Quote from: Aglondir on September 14, 2023, 08:08:07 PM
Shark,

If you ever write a book or game, you should call it "Toxic Males and Voluptuous Strumpets!"
The Seattle crowd would explode with shrieks of REEE I CANT EVEN WHERES MY XCARD!
[...]

Boobies and bweasts are scawy.  /reaches for my boba milky tea

Do you perhaps have room for another at your table?

Quote from: Exploderwizard on September 16, 2023, 08:40:12 AM
Do you perhaps have room for another at your table?

Greetings!

Of course, Exploderwizard!

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

The pussification of the gaming culture is just absurd.

One of my kids who is in the 9-10 age range played with the grownups. 

We were playing 5e and he was a half orc barbarian.  In this case we were playing at our home with a 3D dungeon and miniatures.  It was a big affair.

In any event, we chased an evil priest down.  The kid realizing we needed to get information and asked to grab him.  The rolls go well. He grabs him and asks if he can drag him to out of his chamber.  As he does it he priest yells a command and evil creatures come following after.

It come back to the kid's turn and the priest was unsuccessful in escaping so he pulls his hand axe and rolls a '20' burying in the bad guys head.  Yeah, I narrated the fact that he tomahawked him in the head. 

Realizing his age I say "wow son, I guess that was pretty brutal." 

And he responds with some intelligence.."it's like call of duty or something.  It's (and this is key) just a game." 

The thought that grown adults freak out about well, anything, does not shock me.  The thought they would voluntarily play a game called "dungeons and dragons" and then get the fucking vapors about monsters and battle axes is so fucked up I cannot believe this is in our zeitgeist.  What has happened to people? 

My child would have yelled "oh no!" If his character had been turned into a monster probably followed by weird monster sounds and problem solving about how to get help.  (He also correctly surmised that if he attacked orcs (which were trying to make an imprisoned manticore attack the party) the monster may well turn on its captors.  Right again grasshopper.  Right again.

Quote from: Dapig on September 16, 2023, 06:25:31 PM
The pussification of the gaming culture is just absurd.

One of my kids who is in the 9-10 age range played with the grownups. 

We were playing 5e and he was a half orc barbarian.  In this case we were playing at our home with a 3D dungeon and miniatures.  It was a big affair.

In any event, we chased an evil priest down.  The kid realizing we needed to get information and asked to grab him.  The rolls go well. He grabs him and asks if he can drag him to out of his chamber.  As he does it he priest yells a command and evil creatures come following after.

It come back to the kid's turn and the priest was unsuccessful in escaping so he pulls his hand axe and rolls a '20' burying in the bad guys head.  Yeah, I narrated the fact that he tomahawked him in the head. 

Realizing his age I say "wow son, I guess that was pretty brutal." 

And he responds with some intelligence.."it's like call of duty or something.  It's (and this is key) just a game." 

The thought that grown adults freak out about well, anything, does not shock me.  The thought they would voluntarily play a game called "dungeons and dragons" and then get the fucking vapors about monsters and battle axes is so fucked up I cannot believe this is in our zeitgeist.  What has happened to people? 

My child would have yelled "oh no!" If his character had been turned into a monster probably followed by weird monster sounds and problem solving about how to get help.  (He also correctly surmised that if he attacked orcs (which were trying to make an imprisoned manticore attack the party) the monster may well turn on its captors.  Right again grasshopper.  Right again.

Sounds like another great gamer in the making. Good job with that one.

Quote from: SHARK on September 14, 2023, 02:57:03 PM

Quote from: Persimmon on September 14, 2023, 08:50:16 AM
Shark--

This is my vision of your gaming table.  It's in a wood paneled room 1970s-style decor, likely a basement, with a full wet bar and taxidermy wildlife and military trophies on the walls.  You sit at the head of the table in a leather chair, chewing a cigar like J. Jonah Jameson with a glass of whiskey at your right hand.  Around the table are grizzled, unshaven vets and MILFs in leather making yipping noises.

How close am I?

Greetings!

*HOWLING*! Hey there, Persimmon! Well, pretty spot-on, I'd say. I don't have a basement--but a large garage equipped with heating and AC, and comfortable chairs around a large table.

