Looking the part.... - Page 2

Sir Kenyth · 12-11-2001, 04:41 PM

I never could fit in with the D&D crowd. That's why I only play computer games now. I always had to DM or GM because nobody else remembered the rules well enough. Every time I tried to play I wound up with a disgruntled player who wanted to play THEIR verson of the fantasy land. You know, the one where sawed off shotguns are effective at returning fire on snipers 100 yards away. The guy was mad when the sniper killed him. All he had to do was run! He could have even used a luck point to avoid death, but he didn't want to play anymore because I was unfair. One guy refused to play a D&D Ravenloff campaign designed for 7-8th level unless I let him use his 21st level multi-classed elven, egyptian, fighter/mage/cleric with his whole load of overpowered goodies. Even though I had designed a whole group of characters that fit the story perfectly and had balanced equipment and skills. *Sigh* He then proceeded to tell me that HE had to be the one rolling when I was checking whether or not they saw secret doors or detected something. Doesn't it defeat the purpose to tell someone that they're rolling to see if they see something they don't know about? He threw a fit every time he was presented with a problem that he wasn't allowed to blast to smithereens. My effort to have everyone role play an actual story line was not appreciated. I wanted to strangle him! Both these guys wern't kids! They were in their twenties for crying out loud! I sold all of the role playing stuff shortly thereafter and stuck with computer games. I've been much happier since!

Cerek the Barbaric · 12-11-2001, 06:10 PM

I think we all faced players like that, Sir Kenyth.

Tell you what, I'll start a new post where gamers can air their gripes and grumbles at PnP AD&D.

Maybe we can all have a good, cathartic experience from it.

Sir Kenyth · 12-11-2001, 06:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Cerek the Barbaric:
I think we all faced players like that, Sir Kenyth.

Tell you what, I'll start a new post where gamers can air their gripes and grumbles at PnP AD&D.

Maybe we can all have a good, cathartic experience from it.

Yeah, but every time?!

Cerek the Barbaric · 12-11-2001, 10:49 PM

Check out my new post concerning Aggravations from PnP.

I would love it if you could copy or move your original post over there. That's what prompted the thread and your story is perfect for that posting.

And - YES - We had to deal with "Nikki" in almost every game we played. We learned the game together, so he was usually involved in every game we played.

It was VERY frustrating....especially for the DM.

Morgeruat · 12-11-2001, 11:36 PM

well, I've been told I look the part of a D&D geek, 21, thick glasses, can tell you exactly how many gray hairs my dwarf has... or am i fanatic... i've been collecting dice since I started gaming, and pick up a new set every time i go to a game store (as long as I don't already have everything they've got), and yes I do take all 4 Crown Royal bags with me when we play.

but I don't have any tat's or piercings... just an overobsessed comuter geek

Elif Godson · 12-12-2001, 10:52 AM

People are alway's surprised when I tell them that I play. Usually every Friday. I know what you mean by looking the part and the silence
when you walk into a store on the weekend or a game night. I felt like
I was a cop walking into the middle of some illegal operation or something. Some of those player's and Dm's need to lighten up a bit.
I had a friend who got so obsessed with the game that that was all he
would talk about, it got kind of creepy for awhile until he got a girl friend. Then all was normal again

12-12-2001, 12:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Sir ReGiN:

It's truly heart-warming to hear of people like you!
The whole "Role-playing generaton" seem to consist of 19-25 year olds, with funny-looking hats

Well those of us who gave gaming its commercial kickoff (not the origin but its major success as a financially sound concern) are weeeeeeellllllll over 18 [img]smile.gif[/img] try in our 40's [img]smile.gif[/img]

12-12-2001, 01:01 PM

Oh! and I dont look look the part either..in that I wear clean clothes and own real shirts not just T-shirts, I bathe regularly, have a nice clean complexion, I have had sex with REAL women...more than once too....and do not weigh in excess of 350lbs.

Sir ReGiN · 12-12-2001, 01:27 PM

quote:
Originally posted by MagiK:

Well those of us who gave gaming its commercial kickoff (not the origin but its major success as a financially sound concern) are weeeeeeellllllll over 18 [img]smile.gif[/img] try in our 40's [img]smile.gif[/img]

I know

It's just that I don't see you guys around..

