myth-weavers.com

Myth-Weavers is a play-by-post (PbP) RPG platform where games run asynchronously on forums instead of in real time. You write your character's actions and dialogue as forum posts, the GM and other players respond when they can, and the story unfolds over days or weeks rather than in a single session. It suits people who want to play tabletop-style RPGs but can't commit to a fixed weekly time slot, or who prefer writing to speaking. The site has hosted games since 2006 and currently lists more than 50 active games across 9 systems.

The core loop: posts instead of sessions

A typical game lives in its own forum. The GM sets up threads for the story, out-of-character discussion, and sometimes private scenes. When it's your turn to act, you write a post in the rich text editor — describing what your character does, says, or thinks — and submit it. The next player reads it and responds, and so on.

Because nothing happens in real time, pacing is set by the group. The site's own recruitment listings show how much this varies: one Blades in the Dark game, Emberwatch Rises, advertises "two posts a week," while other games may move faster or slower. Before joining, check the recruitment post for an expected posting rate — that's the single biggest factor in whether a PbP game feels alive or stalls.

What the platform handles for you

Myth-Weavers bundles the tools a PbP game needs so you're not juggling separate apps:

• Integrated dice rolling — rolls happen inside the post editor, so results are visible and logged in the thread rather than trusted on the honor system.
• Character sheets — free sheets you can link directly to your posts, so your stats are one click away for you and the GM.
• Post as your character — custom templates and formatting let a post appear in your character's name and style, keeping in-character and out-of-character voices distinct.
• Rich text editor — full formatting support for immersive, readable posts.
• Real-time updates — WebSocket-powered live updates show new posts as they arrive, so you don't have to keep refreshing to see whether the game has moved.

Roles, privacy, and who sees what

Games aren't a single shared feed. The GM controls visibility at the forum, topic, or post level, which enables:

• Whispers — messages only specific players can see.
• GM notes — content hidden from players.
• Player-specific content — information revealed to one character but not the others.

Roles reflect this: a game can have a game master, assistant GMs, active players, and readers. Readers can follow a story without taking a turn, which is useful if you want to see how a group plays before committing to a game of your own.

Finding a game and getting in

1. Create a free account — you need one to browse all active games and to post.
2. Browse the "Games looking for players" list. Each entry shows the system, a pitch, the GM's handle, and the current player count. For example, Hollow Season (Call of Cthulhu) describes "frontier horror in a valley that empties every autumn… three seats open," while Emberwatch Rises notes "no system mastery required."
3. Apply in the recruitment thread. GMs typically ask for a short character concept or writing sample rather than a rules test.
4. Set up your character sheet once accepted, and link it to your posts.
5. Post at the agreed pace and use whispers or OOC threads for anything the table shouldn't see in-character.

Common sticking points

• Pace mismatch. A game advertising two posts a week will feel dead if you expect daily turns. Confirm the rate before applying.
• Turn order drift. In combat or tense scenes, waiting on one slow poster stalls everyone. Many GMs set a "if you don't post in X days, we move on" rule — ask about it.
• System familiarity. Some listings explicitly waive it (Emberwatch Rises: "no system mastery required"), but others assume you know the rules. The system tags — D&D 5e, Call of Cthulhu, Blades in the Dark, Pathfinder 1e, and others — tell you what you're signing up for.

If you want to write collaborative fiction with dice and rules attached, on your own schedule, this is the format to try. Start by reading a recruitment post closely, then apply to one game rather than several at once — a single active game is more satisfying than three stalled ones.

Myth-Weavers hosts active play-by-post games across 9 systems, but the system list is less useful than it first appears: the largest single category is "Other" with 44 of the 50+ active games. If you are looking for a specific published ruleset, the counts below tell you how thin most of those categories currently are.

Active games by system

The site describes itself as hosting "more than 50 active games across 9 systems." The table accounts for 55 games, so the totals are consistent with that claim.

What the "Other" category means for you

"Other" is not a system — it is a catch-all. With 44 games, it dominates the platform. That has two practical consequences:

• If you want a mainstream published system, you are competing for a small number of tables. D&D 5e, Call of Cthulhu, and Blades in the Dark have 2 games each; Pathfinder 1e, 13th Age, Exalted 3e, and D&D 5.5e have 1 each.
• If you are open to homebrew or less common systems, the "Other" category is where most of the activity is. You will need to read individual recruitment posts to find out what ruleset each game actually uses.

