By not being "available" for prompt replies and participation with the game (I don't want people's fun to be wrecked because I got busy and couldn't answer/post on a "regular" cycle).. Respect Thy Fellow Gamer - Time Is Valuable (and not just mine...)
Understood, but I think something can be worked out as long as the other parties are aware of the situation. How about a Solo PbP where the only other person is the GM and posting is done on your schedule?
With no other players, there would be less posts to keep up with and it would take little time to read the last GM post and create your own post.
If others are allowed to join, they can be told before the adventure starts that you are the main character, they are supporting cast, and posts are limited.
Options if others are allowed to join:
- There would be a limit of one post after each GM post in the InCharacter thread and the GM does not post responses to other players until the star of the show has posted.
- One post after each GM post in the InCharacter thread and the GM does not post responses to other players until
ALL players have posted once (or until some prespecified time goes by in case someone drops completely off the grid)
- The GM posts on his specified schedule (work out how often with you - once a week?) players can post when it is convenient for them but only once between each GM post.
- You are not the main character but instead are supporting cast. If you don't get a post in, the GM posts for your character along with his post. GM runs character based on information you have provided such as the characters goals, personality, background and motivations.
