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I think I'm starting to lose it; I'm losing my ability to articulate my thoughts clearly.

The statement about ready-made systems was more about the fact that if something doesn't work in your own system, you can try to adapt a working one to your needs.

Because that's exactly what I'm doing.

Voice-based gameplay is a completely different format that doesn't appeal to everyone, even aside from the social aspects. It's not the same as writing a detailed, lengthy post, rewriting the same paragraph several times. On top of that, there's also the logistical aspect: the need to decide on the time and length of sessions, which, given busy schedules and different time zones, doesn't seem very realistic. At best, you can gather 5-6 people.

And gathering on Skype by voice for a game session — is that too social for HeroesWorld?

From the players' perspective — it would require regularly gathering everyone at the same time, and I mean everyone, that is 5-8 players, just imagine. And even our Shadowverse games, which last only a few minutes and are 1v1 duels, had trouble being played at the scheduled time back in the day, if I remember correctly.
From the GM's perspective — creating a deep setting and plot for such a format would, I bet, make even Reven go crazy, because in real-time you don't have time to improvise or adapt; everything has to be perfect and polished down to the smallest detail from the very start. And a shallow game isn't interesting to anyone here; the audience is picky.
Unless it's some kind of linear adventure like "a group of expeditioners once entered a dungeon" — that I can imagine, but that's just one possibility out of many potentially more interesting ones.

Thanks for the clarification, guys.

Voice-acted games would be like a Netflix adaptation of expeditions.

Perhaps some kind of linear adventure in the style of "a group of explorers went into a dungeon," I can imagine that, but that's just one possibility out of many potentially more interesting ones.

It took us just under a year to complete the Conflux, which was exactly that format. And there were only four of us.

From a GM's perspective, creating a deep setting and plot for this format – I'd bet even Revan would be impressed. Because in real-time, you don't have time to come up with things on the fly or adapt; everything must be perfect and meticulously planned from the very beginning.

Adapting to player actions is normal for RPGs, and I wouldn't say that something so serious and requiring immediate improvisation usually arises during the game that it causes problems. Rarely is everything detailed to the smallest degree; instead, it usually consists of a series of notes outlining important plot points, with some game mechanics information. And, as a rule, if the party goes in an unexpected direction, you can come up with something in your free time between game sessions. You're not spending the whole day here, as often happens in expeditions, but rather a couple of hours, once or twice a week (if not more often). And these hours fly by very quickly.

Unless it's some linear adventure in the style of "a group of explorers went into a dungeon," I can imagine that, but that's just one possibility out of many potentially more interesting ones.

Usually, it's simply divided into modules, each of which represents the main "plot" quest and a number of side quests, which may or may not be related to the main one. And the breaks between modules are usually longer than the breaks between sessions.

The freshness of autumn and the aromas of the harbor remained outside the walls of "The Floating Wave," allowing the guest to warm up from the November chill and rest from the hustle and bustle of the capital while enjoying a portion of the ocean's bounty, which the establishment's menu was full of – oysters, octopuses, and other dishes unusual for other regions were visible on the plates of its visitors. At any time of the year and day, representatives of various social classes and nationalities could be found here, which was quite natural for a large port city with bustling commerce. Seasoned sailors, newly recruited soldiers of the imperial army and their senior comrades, travelers of various kinds, and merchants of different calibers, both from countries neighboring Airisufir and from the most remote corners of Vesteria, could be found here. Many of those who had visited "The Wave" before felt at home and were sure to visit again if life's path led them back to Clematis, the city of beauty and elegance.