Systems with games currently recruiting

Recruitment is a better signal than raw game count, because a system with active games but no open seats is not somewhere you can join today. The games listed as looking for players are:

• Call of Cthulhu — "Hollow Season," described as frontier horror with investigation, three seats open, run by GM AshfallGM.
• Blades in the Dark — "Emberwatch Rises," a salvage crew premise, two posts a week, and explicitly "no system mastery required," run by GM Kestrelwind.
• Other — several recruitment listings, including "StartDate sweep," "Notif Fixture Keep," and "Browser Fixture Keep."

That gives you one concrete Call of Cthulhu option and one concrete Blades in the Dark option, plus the Other listings. No D&D, Pathfinder, 13th Age, or Exalted game appears in the recruiting list at the time of this data.

How to choose a system here

• Pick Call of Cthulhu or Blades in the Dark if you want a named system and a currently open table. The Blades listing is the more explicit about commitment level (two posts a week) and about not requiring rules expertise.
• Pick "Other" if you are flexible on system and want the widest choice. Expect to read each recruitment thread to learn the actual ruleset and posting pace.
• Avoid assuming a system is available just because it appears in the count. A single active game with no open seats means you cannot join it right now.

Checking current availability

Game counts and recruitment lists change as campaigns start and end. The page provides a "Sign in to browse all active games" link, and creating a free account is the stated path to seeing the full list. The counts above reflect the snapshot shown on the site's public page, not a permanent roster.

Myth-Weavers gives game masters four layers of control over a play-by-post campaign: campaign-level access, player roles, per-content visibility, and private post types. If you are running a game and need to separate what the GM sees from what players and outside readers see, these features are the core of how the platform handles it. All of them are described as part of the site's feature set, and the site states you can create a free account to use the forums, dice, and character sheets.

Campaign management with granular access controls

The platform supports creating and managing multiple campaigns from one account, with access controls the site describes as granular. In practice this means a GM can run several games at once without them bleeding into each other, and can decide who gets into each one.

The site lists these management capabilities:

• Multiple campaigns under a single account, each managed separately.
• Granular access controls so the GM sets who can see and do what.
• Full GM control over visibility and player permissions.

This matters most when you run more than one group, or when a single campaign has people at different levels of involvement.

Player roles: who sees what

Myth-Weavers defines four roles, and each one maps to a different level of access:

The site frames this as "everyone has the right level of access they need." The practical value is that you can bring in a co-GM without handing over your whole account, and you can let spectators follow a game without giving them posting rights.

Privacy controls at three levels

Visibility can be set at the forum, topic, or post level. That is the finest-grained part of the system: you are not limited to hiding an entire campaign. You can hide a single board, a single thread, or a single post.

This is what makes the private post types possible:

• Whispers — private content within a thread.
• GM notes — material kept for the GM's own reference.
• Player-specific content — posts aimed at one player rather than the whole table.

A common use case: a GM posts a public scene description, then adds a whisper to one player revealing what only their character noticed. The rest of the table sees the scene; that player sees the extra detail.

Posting tools tied to the game

Management features connect to how you actually write. The site lists a rich text editor with full formatting, character templates, and integrated dice rolling, plus character sheet linking so you can post as your character with custom templates and formatting. Real-time updates are delivered over WebSockets, so new posts appear without refreshing.

For a GM, the useful combination is: character sheets linked to posts, dice rolled inside the post, and formatting that keeps long scenes readable.

Where to see it in action

The site reports more than 50 active games across 9 systems. Its "Games looking for players" section shows live recruitment listings with the system, a pitch, the GM's name, and the current player count — for example, a Call of Cthulhu game described as "frontier horror in a valley that empties every autumn," and a Blades in the Dark game pitched as "a salvage crew, a drowned observatory, and a star that has started answering," with a stated pace of two posts a week.

Browsing all active games requires signing in, per the site's own prompt. Creating an account is described as free, and the account is what unlocks the forums, dice, and character sheets.

Myth-Weavers lists recruiting games on its homepage under "Games looking for players," where each entry shows the game name, system, GM, and current player count. To join one, read the listing's description for tone, pace, and open seats, then sign in to browse all active games and apply or express interest through the site. You need a free account to participate; the public homepage only shows a sample of listings.

What a Recruiting Listing Tells You

Each entry in the "Games looking for players" section packs the essentials into a few lines:

• Game name — e.g., "Hollow Season," "Emberwatch Rises"
• System — e.g., Call of Cthulhu, Blades in the Dark, or "Other"
• GM handle — e.g., AshfallGM, Kestrelwind
• Player count — how many players are already in, e.g., "2 players"
• Status label — "Recruiting" or "Keep Recruiting"

The description field is where GMs signal what kind of table they're running. Two examples from the current listings:

From these you can judge genre, expected posting cadence, how many seats remain, and whether system experience is required.

