SteelCoyote
First Post
Hello,
With my old group dissolving (due to distance/marriages/work etc.), I'm looking for a new game in the not-to-distant future.
I'm looking for either a mature group of players with space for 1-3 gamers, or looking for a few gamers if I decide to run. My last group was comprised of adult gamers (most were married with kids and jobs) that ranged in age from 25-45, and I'd prefer something similar.
I'm out of college, and work 60-70hrs/week, so that'd leave me with Sunday as the most feasible game day.
GAMES:
I'm looking to play (or run if no one else will
) a D&D 4e game in the Denver/SE Aurora area.
Alternatives:
D&D 3.5e
Shadowrun 2.0 (FASA)
Earthdawn 1.0 (FASA)
Star Wars (d20)
STYLE:
Gaming can be seen as a continuum from Deep Immersive Storytelling (where everyone has an 18-page character history and speaking Out Of Character gets you banished from the table) to Beer N Pretzels Hack N' Slash (where 3rd person narrative and dice-rolling interrupts your drinking with buddies).
I tend to run a "three-tiered" game where the plot operates on three intertwined levels:
1. The overall "Uber" plotline of background events in the world.
2. The immediate plotline of the current adventure/quest.
3. The subcurrent of your character and your party's history (old foes, friends, etc).
So, if I'm running, I like something of a player character history or at least a minimal outline that I can use. If I'm playing, I can make as detailed a character and history as you'd like.
If running, I also like people to keep something akin to campaign notes so I don't have to continually remind everyone what happened last time, where you're going, what you're doing or who's who, etc. To keep it from being a chore, I do give XP rewards for background and notes.
As you can guess, I tend to enjoy playing (or running) a game that's more RPing than mere Hack n Slash. Don't get me wrong, I like to jump into combat and smack baddies, I just want there to be an underlying reason to it. I like plot-with-combat.
Basically, I'm looking for a cinematic experience, where the emphasis is on playing your character with others doing the same more than merely playing out miniature combat theory.
And, I do also understand gaming is supposed to be a social activity, so I can expect there to be some of the usual sideline of BSing, relaxing, forgetting work, eating pizza and whatever else gaming is that's beyond the game itself.
Still, I like it if the focus remains on the characters as much as possible.
House Rules
If I'm running, I do use "House Rules", to modify the default game. I've modded the games' dynamics to better reflect the cinematic quality I'm after, to boost player enjoyment, and to make PCs more "heroic" than typical.
Number of Players
4-6 total, it just seems to work out well, with 5 players and the GM seemingly ideal. Bigger than that and it gets unwieldy, smaller and it can lack good RPing interaction (which 4e has been accused of as is).
If playing, I can bring myself and up to two others, one experienced enough to run 3.5e; and one 'n00b' who's very interested in gaming and tries, but has very little experience (one or two sessions, max).
Location
I'm in SE Aurora out by Southlands and the E470.
I'd prefer not to have to drive more than 30 minutes but would consider anything within an hour.
Also, I've recently moved back to CO, so I've got no furniture at my place outside of my bed and computer desk, so playing at someone else's place might be better since tables are nice.
(Besides, if we were to play at my place, it'd be on the floor with 3 cats randomly wandering through your papers and attacking your dice. So let's consider it sub-optimal for gaming).
Game Time
I work 60-70 hrs/week, so my gaming is limited:
Saturday evenings 7:30pm-?
Sunday afternoons 3*pm-10pm
*Sunday is weather-dependant, because if it's nice, I'm going riding in the morning/afternoon and might not get back until 6pm or later.
Game Schedule
Weekly? Monthly? Maybe bi-weekly?
Gaming History
I've been gaming since I was 7, starting with my cousin's original TSR boxed sets (he had the "Fighting Man" era original booklet, but we didn't play with it).
Way, way back in undergrad, I worked at a RPG/MtG store as an employee and Rent-A-GM. I did a fair amount of game testing for various companies through the store, and have played more games than I can honestly remember.
I once submitted a world to WotC's design contest (that ultimately let to the development of Eberron), I've applied to WotC for game designer positions and made it through everything up until the phone-interview round, twice (if that counts for anything--which, it doesn't ).
I once ran part of an online HTML chatroom community site and game for WOD's Werewolf forums (Ratkin), I am a "card holding" RPGA DM, and basically just really enjoy gaming and have for years.
D&D, Earthdawn, and Shadowrun are my perennial favorites. But, if you're curious (and since I'm bored)
SC's Games-Played List (as best I can recall):
D&D (Basic Boxed Sets through 4e), Earthdawn (1e/FASA), Shadowrun (v1.0 & 2.0/FASA), Legend Of The Five Rings, Aberrant/Trinity, Werewolf, Mage, Vampire, Changeling, Wraith, HOL, MechWarrior/BattleTech (FASA), Crimson Skies (FASA), Legionnaire/Renegade Legion (FASA), Star Wars (WEG & D20), Star Frontiers, Gamma World, Rifts (Palladium), After The Bomb, TMNT, GURPS, MERPS, MARVEL Super Heroes, Heroes Unlimited, Champions, Pendragon, Ars Magica, Dark Conspiracy, Millenium's End, Twilight 2k, Paranoia, Cyberpunk, Warhammer Fantasy RPG, Wheel of Time RPG, Traveller (GDW), RUNEQUEST, Exhalted, HackMaster, Kult, Mekton, Robotech (Palladium), Batman RPG (absolutely horrible RPG btw), Indianna Jones RPG (ditto), Amber Diceless Roleplaying (worst game ever?), and...I think that's it...no, I know I've forgotten something...meh...who cares? Close enough!
So, in closing, IF you've got a game with some spaces, or are looking for a game (and willing to host) and think I'd fit your game please let me know!
