Dungeons and Dragons

[Sherwood]

After being curious about the game for years but never knowing anyone who played, I finally found a group about six months ago and headed off to Wildemount.  I absolutely love this game.  Since then, I've started running my own games, all online (due to COVID and practical restrictions).

Any other dorks of this particular stripe on HC?

[mikeymad]

I don't play (once when I was a teen - so, 40 years ago). But, I did get caught up in watching Critical Role each week about 5 years ago. They are of course masters at character playing (making me laugh out loud, to sobbing). I have never really thought of diving into it these days. I am not really good at 'role playing', I have hard enough time playing the role of Mikey on a day to day bases.  

Cool that you have found a group.

[catscratch]

I used to DM a lot, maybe 15 years ago. Haven't done it since. DnD is basically all about the group you play it with. Get good people and it'll be great. Get a bunch of boring dorks and that's what it'll be. But learning to DM actually teaches a lot of writing and storytelling skills and isn't easy. I certainly was bad when I first started and it took years before I really learned.

I do miss it, but now everybody's got families, jobs, obligations, responsibilities... the time for a bunch of nerds gathering in basements is over. For better or worse.

[swt61]

We have a similar game in the gay community. Dungeons and Masters.

[philodox]

That's awesome.  I've played in a few of the 'Role with Pride' games through TorontoDnD and they are usually better than the 'regular' games tbh.  I usually play female characters, always have, and nobody says boo or expects my character to be a half naked pornstar in a chainmail bikini... its refreshing.

Also, hey Steve!!! Missed you buddy.  I still show off your woodwork with pride, though since covid, I have less people to show it to.  I miss showing off my wood. 😕

EDIT: Oops, didn't realise I was resurrecting a 4 year old thread.

Edited 1 hour ago by philodox

[philodox]

Forgot to mention, my oldest son is turning 10 this month and we are throwing him a One Piece themed B-Day party... I'm going to run a One Piece themed game for him and 4-5 of his friends... SUPER NERVOUS.  Ten year olds are harsh critics, lol.  Also a little rusty, but I used to be quite good, so we'll see what I can come up with.

EDIT: HA! You can double post here, excellent.  Suck it Head-Fi!

Edited 1 hour ago by philodox