Everyone, Tell us about your games, please!
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WanderingMonster
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Re: Lurkers, Non-Genconners, Tell us about your games, please!
Originally posted by Mark
1.) How many players in your group?
I wish I could quote a regular number, but let's say that I have a pool of eight, but usually end up with an average of five. That includes myself.
2.) Do you DM?
Yes. Yes, I do.
3.) Do other people in the group DM, and how many?
We've got one other DM in the group so far. I would say that He DMs maybe 10-20% of the time. Mostly it's me.
4.) What's the Male/Female composition of the group?
Three of the Pool of Eight are female. The rest--I believe--are male.
5.) Got a good gamestore near you and what is it?
No, unfortunately. I live in a rural area and no such thing exists in these here parts. There was a decent shop in the previous city I lived, and I try to go there whenever I get to go back.
6.) Mainly modules or homebrew stuff?
95% homebrew. This is good or bad depending on how much prep I've done. I tend to wing it, so modules actually don't end up being much of a time saver for me. You actually have to read them first, you know?
7.) How long have you been playing and how old are you?
I've been playing since 1978-ish. I'm going to be 33 (on Monday). This really is the thing I'd rather be doing than almost anything else.
8.) Who taught you to play?
We taught ourselves. Needless to say, we played incorrectly for many many years, but we had fun. I actually bothered to learn the rules fairly late in life, with the advent of 2e.
I should bitterly mention that I was going to go to GenCon until we decided we couldn't afford the trip. Oh well. I got better.
Originally posted by Mark
1.) How many players in your group?
I wish I could quote a regular number, but let's say that I have a pool of eight, but usually end up with an average of five. That includes myself.
2.) Do you DM?
Yes. Yes, I do.
3.) Do other people in the group DM, and how many?
We've got one other DM in the group so far. I would say that He DMs maybe 10-20% of the time. Mostly it's me.
4.) What's the Male/Female composition of the group?
Three of the Pool of Eight are female. The rest--I believe--are male.
5.) Got a good gamestore near you and what is it?
No, unfortunately. I live in a rural area and no such thing exists in these here parts. There was a decent shop in the previous city I lived, and I try to go there whenever I get to go back.
6.) Mainly modules or homebrew stuff?
95% homebrew. This is good or bad depending on how much prep I've done. I tend to wing it, so modules actually don't end up being much of a time saver for me. You actually have to read them first, you know?
7.) How long have you been playing and how old are you?
I've been playing since 1978-ish. I'm going to be 33 (on Monday). This really is the thing I'd rather be doing than almost anything else.
8.) Who taught you to play?
We taught ourselves. Needless to say, we played incorrectly for many many years, but we had fun. I actually bothered to learn the rules fairly late in life, with the advent of 2e.
I should bitterly mention that I was going to go to GenCon until we decided we couldn't afford the trip. Oh well. I got better.
Bloodstone Mage
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Re: Lurkers, Non-Genconners, Tell us about your games, please!
Cheers!
Edit: Corrected grammar and background info. Peace!
There are 4 regulars in my group, with about two or three more that show up every now and then.Mark said:
Yes, but currently my campaign is on hiatus. My campaign will continue on sometime in mid-August.
We have about four other DMs in our group. The active DM right now is running a Spycraft game, another DM is running a Star Wars d20 game, another one is running a D&D game, and the other one wants to run a D&D/Spycraft/d20 Modern hybrid.
There are no females in our regular group. However, there are a couple of females that occasionally game with us, but not often. The last time I can recall playing with a female, in RPGs, was back in December of last year.
There are three gaming stores in my town, but I go to the best one: Mad Hatter's House of Games!
Everyone runs homebrew. I don't know anyone around here who has run a module.
I am 17 years old and I've been playing since 1999.
Two guys: A guy named Steven, who DMed me through my first AD&D adventure, and Chris, who shoplifted all of the AD&D books at Hastings and allowed me to learn the mechanics. This was a long time ago, and his ways have changed now.
Cheers!
Edit: Corrected grammar and background info. Peace!
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Re: Lurkers, Non-Genconners, Tell us about your games, please!
There are currently five players in our group. We just lost one and gained another.
Two other people in the group our DMs, but they haven't DMed for this group.
Its great. It was one of the stores who got their 3.5 books in early (thought I didn't take advantage of them.
Mark said:
There are currently five players in our group. We just lost one and gained another.
Yes, I am the DM of my group.
Two other people in the group our DMs, but they haven't DMed for this group.
Right now there are two girls and four guys. Until the recent player loss (cause she didn't have time) there was Three girls and three guys.
Oh, we do. Its called Sci-Fi City and its huuuuge.
Its great. It was one of the stores who got their 3.5 books in early (thought I didn't take advantage of them.Homebrew stuff. Haven't run any modules for the current game yet considering the fact that most modules wouldn't suit the setting.
Olive
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Re: Lurkers, Non-Genconners, Tell us about your games, please!
5 players one DM
Yes.
One other also DMs.
4 men, 2 women
Yes, Mind Games.
Almost entirely homebrew adventures with the very ocassional dungeon mag one.
