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The Lounge => Media and Inspiration => Topic started by: Matney X on October 29, 2007, 03:37:27 PM

Title: I'm new here.
Post by: Matney X on October 29, 2007, 03:37:27 PM
I guess this is where this goes...

I'm new to the forums... I stumbled across the "7-yearold campaign" story, while looking for quick tips on how to develope my own campaign, and I immediately took to the site.

I've been playing for thirteen years, starting with Hero Quest, moving to classic D&D, then first, second, third, and three point five. (I think I'm the only person that I know that can still calculate THAC0!).  Also, I've played TONS of White Wolf games, and I've LARPed quite a bit.  (I ran, for about a year, the most successful old World of Darkness LARP in Salt Lake City... so successful that the Camerilla sent spies to see what I was doing different. (Then, their rules-lawyer, 'it must be by the novels' attitude poisoned my game, and it crashed and burned.)).

I've tried DMing a few times, other than the larp, and though my brain works great in a world of darkness setting, I've never ran a good D&D game.

Recently, I played through the old Black Isle/Interplay/Bioware games Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, and I've started Baldur's Gate 2 and Planescape: Torment.  Getting back into a D&D mindset, I've decided I want to develop an epic campaign, having the general outline figured out before I ever bring it to my group (don't worry, I know that players will always throw a wrench in the gears, and I plan to go with that.)  That's what lead me here, as I mentioned above.

In the meantime, I play guitar in a reggae band, work at the local university, I'm married, and have a 2 yearold son named Ninja (that's not a joke, nor has it been an issue in finding friends).

So... I'm new here. :)
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: beeber on October 29, 2007, 03:46:05 PM
welcome aboard!  it can get kind of rough around here sometimes, but the honesty is refreshing.  folks call you out on b.s. statements and call 'em like they see 'em.  

have fun and throw a post or two into another area!  it's easy!
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: Werekoala on October 29, 2007, 04:56:10 PM
Yep - we cuss and sling poo like rabid monkeys at the zoo, so don't be afraid to speak your mind. You'll be called everything but a Child of God by those who disagree with you, but that's normal 'round here.

SLC, eh? Nifty - been here about 3 years myself. Nice town.
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: Matney X on October 29, 2007, 05:07:27 PM
Quote from: WerekoalaSLC, eh? Nifty - been here about 3 years myself. Nice town.

Oh, yeah?  I've been here for about 13, but only the last little bit has been by choice.  I really dig it here.

Do you have a gaming group?
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Post by: Werekoala on October 29, 2007, 06:10:12 PM
Not locally. I "telecommute" with my old group back in Texas on Saturday nights.
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: droog on October 29, 2007, 07:13:11 PM
*violin music plays*
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: Werekoala on October 29, 2007, 07:16:28 PM
I wish I could quit you, droog....
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Post by: J Arcane on October 29, 2007, 08:09:03 PM
Quote(I ran, for about a year, the most successful old World of Darkness LARP in Salt Lake City... so successful that the Camerilla sent spies to see what I was doing different. (Then, their rules-lawyer, 'it must be by the novels' attitude poisoned my game, and it crashed and burned.)).

God, the Cam is just full of slimy fuckers isn't it?  We had one of those SOBs cause a near mutiny in one of my LARPs.
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Post by: RPGPundit on October 29, 2007, 09:26:39 PM
Welcome aboard Matney!!

RPGPundit
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Post by: jeff37923 on October 29, 2007, 11:30:39 PM
Quote from: WerekoalaI wish I could quit you, droog....

Welcome to Brokeback Forum...

Oh well, welcome aboard!
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: Matney X on October 30, 2007, 02:29:45 PM
Quote from: J ArcaneGod, the Cam is just full of slimy fuckers isn't it?  We had one of those SOBs cause a near mutiny in one of my LARPs.

I wish I was so lucky... they actually caused a full out mutany, in mine.

Then I became a cammie, because it was the only LARP going on in town, and none of my players trusted LARP anymore.
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: Koltar on October 30, 2007, 03:24:06 PM
Do you like Bagels??


 How about bacon?
 Are you fond of bacon?

 If you answer yes to either of the above you'll probably fit in here just fine.


- Ed C.
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: Drew on October 30, 2007, 03:34:52 PM
Welcome to the boards.
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: Matney X on October 30, 2007, 07:07:28 PM
Quote from: KoltarDo you like Bagels??


 How about bacon?
 Are you fond of bacon?

 If you answer yes to either of the above you'll probably fit in here just fine.


- Ed C.

I'm not huge on bacon... Sorry.  I think it's a good addition to any sandwich, but not great by itself.

Bagels, however, are my lifebread.

And, thanks. :)
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: beeber on October 30, 2007, 07:33:59 PM
Quote from: Matney XI'm not huge on bacon... Sorry.  I think it's a good addition to any sandwich, but not great by itself.

(eyes warily)

just kidding :keke:
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Post by: Koltar on October 30, 2007, 08:51:14 PM
Naw - he said he liked bacon - but as an ingredient.
So that still counts.

 There are plenty of food items that taste better as part of a soup or as part of a sandwhich than they do by themselves.

 Tomatoes for example.
 I was never into eating a tomato by itself  - but as an ingredient in other things they're great.

