Ladies (&guys) tell me about your first time

[Lord of Alcohol]

I started in 9th grade a million years ago in VA but when Dad retired and moved to Colorado I only played with myself. Both ways haha! Played a bit more in the military, then found a good group back in CO when I got out and DM'ed/played for years until I moved around a bit. Had a group going here in Charlotte for awhile but things drifted away years ago. Still would like to play but lack of players.....However since I can finally play these computer rpg's its been great!
LadyWendy-Hey whatever works for you guys! Better than watching tv together! And I have yet to see the Rocky Horror thing. Always sounded kinda stupid. Oh well

[ArmageddonX]

Though I've never actually played D&D my opinion still is quite important, after all, I'm ArmageddonX! ANYWHO, what I CAN offer is this:

I have constantly been fascinated D&D, I never knew what it was. I always wanted to get into it. Earlier in my life when I was about 8 & 9 I started playing my first computer RPG games (obviously I'm not very old) with things like Moraff's World, Excelsior, Ultima, and a couple other ones I can't even remember. Kinda alleviated that D&D drive I had. I mean a game board, a deck of cards, and multi-sided dice don't get very far with me. Excuse me but true!

Hmm, maybe a bit of an explanation of D&D would be nice, since all I can imagine is a nearly strategicless, game that is exceptionally hard to start with no relation to speed and function control (such as the mouse or keyboard). This is NOT designed as a "bash D&D" entry. I just simply don't get it.

I seem to remember someone talking about some sort of D&D and creating your own items making sure they aren't unrealistic and stuff... seemed, just plain weird, oh well.

If any of you have played Revenant and have experienced the type of function control that that game offers you will understand my viewpoint thoroughly. What am I rambling about... I have no idea so I had better stop there.

P.S. A friend has recently offered to teach me how to play the new D&D though she doesn't know (yes she) exactly what a DM does.

And then there were three. Lady Z i guess i am not surprised that you have seperate computer rooms after 14 years. I base this from my interpretation of the night you got started. Your telling us your stuck inside with you boyfriend during a snow storm ( I know this almost sounds romantic) and YOU WIND UP PLAYING D&D? Anyway glad to see you like it.

I went to see the midnight showing of the Rocky Horror Picture show when i was in high school. Unfortunately Lord of Alcohol was not there to give me guidance. I wound up drinking too much super cheap wine and hurling/sleeping it off in the car. As i hear it I probably had the better time.

Never played revenant. When I played pen and paper it was the only choice (at least affordable choice). One good thing about it was that if you had an imaginative group it could be very fun. I remember our DM rolling to see if we would hit a fire elemental when we decided to try and pee on it to put it out. If memeory serves me right one of the players suffered serious damage and we changed his gender on him later in the game.
The other nice thing is that it is very flexible, you may be able to get away with different things a computer would not let you. There is also a neat bonding that occurs as you guzzle down your favorite drink and wack away at an imaginary foe. I think it gets your creativity flowing more than CRPG. With that all said I don't know that i could live without the CRPG graphics now that i have seen them improve.

Next step is that one of these days i will learn how to do the multiplayer game and find some people to do that with.

Is revenant D&D? or some other type of RPG?

[Lord of Alcohol]

Raistlin, sounds like you did a great job at the movies and I commend you! Also I completely agree with you on the D&D. So much more flexible! Of course you have to have a good DM also. Have to be able to "wing" it at any given moment. CRPGs cant do that. Plus dont count on going to 20th level in a month. But its great fun with a good organised group

[Cloudbringer]

Raistlin: ROTFL!!!! I have been laughing for some time, too. You're making me wish I lived closer to some of you PnP people! LOL

It's the imagination part that intrigues me about those games over the crpgs. Sounds like a real blast to be doing stuff with your pals and creating together! Improv theater with goblins and orcs!


I'm REALLY enjoying the multiplayer game I'm in with turbovee and Charlie! We aren't going very fast, but we are having a really fun time. Today we did the harper hall quest (montaron) and they were so sweet. I haven't done that in my own single game, but they didn't rush through it, they let me wander about and talk to npc's etc. And then they probably sat back and chuckled as turbovee told me to find our quarry, myself! I almost missed him, but got a 'you were warm' message from my companions, then found him!!!

It's alot more like being there, when you have to stand around and actually discuss who gets what booty and how to divide up the spells. ---poor Cloudy....she's not very high up spell-wise yet, so her fearless leader gets all the kick-ass spells (just teasing leaderbossman! ). LOL Anyway, loads of fun, I can assure you.

Cloudbringer

[Ladyzekke]

Armageddonx - I've played Revenant! Loved it!! Took a bit getting used to all the moves, especially since I ended going through half the game without knowing the new moves keys. I went to the fighting master and did what he wanted, but only out of pure luck and a lot of random key hitting! Finally, my husband was watching and explained to me when the master goes to teach you a new move, it displays the key combinations at the bottom of the screen. "oh.. duhhh..." Anyway, after that I was a twirling kicking slashing machine!! I love that manueuver when he impales a spider and makes a "ugg" sound as he wipes his sword off!!

Raistlin - yes, well back then I was only 21 and sitting at home bored was akin to torture! You better come up with some good entertainment fast before I brave the elements in search of partyage!! As it is now, there are groups that still do play D&D in large groups. They even have a store that sells "accessories" near our house, but alas, they are all 14 to 17 year olds. Some of these guys get into it a little bit too much, if you know what I mean? Getting small fangs permanently put on by their dentists, etc. So we prefer to just go ahead and stick with CRPGs!!

Damn, my left 4foot speaker is flickering out. Man I hope I didn't blow it out. Can't afford another right now. FFFFFF!

[Cloudbringer]

LadyWendy: fangs? hmmm...stick to crpgs!!!

Cloudykins

[Sir Taliesin]

The only way to see the Rocky Horror Picture Show was to go to a midnight viewing and take props. Usually buzzed of course. Wieners and a loaf of bread were a must. At opportune moments in the movie you then threw them at others in the crowd. Great fun when you were drunk!... Well at least it was when I was seventeen or eighteen. Seems kinda stupid now.

[Ladyzekke]

Cloudbringer - yep, freakorama! "no, I'll pass on that 7 inch winged elf tattoo, but thanks anyway!"

Sir Taliesin - throwing weeners at a Rocky Horror Picture show, how classic! Haha! GALES of laughter!!! "Watch out comrad! They're cheating and using Ball Park! Remember, they plump when you Cook Em! Why the hell did you buy Beanie Weenies dumb ass! What kind of pathetic weapon is that?! Owww! Someone got me in the eye! I'm getting outta here!"

Oh yeah, i just remembered what really appealed to me with the PnP. there ws no level or exp cap. I really like playing once your character does not get his ass kicked by every orc in town. I absolutely despise starting out and playing the first few levels. I would like to be able to play a series of games (5 -7 modules) and keep building my character. I always play Raistlin from dragonlance because I liked watching his character grow stronger in his quest for power and godhood. Seems like every time a series looks attractive something happens and they only put out a few titles and then you have to start looking again. Of course they can also put out a game 8 or 9 years after you have lost the last save game ie: wizardry. I am alos partial to controling a complete party that i have generated and from that aspect baldurs gate was different for me.