for a flamboyant game about talking ponies? Either way, sound like a hoot to my.

    How do you want us to submit our ponies, from the pony creator?

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  7. Erin PaletteDecember 1, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    I think it's funny as hell, and quite subversive.

    Email me a screen capture and/or your pony export code.

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  8. Lilith LaingDecember 1, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    If there is still a space I'm pretty keen on being in the game. I run MLP roleplay games and UA is one of my first most loved systems. However I've rolled all over your blog and I can't find any skype info. Sadface. Could you point me towards your skype stuff if ever you decide to run a game again? I have a character all ready and waiting to go ^^ 

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