Van der MoodHoover Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 4 hours ago, Lambchop said: Anyone play Dungeons and Dragons? With dice and bits of paper and actual role playing? Don't do computers but I’ve got a 9th level fighter I’m pretty attached to. Ooh now that takes me back.... Sunday evenings spent in fag-smoke filled rooms at my mate "diddles" Dexter in Farnah Green..... Was more of a wizard me..... McRainy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 7 hours ago, Lambchop said: Anyone play Dungeons and Dragons? With dice and bits of paper and actual role playing? Don't do computers but I’ve got a 9th level fighter I’m pretty attached to. Use to back in the day, also played various others like Shadowrun, Cthulhu, Cyberpunk and a few Vamp/Lupine based LARP's. McRainy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 3 hours ago, HantsRam said: Was more of a wizard me... I’ve been playing it on and off since about 1980 and this is the first straight fighter I’ve had. Always went for stealth before, occasionally with a bit of magic, usually something sneaky like shadow dancing. I say ‘straight’ fighter, but she’s a bit of a sand snake, a dancer and barbarian weapon master, specialising in poleaxe, trip and disarm. I started playing at school because I fancied the DM. A group of about 15 of us would take over someone’s house for the weekend and play 48hr sessions surviving on tea, toast and fags. It was brilliant, total escapism, really engrossing. I can remember wondering what I needed to roll to get the bus back home. These days it’s a bunch of long haired 50 and 60 somethings trying to recreate the magic with a few bottles of wine and a bucket of root vegetable crisps. Van der MoodHoover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 1 hour ago, McRamFan said: also played various others like Shadowrun, Cthulhu, Cyberpunk and a few Vamp/Lupine based LARP's I know a few people who still play Chill. Dabbled with Space Opera and Runequest back in the day and even devised my own system when I was DMing at Uni, but I’m too immersed in the world and rules of D&D to seriously consider anything else. I use the Forgotten Realms stuff, it’s pretty comprehensive. McRamFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 15 minutes ago, Lambchop said: I’ve been playing it on and off since about 1980 and this is the first straight fighter I’ve had. Always went for stealth before, occasionally with a bit of magic, usually something sneaky like shadow dancing. I say ‘straight’ fighter, but she’s a bit of a sand snake, a dancer and barbarian weapon master, specialising in poleaxe, trip and disarm. I started playing at school because I fancied the DM. A group of about 15 of us would take over someone’s house for the weekend and play 48hr sessions surviving on tea, toast and fags. It was brilliant, total escapism, really engrossing. I can remember wondering what I needed to roll to get the bus back home. These days it’s a bunch of long haired 50 and 60 somethings trying to recreate the magic with a few bottles of wine and a bucket of root vegetable crisps. And a big day out was to the Games Workshop shop in Nottingham to check out the latest Dungeons, figures and accessories. You've rekindled my interest. I'm going to check out the Eastleigh area - lots of 50-60 long haired types here that are potential D&D-ers. McRainy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 11 minutes ago, HantsRam said: And a big day out was to the Games Workshop shop in Nottingham to check out the latest Dungeons, figures and accessories. Van der MoodHoover and McRainy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, HantsRam said: You've rekindled my interest. I'm going to check out the Eastleigh area - lots of 50-60 long haired types here that are potential D&D-ers. Great, go for it! The trick is finding like minded people. We focus on the atmosphere and story telling side of it, rather than monster bashing, but each to their own. I always used to feel a bit intimidated going into the gaming shops. It seemed to be wall to wall Warhammer layouts, which isn’t something I ever related to. I’m actually having a planning day today, before heading off to the football... Van der MoodHoover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, David said: They're not toys - they're figurines You young whippersnappers have no idea what it was like when the only computer game was a Binatone bat and ball, and Sunday evening TV highlights were Penelope Keith in "To the Manor Born". but yes, looking back on it I'm quite content to be a figure(ine) of fun McRainy and Ramshankered 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramshankered Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, Lambchop said: Anyone play Dungeons and Dragons? With dice and bits of paper and actual role playing? Don't do computers but I’ve got a 9th level fighter I’m pretty attached to. Not D&D, but a mate of mind has rekindled my interest in some of the more obscure Games Workshop games. Currently painting up a Blood Bowl team in DCFC colours. I'm also a fan of board games. Things like Pandemic and Dead of Winter. Edited January 19, 2018 by Ramshankered McRainy and maxjam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, Ramshankered said: I'm also a fan of board games. Things like Pandemic and Dead of Winter. Ooh, don’t know those, what’re they like? The best thing about Christmas as a child was that we always got a new board game and all the aunts and uncles had to play it. That and the Binatone, of course. Van der MoodHoover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramshankered Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Just now, Lambchop said: Ooh, don’t know those, what’re they like? The best thing about Christmas as a child was that we always got a new board game and all the aunts and uncles had to play it. That and the Binatone, of course. There's been a massive resurgence in board game systems the last few years. Stuff that's more fun / complex than classics like Monopoly and Cluedo. I'd recommend having a browse of https://www.shutupandsitdown.com/ - great site for video reviews and news. Pandemic is a co-op game where you work together to prevent the outbreak of a deadly disease across the globe: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-07-17-pandemic-review For Dead of Winter, think zombies! It's another co-op