12-11-2001, 04:41 PM	#11
Sir Kenyth Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: somewhere Age: 54 Posts: 1,785	I never could fit in with the D&D crowd. That's why I only play computer games now. I always had to DM or GM because nobody else remembered the rules well enough. Every time I tried to play I wound up with a disgruntled player who wanted to play THEIR verson of the fantasy land. You know, the one where sawed off shotguns are effective at returning fire on snipers 100 yards away. The guy was mad when the sniper killed him. All he had to do was run! He could have even used a luck point to avoid death, but he didn't want to play anymore because I was unfair. One guy refused to play a D&D Ravenloff campaign designed for 7-8th level unless I let him use his 21st level multi-classed elven, egyptian, fighter/mage/cleric with his whole load of overpowered goodies. Even though I had designed a whole group of characters that fit the story perfectly and had balanced equipment and skills. Sigh He then proceeded to tell me that HE had to be the one rolling when I was checking whether or not they saw secret doors or detected something. Doesn't it defeat the purpose to tell someone that they're rolling to see if they see something they don't know about? He threw a fit every time he was presented with a problem that he wasn't allowed to blast to smithereens. My effort to have everyone role play an actual story line was not appreciated. I wanted to strangle him! Both these guys wern't kids! They were in their twenties for crying out loud! I sold all of the role playing stuff shortly thereafter and stuck with computer games. I've been much happier since! __________________ Master Barbsman and wielder of the razor wit!<br /><br />There are dark angels among us. They present themselves in shining raiment but there is, in their hearts, the blackness of the abyss.

12-11-2001, 06:10 PM	#12
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 61 Posts: 3,257	I think we all faced players like that, Sir Kenyth. Tell you what, I'll start a new post where gamers can air their gripes and grumbles at PnP AD&D. Maybe we can all have a good, cathartic experience from it. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

12-11-2001, 06:15 PM	#13
Sir Kenyth Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: somewhere Age: 54 Posts: 1,785	quote: Originally posted by Cerek the Barbaric: I think we all faced players like that, Sir Kenyth. Tell you what, I'll start a new post where gamers can air their gripes and grumbles at PnP AD&D. Maybe we can all have a good, cathartic experience from it. Yeah, but every time?! __________________ Master Barbsman and wielder of the razor wit!<br /><br />There are dark angels among us. They present themselves in shining raiment but there is, in their hearts, the blackness of the abyss.

12-11-2001, 10:49 PM	#14
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 61 Posts: 3,257	Check out my new post concerning Aggravations from PnP. I would love it if you could copy or move your original post over there. That's what prompted the thread and your story is perfect for that posting. And - YES - We had to deal with "Nikki" in almost every game we played. We learned the game together, so he was usually involved in every game we played. It was VERY frustrating....especially for the DM. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

12-11-2001, 11:36 PM	#15
Morgeruat Jack Burton Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: PA Age: 43 Posts: 5,421	well, I've been told I look the part of a D&D geek, 21, thick glasses, can tell you exactly how many gray hairs my dwarf has... or am i fanatic... i've been collecting dice since I started gaming, and pick up a new set every time i go to a game store (as long as I don't already have everything they've got), and yes I do take all 4 Crown Royal bags with me when we play. but I don't have any tat's or piercings... just an overobsessed comuter geek __________________ "Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap." Knibb High Principal - Billy Madison

12-12-2001, 10:52 AM	#16
Elif Godson Dracolich Join Date: August 28, 2001 Location: Hurricane Valley Age: 51 Posts: 3,089	People are alway's surprised when I tell them that I play. Usually every Friday. I know what you mean by looking the part and the silence when you walk into a store on the weekend or a game night. I felt like I was a cop walking into the middle of some illegal operation or something. Some of those player's and Dm's need to lighten up a bit. I had a friend who got so obsessed with the game that that was all he would talk about, it got kind of creepy for awhile until he got a girl friend. Then all was normal again __________________ Children get Arthritis too! http://awtampa.kintera.org/jaaware

12-12-2001, 12:47 PM	#17
MagiK Guest Posts: n/a	quote: Originally posted by Sir ReGiN: It's truly heart-warming to hear of people like you! The whole "Role-playing generaton" seem to consist of 19-25 year olds, with funny-looking hats Well those of us who gave gaming its commercial kickoff (not the origin but its major success as a financially sound concern) are weeeeeeellllllll over 18 [img]smile.gif[/img] try in our 40's [img]smile.gif[/img]

12-12-2001, 01:01 PM	#18
MagiK Guest Posts: n/a	Oh! and I dont look look the part either..in that I wear clean clothes and own real shirts not just T-shirts, I bathe regularly, have a nice clean complexion, I have had sex with REAL women...more than once too....and do not weigh in excess of 350lbs.

12-12-2001, 01:27 PM	#19
Sir ReGiN Gold Dragon Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: The land of blonde virgins Age: 42 Posts: 2,563	quote: Originally posted by MagiK: Well those of us who gave gaming its commercial kickoff (not the origin but its major success as a financially sound concern) are weeeeeeellllllll over 18 [img]smile.gif[/img] try in our 40's [img]smile.gif[/img] I know It's just that I don't see you guys around..

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