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Post by kesher on Aug 20, 2009 12:47:30 GMT -6
I've been a bit spotty with my posting of late, but both of these sessions can be found written up on my blog. Session 5: The Debut of Exis HammerfistWherein our intrepid Adventurers descend into the 2nd level Under Xylarthen's Tower and demonstrate the effectiveness of pugilistic dwarves...Session 6: GRISTLEHELMWherein our intrepid Adventurers enter a new dungeon of my own design, charm an evil cleric, drink old wine, and kick around a hapless birdbear...
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Post by coffee on Aug 20, 2009 14:42:59 GMT -6
And a good time was had by all!
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Post by kuburanar on Aug 20, 2009 16:14:58 GMT -6
These were really fun to read, thanks Kesher! Makes me want to gather a group...
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Post by kesher on Aug 20, 2009 16:24:25 GMT -6
Well, thanks for reading! As for gathering a group, where are you? You can always play with us...
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Post by kuburanar on Aug 21, 2009 11:33:44 GMT -6
I thank you for the invite! Where are you guys playing? I'm in Gardner, Mass. The FLGS went under a few years ago, so it's been tough getting anything going since. I just have to get my act together and put the word out.
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Post by kesher on Aug 21, 2009 12:20:50 GMT -6
We're actually in Minneapolis, so only half the continent away... You know, though we play at our biggest FLGS, I got it going simply by sending a mass email out to everyone I knew whom I thought might even be sort of interested. We play once/month right now, structured in a way I'm calling a Free Campaign, where I send out emails saying, "We're playing here, on this date, at this time. Whoever makes it, at whatever time, can play." For me, anyway, this took care of the scheduling headaches that so often plague us as adult gamers. Now, granted, I also had to change my mindset from how I've run campaigns in the past, but it's worked out alright. As you can see on the blog, we've just been working with a few dungeons, with no real connective tissue. So, though it's "episodic" from a certain viewpoint, a few core characters keep coming back, and Will (coffee) just made 3rd level due to a rule he suggested wherein the player, as opposed to the character received the XP from an adventure, and can apply it as they see fit. So, were Will's character Melvin to die the next time we play, he could take 4,000+ XP and plug it all into a new character, or make two 2nd level characters, or whatever. Unorthodox, but it seems to be working out particularly well for the way we're playing. At least Will's happy! That was long-winded, but given the chance I'll try my hardest to convince anyone to make the leap and PLAY... And, if you ever end up in Minneapolis, or even nearby, let me know and, by Gygax & Arneson, we'll make a game happen!
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Post by coffee on Aug 21, 2009 13:02:09 GMT -6
And, if you ever end up in Minneapolis, or even nearby, let me know and, by Gygax & Arneson, we'll make a game happen! I'll second that!
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Post by kuburanar on Aug 21, 2009 15:52:33 GMT -6
Yeah, MN is a bit far at the moment, but you never know! And should you guys find yourselves out this way let me know and I'll whip something up! It is easy to fall into the trap of theorizing/making up rules. It's fun but playing is really where it's at. The mass email / once a month / player XP are all good ideas. I have a list of 4-5 strong maybes, all good friends, none of whom have played a pen and paper game mind you. But all loved either Fallout, Baldur's Gate, Asheron's Call, or any of the more immersive type of computer game. Permadeath is an unknown so player-based XP may mollify them. Scheduling will be the hardest part, but I'll never know unless I try. It could be awesome in that there won't be any 3E/4E crust to break through. Personally, my first few games were with HeroQuest and the Rules Cyclopedia with a friend down the street. Played mostly 3E in school basically just because it was "D&D" and "newer must be better", etc, but I felt something was missing. Funny how you find your way back.
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Post by kesher on Aug 28, 2009 9:36:45 GMT -6
It is easy to fall into the trap of theorizing/making up rules. I have SO been there... That's a useful insight! It is funny. Breaking that "crust" was thankfully never an issue for me, since most of my friends and I flirted with 3e and then gave up. I have a few that still play it, but thankfully they'll just as gleefully play anything else, too. If you do get a game going, be sure to keep us all updated!
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Post by abecross on Sept 1, 2009 19:40:38 GMT -6
The backstage of this was Max saying, "I'm gonna punch him in the face." Pan to group of players looking confusedly. Says I, "Are you sure?" Max: "Yeah!" "Okay," says I, "Roll that 20-sider." Pan to a natural 20. Wide-shot: Whole table cheering a grinning 5-year old. Too cool. This was the best part! Amen for parents like you!
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Post by coffee on Sept 2, 2009 0:07:10 GMT -6
Amen for Max, too -- he pulled off another natural 20 this time. He's got chops, that kid.
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Post by kesher on Sept 2, 2009 9:14:43 GMT -6
He does! He blew that mantipede to pieces! And I have to say Amen for all the other players---they just go along with whatever he wants to try, and I have yet to see anyone express annoyance when he acts, well, fiver-year-oldish. It truly feels like he's been included in a tradition that extends outside our family, which is really, really cool.
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Post by coffee on Sept 2, 2009 11:49:02 GMT -6
...I have yet to see anyone express annoyance when he acts, well, fiver-year-oldish. Building up good karma. Y'know, in case I wanna act five-year-oldish...
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