Hey I'm living near Ponce in VA highlands area, been really looking for a 3.5E Eberron gaming group to muck around with. But mostly I want a mature (like, with jobs and stuff) group of reasonable folks to play with, the less smelly the better. Know what I mean? I don't think I ever played 1st Ed... heh... I wasn't born until '77.
Well, I take it you noticed we are playing the Original D&D (1974) edition. If you want to play, I would think Diaglo would welcome you. I will wait on his post before confirming anything.
As a group most of our players are married. You wouldn't be the youngest in the group either. Most of our players are in their 30's. Yes, everyone washes and follows the basic hygiene rules. And personally I think Diaglo has developed a damn fine D&D room dedicated to the game.
In terms of what to expect in game: this is pure D&D and I think you will like it. Our current group focuses mainly on decision making and planning, though combat and roleplay occur throughout the sessions as well. A lot of IC play is done on the groups website. Plus personal characterization and world culture are more potluck in nature. So a strong imagination is the most important thing.
__________________ Apparently Reagan never played RPGs ...but he liked to watch.
Spoiler:
Participants in the Pentagon simulations were sometimes of very high rank, including members of Congress and White House insiders as well as senior military officers. The identity of many of the participants remains secret even today. It is a tradition in US simulations (and those run by many other nations) that participants are guaranteed anonymity. The main reason for this is that occasionally they may take on a role or express an opinion that is at odds with their professional or public stance (for example portraying a fundamentalist terrorist or advocating hawkish military action), and thus could harm their reputation or career if their in-game persona became widely known.
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...former US president Ronald Reagan was a keen visitor to simulations conducted in the 1980s, but as an observer only. An official explained: "No president should ever disclose his hand, not even in a war game". Para,6
Well, I take it you noticed we are playing the Original D&D (1974) edition. If you want to play, I would think Diaglo would welcome you. I will wait on his post before confirming anything.
As a group most of our players are married. You wouldn't be the youngest in the group either. Most of our players are in their 30's. Yes, everyone washes and follows the basic hygiene rules. And personally I think Diaglo has developed a damn fine D&D room dedicated to the game.
In terms of what to expect in game: this is pure D&D and I think you will like it. Our current group focuses mainly on decision making and planning, though combat and roleplay occur throughout the sessions as well. A lot of IC play is done on the groups website. Plus personal characterization and world culture are more potluck in nature. So a strong imagination is the most important thing.
Cool - I would prefer a 3.5E game, since I just like the system, but I'm willing to give a 1E game a try, if you'll have me. When do you guys usually play (like what day/time)? The married thing is great, as my gf (whom I live with) isn't likely going to go for the 12-hour session every saturday night thing, heh. Would like to hear some details, if you get the chance. Or you can email me, if you like.
I see you've found the site. Ask away on the group board and you should receive answers. Diaglo should notice you there before too long as well.
__________________ Apparently Reagan never played RPGs ...but he liked to watch.
Spoiler:
Participants in the Pentagon simulations were sometimes of very high rank, including members of Congress and White House insiders as well as senior military officers. The identity of many of the participants remains secret even today. It is a tradition in US simulations (and those run by many other nations) that participants are guaranteed anonymity. The main reason for this is that occasionally they may take on a role or express an opinion that is at odds with their professional or public stance (for example portraying a fundamentalist terrorist or advocating hawkish military action), and thus could harm their reputation or career if their in-game persona became widely known.
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...former US president Ronald Reagan was a keen visitor to simulations conducted in the 1980s, but as an observer only. An official explained: "No president should ever disclose his hand, not even in a war game". Para,6
next session is this sunday. 1200-1800hrs. i see from the yahoo site, you won't be able to make it. we'll work you in when we can. don't be afraid to shoot some ideas my way for your character concept. or just blast them away at the group. everyone is very good at giving you feedback.
__________________ Story Hour
OMG! The SKY IS FALLING! --JoeGKushner
Myself, I plan to masturbate less -- der_kluge
I know that I've never really liked d20. I think it was designed by a bunch of hacks --- Monte Cook
I am sickened beyond belief. The half-orc wizard is obviously the best possible PC, and I only had to read 10 pages of the book to figure it out. D&D is dead to me! -- Mike Mearls
FWIW, I'm on the design team and I pretty much find WoW as fun and interesting as banging my head against a brick wall. -- Mike Mearls
you happen to say that 4E reminds you of the reasons you decided against a career as a special-Ed teacher--noted rpg author Darrin Drader
Sad to see that the story hour seems to have vanished (I haven't looked in any archive threads though).
Well I know where to contact for a game if I ever get over to Atlanta.
i think howandwhy99 will be adding to the Story hour very soon. he has his notes for session 5 almost together.
