Chicago Gameday IX is Oct 23rd: THE AFTERMATH...

[Barendd Nobeard]

December 4th! We'll gladly take any Chicago (or Ohio, or Alaska, or Iceland, or wherever) refugees who are interested!

And just so it's clear I'm not poaching; four of us are coming from Detroit to the Chicago gameday as well; for some of us (myself included) it's our third time to have done so...

Yes, I know you weren't "poaching" - I was just kidding! I remember your game well, even thought I didn't play in it. "I throw a tea cup at the monkey!" was just one of the lines over-heard from that game (Duchess' Tea Party).

And, I'm from Wisconsin, so it would be one more state attending your Gameday if I make it. And that does make the drive a bit longer (add 90 minutes).

 

[Barendd Nobeard]

You know...I'm starting to consider heading up there too...where are you from? Perhaps a car-pool is in order? I'm in the Schaumburg area...

Not sure yet...but I'm thinking about it.

I'm from right outside Schaumburg--Milwaukee, WI!

Still, we might be able to car pool. We can discuss it at the Chicago Gameday.

 

[Quickbeam]

The new high-speed ferry is cool, and I do want to try it some day. However, the price is not cheap, and the schedule is not very convenient for a Gameday. I would have to miss half the gameday (drive 4+ hours, plus the 2 hour ferry ride, plus spend $150+ for ferry and gas, plus one night in a hotel--all for one game), or stay over two nights (Fri and Sat) to play 2 games. The ferry service really slows down in the winter months.

Given that, I should just drive around the damn lake like people have been doing for decades! Reduces the cost a lot, too.

So, yes, I am a-thinkin' of going to the Detroit Gameday. I will post in that thread if it turns out that I can actually make it.

You know I was kidding about the ferry. More than anything, it's the inconvenience and cost of an overnight stay that makes such a trip prohibitive. Nonetheless, if you're still thinking this over when the Chicago Gameday rolls around we can chat more.

Hope all is well!!

 

[Barendd Nobeard]

You know I was kidding about the ferry. More than anything, it's the inconvenience and cost of an overnight stay that makes such a trip prohibitive. Nonetheless, if you're still thinking this over when the Chicago Gameday rolls around we can chat more.

Hope all is well!!

All is well--it's only four weeks until the Chicago Gameday!

 

[AelyaShade]

Re: Reidzilla, Halma, et al

My daughters are 11 and 12. Their exposure to pen and paper rpg's have been Meddling Kids and a homebrew game my husband has set up to introduce them to the joys of D&D. My 12 year old has a penchant for playing druids while my 11 year old prefers warrior-types. Both are very much the "hack and loot" type of gamers (Hackmaster).

I would love to sign up for a particular game. Just not sure which one(s).

Thanks for the welcome!

 

[Jaws]

My daughters are 11 and 12. Their exposure to pen and paper rpg's have been Meddling Kids and a homebrew game my husband has set up to introduce them to the joys of D&D. My 12 year old has a penchant for playing druids while my 11 year old prefers warrior-types. Both are very much the "hack and loot" type of gamers (Hackmaster).

I would love to sign up for a particular game. Just not sure which one(s).

Thanks for the welcome!

Cool. More players.


Peace and smiles

j.

 

[Reidzilla]

My daughters are 11 and 12. Their exposure to pen and paper rpg's have been Meddling Kids and a homebrew game my husband has set up to introduce them to the joys of D&D. My 12 year old has a penchant for playing druids while my 11 year old prefers warrior-types. Both are very much the "hack and loot" type of gamers (Hackmaster).

I would love to sign up for a particular game. Just not sure which one(s).

Thanks for the welcome!

Sounds like their at just the right age to play nearly any of the games offered. Maybe you should pick one game and play as a family.

 

[KnowTheToe]

It is always good to spill, I mean see new blood at the gameday. From my expereinces here I have never participated in a game that would not have been good for new players. Most games provide characters which is the hardest part for new players anyway. Hope to see you there.

 

[buzz]

I would love to sign up for a particular game. Just not sure which one(s).

It looks like the only D&D game in the morning session is GORAK's RPG/miniatures battle hybrid (you can email him at jbkaminski@ameritech.net with questions if need be). The afternoon still has three D&D events with seats open.

Also, FYI, Games Plus is hosting International Play D&D day the weekend before, Oct 16th, which will feature D&D adventures specifically designed to be introductory, IIRC. ENWorld'er thalmin is the owner and can tell you more.

 

[FCWesel]

I would love to sign up for a particular game. Just not sure which one(s).

well, to be honest, my games will not be "hack and loot" types, so they may not like mine too much from that p.o.v. mine are more pulp adventures and modern day tv action/horror/melodrama.

hope that helps.