game, where you work together to keep the team alive – gathering food and medicine, while fighting zombies. The twist is, each of you have a secret objective – some are innocent (e.g. you hoard food, so you need to secretly stash supplies), others more sinister (e.g. you want to get everyone else eaten by zombies!). There's usually a good dose of paranoia in each game: https://www.shutupandsitdown.com/videos/review-dead-winter/ Van der MoodHoover and McRainy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, Ramshankered said: I'd recommend having a browse of https://www.shutupandsitdown.com/ - great site for video reviews and news. Brilliant, thank you! Ramshankered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG400 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 19 minutes ago, Lambchop said: Brilliant, thank you! Can I also suggest https://www.spiritgames.co.uk/ A great Board Game shop in Burton McRainy and Ramshankered 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG400 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 10 hours ago, Lambchop said: Anyone play Dungeons and Dragons? With dice and bits of paper and actual role playing? Don't do computers but I’ve got a 9th level fighter I’m pretty attached to. Have you seen the Dungeons and Dragons Movies , first one was absolute Pants , but I quite liked the second and third , in fact my avatar is the Elf Sorceress from the second movie using her 'Ring of the Ram' McRainy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjam Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Ramshankered said: I'm also a fan of board games. Things like Pandemic and Dead of Winter. My 14yo lad loves board games, we got him Dead of Winter last year and Pandemic this year (he usually takes them round to his Grandads at the weekend!) as birthday presents Not a huge fan of board games myself but Dead of Winter is pretty good as is The Resistance (not played Pandemic yet), I actually had a lot of fun playing that last Christmas! I enjoy deceiving my fellow players to reach the victory goal purely for myself Anyway, links to games are here. Other shops are available! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plaid-Hat-Games-Winter-Crossroads/dp/B00HFKITJC/ref=sr_1_1?s=kids&ie=UTF8&qid=1516360043&sr=1-1&keywords=dead+of+winter https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Resistance-RES2IBC-Board-Game/dp/B008A2BA8G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516360026&sr=8-1&keywords=the+resistance https://www.amazon.co.uk/Z-Man-Games-ZMG71100-Pandemic-Board/dp/B00A2HD40E/ref=sr_1_1?s=kids&ie=UTF8&qid=1516360070&sr=1-1&keywords=pandemic Ramshankered and McRainy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 31 minutes ago, JG400 said: Have you seen the Dungeons and Dragons Movies No, I was never tempted. Used to quite like the old Conan films though. I seem to remember the second one having a great double backstab critical attack moment. That ring of the ram looks awesome though, we should all get them instead of the poncy flags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramshankered Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 14 minutes ago, maxjam said: My 14yo lad loves board games, we got him Dead of Winter last year and Pandemic this year (he usually takes them round to his Grandads at the weekend!) as birthday presents Not a huge fan of board games myself but Dead of Winter is pretty good as is The Resistance (not played Pandemic yet), I actually had a lot of fun playing that last Christmas! I enjoy deceiving my fellow players to reach the victory goal purely for myself Anyway, links to games are here. Other shops are available! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plaid-Hat-Games-Winter-Crossroads/dp/B00HFKITJC/ref=sr_1_1?s=kids&ie=UTF8&qid=1516360043&sr=1-1&keywords=dead+of+winter https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Resistance-RES2IBC-Board-Game/dp/B008A2BA8G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516360026&sr=8-1&keywords=the+resistance https://www.amazon.co.uk/Z-Man-Games-ZMG71100-Pandemic-Board/dp/B00A2HD40E/ref=sr_1_1?s=kids&ie=UTF8&qid=1516360070&sr=1-1&keywords=pandemic Heard good things about Resistance. Not played it yet though. Tbf, it says a lot that boardgames aren't your thing but you can still get a kick out of a game like Dead of Winter. Pandemic's pretty good as a gateway game much like The Resistance. Once you and your lad have played a few rounds, I'd recommend picking up the terrorist expansion – adds a whole new dimension to the gameplay when one of you is trying to ruin everyone else's day! maxjam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG400 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 1 hour ago, maxjam said: My 14yo lad loves board games, we got him Dead of Winter last year and Pandemic this year (he usually takes them round to his Grandads at the weekend!) as birthday presents Not a huge fan of board games myself but Dead of Winter is pretty good as is The Resistance (not played Pandemic yet), I actually had a lot of fun playing that last Christmas! I enjoy deceiving my fellow players to reach the victory goal purely for myself Anyway, links to games are here. Other shops are available! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plaid-Hat-Games-Winter-Crossroads/dp/B00HFKITJC/ref=sr_1_1?s=kids&ie=UTF8&qid=1516360043&sr=1-1&keywords=dead+of+winter https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Resistance-RES2IBC-Board-Game/dp/B008A2BA8G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516360026&sr=8-1&keywords=the+resistance https://www.amazon.co.uk/Z-Man-Games-ZMG71100-Pandemic-Board/dp/B00A2HD40E/ref=sr_1_1?s=kids&ie=UTF8&qid=1516360070&sr=1-1&keywords=pandemic I have had mixed success finding games that the kids will like over the years , but the one game they pretty much will always play is Arkham Horror , a great fun , atmospheric co-op game maxjam and McRainy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Might just get this, looks promising: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 You board gamers may like this place, always looks busy when I pass. I think it's the only place in Nottingham you can find virgins aged 16 and above. https://m.facebook.com/thedicecup/?locale2=en_GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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