Surrounded by Gaming, but Not Gaming

[livewirerc]

I too am an Austin gamer and though I've lived here for several years I haven't found an RPG group to game with. I've been somewhat active with the historical miniatures crowd (at Greathall Games) and played a good bit of Warhammer Fantasy/40k at the two old DL locations, but I haven't done any RPGing in years. Lately I've been missing RPGs and have decided to look for a group to play with. Are the guys who play at Dragon's Lair on Thursdays really that bad? Honestly I like the shop animals and my nose no work so good so I haven't noticed the "wet gamer" smell, but then I haven't ventured a visit on RPG night. I may drop by tomorrow to do some recon work. All I'm asking for is to find a group of semi-sane, mostly level-headed, and somewhat mature gamers who are aquainted with soap and deoderant to hook up with for a game. BTW, if you're there I'll be the guy with the tattoosand big ears. Feel free to say hi, I'm actually really nice but my "eccentric" appearance tends to put make people shy around me.

Jason

 

[d20Dwarf]

BTW, if you're there I'll be the guy with the tattoosand big ears. Feel free to say hi, I'm actually really nice but my "eccentric" appearance tends to put make people shy around me.

Maybe I'll send Ghettognome, big ears freak me out.

 

[Voadam]

Volunteer to play test d20 Munchkin at the office. Then they can put a line in the books "Actually playtested!"

 

[Wraith Form]

Yes, this sounds more fun than weeklies at the cat-infested LGS.

Lovecraft would be horrified.

I'm having similar trouble--I'm a little "finnicky" when it comes to gamers (I expect "mature" people who want to play a game that involves elves, fer cripes sakes--is it wrong to want people who bathe at my table?!?). I'm not an experienced DM, so offering to run a game is a bit intimidating.

I do work at a major computer manufacturer's help desk call center, and it's about 2 miles down the road from a major college....you'd think I'd have players squirting out of my ears....

I feel your pain and (shameless kiss-butt moment) I loved your work on Midnight.

 

[d20Dwarf]

Lovecraft would be horrified.

I'm having similar trouble--I'm a little "finnicky" when it comes to gamers (I expect "mature" people who want to play a game that involves elves, fer cripes sakes--is it wrong to want people who bathe at my table?!?). I'm not an experienced DM, so offering to run a game is a bit intimidating.

I do work at a major computer manufacturer's help desk call center, and it's about 2 miles down the road from a major college....you'd think I'd have players squirting out of my ears....

I feel your pain and (shameless kiss-butt moment) I loved your work on Midnight.

Thanks! We're working hard on 2nd Edition, I think people are going to really like it.

I know there are a lot of gamers around here, but why do gamers have to all have cats? I just got an email back from someone we could have gamed with...if he didn't have two cats. What is it with gamers and cats? Why can't they be cool and have dogs?

 

[Davelozzi]

I know there are a lot of gamers around here, but why do gamers have to all have cats? I just got an email back from someone we could have gamed with...if he didn't have two cats. What is it with gamers and cats? Why can't they be cool and have dogs?

If I were you, I'd just go there, kill the cats before anyone can stop you, then turn to the GM ask how much XP they were worth.

 

[BigFreekinGoblinoid]

Hmmm. How's this for a draft?

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Dear stinky-pants weasel-breath,

I wish to subject you to exquisite humiliation by tantalizingly dangling my D&D game before you like a Twinkie in front of. . . well, in front of you. I then intend to snatch it away, publicly rejecting you in a fit of mocking laughter before grinding your hopes and dreams beneath my well-polished heel.

Lvls 6-7, one player needed.
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How'd I do?

I'll give it a shot and report back here on my progress! I probably won't attract too many programmer types this way, but ce'la vie!

 

[BiggusGeekus]

why do gamers have to all have cats? I just got an email back from someone we could have gamed with...if he didn't have two cats. What is it with gamers and cats? Why can't they be cool and have dogs?

Because we fell in love with a cat lover. Believe me, I'd rather have a dog. Believe me.

-BG

PS Yes, this is off topic, but is it too much to ask, if in the position of inadvertantly being a cat-person, to have a cat that, like, uses the catbox?!?!!?!? I don't think I'm asking for much here.

Sigh. So much bad karama. I probably assasinated a veternarian in a former life or someting.

 

[Melkor]

We're starting a Thursday night game tomorrow. If your Thursday nights ever open up, and you are interested in Iron Kingdoms, let me know.

 

[Andre]

PS Yes, this is off topic, but is it too much to ask, if in the position of inadvertantly being a cat-person, to have a cat that, like, uses the catbox?!?!!?!? I don't think I'm asking for much here.

Cat's are great, but some owners aren't. My personal pet peeve are the owners who think if they put a lid on the litter box, it makes the smell go away.