I'm 27 and I've been playing on and off and in one form or another since I was about 9. Only been playing really regularly in the last 6 years tho.
A friends older brother.
Mark said:
5 players one DM
Yes.
One other also DMs.
4 men, 2 women
Yes, Mind Games.
Almost entirely homebrew adventures with the very ocassional dungeon mag one.
I'm 27 and I've been playing on and off and in one form or another since I was about 9. Only been playing really regularly in the last 6 years tho.
A friends older brother.
dave_o
Explorer
1.) How many players in your group?
In my face-to-face group, around three, hopefully I'll soon be part of Rune's face-to-face. My online group (Fenrir's Pack) has six members.
2.) Do you DM?
Yeah, I play too, though. Though rarely.
3.) Do other people in the group DM, and how many?
Everyone sort of DMs their own pets. But mostly, it switches between myself, Kenny, and Mikey.
4.) What's the Male/Female composition of the group?
Two girls, four guys. One of those girls is my girl.
5.) Got a good gamestore near you and what is it?
It's decent, made good by the fact I know the owner well. It's called The Rusty Scabbard, more commonly, Rusty's.
6.) Mainly modules or homebrew stuff?
HOMEBREW!!1
7.) How long have you been playing and how old are you?
I've been playing for eight years, and I'm 17.
8.) Who taught you to play?
Myself.
In my face-to-face group, around three, hopefully I'll soon be part of Rune's face-to-face.
My online group (Fenrir's Pack) has six members.2.) Do you DM?
Yeah, I play too, though. Though rarely.
3.) Do other people in the group DM, and how many?
Everyone sort of DMs their own pets. But mostly, it switches between myself, Kenny, and Mikey.
4.) What's the Male/Female composition of the group?
Two girls, four guys. One of those girls is my girl.
5.) Got a good gamestore near you and what is it?
It's decent, made good by the fact I know the owner well. It's called The Rusty Scabbard, more commonly, Rusty's.
6.) Mainly modules or homebrew stuff?
HOMEBREW!!1
7.) How long have you been playing and how old are you?
I've been playing for eight years, and I'm 17.
8.) Who taught you to play?
Myself.
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krbrunn
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Longtime lurker, first time poster Anyway, onto the good stuff.
1.) How many players in your group?
From a pool of 7, usually about 5 play.
2.) Do you DM?
Yup
3.) Do other people in the group DM, and how many?
One other does, and one other one wants to give it a try soon.
4.) What's the Male/Female composition of the group?
5 dudes, one gal, and her younger brother.
5.) Got a good gamestore near you and what is it?
Indeed, High Octane Comics in Kamloops BC, Canada.
Just recently it changed owners, and the store has improved 1000% where before I wouldn't go in there at all, to now when the owners know my name and know what i like. If you're ever in Kamloops, be sure to check them out.
6.) Mainly modules or homebrew stuff?
100% my own creations, the only stuff I use out of the books are the rules.
7.) How long have you been playing and how old are you?
Since grade 7, so.... 13 years. I am 25 years old.
8.) Who taught you to play?
A school friend named Graham. We used to play at lunch time, it was fun stuff.
Edit: Forgot my age
Anyway, onto the good stuff.1.) How many players in your group?
From a pool of 7, usually about 5 play.
2.) Do you DM?
Yup
3.) Do other people in the group DM, and how many?
One other does, and one other one wants to give it a try soon.
4.) What's the Male/Female composition of the group?
5 dudes, one gal, and her younger brother.
5.) Got a good gamestore near you and what is it?
Indeed, High Octane Comics in Kamloops BC, Canada.
Just recently it changed owners, and the store has improved 1000% where before I wouldn't go in there at all, to now when the owners know my name and know what i like. If you're ever in Kamloops, be sure to check them out.
6.) Mainly modules or homebrew stuff?
100% my own creations, the only stuff I use out of the books are the rules.
7.) How long have you been playing and how old are you?
Since grade 7, so.... 13 years. I am 25 years old.
8.) Who taught you to play?
A school friend named Graham. We used to play at lunch time, it was fun stuff.
Edit: Forgot my age
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Re: Lurkers, Non-Genconners, Tell us about your games, please!
1.) How many players in your group?
I have two groups.
Friday: 1 DM + 3 players
Sunday: 1 DM + 4 players.
The only overlap is the DM.
2.) Do you DM?
Yes. I'm the DM of both groups.
3.) Do other people in the group DM, and how many?
Yes. Three of them.
Steven (in the Friday group) DMs from time to time; esp. as a co-DM that allows me to play.
Greg and Gofa in the Sunday group DM, but not in my campaigns.
4.) What's the Male/Female composition of the group?
Friday: 1 woman, 3 men.
Sunday: 1 woman, 4 men.
I'll point out that the Friday female player is my 10-year old apprentice, Grace, who I introduced to the game this year... and loves it!
5.) Got a good gamestore near you and what is it?
Yes. "The Games Cove", in Ballarat. Also, "Card Crazy" is where I play CCGs; but the Games Cove is where I buy my D&D material. It doesn't have much d20 system products, alas... the market isn't that big, though it does get some in on request.