How to Join a Game

1. Scan the recruiting list on the homepage for a system and premise that fit you.
2. Read the description carefully — note the pace ("two posts a week"), tone ("slow burn"), and open seats ("three seats open").
3. Create a free account or sign in. The homepage notes "Sign in to browse all active games," so the full list sits behind login.
4. Open the game's recruitment thread and follow its instructions. Some listings say they're "accepting applications"; others are open recruitment. The wording in the description tells you which.
5. Post your interest or application as directed by the GM.

Reading the Signals Before You Apply

• "Recruiting" vs. "Keep Recruiting" — both mean the game is open, but "Keep Recruiting" often appears on games that are continuously accepting new players rather than filling a fixed set of seats.
• Player count — a game showing "0 players" is brand new and may be more open to newcomers; one with several players already may have an established group dynamic.
• System mastery — some GMs state "no system mastery required," which lowers the barrier if you're new to that ruleset.
• Pace expectations — posting frequency stated in the description is a commitment; make sure it matches what you can sustain.

Common Sticking Points

• You can't see all games without signing in. The homepage shows only a handful of listings; the full set of active games (50+ across 9 systems) requires an account.
• "Other" system games are common. In the current listings, 44 games fall under "Other," so don't filter yourself out just because you don't recognize the system name — read the description instead.
• Application vs. open recruitment. If a listing says "accepting applications," expect the GM to review and select; if it reads as open recruitment, you may be able to join directly.
• Seats can fill quietly. Player counts change as people join, so check the listing again before applying if it's been a while.

Myth-Weavers is a play-by-post (PbP) roleplaying platform that has been running since 2006. It hosts more than 50 active games across 9 systems and provides free character sheets, dice rolling, and forums for collaborative storytelling. You can browse some game listings without an account, but creating a free account and signing in is required to participate fully—including browsing all active games.

What "play-by-post" means here

Instead of scheduling live sessions, players write posts in a forum thread and take turns advancing the story. A single scene may unfold over days or weeks. This suits people who want to play but can't commit to a fixed weekly time slot, or who prefer more time to compose their character's actions and dialogue.

Core features

The combination of character sheets and integrated dice rolling matters for PbP specifically: rolls and character stats stay attached to the post where they were used, rather than being handled in a separate tool.

Games and systems

The site reports 50+ active games across 9 systems. The current breakdown shown on the site is:

• Other — 44
• Blades in the Dark — 2
• Call of Cthulhu — 2
• D&D 5e (OG) — 2
• 13th Age — 1
• D&D 5.5e (2024 5e) — 1
• Exalted 3e — 1
• Miscellaneous — 1
• Pathfinder 1e — 1

The large "Other" count means most activity isn't in the systems with the biggest tabletop followings—if you're looking for a specific popular system, check the listings rather than assuming volume.

Finding a game to join

The site maintains a "Games looking for players" section. Examples currently listed include:

• Hollow Season (Call of Cthulhu) — "Frontier horror in a valley that empties every autumn. Slow burn, heavy on investigation, three seats open." GM AshfallGM, 2 players.
• Emberwatch Rises (Blades in the Dark) — "A salvage crew, a drowned observatory, and a star that has started answering. Play-by-post, two posts a week, no system mastery required." GM Kestrelwind, 0 players.

These listings show what to look for when evaluating a game: system, premise, posting pace, and how many seats are open. The "two posts a week" note in the second example is the kind of commitment detail worth checking before applying, since PbP games vary widely in expected pace.

Ongoing games listed include The Ashen Crown (D&D 5e), The Long Dark Beneath (Call of Cthulhu), Salt and Silence (Blades in the Dark), and others.

Getting started

1. Create a free account, or sign in if you already have one.
2. Browse the "Games looking for players" listings and note the system, premise, and posting expectations.
3. Apply to a game or start your own campaign if you want to run one.
4. Once in a game, build or link a character sheet and post using the rich text editor with integrated dice rolling.

Signing in is what unlocks browsing all active games—the public listings are a subset.

Who it's for

Myth-Weavers fits players and GMs who want asynchronous, text-driven campaigns with built-in tools for sheets, dice, and privacy controls. It's less suited to groups who want voice or video sessions, or who need a specific high-population system—given that most listed games fall under "Other," you may need to search or recruit rather than expect a large pool in any one ruleset.