Introduction

Battlestar Galactica is a popular semi-cooperative game by Fantasy Flight Games (FFG) that lends itself well to the Play By Forum (PBF) option. The concept was started in March 2009 with FFG's permission and has since grown into many games with many more players. In recent times many games started using custom, homegrown rules, so need arose to keep this variant games separate. While in the beginning, the Wild West of variant games were nice, there is still a need to give everyone a chance to play, so we'll do what our forefathers did in the Original Play-by-Forum Waiting List, and try to add a little system to the games. All games are collected under this forum: Exodus Play By Forum

If you are interested in playing a game of Variant BSG by forum, please post your name below. General requirements are that you own a copy of FFG's Battlestar Galactica and that you can check in at least once or twice a day once your game starts. Only card titles will be distributed as FFG has requested no actual text be posted (thus the reason to own the game). Other specific requirements will be outlined at the start of the game and may change from moderator to moderator, but some general guidelines are here:Tips and Tricks for BSG PBF. If you haven't played before, it might be a good idea to browse the list before your first game. Entry into a game is on a first come, first serve basis. And while we will try to accommodate everyone that wants in a game, we reserve the right to end this at anytime.

It is in no way a requirement to be a pro, for playing Variant games, but if you're new to the PBF format, and ESPECIALLY if you're new to playing BSG (or its expansions) it is greatly encouraged to check out the original PBF games first.

If you would like to play/moderate a rematch with the same group after a finished game, you are encouraged to have one person in the group (player or moderator) start and moderate a new game for players on the Waiting List. This helps ensure no net loss of games (since the moderator would probably start a new game if not involved in the rematch), and keeps the Waiting List moving.

Most Common Variants being played

Please feel free to add anything here if it is being played around here!

How To Add Your Name

• Click on the "Edit" link at the top of this article.
• Add the following two lines to the BOTTOM of the list before the "|}" code):
  • |-
  • | "YOUR USERNAME" || "LIST OF PREFERENCE CODES" || "LIST OF STATUS CODES"
• Replace the text in "CAPS" with your specific information. Do not add the " mark (or just follow the example above you).
• CODES can be found below.
• At the bottom of the webpage, note the "Edit Summary" description, such as "Added Name" or "On Vacation"
• While there are few people playing in variant games, you can play in as many variant games as you'd like, but please always give way to other players in no games -- this rule is subject to change at any time
  • As a courtesy, if you're in both waiting list (original and variant) please indicate in the original if you're playing a variant.
• When a game gets started, a moderator will look for players from the list, moving anyone to the bottom of the list who accepts.
• There is a record of the edits on this page so we know who may be cheating!
• NOTE: Since people can update this list simultaneously, it is possible that your name may not appear. Please verify it is on the main page before you leave.
• NOTE: If you are a new user or not a regular user, please set your GeekMail notifications to forward messages to your regular email address. The list has the potential to clear very fast at random times and you will be bypassed if you do not respond within a timely fashion. Instructions on forwarding GeekMail. When GeekMails are forwarded, the subject line will start with "[BGG]" followed by the subject of the GeekMail. Please make sure your spam filter allows e-mails with "[BGG]" in the subject line.

Removing Names

Since anyone can edit this page, we ask that only moderators update the status of 'other' players. This edit should be limited to removing players who started in your game and those who ignore the invite. A first ignore gets marked with an * but stays on the list in the same position. A second ignore gets ** and is moved to the bottom of the list. A third ignore gets deleted from the list.

So an added name should show the user added with a history of that user adding the name. Any deletion should show the moderator name with a larger update. If anything looks suspicious, it will be corrected by a moderator.

Notations on the List

PLAYER WAITING LIST

MODERATOR POOL

Links to All Games