We moved some things to the user settings page. As mentioned:

• Font Size
• Dark Mode
• Password Reset

There’s more to come…

This weekend, I’ll be taking some materials to a con. Nothing pushy, just wearing merch and other materials. I hope little things like this get the word out. Word-of-mouth is one of our best tools.

I hope that you can mention PlayByWeb to somebody. It all helps.

There have been some items on the to-do list for a while. After getting feedback, here are the things that are coming up:

• User settings page for font size, dark mode, password reset
• Better D20 character attribute roller
• Cleanup of older stuff like dead game archiving

Let us know on the forums if there’s anything else we should concentrate on.

In this modern era, why still use play by post format for role play?

There are several great reasons to choose this format. Whether it be convenient, cost-effective, or just preference, each person find their own reasons. Here are a few common points that players consider

1. Cost-effective
   • Play-by-post is typically free for users.
   • Most sites are sponsored by ad banners to support operation expenses.
   • Limited sharing of personal data – playbypost sites typically have less agreements on what data they collect and sell to third parties.
   • Playbyweb has traditionally been hosted through donations to keep each page free of add content.
2. Convenience
   • Play on the go.
   • Scheduling conflicts are minimal as each player forms their own interactions throughout the day.
3. Hardware requirements
   • Device and browser agnostic – no special software and limited browser compatibility issues.
   • Low bandwidth – high speed internet not required. Slow internet speeds don’t render your experience problematic or laggy.
4. Personal needs
   • For some, in person events can be socially taxing or worse, anxiety inducing.
   • The anonymity helps provide a safe space to explore a character’s development.
   • Social distancing made popular during the last pandemic gave playbypost a safe way to still play.
5. Skill development
   • Improves on writing skills, literacy, word count, and other aspects.
   • Creative opportunities for those seeking to become novelists.
   • Expand your imagination and share it with others.
6. Relive the moments
   • With play-by-post, you can go back and relive the adventures just like you are reading the story over again.
   • Session recaps are but a paragraph away.

There is no limit to what you can come up with when you’re given a pen and some parchment. Add a good group to play along with and you can create some truly amazing adventures. So if a play-by-post format sounds good to you, the only question left is what adventure will take you there. Epic tales are just a click away.

Happy storytelling!