Gameday Boston Gameday Aug 22nd, 2009 (logistics and directions linked from 1st post)

[mmaranda]

Piratecat I'd be interested in attending as well.

[Piratecat]

Originally Posted by HandofMystra

Wow, I was just looking for an excuse to go up to the Boston area. How close are you to Watertown? Will you be expecting the Grandma rule to apply (I want to bring my 13 year old son who has been playing D&D since age 9)

Great! I'm sure there will be occasional swear words from people who forget, but it shouldn't be a problem -- I like to think we'll somehow help launch him on a life of kickass gaming. I'll give people the right to label their games as for adults only, so he doesn't accidentally end up in something inappropriate.

I'm in Newton, probably 20-30 minutes from Watertown when there's traffic (it's not far physically.)

[Silver Moon]

Originally Posted by HandofMystra

Will you be expecting the Grandma rule to apply (I want to bring my 13 year old son who has been playing D&D since age 9)

My Mutants and Masterminds game would certainly be age appropriate, as my own young son will be playing in it as well.

[Storminator]

I should be able to attend. It's the day after Cub Scout camp week, so I won't be able to run a game. W00t!

PS

[Rechan]

If I could get some kind soul to help me out with a ride from Poughkeepsie, I'd love to run a few games.

One of which: Spirit of the Century!

[Princesskeyblade]

Originally Posted by Piratecat

Great! I'm sure there will be occasional swear words from people who forget, but it shouldn't be a problem -- I like to think we'll somehow help launch him on a life of kickass gaming. I'll give people the right to label their games as for adults only, so he doesn't accidentally end up in something inappropriate.

I'm in Newton, probably 20-30 minutes from Watertown when there's traffic (it's not far physically.)

I am glad I checked this thread!

I am running a game where anything goes, so I really don't think that Grandma's rule applies to my game....I edited my description to give the "not grandma friendly" warning.

[nopantsyet]

Woot! I am in for the second wave. I expect to make it around 11:00. Here's what I have in mind:

The Trans-Siberian Express - Spirit of the Century by NoPantsYet

Several wealthy and influential figures have each received a mysterious invitation from an unknown host in the form of boarding pass in St. Petersburg and a small key imprinted with a number. Where is this train headed? Who has invited them and for what purpose? What is in store for them on the Trans-Siberian Express?

Spirit of the Century recreates the dime store pulp adventures of someone's youth way before our time. Prepare yourself for mystery, excitement, and derring-do. Up to 6 players, no rules knowledge required.

Thanks, Piratecat for setting this up and opening your lair to the ravaging hoards (i.e. us).

[Seonaid]

Originally Posted by nopantsyet

Here's what I have in mind:

Ooh, that sounds good!

[Ao the Overkitty]

I'm going to go the easy route and run my Ewoks game.

Name: Star Wars: Ewoks Unleashed
System: Star Wars: Saga Edition
Genre: 80s Cartoon
# of Players: 6
Blurb: It is a dark time for Bright Tree Village. Though the village's Sunstone was retrieved from the evil Imperial scientist Raygar, the Empire has since established a presence on Endor. As the Imperial Scouts and their bases get closer and closer, it seems that it might be up to Wicket, Princess Kneesaa, Teebo and their friends to save the village from these seemingly invincible foes.

[Piratecat]

Can we sing the Star Wars Xmas special songs?

I'll probably just run Paranoia instead of Dying Earth, but we'll see. Too many other good games to play.

[Princesskeyblade]

Can we dibs when we want to run? Cause I want to schedule for the time that Silvermoon is not running. I really want to play his M&M game!

[Ao the Overkitty]

Originally Posted by Piratecat

Can we sing the Star Wars Xmas special songs?

Hmmm... I've done my best to block that special out of my memory. Only song I remember is the one Bea Arthur sang. *shudder*

I do, however, have the Yub Nub song and a quick and easy Ewok-English dictionary.

[John Crichton]

Yeah, whatever I am running (I'll get the blurb done before July) should be slotted for the afternoon slot. I'm not the best GM at 10am.

[Queenie]

I'm cross posting this from CM, I think you check in here more often...

PC, how would you feel about having a 5 year old around during the gameday? Also, there is a lot of talk about hotels, which town is actually the closest in looking for accommodations?

[Piratecat]

Originally Posted by Queenie

PC, how would you feel about having a 5 year old around during the gameday? Also, there is a lot of talk about hotels, which town is actually the closest in looking for accommodations?

Well, your daughter is completely awesome. You guys know better than I do about how she'll do in a house full of gamers and a few pooches. Just be aware that we're not child-proofed -- not that we have tempting forks hanging out of electric sockets or anything, but you probably wouldn't want her to wander freely without supervision while you were both gaming.

Hotel-wise, we're in Newton Center MA. I'd suggest pulling up a google map and typing in "hotel". (If someone does this, please post any price info you come up with!) Also check for bed & breakfasts; I seem to remember that there's one nearby, and it might be nicer and less expensive than a hotel. Another option is staying in a nearby town to get better hotel prices, but I'm sort of ignorant on that count.

[Ao the Overkitty]

I'm fine for GMing in either the morning or the afternoon.

Originally Posted by Piratecat

You guys know better than I do about how she'll do in a house full of gamers and a few pooches..

I see no mention of your cat. Is it still around?

[Piratecat]

Originally Posted by Ao the Overkitty

I see no mention of your cat. Is it still around?

Nope, the three-legged eponymous piratecat got eaten by coyotes about five years ago. We miss the little bugger, and would love a new one, but our younger dog doesn't play well with cats.

[Ao the Overkitty]

Wow. Sorry to hear that. Could have sworn I saw it at the last gameday. Maybe you've got a ghost.

[Silver Moon]

It should be mentioned that the PirateCat Home is also located only a block away from the Newton Center Green Line D-Train "T" stop, if that helps anybody regarding transportation.

[Princesskeyblade]

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