Masks: A World Without Supers! A Beginner's Play by Post Game!

I play in Collin's Blades in the Dark play-by-post game. Collin runs one of the best play-by-post games I have been in and he has figured out a way to do it well. I've enjoyed his writing and characterization as well and the mechanics have been altered to blend much better with this written format. As a player, I'm encouraged to build upon the world and it feels like a genuine collaborative experience with GM and players taking a fair part in it. I would definitely recommend it, especially if you're looking for a game that has an asynchronous flow.

I've been doing Play by Post for years due to an unpredictable work schedule. It is a difficult format and I really struggled to find a fulfilling game. Until I joined Collin's table. He has an uncanny knack for keeping the game flowing, maintaining a high level of player engagement and building a collaborative and intriguing story. His writing is evocative and thought-provoking, so that you always feel like you have something worthy to add to the narrative. For anyone considering Play-by-Post, I highly recommend joining one of Collin's games.

Collin is a excellent pbp storyteller. I'm just not capable of keeping up with a pbp game right now since they require you to be "always on", which is why I dropped out. With recent life changes I'm just not able to dedicate as much attention and energy as a pbp requires. But if you're looking for a pbp storyteller, you basically can't do better than Collin! He's very good at listening to his players and working everyone into play. His scene and mood setting are top notch. Highly recommend.

I was completely new to pbp as well as Blades, intimidated as all hell, and not at all certain what I was getting myself into when I agreed to join a friend heading into one of Collin's campaigns. My hesitance was completely unfounded; he was kind, welcoming, and patient. He did a one-on-one tutorial session with me so that I could get a feel for the format and the world before I jumped in with the rest of the crew, and he went out of his way to make me feel comfortable. Every hairbrained idea I had, he found a way to incorporate into the narrative; somehow, he made it all work. His storytelling is superb, and he was able to keep things going at a decent pace. I very much appreciated his ability to weave in twists and turns to add to the crew-driven shenanigans. Time and health willing, I'd love to join in another one of Collin's games!

He created an amazing world and was quite understanding. If I wanted to discuss something then there was clear communication.

I've played in a couple text/play-by-post games with Collin, including a duet game, and my experience has been nothing but positive. He's great at setting a scene and building a mood (extra important in a text game), as well as at keeping the momentum of the game flowing over the course of the week. He also creates memorable NPCs and presents what feels like a living world, built through the players' actions. I should also mention that he's excellent for beginners--he's willing to host a one-on-one tutorial with a new player to familiarize them with the game and PBP format, while also playing out the events that lead the character to join the party. All in all, awesome GM! Definitely worth your money.