Wasaw (PL) Tabletop Role Playing Game Group for Expats Only. D&D Fortnightly

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Mar 22, 10, 20:18 #31

frd:

Anyways, if you'll have some time please write something about how it is going, characters and first impressions of the rpg by the newcomers, I'm quite curious.

I did this years ago with Polish English language students. I was using RPG to practice English conversation with proficient English speakers. I had even forgot about the forum - now totally overrun by spammers. I tried to delete some of it (page by page) but killed some of the stories my language students had written by mistake!

Anyways, I stickied what was left to whet your appetite.
Here's the link:
http://crowcommunications.com/rpg/blogs/index.php

Do not bother with the spammers. 1,000's of them! Just read the stickies if you're interested.

The ShadowThreads: 4 Posts: 79 Joined: Mar 15, 10 ♂	Mar 25, 10, 08:48 #32
If only something like Information of the Tabletop RPG in Japan for speaker of English were available in Poland. Great way to practice language at proficiency level in a non-linear structured environment. The Asians are leading the way here.

The ShadowThreads: 4 Posts: 79 Joined: Mar 15, 10 ♂	Mar 25, 10, 17:58 #33
As Barry White sings, we're getting it together baby, so too is the group assembling. Another meeting tonight with a new female player and, alas, it appears the Irish girl has found herself a boyfriend and plans to make the most of her time in Poland snogging. So the current score is: Men: 3 Women: 2 Here's a little amusement for readers while we're on temporary hold.

RangerDanThreads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Mar 29, 10 ♂	Mar 29, 10, 13:39 #34
So, delayed response after our meeting last Wednesday but... As I said I'm really up for this; I hope other English-speaking expats are interested also. Let's keep the ball rolling and see where it ends up. Please keep me in the loop about whatever happens. Dan

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Edited by: The Shadow Apr 1, 10, 08:12 #35

Well, finally all the men meet and we may even have one of the women join us tonight. The men are all former RPGers from elsewhere so tonight is a get to know you drink.

One of the men will be away on a skiing trip starting tomorrow until 18 April so I will bring some dice and in 20 minutes he will have a v3.5 character - equipped and ready to begin upon his return. (Yes, I have a system - it normally does not take 20 minutes.)

I read a few Blogs and one, Newbie DM, was recently brought to my attention by fellow Canadian Johnn Four. I thought I would share it.

And how did it end for the Robot Chicken guys, you may ask? Well, ponder no further. Here is the last full 10-minute installment.

There is always room at the gaming table if anyone wants to join in the fun.

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Apr 7, 10, 00:58 #36

Here is the opening of the campaign for this group. I have one Gygaxian dungeon ahead for the group. It might even be worth publishing....

Local World Background - Celene, Land of Elves.

It is the time of Goldfields just after the Richfest Festival, which marks the middle of the year between the white blankets of Sleep and the green carpets of Revivification when our story begins on a warm, humid day of travel.

MAP:
http://members.cox.net/dmprata/ghmap.jpg

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Apr 22, 10, 16:32 #37

Arn, Authnir, Wulfgar, and Bea found themselves on the road together confronted with a runaway Pony. Arthnir suggested the group leave the pony because there is always someone who will come looking for what they lost, and Wulfgar got into a philosophical question about what was more lawful for the good of all. Bea acted to calm the animal and Arn, the Cleric, healed grievous wounds on the obviously mistreated animal.

Pleasantries were exchanged and all decided to walk together down the road another few hours, all the while listening to Wulfgar Ironfounderson explain how being born Human does not necessarily make him less of a Dwarf: an exceptionally tall Dwarf at 6 foot 3 inches.

Then, as a loosely associated party, they came to an Inn where they heard rumours about the village of Mahm and the Baron Gladhor Rúdhon from two of his plated knights. All is not happy in the area, and not all may be as it seems. Firstly, what Elf would mistreat an animal...?

Arn decided to stay with the pony outside while the rest of the group laid down on simple straw filled beds within the Inn's common sleeping chamber. After a rough night, and a battle outside against giant scavenger ants, the party reassembled for breakfast before confronting their trip through the beckoning Welkwood forest, hoping for safety in numbers.

There are new faces taking their morning meal at the Inn as they sit down to eat and, as always, adventure awaits the party.

Become a fan on Facebook as the story unfolds:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=114651881879023

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May 8, 10, 23:53 #38

Well, the party continued towards their goal travelling ahead on the caravan path leaving their Wizard, Bea, behind at the Inn to take care of personal business. Arn the cleric, Wulfgar the tall Dwarf and Arthnir the Elven thief travelled on to the village of Mahm.

Here the mysteries of Celene began to unravel. Just what is going on in this are and what's happening at the ruined castle. Confusion set in when it became apparent that not all good and evil stories are clearly all evil or all good.