6.) Mainly modules or homebrew stuff?
A combination. Currently, both campaigns are using adventures of my creation. I use many modules (primarily from Dungeon magazine or converted from my large collection of 1E modules) as well, because I run out of time to be continually creative!
7.) How long have you been playing and how old are you?
I've been playing 21 years, and I'm 30 years old.
8.) Who taught you to play?
Mainly self-taught, although I've got a lot better from observing other DMs and reading lots of books.
Mark - you'd better reply to this thread yourself!
Cheers!
1.) How many players in your group?
I have two groups.
Friday: 1 DM + 3 players
Sunday: 1 DM + 4 players.
The only overlap is the DM.
2.) Do you DM?
Yes. I'm the DM of both groups.
3.) Do other people in the group DM, and how many?
Yes. Three of them.
Steven (in the Friday group) DMs from time to time; esp. as a co-DM that allows me to play.
Greg and Gofa in the Sunday group DM, but not in my campaigns.
4.) What's the Male/Female composition of the group?
Friday: 1 woman, 3 men.
Sunday: 1 woman, 4 men.
I'll point out that the Friday female player is my 10-year old apprentice, Grace, who I introduced to the game this year... and loves it!
5.) Got a good gamestore near you and what is it?
Yes. "The Games Cove", in Ballarat. Also, "Card Crazy" is where I play CCGs; but the Games Cove is where I buy my D&D material. It doesn't have much d20 system products, alas... the market isn't that big, though it does get some in on request.
6.) Mainly modules or homebrew stuff?
A combination. Currently, both campaigns are using adventures of my creation. I use many modules (primarily from Dungeon magazine or converted from my large collection of 1E modules) as well, because I run out of time to be continually creative!
7.) How long have you been playing and how old are you?
I've been playing 21 years, and I'm 30 years old.
8.) Who taught you to play?
Mainly self-taught, although I've got a lot better from observing other DMs and reading lots of books.
Mark - you'd better reply to this thread yourself!
Cheers!
yangnome
First Post
1.) How many players in your group?
Me +6
2.) Do you DM?
Yes
3.) Do other people in the group DM, and how many?
Other people have DMed in the past, but not with this group, one is getting ready to start a side campaign though
4.) What's the Male/Female composition of the group?
All male
5.) Got a good gamestore near you and what is it?
A couple stores in the area
6.) Mainly modules or homebrew stuff?
This campaign is all homebrew, though I am not adverse to using modules. www.yangnome.com/rpg/kerendau/kerendau.html
7.) How long have you been playing and how old are you?
about 10 yrs, I am 28.
8.) Who taught you to play?
Friends
Me +6
2.) Do you DM?
Yes
3.) Do other people in the group DM, and how many?
Other people have DMed in the past, but not with this group, one is getting ready to start a side campaign though
4.) What's the Male/Female composition of the group?
All male
5.) Got a good gamestore near you and what is it?
A couple stores in the area
6.) Mainly modules or homebrew stuff?
This campaign is all homebrew, though I am not adverse to using modules. www.yangnome.com/rpg/kerendau/kerendau.html
7.) How long have you been playing and how old are you?
about 10 yrs, I am 28.
8.) Who taught you to play?
Friends
Hjorimir
Adventurer
1.) How many players in your group?
Seven players (with another who wants to join in the next campaign I start).
2.) Do you DM?
Yub.
3.) Do other people in the group DM, and how many?
Yes, ForceUser and Vymair both DM.
4.) What's the Male/Female composition of the group?
One female (my wife). I'm sure you all can figure out what gender the others are.
5.) Got a good gamestore near you and what is it?
Game Towne
3954 Harney Street
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 291-1666
6.) Mainly modules or homebrew stuff?
All homebrew adventures set on Greyhawk.
7.) How long have you been playing and how old are you?
Started playing really when I was around 9 or 10 (though not really understanding anything about what role-playing was until around 13 (in Junior High School). I am 33 years old.
8.) Who taught you to play?
My older brother (under threat of paternal wrath) was forced to allow me to play with him and his friends. Now, years later, I DM him as part of my group. I like to think it paid off for him and I really love watching his enjoyment from my game. Bro...thank you for everything.
Seven players (with another who wants to join in the next campaign I start).
2.) Do you DM?
Yub.
3.) Do other people in the group DM, and how many?
Yes, ForceUser and Vymair both DM.
4.) What's the Male/Female composition of the group?
One female (my wife). I'm sure you all can figure out what gender the others are.
5.) Got a good gamestore near you and what is it?
Game Towne
3954 Harney Street
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 291-1666
6.) Mainly modules or homebrew stuff?
All homebrew adventures set on Greyhawk.
7.) How long have you been playing and how old are you?
Started playing really when I was around 9 or 10 (though not really understanding anything about what role-playing was until around 13 (in Junior High School). I am 33 years old.
8.) Who taught you to play?
My older brother (under threat of paternal wrath) was forced to allow me to play with him and his friends. Now, years later, I DM him as part of my group. I like to think it paid off for him and I really love watching his enjoyment from my game. Bro...thank you for everything.
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