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Leitz
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Can new users *get* PMs?

#1 Post by Leitz »

We should have a new inbound member enroute and I want to let them know to post in the introductions thread and get a second post in so they can send PMs, etc.
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#2 Post by rredmond »

Pretty sure that's a negative. But posting twice real quick isn't against the rules, so you can get approved quicker :)
This is a game about killing things and taking their stuff so you can become more powerful in order to kill bigger things and take even better stuff.
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Paladin: I can promise terror, glory, and riches...or a quick and brutal death.
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Re: Can new users *get* PMs?

#3 Post by Inferno »

Hi!
Ron, have you and the mods thought of a "New to the Unseen Servant? Start Here!" sort of thread that is near the top of the main page?

It could explain the two post rule, which I see you having to explain a lot. Also, that they should introduce themselves, how to find a game, a link to the How to DM thread, forum etiquette, etc. Basically an FAQ for new folks. I think we have all that info (mostly in News and Announcements, Help and Support, Introductions and Welcomes, and Tips for the DM), just not centrally located in a spot quickly visible on the home page.

Just a thought.

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Elijah Crowthorne: Marooned Prophet, Pirates
Jack in the Green: Ancient Child, Giants
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Re: Can new users *get* PMs?

#4 Post by rredmond »

It’s a good thought! We do have this but it’s nested a couple forae (??) down. :)

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This is a game about killing things and taking their stuff so you can become more powerful in order to kill bigger things and take even better stuff.
Alethan: I'm good with NOT pressing our luck this time.
mjulius: That's how I know I'm home.
Pulpatoon: The whole point of PbP is to take the scheduling pressure off the game. We're just chatty because we're so eager!
Scott308: ...everyone should be reminded of just how wonderful the people they play games with here can be in real life.
Leitz: Quality and quantity wise, I think US is the best I've seen.
Paladin: I can promise terror, glory, and riches...or a quick and brutal death.
Inferno: Come on! That's was Vicar's Head, a completely different doomed village!
Rex: I can move to the wait list to let someone else into the game.
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Re: Can new users *get* PMs?

#5 Post by Inferno »

Yeah, but I wonder if new users start at "News and Announcements"? :)

DM:
Current Games:
The Horror at Briarsgate (1e): Lovecraftian Gothic Horror
Lost City of Eternity (1e): Hyborian Age Sword and Sorcery

Completed Games:
Sauron Victorious (1e): Dire Saga for the Fate of Middle Earth
Once and Future Earth (1e): Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Dungeon Crawl

Player:
Agax Gryyg: Gamer of Urth, Ravenloft
Azoth Al-Aziz: Lovecraftian Cultist, Tamoachan
Blodget: Foolish Young 9th Level Hobbit, Dark Clouds
Dredd Doomsmith: Dwarven Deathtrap Engineer, Tomb of Horrors
Elijah Crowthorne: Marooned Prophet, Pirates
Jack in the Green: Ancient Child, Giants
P.T. Codswallop: Larcenous Impresario, Dimwater
Sir Ugghra: Bestial Half-Orc Aristocrat, Brotherton
Swilbosh: Savage Lizard-Warrior, Keep
Tantos Vek: Failed Paladin, Under Streets
Ulfang Chainbreaker: Barbarian Liberator of Slaves, Tharizdun

DM bio is here.
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Re: Can new users *get* PMs?

#6 Post by rredmond »

Nope. Probably not! :D
This is a game about killing things and taking their stuff so you can become more powerful in order to kill bigger things and take even better stuff.
Alethan: I'm good with NOT pressing our luck this time.
mjulius: That's how I know I'm home.
Pulpatoon: The whole point of PbP is to take the scheduling pressure off the game. We're just chatty because we're so eager!
Scott308: ...everyone should be reminded of just how wonderful the people they play games with here can be in real life.
Leitz: Quality and quantity wise, I think US is the best I've seen.
Paladin: I can promise terror, glory, and riches...or a quick and brutal death.
Inferno: Come on! That's was Vicar's Head, a completely different doomed village!
Rex: I can move to the wait list to let someone else into the game.
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Re: Can new users *get* PMs?

#7 Post by Rex »

It seems like a good idea to at least make a link to it where everyone would like. Maybe under the banner, something like new people click here.
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