How can I go about finding people in my area that want to play pnp D&D?

The Cavalier · 01-19-2003, 02:24 AM

Well? I live in a little town, and there are a few people (we got like 3) but I dunno anybody that wants to be a dungeon master. I don't know how to find anyone in my area. The local shop that sells D&D stuff does sponsor or promote anything, and I skimmed through a D&D official magazine, but couldn't find any connections. so... what do I do?

wellard · 01-19-2003, 02:51 AM

Same here.. any of you aussies out there who know where to get info on local PnP D+D in the south / western sydney area? I've not played for about 15 years! and the old crew are in Canada/Briton/Netherlands.

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/)eathKiller · 01-19-2003, 03:02 AM

umm... place adds in paper, call every person you know and advertise... at local gatherings wear things that draw attention to you... Especially people going to see Lord of the rings [img]tongue.gif[/img]

The Cavalier · 01-19-2003, 03:06 AM

So I'm not the only one with this dilemma! Well, I'm a newbie who wants to get started, because I've downloaded and read the Player's handbook, and it sound just as good as rumor says. I'm a graduating high school senior, and I'm taking the next year off before college, so I have a flexible schedule and will have plenty of time to play. I want to buy the stuff (I'm even willing to buy most of the stuff, including the DMG and this neat little screen for the DM that has a bunch of tables/charts on his side, and a neat scene on the outside, and some of the figurines and whatnot). Though, I'm still not 100% sure on the mechanics of the game.

The Cavalier · 01-19-2003, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by /)eathKiller:
umm... place adds in paper, call every person you know and advertise... at local gatherings wear things that draw attention to you... Especially people going to see Lord of the rings [img]tongue.gif[/img]

i don't think there are any local gathering around here, and I wouldn't know how to get wind of any if there is.

I'm a "jock" with a soft side for adventure, so I don't think I can attract too much attention. I guess I don't look like the "sterotypical" D&D player.

(I apologize for the steroypes, but I didn't make them up!)

Also, I'm interested in buy many of the figures (like the dragons and stuff) but most of them need painted. I'm a moderate modeler, so I got no problem painting my character or some of my friends, but there's no way I could do a dragon like it shows on the box. Too time consuming to... how would I find someone worthy enough to paint some of the more difficult figurines?

[ 01-19-2003, 03:13 AM: Message edited by: The Cavalier ]

Angelousss · 01-19-2003, 05:03 AM

ask the gaming store owner if you could put up a flier looking for a game. Chances are other people are in the same situtation

Lavindathar · 01-19-2003, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Angelousss:
ask the gaming store owner if you could put up a flier looking for a game. Chances are other people are in the same situtation

That's your best bet mate.

Ignore DK's dress like an Elf idea, it sucked [img]tongue.gif[/img]

The Cavalier · 01-19-2003, 08:11 AM

That's a good idea, and probaly my best shot. thanks.

Nanobyte · 01-19-2003, 09:18 AM

Hope you manage to find a DM.
"D&D is a life experience"

Sir Krustin · 01-19-2003, 12:42 PM

A few suggestions.

The flier idea is a real good one; if anybody plays they likely visit the gaming store.

Place an ad in Dragon magazine - gamers read this.

(Not sure how well distributed it is in Oz, but it's worth a shot)

Wear D&D T-shirts.

Visit conventions; if you have some cash you could even start your own.

Universities are hotbeds for gaming activity, if there are any near you post some fliers there.

01-19-2003, 02:51 AM	#2
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	Same here.. any of you aussies out there who know where to get info on local PnP D+D in the south / western sydney area? I've not played for about 15 years! and the old crew are in Canada/Briton/Netherlands. [img]graemlins/wizardtrouble.gif[/img] __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

01-19-2003, 03:02 AM	#3
/)eathKiller Dracolisk Join Date: January 5, 2002 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Age: 39 Posts: 6,043	umm... place adds in paper, call every person you know and advertise... at local gatherings wear things that draw attention to you... Especially people going to see Lord of the rings [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://membres.lycos.fr/th8or/ZeroSigForIronworks.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> o.o;

01-19-2003, 05:03 AM	#6
Angelousss Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: August 23, 2002 Location: come play with my wings Age: 41 Posts: 821	ask the gaming store owner if you could put up a flier looking for a game. Chances are other people are in the same situtation __________________ Just because your paranoid<br />Don\'t mean they\'re not after you<br />Kurt Cobain

01-19-2003, 12:42 PM	#10
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 61 Posts: 1,394	A few suggestions. The flier idea is a real good one; if anybody plays they likely visit the gaming store. Place an ad in Dragon magazine - gamers read this. (Not sure how well distributed it is in Oz, but it's worth a shot) Wear D&D T-shirts. Visit conventions; if you have some cash you could even start your own. Universities are hotbeds for gaming activity, if there are any near you post some fliers there. __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

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01-19-2003, 02:24 AM	#1
The Cavalier Manshoon Join Date: November 4, 2002 Location: White Cloud, MI Age: 40 Posts: 165	Well? I live in a little town, and there are a few people (we got like 3) but I dunno anybody that wants to be a dungeon master. I don't know how to find anyone in my area. The local shop that sells D&D stuff does sponsor or promote anything, and I skimmed through a D&D official magazine, but couldn't find any connections. so... what do I do?

01-19-2003, 03:06 AM	#4
The Cavalier Manshoon Join Date: November 4, 2002 Location: White Cloud, MI Age: 40 Posts: 165	So I'm not the only one with this dilemma! Well, I'm a newbie who wants to get started, because I've downloaded and read the Player's handbook, and it sound just as good as rumor says. I'm a graduating high school senior, and I'm taking the next year off before college, so I have a flexible schedule and will have plenty of time to play. I want to buy the stuff (I'm even willing to buy most of the stuff, including the DMG and this neat little screen for the DM that has a bunch of tables/charts on his side, and a neat scene on the outside, and some of the figurines and whatnot). Though, I'm still not 100% sure on the mechanics of the game.

01-19-2003, 08:11 AM	#8
The Cavalier Manshoon Join Date: November 4, 2002 Location: White Cloud, MI Age: 40 Posts: 165	That's a good idea, and probaly my best shot. thanks.

01-19-2003, 09:18 AM	#9
Nanobyte Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: NC Posts: 2,890	Hope you manage to find a DM. "D&D is a life experience"

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