__________________ Story Hour
OMG! The SKY IS FALLING! --JoeGKushner
Myself, I plan to masturbate less -- der_kluge
I know that I've never really liked d20. I think it was designed by a bunch of hacks --- Monte Cook
I am sickened beyond belief. The half-orc wizard is obviously the best possible PC, and I only had to read 10 pages of the book to figure it out. D&D is dead to me! -- Mike Mearls
FWIW, I'm on the design team and I pretty much find WoW as fun and interesting as banging my head against a brick wall. -- Mike Mearls
you happen to say that 4E reminds you of the reasons you decided against a career as a special-Ed teacher--noted rpg author Darrin Drader
Yes, howandwhy99 is working diligently to get the story hour updated. We just finished session 14 so I think you can expect a flood of entries in the near future.
__________________ You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.
Sad to see that the story hour seems to have vanished (I haven't looked in any archive threads though).
Well I know where to contact for a game if I ever get over to Atlanta.
Actually, if you click the links in howandwhy99 or diaglo's forum signatures, you can get to the StoryHour (I also added it to my signature). It appears both links point to the same StoryHour.
Actually, if you click the links in howandwhy99 or diaglo's forum signatures, you can get to the StoryHour (I also added it to my signature). It appears both links point to the same StoryHour.
I fixed the .sig so it should point to the storyhour and character gen thread.
JoeBlank and I both have links. I'm glad you added one too.
Diaglo is pointing to his Banewarrens Opus. (in case you have a few days time on your hands)
EDIT: and the OD&D! Just spotted it.
__________________ Apparently Reagan never played RPGs ...but he liked to watch.
Spoiler:
Participants in the Pentagon simulations were sometimes of very high rank, including members of Congress and White House insiders as well as senior military officers. The identity of many of the participants remains secret even today. It is a tradition in US simulations (and those run by many other nations) that participants are guaranteed anonymity. The main reason for this is that occasionally they may take on a role or express an opinion that is at odds with their professional or public stance (for example portraying a fundamentalist terrorist or advocating hawkish military action), and thus could harm their reputation or career if their in-game persona became widely known.
(cut)
...former US president Ronald Reagan was a keen visitor to simulations conducted in the 1980s, but as an observer only. An official explained: "No president should ever disclose his hand, not even in a war game". Para,6
Got to say I have avatars and signatures turned off in my normal view of the boards, but I had subscribed to the thread. It was just a case of not being able to see it in the Storyhour forum.
The party is on a mountain trail in sight of a Keep.
__________________ Story Hour
OMG! The SKY IS FALLING! --JoeGKushner
Myself, I plan to masturbate less -- der_kluge
I know that I've never really liked d20. I think it was designed by a bunch of hacks --- Monte Cook
I am sickened beyond belief. The half-orc wizard is obviously the best possible PC, and I only had to read 10 pages of the book to figure it out. D&D is dead to me! -- Mike Mearls
FWIW, I'm on the design team and I pretty much find WoW as fun and interesting as banging my head against a brick wall. -- Mike Mearls
you happen to say that 4E reminds you of the reasons you decided against a career as a special-Ed teacher--noted rpg author Darrin Drader
The party is just around the bend from a Keep on a mountain trail.
The Battle of Four Armies may or may not happen. The Party, The Noble of the land and his men, The occupants of the Keep, and another army on the opposite of the mountains.
__________________ Story Hour
OMG! The SKY IS FALLING! --JoeGKushner
Myself, I plan to masturbate less -- der_kluge
I know that I've never really liked d20. I think it was designed by a bunch of hacks --- Monte Cook
I am sickened beyond belief. The half-orc wizard is obviously the best possible PC, and I only had to read 10 pages of the book to figure it out. D&D is dead to me! -- Mike Mearls
FWIW, I'm on the design team and I pretty much find WoW as fun and interesting as banging my head against a brick wall. -- Mike Mearls
you happen to say that 4E reminds you of the reasons you decided against a career as a special-Ed teacher--noted rpg author Darrin Drader
__________________ Story Hour
OMG! The SKY IS FALLING! --JoeGKushner
Myself, I plan to masturbate less -- der_kluge
I know that I've never really liked d20. I think it was designed by a bunch of hacks --- Monte Cook
I am sickened beyond belief. The half-orc wizard is obviously the best possible PC, and I only had to read 10 pages of the book to figure it out. D&D is dead to me! -- Mike Mearls
FWIW, I'm on the design team and I pretty much find WoW as fun and interesting as banging my head against a brick wall. -- Mike Mearls
you happen to say that 4E reminds you of the reasons you decided against a career as a special-Ed teacher--noted rpg author Darrin Drader
The party is at a monastery on a white hill. really it just looks white from the distance. up close it isn't. The have fought a witch and her sons. And are trying to decide what to do next.
A large cloud of dust was seen from the road. Possilbe troop movement towards Kera City.
