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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rechan" data-source="post: 3962687" data-attributes="member: 54846">I went about advertising a gamer's meetup on the internet, using Meetup.com. Posted it on local messageboards, et al. I've only had two people join up and say they're coming.And I've wound up to be the DM. Which is fine, because the first time we meet, it's supposed to be a general meet and greet ice-breaking session, to see what everyone likes, if they'd like to do something a little more regular, etc. The thing is, I'm not sure what to do for a "First time meeting" sort of thing. I look at it as similar to a tournament or Con game - have something pre-arranged, and just pass out pre-generated characters. But what should the pre-arranged adventure or activity be?Here are the profiles of the people I have:[sblock="H"]Introduction:    "Hello! I gamed several years ago, but my group and I drifted apart, so that stopped. I've been looking for more people to game with ever since."How long have you been gaming?    "I gamed for a year or two several years back. I'm by no means an expert, but I learn quick." Any preferred settings?    "Game world settings? I prefer fantasy over sci-fi, though if a GM will work with me I can usually find a character in sci-fi that I enjoy. I'm pretty flexible, though I don't think I'd like a complete ocean campaign, in the water." What type of game style (Dungeoncrawling, Intrigue, Exploration, Horror) do you like?    "I like roleplaying, not rollplaying. For me, it's all about fleshing out who the character is, how they'd react to the situation, actually interacting with the world. If a game has that, I don't really mind if it's intrigue, horror,exploration,etc." What systems have you played, and of which do you like?    "AD&D 2 (with many, many house rules) and GURPS. I prefer AD&D, because of the fantasy-base, but GURPS can also be fun. " [/sblock][sblock="P"]Introduction:    "I'm rather busy IRL with work, but as a long time gamer I'd be remiss if I didn't take a stab at joining an organized game. My personal gaming stye is roleplay over rollplay, and I've usually run games. Looking forward to just being a player. "How long have you been gaming?    "Off & on since the mid 80s. I'd guess about 8 years of that time actively involved in an at least weekly game." Any preferred settings?    "I dig High Fantasy, so I guess Faerun or Greyhawk. I'm not primarily a D&D player, so am not an expert on all the settings available." What type of game style (Dungeoncrawling, Intrigue, Exploration, Horror) do you like?    "Farm boy to Epic Hero. I enjoy the story of going from Point A to Point B. If that involves some Intrigue, Exploration (into the Wilds), and the occasional Dungencrawl, cool; just so that a PC-driven goal is set and sought. Not really a horror fan" What systems have you played, and of which do you like?    "D&D, GURPS, Old WoD, Rifts, Shadowrun, Cyberpunk2020, M&M, Marvel, Firefly, more Fave:CtD (huge Modern Fantasy fan) I typically tinker with mechanics to streamline when I run games, so I don't always play exactly by the book."[/sblock]In general, I was thinking of doing this:Pre-gen up some NPC class characters. Commoners, experts, aristocrats. Run the players through a Zombie Survival game. "Woah, zombies. They're swarming outside, and coming into the tavern you are in. Do something." And just let it go naturally. If someone dies, I just hand them a new pre-generated character, and have that new character "stumble into" the action.With the NPC classes being so weak, it would make even a single zombie rather threatening and scary. What do you think? Is the above a good idea, or is there a better suggestion?Edit: Crap. I just noticed that at the bottom of P's profile, he says he's not much of a horror fan.</blockquote>

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