Skype Roleplaying

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Hey everyone,

I've heard of an interesting concept referring to the thread title, Skype Roleplaying, I just have a question for anyone who's done it as to how it's supposed to work? How do people not cheat?

I ask because I'd potentially like to set something up this way when I am all set up in my new place.

[Gotthammer]

Most common thing is to use an in-chat dice roller (some RPG IRC channels have them), have the GM do all the rolling, or [URL="http://roll20.net/"]a virtual tabletop environment[/URL].
Most groups I've seen use chat windows on top of the skype to send private messages as well.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Ah, thank you, that's very helpful.

I'll have a look into sorting something out...

[alshrive]

i would definitely be interested in being involved!

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

You'd be first on the list bro!

[Farseer Uthiliesh]

Hey everyone,

I've heard of an interesting concept referring to the thread title, Skype Roleplaying, I just have a question for anyone who's done it as to how it's supposed to work? How do people not cheat?

I ask because I'd potentially like to set something up this way when I am all set up in my new place.

I'm currently participating in an Only War campaign via skype, and it's doing very well. In fact, it runs better than tabletop roleplaying.

As for cheating, we just have an honesty-based system. So far it's doing well.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Oh, cool! Only War looks quite good.

I may do it, I may not. Depends if I can get the interest.

[Nabterayl]

I've had good success using roll20.net for online roleplaying.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I'll have a gander at that tonight after work. Thanks for the suggestion.

[L192837465]

Just for everyone's FYI, the greatest RPG you can play via Skype is Paranoia. Ichat systems and quick and invisible notes make it absolutely hysterical. I had a TPK before we got to the briefing room because of the shenanigans. It was glorious and bloody.