I began my role playing back in 1977. Hell, I was a horny 14 year old who read too many fantasy novels. The game had much appeal. One could become a hero in an evening.
Now, James Webb Morrow is 45 years old, with his own home and a live in Girl friend. Monday nights are my gaming nights. We have 8 players in this game cutting up and making the most of a week night.
Much has been said about the up coming 4th edition of Dungeons and Dragons. In truth, I have been one of those who have said things about this game. Do I like it? No. Am I going to buy the Game? Yes. ( smile)
In my very short 45 years of age, I have met few people who are regular players of Role Playing Games. Different RPGs appeal to different
tastes. Most Role Playing Games are enjoyed on the computers. Look at World of Warcraft and EverQuest. People are more familiar with these games. Playing on a computer is very easy. It is not so easy to get people to meet with you face to face and go through the motions of making a character and learning a New World.
Call me a self admitting system snob. In truth, I prefer games that are simple and will allow me to get the players in the game fast. There are a number of games that will allow this.
What got you into Role Playing games? What are your players like? What is your Game Master like? Believe it or not, the players and game masters make the game. It is not the system. We could talk about Dungeons and Dragons all day. It does not matter. much the same could be said of GURPS.
What keeps you from joining so many hundreds of thousands of online people? Yes, you could play both, but I know people who ONLY play the online games and never the table top versions. Role Playing Games, what got you started?
Now, James Webb Morrow is 45 years old, with his own home and a live in Girl friend. Monday nights are my gaming nights. We have 8 players in this game cutting up and making the most of a week night.
Much has been said about the up coming 4th edition of Dungeons and Dragons. In truth, I have been one of those who have said things about this game. Do I like it? No. Am I going to buy the Game? Yes. ( smile)
In my very short 45 years of age, I have met few people who are regular players of Role Playing Games. Different RPGs appeal to different
tastes. Most Role Playing Games are enjoyed on the computers. Look at World of Warcraft and EverQuest. People are more familiar with these games. Playing on a computer is very easy. It is not so easy to get people to meet with you face to face and go through the motions of making a character and learning a New World.
Call me a self admitting system snob. In truth, I prefer games that are simple and will allow me to get the players in the game fast. There are a number of games that will allow this.
What got you into Role Playing games? What are your players like? What is your Game Master like? Believe it or not, the players and game masters make the game. It is not the system. We could talk about Dungeons and Dragons all day. It does not matter. much the same could be said of GURPS.
What keeps you from joining so many hundreds of thousands of online people? Yes, you could play both, but I know people who ONLY play the online games and never the table top versions. Role Playing Games, what got you started?
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Re: Role Playing Games, what The hell got you started?
Mon, October 1, 2007 - 6:56 PMI started gaming because the older kids in the neighborhood gamed and needed another player. Later I would learn that I was a "stand by" (which was ok cause I got to play lots) for the "real" players.
In fact, my first game was little more than a vis-a-vis marker on a glassed top desk with what I'm sure were rules and situations made up on the fly.
