So during the long break I have had with this game due to work, I have come to the conclusion that I would like to continue it as an actual play podcast but throw in more interviews. With that being said, the group I had for the game has moved on to something new and thus I need a new group of runners to delve through the mean streets of Neo-Tokyo. So here is where you guys can get in on the action. Before I start looking my normal ways I figured I would give the listeners a chance to be part of the team. So with that said, here is the important info you will need.
- We would be playing on Sundays (am thinking once a month due to work and stuff but it could be bi-weekly).
- The time is still up in the air but I would prefer to start between 7-9 pm EST as any earlier and my job could interfere.
- As this is a podcast game you must have a decent mic and can assure that there is little to no background noise. The occasional car going by is alright but constant barking, screaming, blaring music/tv is not.
- Be reliable. Listen, I know how work and life can get in the way sometimes but with the game looking to start off as potentially a monthly thing I want people that can commit to attending.
- Someone that is a team player. Listen I know that we all want to be the star but in this type of game / media, that really doesn’t work out. Roleplaying focuses heavily on cooperation so you need to be able to do it.
- Experience is not really required. Seeing as the game started out as one for beginners anyways I am totally cool with people that are new to the game. New to roleplaying in general might be a tough sell given the whole podcast part but as long as you are creative and aren’t shy even that shouldn’t be a problem. While I am not expressly looking for voice actors or people like that, they certainly are preferred. 😀
- We use skype in order to bring our lovely voices to the game. The recorder I have (which is amazing) works for skype only. I don’t like fixing things if it isn’t broken so please don’t message me trying to get me to use something else.
- Lastly, is the Wheaton rule: Don’t be a dick.
If you think that you could meet the above and bring a love for the setting to the table then apply. You can do that by sending a message to the facebook group (I think that’s a thing you can do) or send me a direct message on twitter. I’m @PhistoRoboto. You can also send me a message on here. Now it should be mentioned that just because you apply it doesn’t mean you are automatically in the group. I always have a little meet and greet with potential players so that the both of us can get a feel for one another. My games/styles aren’t for everyone and not everyone will mesh well with what I am running. In order to prevent people from dropping mid game or merely not working out I like to try and get a feel for them.
Hope to hear from people!
Geek the Mage 
Just wanted to follow up on the note I tagged you in on Twitter. As a fellow podcaster, shadowrunner and Canadian I’d love to be involved with the project (I write the IC and OOC content for The Violent Life Podcast and voice the Informational). Your scheduling works perfectly for me and I feel I could be a good addition to the actual play. I have a quality headset as well as a Blue Yeti microphone that I use for the podcast (though I imagine the headset would be the way to go for this as to make sure there isn’t any access background noise).
Anyway! Feel free to sign me up if you’re still looking.
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Hey are you still looking for players? I’ve got a decent amount of experience playing 4th ed but I’m kind of new to 5th ed. I’m not new to roleplaying in general though, I’ve had experience with several other systems. Also, I’ve got a decent mic and experience podcasting too for what that’s worth.
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Hey, thanks for the response the application process is still open! Before we continue I just need to clarify a few things that I have touched on in the original post but also some that I think I missed. The first thing I need to ask is if you read all the requirements and understand them? I know this seems like a silly thing to ask but even I fall victim to the classic “too long, didn’t read” mentality and often just skim for stuff.
With that said, I should mention that we use skype for the voice aspect as the recorder I use is for that program. The second thing I should mention, and is something you may have noticed in the podcast, I tend to use a players first name when talking to them OOCly. With this being a podcast I tend to shy away from online handles as it can be confusing to some listeners. Especially with Shadowrun where characters use alternative/code names anyways.
Last but certainly not least, I always like to have a talk with players one on one before bringing them on to any of my games (podcast or not). This talk allows both of us to get a general feel for each other. It is nothing major, I merely explain my gaming history and the general styles I run. I ask the other person a few questions and then we kinda just shoot the shit as it were. At the end of it, if either side has any concerns then we can discuss them and go from there. I do this so if someone doesn’t fit in or doesn’t like what they are getting into then we can just deal with it there and not waste anyones time. This sounds harsh but really isn’t.
Alright so if after reading all this you would still wish to be apart of the game then we can move to the next part.
Thank you for your interest and especially the support of the podcast.
Glennish aka Phisto
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I have sent you a message on Facebook, am I’m still very interested in joining the podcast if there are still spaces to fill.
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