[Do] Want to play Do on Skype?


I'm looking for three players to play three sessions of Do: Pilgrims of the Flying Temple over Skype with in the coming weeks. Preferably a weekly series before mid-October.

Some details: I want to kick the tires on the game as-is and get some more material for the Example of Play chapter. In other words, this is not a playtest. Each session should be ~1.5 hours, with the first one probably taking the longest as we get coordinated. If there are enough interested players (and I have enough energy), I can facilitate multiple series at the same time. As I said, I'm looking for more raw material for the Example of Play. More play, more material.

If you're interested in playing Do with me over Skype, leave a comment here with the days/times you'd be available, your email address, and we can figure out a plan from there.

Comments

  1. Marc MajcherSeptember 10, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    I'd be totally down for that. I have no idea what my crazy schedule is going to be like after this month, but I'm sure we can figure something out...

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    I'd love to try! I've been really eager to have a go at Do. My only problem is that living in China sometimes makes it difficult to arrange things across the time zone barrier. Still, I have Monday mornings free, which is Sunday evenings in the US, so that could be a workable option.

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  3. BullbarSeptember 10, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    I'm definitely interested. I don't have regular days off and since I'm in Australia the times will be a bit weird but on my days off I'm extremely flexible. I just posted images of my roster to bullbar.tumblr.com to make it easier.

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  4. Daniel SolisSeptember 10, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Okay, we have Dave available for Sunday evenings (US)

    Bullbar's schedule is all over the place, but I notice you have several three-day or three-night blocks available. Maybe we can work out a marathon series somehow. :)

    Marc, can you give me a ballpark for when you're available?

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  5. Mr SitouhSeptember 10, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    I'm available weekday mornings (before 2 PM MST), pretty much all day Wednesday, and Saturday or Sunday after about 5 PM.

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  6. UnknownSeptember 10, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    I'm free Monday and Friday evenings - Thursday evenings (depending on the thursday though) ~ and the weekends. No Tues/Wed.

    Sunday evenings are ok - just if the start before 8

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  7. Matthew D. GandySeptember 10, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    I could probably do Tuesday evenings, maybe Thursday evenings (with at least one upcoming exception on the 23rd), and possibly weekends.

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  8. JamieSeptember 10, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    I could get in on those Sunday night games. I could start 7 or later PST.
    I can also do any night other than Wednesday & Thursday.

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  9. Daniel SolisSeptember 10, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    The available schedules so far look like this.

    Sunday Evenings
    Dave
    Mr Sitouh
    Jamie

    Monday
    Jenn
    Jamie

    Tuesday
    Matt
    Jamie

    Wednesday
    Mr Sitouh
    Jamie

    Thursday
    Maybe Matt
    Maybe Jenn
    Jamie

    Friday
    Jenn
    Jamie

    Saturday
    Mr Sitouh
    Jenn
    Jamie

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    I'm interested, Daniel. I've wanted to try the game out since we first talked about it...way back whenever that was. I'm not free this weekend, but afterwards I will be. And I am pretty much whenever other than Tuesday nights as long as I get a heads-up.

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  11. Daniel SolisSeptember 10, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Whoops, add "Maybe Matt" in that Saturday and Sunday columns.

    Looks like we have enough people on Sundays or Saturdays to run a game is Jamie is willing to double up. Hopefully he won't have to, though. :P

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  12. Daniel SolisSeptember 10, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    Greyorm, would you be open for a slot on Saturday/Sunday to free up Mr Sitouh and/or Jamie?

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Sure, that would work fine for me.

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  14. Marc MajcherSeptember 10, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    I'm pretty sure I could manage a couple of hours on a Wednesday evening.

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  15. Daniel SolisSeptember 10, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    Pending any unexpected problems, it looks like we have some solid saturday and sunday groups formed.

    Sunday Evenings
    Dave
    Mr Sitouh
    Jamie

    Saturday
    Greyorm
    Jenn
    Matt

    That's still tentative, though. So I'm still looking for any new players for the other days.

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  16. n.r.callenderSeptember 10, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Not sure if you still need someone, but I could do Sunday or Saturday after 5 PM PST. I'm also available anytime Monday and any other day after 7 PM PST (for sure) but usually earlier (late afternoon/early evening).

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  17. shaneknyshSeptember 10, 2010 at 7:55 PM

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  18. shaneknyshSeptember 10, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    I'd love to give [Do] a try if there is still room at the table Sunday evening!

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    I'm open for any day except.Monday.

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  20. JimmieSeptember 10, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    I should be good for Thursday or Friday, starting after 7 PM Eastern and ending before 10:30 PM Eastern. Sunday evenings are good for the same time also, if needed.

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  21. Daniel SolisSeptember 11, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Hey Everyone, I'm still working out the schedules. I should email you some time today if I know your email addresses.

    For my convenience, would you be so kind as to post your email address in this thread? Thanks very much! I should've asked for that in the blog post. :P

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  22. n.r.callenderSeptember 11, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    masqueradeball@hotmail.com

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  23. shaneknyshSeptember 11, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    http://scr.im/shaneknysh

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Daniel, I'm pretty sure you have mine, but I'll e-mail it to you. I don't want to hand mine out to the spam bots.

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  25. Daniel SolisSeptember 12, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    Okay, I just emailed the folks who I have email addresses for. Tried to accommodate as many groups as I could! If we can get more options available for Saturday afternoons or another week night, we can fit in another group.

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  26. greyormMay 8, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Daniel, I'm pretty sure you have mine, but I'll e-mail it to you. I don't want to hand mine out to the spam bots.

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  27. n.r.callenderMay 8, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    masqueradeball@hotmail.com

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  28. ShouitMay 8, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I'm open for any day except.Monday.

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  29. Mr SitouhMay 8, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I'm available weekday mornings (before 2 PM MST), pretty much all day Wednesday, and Saturday or Sunday after about 5 PM.

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  30. BullbarMay 8, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I'm definitely interested. I don't have regular days off and since I'm in Australia the times will be a bit weird but on my days off I'm extremely flexible. I just posted images of my roster to bullbar.tumblr.com to make it easier.

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  31. Fowl_sorcerousJuly 27, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    fowl_sorcerous@rpgamer. sunday afternoons are probably best.

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