"As you ordered, boiled octopus!" – chirped the waitress with a radiant smile, bringing the traveler lost in thought back to the world of the living. "Enjoy your meal!"
He watched the girl with lifeless eyes, trying to remember her name, but in the end, he didn't dwell on it and turned his attention to the food. "And people eat this?" – he said to himself with a sad smile, after which he began to eat.Thanks to the brilliant strategy of Hibiscus Yuyutsu, the modern logistics of the imperial army, and the unwavering courage of the soldiers of the empire, who were infinitely loyal to Her Majesty Empress Astraea Air el Sufir, the war in Sselae ended with a crushing victory for the empire over the soon-to-be subjugated snake people and other non-humans... At least, that's what the official version of the government and all the news publications under its control said. Little is said about the sacrifices made to achieve this victory, except perhaps that the loyal soldiers of the empire returned to the embrace of Arteria, and the contribution of mercenary organizations and individuals who worked for the benefit of Airisufir is completely ignored, but, fortunately, Lucretia kept her word, and after the end of the military campaign of Hibiscus Yuyutsu, the "Golden Griffin" had its past transgressions forgiven. Whether to continue cooperating with the imperial government on more favorable terms than before or to break with it was an individual decision for each member of the organization, but it was clear that there would be more than enough work for potentially interested mercenaries. The war of Reginalve and his allies against the cultists of Arteria in the territories of Moenia, Shafran, and western Lisliar promised to be the largest military conflict in modern Vesterian history, but, fortunately, the empire acquired a temporary territorial buffer in the form of the so-called "Alliance of Free Cities of Hekkelia," which was formed by the surviving eastern regions of Lisliar that opposed the "blood tax" of Sharan Aganso and were not affected by the chaos of the war to the extent that they could not set aside their differences and organize in a time of great need. The situation in Airisufir itself, however, also did not favor further expansion of the empire. Relations between Airisufir and Reginalve reached a boiling point on the day the imperial government appointed Primula Haisens as the high priestess of Airisufir, expelling from the church of Arteria in Clematis and other cities of Airisufir all those who did not share this decision. The situation reached its peak a few months later when Astraea Air el Sufir was declared an avatar of Arteria and the leader of all true followers of the Arterian faith. Because of the war with the cultists, Reginalve could not take any serious measures, but this did not stop the inhabitants of some cities of the empire from organizing local uprisings, in which Sselaian partisans also took part. The situation was exacerbated by the rebellion of the "drunken ascetics" and the unexpected revolt of Chrysantia el Fermata in resource-rich Euklazia, and worst of all, the uprising of Azure Cliff led by Brahei Air el Sufir, the newly-minted valkyrie determined to put an end to the ambitions of her sisters and restore peace to Vesteria. Despite the difficulties that had befallen the empire, it was clear that the advantage remained on its side.

As for the leaders of the "Golden Griffin," their fate turned out to be more optimistic than could have been predicted half a year ago – Valdemar Karapha returned from his punitive expedition alive, not dead, Raphael Ambrosius Kosto's business was thriving as befitting a man with a keen entrepreneurial sense, and Rogdan Kraffmeyer was found safe and sound, soon becoming known as one of the professors of a new scientific school. Unfortunately, it was not possible to easily contact the latter; apparently, his schedule was too busy...

Having finished his meal, the traveler thanked Rishu Kross and asked her to convey his compliments to the chef, after which he headed straight for Sapphire Street, where, to his disappointment, he learned that Inar Anluki, the person he wanted to visit to resolve certain issues, was not at home and did not plan to return in the coming weeks or months. This, however, was not so important, given the general state of affairs, and so he simply decided to forget about this idea. After that, he returned to his room in the "Sterling Sea," locked the door, and sat down in an armchair, spending several hours in thought, sometimes gently stroking the ring on one of his fingers, sometimes rereading the letter with the royal seal. Then, resigned to the realities of life, he finally placed the barrel of his gun in his mouth with full determination to pull the trigger.

Due to the war with the cultists, Regnleif could not take any significant measures, but this did not stop the inhabitants of some cities in the empire from organizing local uprisings, in which Sselai partisans also participated. The situation was exacerbated by the revolt of the "drunken ascetics" and the unexpected rebellion of Chrysanthia el Fermata in the resource-rich Euklaxia, and worst of all, the uprising of Azure Cliff led by Brahei Air el Sufir, a newly appointed Valkyrie determined to end her sisters' ambitions and restore peace to Vesteria.

I think the threat from Meido is mentioned in the same sentence as the uprising of two major regions, one of which is ruled by a Valkyrie, which is a bit of a weak point.

Soon, an army of summoned heroes will arrive and resolve all the problems on the continent.

Right now, some summoned hero will make a move and seize power in Airisufir.

That's also a good option!

By the way, I just remembered one funny thing: if you sent Alma on a quest, he would additionally kill the employer, rob him, and give what was needed as payment for the quest to Raphael.

Almandor.

In short, both we and the quest giver would receive a karma penalty for such a quest.