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<blockquote data-quote="caudor" data-source="post: 2498049" data-attributes="member: 8367">Unfortunately, my first experience with the RPGA was in 2004 and was not so great.&nbsp; At the time, I had never played in an RPGA game and I was very excited to finally have the opportunity.&nbsp; I wanted to meet other players and just have some fun.&nbsp; It was quite a drive to get there, but I felt it would be worth it.I arrived a little early and waited by my car until it was time for everyone else to arrive.&nbsp; The place was a hobby shop and I saw a few people lingering outside.&nbsp; I checked the door for signs to see if I was in the right place---yes, I was here, on time, and ready to go.When I walked in the store I saw a group of people sitting around a table playing.&nbsp; Did I get the time wrong; was I late?&nbsp; I was a bit confused.&nbsp; Anyway, I started to turn around and head out to ask the people outside if I was in the right place.&nbsp; It was then that the group leader turned and said in a rather annoyed voice, &quot;Uh, you need to leave.&nbsp; We are playing here--this session is running a little long.&quot;&nbsp; I apologized and stepped out.&nbsp; I checked again for signs saying &quot;game in progress&quot; or &quot;please wait outside&quot;, but there was nothing.Anyway, it was not the welcome I was hoping for but I not give up on the evening.&nbsp; Soon, the game started and we played.&nbsp; The group of players obviously knew each other well, but I still got a vibe that I was an outsider.&nbsp; The folks were nice, but seemed uninterested in the two news folks.&nbsp; When the game was over, I headed home and was rather disappointed.I know one experience with the RPGA does not represent the whole, but I decided afterwards that I would much rather play near home with friends and family.&nbsp; At least I would know what to expect.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="caudor, post: 2498049, member: 8367"] Unfortunately, my first experience with the RPGA was in 2004 and was not so great. At the time, I had never played in an RPGA game and I was very excited to finally have the opportunity. I wanted to meet other players and just have some fun. It was quite a drive to get there, but I felt it would be worth it. I arrived a little early and waited by my car until it was time for everyone else to arrive. The place was a hobby shop and I saw a few people lingering outside. I checked the door for signs to see if I was in the right place---yes, I was here, on time, and ready to go. When I walked in the store I saw a group of people sitting around a table playing. Did I get the time wrong; was I late? I was a bit confused. Anyway, I started to turn around and head out to ask the people outside if I was in the right place. It was then that the group leader turned and said in a rather annoyed voice, "Uh, you need to leave. We are playing here--this session is running a little long." I apologized and stepped out. I checked again for signs saying "game in progress" or "please wait outside", but there was nothing. Anyway, it was not the welcome I was hoping for but I not give up on the evening. Soon, the game started and we played. The group of players obviously knew each other well, but I still got a vibe that I was an outsider. The folks were nice, but seemed uninterested in the two news folks. When the game was over, I headed home and was rather disappointed. I know one experience with the RPGA does not represent the whole, but I decided afterwards that I would much rather play near home with friends and family. At least I would know what to expect. [/QUOTE]

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