With my old group dissolving (due to distance/marriages/work etc.), I'm looking for a new game in the not-to-distant future.
I'm looking for either a mature group of players with space for 1-3 gamers, or looking for a few gamers if I decide to run. My last group was comprised of adult gamers (most were married with kids and jobs) that ranged in age from 25-45, and I'd prefer something similar.
I'm out of college, and work 60-70hrs/week, so that'd leave me with Sunday as the most feasible game day.
GAMES:
I'm looking to play (or run if no one else will
) a D&D 4e game in the Denver/SE Aurora area.Alternatives:
D&D 3.5e
Shadowrun 2.0 (FASA)
Earthdawn 1.0 (FASA)
Star Wars (d20)
STYLE:
Gaming can be seen as a continuum from Deep Immersive Storytelling (where everyone has an 18-page character history and speaking Out Of Character gets you banished from the table) to Beer N Pretzels Hack N' Slash (where 3rd person narrative and dice-rolling interrupts your drinking with buddies).
I tend to run a "three-tiered" game where the plot operates on three intertwined levels:
1. The overall "Uber" plotline of background events in the world.
2. The immediate plotline of the current adventure/quest.
3. The subcurrent of your character and your party's history (old foes, friends, etc).
So, if I'm running, I like something of a player character history or at least a minimal outline that I can use. If I'm playing, I can make as detailed a character and history as you'd like.
If running, I also like people to keep something akin to campaign notes so I don't have to continually remind everyone what happened last time, where you're going, what you're doing or who's who, etc. To keep it from being a chore, I do give XP rewards for background and notes.
As you can guess, I tend to enjoy playing (or running) a game that's more RPing than mere Hack n Slash. Don't get me wrong, I like to jump into combat and smack baddies, I just want there to be an underlying reason to it. I like plot-with-combat.
Basically, I'm looking for a cinematic experience, where the emphasis is on playing your character with others doing the same more than merely playing out miniature combat theory.
And, I do also understand gaming is supposed to be a social activity, so I can expect there to be some of the usual sideline of BSing, relaxing, forgetting work, eating pizza and whatever else gaming is that's beyond the game itself.
Still, I like it if the focus remains on the characters as much as possible.
House Rules
If I'm running, I do use "House Rules", to modify the default game. I've modded the games' dynamics to better reflect the cinematic quality I'm after, to boost player enjoyment, and to make PCs more "heroic" than typical.
Number of Players
4-6 total, it just seems to work out well, with 5 players and the GM seemingly ideal. Bigger than that and it gets unwieldy, smaller and it can lack good RPing interaction (which 4e has been accused of as is).
If playing, I can bring myself and up to two others, one experienced enough to run 3.5e; and one 'n00b' who's very interested in gaming and tries, but has very little experience (one or two sessions, max).
Location
I'm in SE Aurora out by Southlands and the E470.
I'd prefer not to have to drive more than 30 minutes but would consider anything within an hour.
Also, I've recently moved back to CO, so I've got no furniture at my place outside of my bed and computer desk, so playing at someone else's place might be better since tables are nice.
(Besides, if we were to play at my place, it'd be on the floor with 3 cats randomly wandering through your papers and attacking your dice. So let's consider it sub-optimal for gaming).
Game Time
I work 60-70 hrs/week, so my gaming is limited:
Saturday evenings 7:30pm-?
Sunday afternoons 3*pm-10pm
*Sunday is weather-dependant, because if it's nice, I'm going riding in the morning/afternoon and might not get back until 6pm or later.
Game Schedule
Weekly? Monthly? Maybe bi-weekly?
Gaming History
I've been gaming since I was 7, starting with my cousin's original TSR boxed sets (he had the "Fighting Man" era original booklet, but we didn't play with it).
Way, way back in undergrad, I worked at a RPG/MtG store as an employee and Rent-A-GM. I did a fair amount of game testing for various companies through the store, and have played more games than I can honestly remember.
I once submitted a world to WotC's design contest (that ultimately let to the development of Eberron), I've applied to WotC for game designer positions and made it through everything up until the phone-interview round, twice (if that counts for anything--which, it doesn't
). I once ran part of an online HTML chatroom community site and game for WOD's Werewolf forums (Ratkin), I am a "card holding" RPGA DM, and basically just really enjoy gaming and have for years.
D&D, Earthdawn, and Shadowrun are my perennial favorites. But, if you're curious (and since I'm bored)
SC's Games-Played List (as best I can recall):
D&D (Basic Boxed Sets through 4e), Earthdawn (1e/FASA), Shadowrun (v1.0 & 2.0/FASA), Legend Of The Five Rings, Aberrant/Trinity, Werewolf, Mage, Vampire, Changeling, Wraith, HOL, MechWarrior/BattleTech (FASA), Crimson Skies (FASA), Legionnaire/Renegade Legion (FASA), Star Wars (WEG & D20), Star Frontiers, Gamma World, Rifts (Palladium), After The Bomb, TMNT, GURPS, MERPS, MARVEL Super Heroes, Heroes Unlimited, Champions, Pendragon, Ars Magica, Dark Conspiracy, Millenium's End, Twilight 2k, Paranoia, Cyberpunk, Warhammer Fantasy RPG, Wheel of Time RPG, Traveller (GDW), RUNEQUEST, Exhalted, HackMaster, Kult, Mekton, Robotech (Palladium), Batman RPG (absolutely horrible RPG btw), Indianna Jones RPG (ditto), Amber Diceless Roleplaying (worst game ever?), and...I think that's it...no, I know I've forgotten something...meh...who cares? Close enough!
So, in closing, IF you've got a game with some spaces, or are looking for a game (and willing to host) and think I'd fit your game please let me know!
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