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<blockquote data-quote="jbear" data-source="post: 5206579" data-attributes="member: 75065"><p>This has happened during our current campaign no less than 4 times. Of those 4 times 2 of the wives became permanent players, and passionate ones at that.</p><p> </p><p>By the 4th time it happened (as the group was already at the limits sizewise) I tucked the curious person (on the 4th occaision it was the basement gimp) under my wing and had her run monsters with me. Everyone enjoyed seeing monsters being played less clinically and ultra tactically, trying crazy moves like leaping up building walls (only to roll a natural 1 to fall 10 feet to their death... minions....). That way it was really easy just to explain the game as we went.</p><p> </p><p>It also avoided the need to contrive the appearance of an npc bound under a bundle of rugs in the corner of your next encounter (or that box in the basement). I know for a fact she had a great time (until one of her ogres brought down the groups sorceror and an argument broke out amongst the players as to the legitamacy of taking back an action; it was a tense moment but all was forgiven and forgotten). I'm sure she would want to play as well if her schedule allowed it.</p><p> </p><p>So 3 out of 4 and the 4th would play I'm sure if her husband hadn't been ostricised from our social group for antisocial behavior.</p><p> </p><p>It's an option anyway. Give her a taste. That is more than likely all she'll need. Plus a little friendly competition at the table other than all ganging up on the DM is a breath of fresh air!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jbear, post: 5206579, member: 75065"] This has happened during our current campaign no less than 4 times. Of those 4 times 2 of the wives became permanent players, and passionate ones at that. By the 4th time it happened (as the group was already at the limits sizewise) I tucked the curious person (on the 4th occaision it was the basement gimp) under my wing and had her run monsters with me. Everyone enjoyed seeing monsters being played less clinically and ultra tactically, trying crazy moves like leaping up building walls (only to roll a natural 1 to fall 10 feet to their death... minions....). That way it was really easy just to explain the game as we went. It also avoided the need to contrive the appearance of an npc bound under a bundle of rugs in the corner of your next encounter (or that box in the basement). I know for a fact she had a great time (until one of her ogres brought down the groups sorceror and an argument broke out amongst the players as to the legitamacy of taking back an action; it was a tense moment but all was forgiven and forgotten). I'm sure she would want to play as well if her schedule allowed it. So 3 out of 4 and the 4th would play I'm sure if her husband hadn't been ostricised from our social group for antisocial behavior. It's an option anyway. Give her a taste. That is more than likely all she'll need. Plus a little friendly competition at the table other than all ganging up on the DM is a breath of fresh air! [/QUOTE]
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