Nightshade Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 Okay, so I've moved to Iowa. I'm trying to find a group, so I post on these fair boards, nothing. I look at the local gaming stores, nothing. What do you guys do to get players? I had this problem in Minnesota, too, although I had attributed that to the fact that I was way out in the country. Nightshade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatwyrm Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 Have you hit up all the regular spots? comic shops game stores local colleges (junior or otherwise) libraries renaissance fairs book stores (Waldenbooks, Borders, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjbrown Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 There's always the play-by-email / play-by-bulletin board / play-by-mud option. Not as good as playing in person, but a passable substitute if you can't find anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 Leave little treats out for them, and gradually, over time, leave the treats closer and closer to yourself. Sit quietly and don't make any sudden moves or noises. After a while they will get used to your presence, and become more confident around you. When you've lulled them into a false sense of security, you can quickly clap a box over them and keep them for later use. There are other methods of attracting players of course, but this one works well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted October 2, 2003 Report Share Posted October 2, 2003 My group has traditionally used the local university game guild as a recruiting pool. Every semester, we go up and run a game for the sole purpose of finding players we like and inviting them into our regular games. Kinda mercenary, but effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWilliam Posted October 2, 2003 Report Share Posted October 2, 2003 Extreme short notice but... Ok this is extremely short notice, BUT there is a convention within easy driving distance from you in Omaha Nebraska and it's THIS WEEKEND. Starts Friday. Here's the con website: http://www.nuke-con.com I know there is one person running a 5 session Champs game. I know there are other Iowans that come to this con, so maybe you'd make some connections. Bill PS I'm not affiliated with the con at all, I'll just be attending and GM'ing (minis not RPG) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Desmarais Posted October 2, 2003 Report Share Posted October 2, 2003 Re: Attracting players Originally posted by Nightshade Okay, so I've moved to Iowa. I'm trying to find a group, so I post on these fair boards, nothing. I look at the local gaming stores, nothing. What do you guys do to get players? I had this problem in Minnesota, too, although I had attributed that to the fact that I was way out in the country. Nightshade You can try asking the members of the Hero System Mailing List (hero-l@sysabend.org, send subscribe to hero-l-request@sysabend.org to join). I don't know if there is anyone there who lives in Iowa, but there might be. John D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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