Scary Drifter Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Hello folks! I am new here, and haven't even lurked yet. I haven't role-played in a few years, but my son is showing interest so I plan on running something soon. I still buy RPGs from time to time, one of which is HERO, because I want something that will cover multiple genres. Between Fantasy, Chamopions, and Star I should be all set. Anyhoo, here I am. See y'all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Re: Introduction Anyhoo' date=' here I am. See y'all around.[/quote'] Welcome aboard. Try the excellent Salad Bar in the buffet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Re: Introduction Welcome aboard! Keep your hands inside the vehicle and do not feed the Non-Gaming-Discussion-Forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamamura Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Re: Introduction Greetings and Have fun. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Neilson Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Re: Introduction Welcome. As a long-time gamer, but a relatively recent Board poster, I'm happy to advise that this is a very friendly group (even if they sometimes may respond with a bit of sarcasm). I've never seen any question go by without some helpful responses. As a father, I'm jealous - my little guy is two, so it will be a while before I'm in your fortunate position. {He sure likes playing with the dice, so I have high hopes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Drifter Posted April 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Re: Introduction Welcome. As a long-time gamer, but a relatively recent Board poster, I'm happy to advise that this is a very friendly group (even if they sometimes may respond with a bit of sarcasm). I've never seen any question go by without some helpful responses. As a father, I'm jealous - my little guy is two, so it will be a while before I'm in your fortunate position. {He sure likes playing with the dice, so I have high hopes... Thanks guys! I'm no stranger to web forums, so I have a good idea what to expect! I'm often a bit of a smartass myself! And, yeah - start em young! My son can now kick my butt in quake and stuff, but in strategy games I still show him that old and slow aint all bad. But I think a bit of RPGin will be a good family event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Neilson Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Re: Introduction Thanks guys! I'm no stranger to web forums, so I have a good idea what to expect! I'm often a bit of a smartass myself! And, yeah - start em young! My son can now kick my butt in quake and stuff, but in strategy games I still show him that old and slow aint all bad. But I think a bit of RPGin will be a good family event. Actually, we're a pretty nice bunch here. I've been involved in some fairly heated discussions, and I'm certainly among the "taxct challenged" , but I can't ever recall seeing a real flame on the game-related boards. Family gaming... well, my wife, my brother and I all game, as does my son's godfather, and a family friend with a child about a year older, so I'm hopeful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust Raven Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Re: Introduction Thanks guys! I'm no stranger to web forums, so I have a good idea what to expect! I'm often a bit of a smartass myself! You might find things a bit different here. In a good way. We have our moments, but I've been postinng here (and on the previous boards) for about 5 years and I've yet to see a real flame war (a few come close, but they're almost all in the Non-Game Discussion board). And, yeah - start em young! My son can now kick my butt in quake and stuff, but in strategy games I still show him that old and slow aint all bad. But I think a bit of RPGin will be a good family event. Absolutely! My son is 8 (as of April 1st, he's my best practical joke ), and he already has a Champions character (concept) that he wrote himself. Celery is a mentalist with TK and the ability to see through walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Drifter Posted April 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Re: Introduction Just a recap: I like this place! I have been lurking throughout the forums (more than lurking in NGD) here to learn about the game and read the answers to others' questions, and am gaining a lot of info. I'm gonna run fantasy first to get back into the swing of things; I'm just waiting for a couple books to arrive. Well, back to Drifting . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorsch Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Re: Introduction Fantasy NO, go full bloodied into the system, be a HERO ( its simplier ) and more fun. I guarantee, or your money back. (Ignore me most good hero people do) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Drifter Posted April 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Re: Introduction Fantasy NO, go full bloodied into the system, be a HERO ( its simplier ) and more fun. I guarantee, or your money back. (Ignore me most good hero people do) I plan on doing Champions - but not yet. I haven't played in years, and the bulk of my GMing was with fantasy, so it's a comfortable way to get back in the saddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Re: Introduction Good luck with your game. And welcome to the board. I'm giving you a reputation point as a welcome gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust Raven Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Re: Introduction I plan on doing Champions - but not yet. I haven't played in years' date=' and the bulk of my GMing was with fantasy, so it's a comfortable way to get back in the saddle.[/quote'] Nothing wrong with Fantasy. As far as I'm concerned, it's one of Hero's core genres. It's a bit more complex than Champions (have you worked out a magic system yet?), but you get exactly what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Drifter Posted April 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Re: Introduction Nothing wrong with Fantasy. As far as I'm concerned' date=' it's one of Hero's core genres. It's a bit more complex than Champions (have you worked out a magic system yet?), but you get exactly what you want.[/quote'] I haven't gotten into details on a magic system yet. But lately I've been re-reading the good old stuff, primarily the Kane stories by Karl Edward Wagner, and some original Conan stuff. I'm amazed that so few people know about Kane - awesome stuff. Anyhoo, the magic in these stories is uncommon and very powerful - and likely to cause quite a bit of fear and "superstitious dread". And no dwarves, elves, hobbitses, or fearies. There will be non-humans, but with more of a Lovecraftian feel. Elder races hiding from man, magical experiments gone awry, isolated kingdoms that have been inbreeding for millenia, that kind of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust Raven Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Re: Introduction That sounds cool. Personally I prefer the "epic" sword & sorcery stories, but I love fantasy games that don't rely on magic. It adds a sense of mystery and awe to whatever magic is or might be, and to whoever controls it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted April 11, 2004 Report Share Posted April 11, 2004 Re: Introduction I prefer nonmagical worlds myself nowadays. I used to like sword and sorcery; now I just like swords and kung fu. Doesn't quite have the same ring to it, but it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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