They met a Sorcerer in the village and, together, the four adventures went to explore the ruined castle, entering via a secret passage. Here, in this first room of the underground castle ruins, they met their end at the hands of many foes. Only the sorcerer made it out alive after being trapped in a net trap and struggling to get free the whole time while the rest of the party were overwhlemed with ranged and melee attacks. Once free of the net, she fled the site of bloodshed to alert the village.

But when reinforcements arrived there was nothing to be found underneath the old drum tower.....

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Edited by: The Shadow May 23, 10, 22:43 #39

The Elven wizard Bea had a message sent to her by her cousin Sten. It appears Goblins are the cause of troubles at the little shop in Willow's Edge. Here Sten and his wife run a small shop for the local farmers and try to increase their profits by selling along the Narwell caravan trail. But with the farmers loosing crops in the field and the threat of Goblin attack more real than ever before, Sten set our to intercept his cousin and found her with a note at the Inn.

Determined to help her cousin, Bea made the fortunate choice to break company with her travelling companions and travel to Willow's Edge. But she was not alone. Three new travelling companions soon joined her from the Inn. Catching up to Sten while his wagon was under attack, Sten's mysterious scout/helper and Bea formed a party dedicated to wiping out the Goblin horde, who carry allot of gold from the local Bannorn of Lord Lamaenon....

Now all that stands between them and success is about a 1,000 howling Goblins bent on burning every last farmstead in the area.

The adventure continues on 12 June.

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Jun 14, 10, 15:33 #40

Well, we watched some DVDs and chatted at the last meeting.

The Polish girl, who is afraid of her English, did not show up. We kind of laughed at that because we're busy (senior-level position) men and she made the excuse that she is busy as an assistant on a Saturday.

The French guy did not even call.... he is not really into it. Strange guy. I cannot figure him out.

The Dutch player is on holiday we all know. Busy people have to live to schedules unlike whimsical assistants on a carefree shopping Saturday.

The Greek guy came straight from the airport because he knew where he was scheduled to be.

Anyway, a boy's night in is not the worst thing for people interested in socializing. So three of us chatted and got to know each other better. The group is shaking itself out which is a good thing.

On the 27 June we will resume the life and death struggles of our characters. Do you want to join us...?

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Apr 23, 11, 15:15 #41

The Shadow:

On the 27 June we will resume the life and death struggles of our characters. Do you want to join us...?

Hard to believe that was almost 10 months ago... wow time flies when you're occuppied.

Let's see.. the Greek guy, the Dutch guy and a new Finish guy became the core during the summer 2010. Then we had a Danish guy, a Canadian, an Italian and another Canadian - followed by a Bulgarian gal and an American gal. One Canadian returned home at the beginning of spring 2011. Not a bad group. We're even doing a film night at the premiere of the fantasy/comedy Your Highness in May. And with a group of people who can manage their time, we schedule regular games now.

The Greek guy is worried we have too many people.... to which I say, let the group become a once a week affair, instead of the twice a month it is currently!

So I am giving this topic a bump. We are still playing in Warsaw and we are still enjoying ourselves. You are welcome to join us.

antheadsThreads: 13 Posts: 306 Joined: Jan 21, 11 ♂	Apr 23, 11, 15:22 #42
This might be of interest

The ShadowThreads: 4 Posts: 79 Joined: Mar 15, 10 ♂	Apr 24, 11, 07:59 #43
Actually, The Game of Thrones storyline will be played on a modified AD&D 1e + D&D v3.5 system just like they use. Thanks for bringing the "I Hit It With My Axe" video to my attention. Kewl.

The ShadowThreads: 4 Posts: 79 Joined: Mar 15, 10 ♂	Jun 16, 11, 17:56 #44
BuMp. Yes, the group is still meeting, having fun, and ordering pizza together. Newbies welcome. A second group will begin in September 2011

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Jun 16, 11, 18:19 #45

I'd love to join you in September. I'm moving to Warsaw for grad school in September and haven't been able to play a good pen and paper D&D game in a long time. I've DMed several groups and am very familiar with 3.5, at least. I think its silly the way they feel a need to release a new edition so quickly. I hope you guys will have room for me.

I love playing unconventional characters. Two of my most memorable characters were a halfling barbarian with a major napoleon complex and an insane monk who thought he was actually a mage. At the worst possible moment the "mage" would stop fighting unarmed and start trying to "cast" something. He also had an imaginary dragon familar he spoke to on a regular basis and everything he said was always in rhymes. He was a lot of fun to play.

BlueshiftThreads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Aug 29, 11 ♂	Aug 29, 11, 15:03 #46
Hello, South African expat looking for group :) I'd like to get some D&D 3.5 gaming done, very keen to play, very little experience but I do know the system. I'm also open to other systems, having played a bit of CoC and AD&D.

