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user-inactivated  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: December 14, 2016

I'm gonna borrow a table at my local comic shop and play random games with random people. I think if I post something on Craigslist, someone might actually show up instead of me just sitting there, twiddling my thumbs and feeling all embarrassed.





steve  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    instead of me just sitting there, twiddling my thumbs and feeling all embarrassed.

embarrassed? No way man... it's badass. Show up like the badass you are. Set out the table like you're expecting a dozen people. The worst case scenario is... the few people that come through the door that WOULD LOVE TO PLAY but weren't planning on bumping into a BADASS gamer on their lunch break... WILL ask for your contact info and find out when you're doing this next.

BADASS!

user-inactivated  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Hmm. I dunno. If no one plans to show and I'm hanging out at a comic shop by my lonesome, what could I possibly do to pass the time? Read? ;)

Devac  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  
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user-inactivated  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I see. I just thought that Craigslist was only for selling things, like eBay.

What kinds of games are you aiming to play?

user-inactivated  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Right now? Just X-Wing TMG. I'm gonna draft some mini-instances for D&D though and maybe buy some Magic Cards, though I haven't played that game for over fifteen years.

tehstone  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  

You play X-Wing?! I sunk a bunch of money into it a couple years ago and now have no one to play against. The closest FLGS doesn't have any players and the stores that do are too far to get to regularly.

user-inactivated  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I do. I play mostly Scum, though I have quite a few Imperial and Rebel ships as well. We got a decent scene around here, though at this point I'm thinking FFG has been releasing so many waves and rules update, people are starting to burn out. Still, I like it cause unlike with Magic for example, you know exactly what you get in each expansion pack.

tehstone  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I haven't bought anything the past couple of waves. It's ships I don't care about and I don't play hardly ever anyway, much less try to keep up with the meta. The comparison to MTG is pretty stark. Watching people toss boosters into the trash by the dozen looking for good cards really turned me off of trying it out at all.

user-inactivated  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Woah. Are you actually aiming to play the old-school sitting-around-the-table roleplay?

user-inactivated  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Hmm. I don't know if people would have time to commit to a campaign with a stranger. I think a three or four room dungeon though would be much more approachable.

flac  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  

http://www.stargazergames.eu/games/warrior-rogue-mage/

This has been really fun and less daunting than a full campaign the few times I've played it with friends. Also a lot easier for newcomers to pick up than D & D, imo.

user-inactivated  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Unfortunately, the stipulation is I can only use their table if we play games they sell. Though, I think that's more than fair. After all, they do have a business to run. :)

Devac  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  
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user-inactivated  ·  2902 days ago  ·  link  ·  

They have . . .

Star Wars: Force and Destiny

Star Wars: Edge of the Empire

Star Wars: Age of Rebellion

Pathfinder

D&D

And a TON of board games.

Devac  ·  2902 days ago  ·  link  ·  
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user-inactivated  ·  2899 days ago  ·  link  ·  

The nice thing about Star Wars is that it's a universe so many people are familiar with and are excited about. While it takes away some world building aspects for the GM, it makes it slightly easier for players to get immersed in the game, especially if they're new to pen and paper games.

I'm still surprised I have yet to pick up Pathfinder. I honestly think 3.5 is the best D&D ruleset by far. It had the perfect level of depth and detail without getting too bogged down. 4th ed was awful. 5 has felt bland. The more I think about it, the more I think I might need to give Pathfinder a shot.

Devac  ·  2899 days ago  ·  link  ·  
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user-inactivated  ·  2899 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Pfft. Whoever you're talking to doesn't know their Star Wars all that well. Were there Palpatine clones? Sure. Maybe. Thankfully that was retconned after Disney bought the property. The Empire didn't topple right away either and there were generals and politicians to fill in the power vacume. It took the rebel alliance another five years or so before they could capture Coruscant and even then there will still remnants of the Empire to deal with. That said, the EU was an utter mess between the novels and the comics, so it's kind of nice the universe is getting started with a clean slate (though I hear the Marvel comics are quickly making a mess of things again).

That said, the universe is HUGE. It would be so easy to create a story that never even comes within smelling distance of any of the main characters. Anyone who doesn't probably wasn't trying too hard in the first place.

As for the thread? You're fine on bailing. You gotta see to life first. It'll still be there if you ever want to pick it back up. :)

Devac  ·  2899 days ago  ·  link  ·  
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user-inactivated  ·  2898 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I'll think of some good stories. But . . .

    Thans in advance, feel free to respond at any time. I actually don't think like Il be able to respond or come on Hubski fora few days. I feel even worse than yesterday and can;t seem to even focus my eyes on anything.

Does your college have a nurse or doctor you can see? If you're feeling worse, you should get that checked out, especially with what's going on with your brother.

user-inactivated  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Yeah. I'll swing by there tomorrow. I'll make a list of what they have. :)

user-inactivated  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Still, that's really damn cool! I'd love to play something like that at some point of my life.

user-inactivated  ·  2903 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Does Russia have a game scene? There's a good chance there's someone at your college running a game.

user-inactivated  ·  2902 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Solid thought. Once I'm better, I might give it a shot. Must be some geeks here.