It’s almost become a tradition that, just as the Party is logging on and everyone is chiming in that they’re ready to play, there’s a tech problem.
Usually, it’s just an internet connection problem. That’s par for the course, as rural Louisiana isn’t a bustling hub of high-speed connectivity. Yesterday’s session, however, also plagued me with required updates for the headset, the program, and the computer all at once.
…and I thought I had already done all of those. Joy…
So, the party was informed that I wouldn’t be able to talk. There was a worry that the session would’ve been canceled (the phone has a camera, but out here it lags too badly for a gaming session) when I remembered something.
I can type really fast when I need to.
So, we switched to a text-based session while my systems updated.
Haven’t ran a game like that since I was a teenager and internet chat programs were hitting their stride. One of the players chimes in afterward to ask if they could continue playing in this medium, in fact.
A solid 2 hour session, player engagement and RP, plot development, and a satisfyingly suspenseful cliff-hanger for the next session. All in all, a good night.
Now, to fix my tech problems. Time I looked into mesh routers.
Stay safe out there, readers! Writing sprints this evening!
-JB Swift
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