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Aug 30, 11, 08:26 #47

@antheads
I just picked up the Vorheim: Total City Kit. I Hit It With My Axe (the game played by porn stars guys) plays this city. It looks a sweet resource I may use in my game! Designed by an American who got stuck in Finland (?). I like those success stories.

The game continues. ... but I am without Internet. So I cannot check on your replies. The next game is 4 weeks away from Saturday.... and new players need to be prepared.... and I am without Internet until Late NOVEMBER. [Yeah, I am not giving out my phone number here. LMAO]

Maybe a player who is online here can take over the duty of collecting responses? New people will need to be co-ordinated with the DM; me or the other guy yet to be named.

See you on this forum when mt Internet access returns.

antheadsThreads: 13 Posts: 306 Joined: Jan 21, 11 ♂	Edited by: antheads Aug 31, 11, 18:39 #48
@shadow i will try and find some polish pornstar d&d players for you as i don;t like your expat only rule ;)P

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Oct 18, 11, 14:27 #49

Just giving this Thread a bump since Ryan is in the Pathfinder group that starts up this weekend... I play a Cleric-type fellow in this game but I won't get started in it until after my move is complete in November. This is a more by-the-book type of gaming group and the GM has closed admissions to it. So if you're not in it now, you won't be until the group drops a member... I think that might happen in March 2012 when someone's contract expires. Life of expats.

My game is still, and remains, open to new players - especially people who have never played. Just bring a pencil and eraser to my game and dice if you have them.

The ShadowThreads: 4 Posts: 79 Joined: Mar 15, 10 ♂	Nov 5, 11, 18:55 #50
BUMP Holiday Friday at 14:00 at my home. I expect 8/10 players, including two new players who created characters this week past. Next game will be Sunday 27 November at 12:00. Sharp.

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Jan 28, 12, 17:25 #51

2012 and two new American players are getting set to join the party and figure out the politics of the Elven lands. W007! And kill a bunch of Orcs, etc.,

I was thinking about creating a blog for the players as it might be interesting to read about their stories, as they develop.

Anyway, just giving this topic a bump since it needs to stay up on the forum otherwise people think it is not ongoing or something. Like always, new players always welcome. The group is a good way to create a social circle without having to visit bars, and gets people away from the everyday challenges of being an expat.

Chris1977

Jan 29, 12, 14:57 #52

Hey,

I would be up for this. I'm a complete novice and haven't done any RPG's since school, but I think I would be able to learn quite quickly. I live just outside Warszawa in Piaseczno but a quick trip down Puławska wouldn't be any hassle for me. I've lived in Poland since the end of October and am here for good so I wouldn't leave the game to return home or anything.

Anyway if there are any spaces left let me know.

Chris
(Originally from London)

Krecik75Threads: - Posts: 3 Joined: Jan 31, 12 ♀	Jan 31, 12, 09:02 #53
Hi Chris, I can not contact you privately. Please contact me privately. New people always welcome:-) The Shadow does not have access to internet. Waiting for your reply. A

Krecik75Threads: - Posts: 3 Joined: Jan 31, 12 ♀	Feb 3, 12, 15:51 #54
Chris, I tried to reach you many times and many ways. I called your phone and sent you emails. Are you serious? A

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Apr 18, 12, 00:12 #55

Giving this a bump!

Our role-playing games group is a great method to meet new people and spend some quality down time getting to know them. One of the best ways I know of to build a positive social circle using social skills in a non-traditional setting.

You do not need to know a bunch of rules before you begin to play. This game is for those looking to participate in an activity that exercises the mind as well as group creativity surrounded by people in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Great for expats who are introverts and non-geeks.

PM me for more info.

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Edited by: The Shadow May 12, 12, 21:05 #56

I came across this old quote about Dungeons and Dragons (applicable to role-playing in general) and thought I would include it here especially for people who have never played such a game or in answer to those who just don't get the appeal.

In a society that conditions people to compete, and rewards those who compete successfully, Dungeons & Dragons is countercultural; its project, when you think about it in these terms, is almost utopian.[22] Show people how to have a good time, a mind-blowing, life-changing, all-night-long good time, by cooperating with each other! And perhaps D&D is socially unacceptable because it encourages its players to drop out of the world of competition, in which the popular people win, and to tune in to another world, where things work differently, and everyone wins (or dies) together.... The great thing about old-fashioned, paper-and-pencil D&D was that it straddled the virtual world and the real one: when the game was over, the dungeons and dragons went back to their notebooks, but you got to keep your friends.

[22]Not unlike the New Games, which emerged circa 1966 as a mode of resistance to the Vietnam War (which was a “game” conditioned by the zero-sum mentality of the Cold War, but which, in the instance, both sides seemed to be losing), and persist as a way of encouraging kids to think cooperatively. It’s a pity that New Games are even less cool than D&D these days.

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