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Wenin
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 Posted - 10 Dec 2007 : 20:08:41
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I'm seeing where this is going, and can now understand why it's a banned topic. =)
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Session Reports posted at RPG Geek.
Stem the Tide Takes place in Mistledale.
Dark Curtains - Takes place in the Savage North, starting in Nesmé. I wrapped my campaign into the Hoard of the Dragon Queen, but it takes place in 1372 DR. |
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Brynweir
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 10 Dec 2007 : 22:48:41
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I never meant for this to start a debate (which could get banned). I was really just trying to get ideas for how to explain to non-gamers.  |
Anyone who likes to read something that's really dark and gritty and completely awesome ought to read The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks. You can check out a little taste at www.BrentWeeks.com I should probably warn you, though, that it is definitely not PG-13 :-D
He also started a new Trilogy with Black Prism, which may even surpass the Night Angel Trilogy in its awesomeness. 
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Skeptic
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 10 Dec 2007 : 23:43:16
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Originally posted by Brynweir
I never meant for this to start a debate (which could get banned). I was really just trying to get ideas for how to explain to non-gamers.
The only suggestion I could make to you if you want to introduce non-gamers to roleplaying, is to not begin with D&D (or one of his relatives).
Don't get me wrong, D&D can be a very fun game, it's just so sad that many people think that D&D = RPG and RPG = D&D.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 11 Dec 2007 : 00:30:14
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| Of course, some of us think D&D is a fine RPG system, and would happily recommend it to any and all newcomers. Thirty-plus years of existence, with millions of people all over the world having enjoyed it, is a pretty positive recommendation. |
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Brynweir
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 11 Dec 2007 : 00:39:09
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| I was introduced to RP through D&D in college and I LOVE it! I've played a few other systems and they don't seem to have the richness, the flavor you find with the D&D system. Just MHO. |
Anyone who likes to read something that's really dark and gritty and completely awesome ought to read The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks. You can check out a little taste at www.BrentWeeks.com I should probably warn you, though, that it is definitely not PG-13 :-D
He also started a new Trilogy with Black Prism, which may even surpass the Night Angel Trilogy in its awesomeness.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 11 Dec 2007 : 01:07:39
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Originally posted by Skeptic
Don't get me wrong, D&D can be a very fun game, it's just so sad that many people think that D&D = RPG and RPG = D&D.
I know, it's just twagic.
Brynweir, introduce non-gamers to D&D and let them roleplay their characters to their heart's desire. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
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Posted - 11 Dec 2007 : 06:36:12
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| Well, D&D (to me) is/was a great Role-playing game, but not the best Role-playing system. Other games did a better job if you are more of the story-oriented type. D&D was a fun and exciting game, constructed to be just that. |
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EvilKnight
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 13 Dec 2007 : 04:11:38
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If I may point you in a few directions. Fear the Boot (www.feartheboot.com) had a podcast recently on this subject. I would also point out The Harrow RPG section (http://www.theharrow.com/rpg/). What Is Roleplaying? is a good article found there.
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Skeptic
Master of Realmslore
Canada
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Posted - 13 Dec 2007 : 06:37:55
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Originally posted by Jorkens
D&D was a fun and exciting game, constructed to be just that.
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Skeptic
Master of Realmslore
Canada
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Posted - 13 Dec 2007 : 06:40:31
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Originally posted by EvilKnight
If I may point you in a few directions. Fear the Boot (www.feartheboot.com) had a podcast recently on this subject. I would also point out The Harrow RPG section (http://www.theharrow.com/rpg/). What Is Roleplaying? is a good article found there.
I've given a read to the Harrow RPG section. IMHO, the answer given for "what is roleplaying", including the examples of actual play are to be avoided. If someone wants to know why, use PM. |
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How do you explain RP?