A bacon, lettuce & tomato sandwhich on a bagel would make a pretty tasty lunch for example.

- Ed C.
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: Dr Rotwang! on October 30, 2007, 09:21:49 PM
Ahoy, Matney!

...

...gee, did it take THIS long?

Anyway, welcome.  I don't cuss or fling poo, myself, but I CAN ramble on a bit and get airs, start thinkin' I'm The Fonz.

It's a coping mechanism, I think.

:shrug:
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Post by: Joey2k on October 31, 2007, 08:25:49 AM
Hello
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Post by: Ronin on October 31, 2007, 09:53:41 AM
What? You deny that bacon is one of the master foods!
(http://www.physiologics.com/vf/healthnotes/HN77/HN77_english/Food_Guide/Bacon.jpg)
Get out. Now!
Just kidding.
(Maybe, :p )
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: Matney X on October 31, 2007, 11:03:45 AM
Quote from: KoltarNaw - he said he liked bacon - but as an ingredient.
So that still counts.

 There are plenty of food items that taste better as part of a soup or as part of a sandwhich than they do by themselves.

 Tomatoes for example.
 I was never into eating a tomato by itself  - but as an ingredient in other things they're great.

A bacon, lettuce & tomato sandwhich on a bagel would make a pretty tasty lunch for example.

- Ed C.

I've had that lunch, and it is as tasty as you believe. :)
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Post by: Werekoala on October 31, 2007, 11:34:28 AM
Quote from: RoninWhat? You deny that bacon is one of the master foods!
(http://www.physiologics.com/vf/healthnotes/HN77/HN77_english/Food_Guide/Bacon.jpg)
Get out. Now!
Just kidding.
(Maybe, :p )


What do you mean "ONE OF"?!

Blasphemer.
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Post by: Aos on October 31, 2007, 12:34:28 PM
pfft. Bacon is not an "ingrediant". It is the master food.
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Post by: Ronin on October 31, 2007, 12:56:30 PM
Quote from: WerekoalaWhat do you mean "ONE OF"?!

Blasphemer.
While I acknowledge Bacon is the King of foods. I consider sausage (in all its forms) second in command. Therefore, also one of the master foods.
(http://www.phillyitalianmarket.com/market/dangelo_bros/sausage.jpg)
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: Grimjack on November 01, 2007, 12:14:54 PM
I recently told my wife that all I wanted for my birthday was a b.j. and a bacon sandwich....and I didn't care in which order.

Regardless of your failure to acknowledge bacon's food supremacy, welcome Matney.
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Post by: Werekoala on November 01, 2007, 01:19:50 PM
Quote from: GrimjackI recently told my wife that all I wanted for my birthday was a b.j. and a bacon sandwich....and I didn't care in which order.

You know.... there's really no logistical reason your couldn't have them at the same time...

I think we just invented a new fetish. Team Internet, Go!
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: Matney X on November 02, 2007, 10:50:13 AM
Using the quantum physics of internet fetishes, the moment you wrote that, there were already three sites dedicated to just that.
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: Grimjack on November 02, 2007, 12:05:05 PM
Quote from: Matney XUsing the quantum physics of internet fetishes, the moment you wrote that, there were already three sites dedicated to just that.

See, we knew you would fit in here.
Thanks for the suggestion Werekoala...Christmas is just around the corner.
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Post by: James J Skach on November 02, 2007, 12:20:05 PM
Gentlemen...c'mon...it's called pig-in-a-blanket....in some regions of the US, it's called a Pork Job....or Swine & Please....
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: Grimjack on November 05, 2007, 11:06:25 AM
Quote from: James J SkachGentlemen...c'mon...it's called pig-in-a-blanket....in some regions of the US, it's called a Pork Job....or Swine & Please....

Damn, now I have to withdraw my patent application. :mad:
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Post by: shewolf on November 07, 2007, 10:47:56 AM
*drools* Mmmm Bacon....

Hey, do they make bacon flavouring for "adults" like they do chocolate and stuff? Because that would be awesome....
Title: I'm new here.
Post by: James J Skach on November 07, 2007, 11:30:06 AM
Quote from: shewolf*drools* Mmmm Bacon....

Hey, do they make bacon flavouring for "adults" like they do chocolate and stuff? Because that would be awesome....
Now there's a patent application...
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Post by: Grimjack on November 07, 2007, 02:57:17 PM
Quote from: James J SkachNow there's a patent application...

To hell with sliced bread.....that would be the greatest invention ever.
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Post by: Matney X on November 07, 2007, 05:23:37 PM
Tequila flavored bacon?
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Post by: Werekoala on November 07, 2007, 05:35:33 PM
Quote from: Matney XTequila flavored bacon?


No, no .. . . . ... .


Bacon flavored tequila.
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Post by: Ian Absentia on November 07, 2007, 06:02:09 PM
Quote from: shewolfHey, do they make bacon flavouring for "adults" like they do chocolate and stuff? Because that would be awesome....
I thought human flesh already tastes and smells like pork. :footinmouth:

!i!
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Post by: shewolf on November 10, 2007, 06:01:57 PM
but not like cooked bacon!
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Post by: beeber on November 12, 2007, 01:20:27 AM
Quote from: WerekoalaNo, no .. . . . ... .


Bacon flavored tequila.

i would crawl inside the bottle, never to return :D