__________________ Story Hour
OMG! The SKY IS FALLING! --JoeGKushner
Myself, I plan to masturbate less -- der_kluge
I know that I've never really liked d20. I think it was designed by a bunch of hacks --- Monte Cook
I am sickened beyond belief. The half-orc wizard is obviously the best possible PC, and I only had to read 10 pages of the book to figure it out. D&D is dead to me! -- Mike Mearls
FWIW, I'm on the design team and I pretty much find WoW as fun and interesting as banging my head against a brick wall. -- Mike Mearls
you happen to say that 4E reminds you of the reasons you decided against a career as a special-Ed teacher--noted rpg author Darrin Drader
__________________ Story Hour
OMG! The SKY IS FALLING! --JoeGKushner
Myself, I plan to masturbate less -- der_kluge
I know that I've never really liked d20. I think it was designed by a bunch of hacks --- Monte Cook
I am sickened beyond belief. The half-orc wizard is obviously the best possible PC, and I only had to read 10 pages of the book to figure it out. D&D is dead to me! -- Mike Mearls
FWIW, I'm on the design team and I pretty much find WoW as fun and interesting as banging my head against a brick wall. -- Mike Mearls
you happen to say that 4E reminds you of the reasons you decided against a career as a special-Ed teacher--noted rpg author Darrin Drader
next session July 10th
same bat time
same bat channel
the party is hanging out in the town of Kusnir deciding which way to go next. they are running low on funds.
__________________ Story Hour
OMG! The SKY IS FALLING! --JoeGKushner
Myself, I plan to masturbate less -- der_kluge
I know that I've never really liked d20. I think it was designed by a bunch of hacks --- Monte Cook
I am sickened beyond belief. The half-orc wizard is obviously the best possible PC, and I only had to read 10 pages of the book to figure it out. D&D is dead to me! -- Mike Mearls
FWIW, I'm on the design team and I pretty much find WoW as fun and interesting as banging my head against a brick wall. -- Mike Mearls
you happen to say that 4E reminds you of the reasons you decided against a career as a special-Ed teacher--noted rpg author Darrin Drader
next session July 24th
same bat time
same bat channel
In the Greenwillow looking for the Old Man of the Forest
__________________ Story Hour
OMG! The SKY IS FALLING! --JoeGKushner
Myself, I plan to masturbate less -- der_kluge
I know that I've never really liked d20. I think it was designed by a bunch of hacks --- Monte Cook
I am sickened beyond belief. The half-orc wizard is obviously the best possible PC, and I only had to read 10 pages of the book to figure it out. D&D is dead to me! -- Mike Mearls
FWIW, I'm on the design team and I pretty much find WoW as fun and interesting as banging my head against a brick wall. -- Mike Mearls
you happen to say that 4E reminds you of the reasons you decided against a career as a special-Ed teacher--noted rpg author Darrin Drader
next session Aug 14
same bat time
same bat channel
winter is almost here. the party is in Hommlet after an epic battle at the moathouse.
__________________ Story Hour
OMG! The SKY IS FALLING! --JoeGKushner
Myself, I plan to masturbate less -- der_kluge
I know that I've never really liked d20. I think it was designed by a bunch of hacks --- Monte Cook
I am sickened beyond belief. The half-orc wizard is obviously the best possible PC, and I only had to read 10 pages of the book to figure it out. D&D is dead to me! -- Mike Mearls
FWIW, I'm on the design team and I pretty much find WoW as fun and interesting as banging my head against a brick wall. -- Mike Mearls
you happen to say that 4E reminds you of the reasons you decided against a career as a special-Ed teacher--noted rpg author Darrin Drader
next session Aug 28
same bat time
same bat channel
the party is investigating the moathouse on their way to the orc infested town of Hamfast.
__________________ Story Hour
OMG! The SKY IS FALLING! --JoeGKushner
Myself, I plan to masturbate less -- der_kluge
I know that I've never really liked d20. I think it was designed by a bunch of hacks --- Monte Cook
I am sickened beyond belief. The half-orc wizard is obviously the best possible PC, and I only had to read 10 pages of the book to figure it out. D&D is dead to me! -- Mike Mearls
FWIW, I'm on the design team and I pretty much find WoW as fun and interesting as banging my head against a brick wall. -- Mike Mearls
you happen to say that 4E reminds you of the reasons you decided against a career as a special-Ed teacher--noted rpg author Darrin Drader
the party is now in the Caves of Chaos. they've just battled some gnolls. and have retreated back to a safe room to see if the gnolls send more their way.
__________________ Story Hour
OMG! The SKY IS FALLING! --JoeGKushner
Myself, I plan to masturbate less -- der_kluge
I know that I've never really liked d20. I think it was designed by a bunch of hacks --- Monte Cook
I am sickened beyond belief. The half-orc wizard is obviously the best possible PC, and I only had to read 10 pages of the book to figure it out. D&D is dead to me! -- Mike Mearls
FWIW, I'm on the design team and I pretty much find WoW as fun and interesting as banging my head against a brick wall. -- Mike Mearls
you happen to say that 4E reminds you of the reasons you decided against a career as a special-Ed teacher--noted rpg author Darrin Drader
Last edited by diaglo; 3rd October 2005 at 01:54 PM..
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