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<blockquote data-quote="shilsen" data-source="post: 3194274" data-attributes="member: 198"><p>Best newbie moment I remember is from a 2e game I ran for some friends back in India. They were all fans of fantasy but had never played D&D, so there were some great lines and moments, simply because they had completely different expectations to more experienced players. But the best of the lot was...</p><p></p><p>Situation: The PCs, exploring an underground complex and having fought off some baddies, manage to find a secret way into their treasure chamber. Once inside, they grab as much loot as they can and also don all the magical armor, clothing, etc. The elven fighter/wizard puts on a cloak. Then, for some strange reason, they leave through the front door and not the secret tunnel they came in through.</p><p></p><p>As the elf, who takes the lead, steps out, he finds themselves facing the two bugbears guarding the room. I describe the creatures in loving detail, and the players, none of whom has ever encountered one, start to look very worried.</p><p></p><p>When the bugbears attack, one swings his flail at the elf. The cloak had improved his AC by a point, which was precisely enough to miss, so I describe it as follows: "The snarling creature swings at you with his flail and, even though you fail to dodge the blow, it bounces off your new cloak.</p><p></p><p>Newbie player: Yes! This is awesome! I fling my arms wide and shout, "I am INVULNERABLE!"</p><p></p><p>Me: O-kay! Now the other creature attacks. *roll a critical* And you take 14 pts of damage. </p><p></p><p>Newbie: WHAT?!</p><p></p><p>Other Newbies: *snickering*</p><p></p><p>Me: You have 6 hit pts, right?</p><p></p><p>Newbie: Um, yeah. But I thought ... I mean ... doesn't that cloak make me invulnerable?</p><p></p><p>Me: Not so much. (Addressing the group) As he pronounces his invulnerability, the second flail slams into his chest, taking him off his feet and depositing him in a bleeding and unconscious heap against the wall.</p><p></p><p>Newbie: *swearing*</p><p></p><p>Other players: *fall off bed laughing*</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shilsen, post: 3194274, member: 198"] Best newbie moment I remember is from a 2e game I ran for some friends back in India. They were all fans of fantasy but had never played D&D, so there were some great lines and moments, simply because they had completely different expectations to more experienced players. But the best of the lot was... Situation: The PCs, exploring an underground complex and having fought off some baddies, manage to find a secret way into their treasure chamber. Once inside, they grab as much loot as they can and also don all the magical armor, clothing, etc. The elven fighter/wizard puts on a cloak. Then, for some strange reason, they leave through the front door and not the secret tunnel they came in through. As the elf, who takes the lead, steps out, he finds themselves facing the two bugbears guarding the room. I describe the creatures in loving detail, and the players, none of whom has ever encountered one, start to look very worried. When the bugbears attack, one swings his flail at the elf. The cloak had improved his AC by a point, which was precisely enough to miss, so I describe it as follows: "The snarling creature swings at you with his flail and, even though you fail to dodge the blow, it bounces off your new cloak. Newbie player: Yes! This is awesome! I fling my arms wide and shout, "I am INVULNERABLE!" Me: O-kay! Now the other creature attacks. *roll a critical* And you take 14 pts of damage. Newbie: WHAT?! Other Newbies: *snickering* Me: You have 6 hit pts, right? Newbie: Um, yeah. But I thought ... I mean ... doesn't that cloak make me invulnerable? Me: Not so much. (Addressing the group) As he pronounces his invulnerability, the second flail slams into his chest, taking him off his feet and depositing him in a bleeding and unconscious heap against the wall. Newbie: *swearing* Other players: *fall off bed laughing* [/QUOTE]
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