Neverwinter Nights = Pot?

[Teflon Billy]

I've gotta say, I disagree with that statement. Granted, many Quake players wouldn't appreciate the more subtle rewards of roleplaying and would probably end up trying to use the diplomacy-at-gunpoint (well, sword point, but you know what I mean) approach, but that's not always the case. I myself am a HUGE Quake fan, I play that probably more than D&D (not necessarily because I like it more, just that it's easier to hop into a Quake deathmatch than it is to just suddenly start a D&D game). I'm not saying you're absolutely wrong, but it's a bit unfair. Kinda like saying that all bikers hate poetry.

I hear you Neo, but when I speak in generalizations, assume I am speaking about the vast majority of the group I am describing.

There may be the odd biker who loves poetry, but I have a sneaking suspicion that they aren't the majority of the biker population.

If I am not naming names, assuming I am generalizing

 

[Wolfen Priest]

To the original poster, I gotta say it's great that you're trying to bring him into our hobby.

Bu-u-ut... If you are truly afraid to speak of it to him on open terms (afraid of the 'stereotype,' which frankly I don't really think exists anymore), then maybe he's just not the type who would be into it.

I don't know; I think the best way to hook new players is to just be upfront about it. You shouldn't be dodgy, just tell him you play and you like it, and that he should try it too. Neh?

If he says it's dorky, then you can just address the issue. if he thinks you are slinking away from it, it'll make him wonder, or be uncomfortable, or solidify his biased view on it.

 

[Katerek]

The stereotype still exists.

Trust me it exists.

I was recently at a local shop during one of my lunch break from my cubicle farm job and I was talking to the owner of the game shop.

He told me that probably 25 - 40% of his customers were what he calls closet gamers (me being one of them). He said he gets more khaki's and polo shirts than black t-shirts.

The reason we are closte gamers is because of the negative stereotypes. And lets face it, how many of you have had THAT conversation with a new girlfriend when you trying to explain where you disapear to for 10 hours every Saturday and why that will always be a bad night to go out?

 

[MeepoTheMighty]

The reason we are closte gamers is because of the negative stereotypes. And lets face it, how many of you have had THAT conversation with a new girlfriend when you trying to explain where you disapear to for 10 hours every Saturday and why that will always be a bad night to go out?

Or working out a schedule for a research project with a professor and trying to explain why you won't be able to work on it fridays at all...

I eventually told him, and he just sort of said "Hmm...." and chewed on his glasses thoughtfully...

 

[Glamdring]

Hey, if he doesn't like the CRPG, have him try his hand at the good-old paper and pencil game. NOTHING beats tabletop D&D. No computer game matches it. There's ALWAYS something missing, and there's ALWAYS some lame trick you end up pulling to fireball or monster summon your way through to the end. It's a joke. If he's never tried RPGs before, have him try the real thing.

I've had friends poke fun at the game, friends who are NOT the type to sit for hours playing D&D. These are friends who don't read, who play sports, who get all the girls, and who wouldn't be caught dead playing D&D. They sat down with me and played once, and they were hooked. It was so amusing hearing them ask, "So, when are we gaming next?" I loved it. Have him see if he'll enjoy D&D. You both might be surprised.

 

[madriel]

My boyfriend talked his sister and her husband into trying "That Thing He Does...You Know, With the Weird Dice" on his last trip home. They'll never be more than casual gamers, but they enjoyed it. Play up the social aspect of gaming. You may be fretting over nothing. He might enjoy trying something new.

 

[Velenne]

And lets face it, how many of you have had THAT conversation with a new girlfriend when you trying to explain where you disappear to for 10 hours every Saturday and why that will always be a bad night to go out?

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!! So true!! So true!! <raises his hand>