Role-playing games (RPG)s have become quite popular in Google Wave.The list of available RPGs continue to grow along with the RPG Google Wave community itself.
Reviews of the experience that I have read indicate that Google Wave is an excellent way to play RPGs. Moreover, the community seems quite excited about the gadgets and robots that are being built to support their group.
Here is a list of some of the interesting Waves on the subject:
(Note: you must have a Google Wave account for these links to work)
Index of Wave-Borne RPGs (Discussion)
Free RPGs you can play on Wave (discussion)
The GMs study
4e DnD Character Sheet Template
Using Random Lee Twenty in your Games
D&D 4e In A Wave (discussion)
A number of extensions have been built to support the RPG community.
Robots
Random Lee Twenty - randomleetwenty@appspot.com
DiceLink - dicelink@appspot.com
Dicy - dice-y@appspot.com
Gadgets
Whiteboard - XML
Napkin - XML
Fighty - BattleMat based on google maps, draggable markers, custom map images (via maplib.net)
Playing Cards - Great for Savage Worlds
Finally this Wave (started by Charles Weinroth) is a directory of tabletop-style and play-by-post roleplaying games taking place on Google Wave. Games are described based on the following information:
- Game Type: (D&D, World of Darkness, Serenity, Etc.)
- Wave Link or Contact: Drag the wave from your inbox to this line for easy linking.
- Accepting New Players: Yes or No?
- Gameplay Pace: Realtime, Play by Post, or something else?
- Additional Information about the Game
So, if you’re an RPG fan and have a Google Wave account make sure you check out the RPG scene. I’m sure you will have lots of fun as this group of users continues to grow and the robots and gadgets available get more and more sophisticated.
Have you used Google Wave for RPG play? Give a review below of your experience.
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