And yes, unlike the other chairs, *my* chair is this big, sweet black leather chair, high-back, that my friends often quip to me that the black chair is "SHARK's Throne." I recline in it expansively, chewing on my fine cigar, as I roar with laughter at the group's misadventures! And yes, I suppose I am rather like J. Jonah Jameson! *Laughing* I have various military trophies and memorabilia placed about, and a giant scarlet Marine Corps flag! You even remembered the stuffed animal heads! I have a taxidermied DEER HEAD, cool antlers and everything. I should add more animal heads! I have many bookcases spaced about, all heavy wooden things, with fine finish, stacked with gaming books on several--though most of them are brimming with books on History, Philosophy, Theology, Politics, all the good stuff. And books on animals, dinosaurs, and guns. Then, there is a large workbench along one wall, cabinets and everything, featuring reloading equipment, scales, and lots of ammunition and numerous weapons, like my AR-15, and various other weaponry. I keep a Marine K-Bar on a side table near the SHARK Throne, and a Glock .45 kept in its holster. Upstairs, I have a cigar humidor, and I always bring a handful of cigars to the table to share with anyone else in the mood.

"The Smoking Lamp is Lit!"

Oh, and yes, there is a liquor cabinet, fully stocked with rum, whiskey, and tequila. I also have a refrigerator full of ice-cold drinks for the crew. The kitchen inside is always stocked with French Vanilla Creamer, and several varieties of fine coffee, too! As the DM and Host, I always like to ensure my friends have everything good to eat and drink and be happy while we game together!

The group members--yes, the men likewise are grizzled veterans, and the MILF women are--and no, as women in their 30's, 40's, and 50's, none of them are "super-models"--and yet, they are all Class A dolls because they respect what is important--they respect men and women, appropriately, they respect God, Veterans, and America. It is who they are inside as people that makes them really special, and beautiful people. And, of course, they respect ME--and the game. Very important elements in my book. Besides being friends with them all, one attribute concerning them is they all are *gamers*--with a strong respect for the game rules, the game system, and me, as the DM. It is a very old-school dynamic, but I certainly appreciate it very much. That is also why I feed them well, whether we are having pizza, or Greek food, or steaks from the grill. The grill and smoker are outside the garage, on the covered patio.

And yes--the women *do* often make Yipping Noises! *Laughing* You know how the women can be. They like shrieking and all that.

So, I'd say you are pretty accurate, my friend!

I don't think that the atmosphere would be to the Woke gamer's liking. Too many *triggering* elements, and too much "Toxic Masculinity." They would no doubt believe that the women are full of Patriarchy Brainwashing or some BS like that.

And here we are, all these years, thinking we are normal, strong, reasonably healthy, God-Fearing Americans that were raised right and proper.

Good stuff, Persimmon! I love it! Your imagery made me howl laughing!

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

Shark, wherever you are I would be honored to be at your game table, if you'll have this Army tanker vet...
Because your table sounds AWESOME!

I know a lot of this is tongue-in-cheek, but there's some truth here.

My best friend is a woman, her husband is also a gamer and so are her sons. We get together and roll the dice when our schedules align, but she isn't interested in RPGs - so she brings drinks and cooks snacks for us while we play. I asked her about it and she said that she liked watching us have fun, but was more interested in being a good hostess for the men in her life when we play. That way she can share in our fun, even when what we are doing doesn't interest her at all.

Quote from: blackstone on September 19, 2023, 11:34:34 AM

Quote from: SHARK on September 14, 2023, 02:57:03 PM

Quote from: Persimmon on September 14, 2023, 08:50:16 AM
Shark--

This is my vision of your gaming table.  It's in a wood paneled room 1970s-style decor, likely a basement, with a full wet bar and taxidermy wildlife and military trophies on the walls.  You sit at the head of the table in a leather chair, chewing a cigar like J. Jonah Jameson with a glass of whiskey at your right hand.  Around the table are grizzled, unshaven vets and MILFs in leather making yipping noises.

How close am I?

Greetings!

*HOWLING*! Hey there, Persimmon! Well, pretty spot-on, I'd say. I don't have a basement--but a large garage equipped with heating and AC, and comfortable chairs around a large table.

And yes, unlike the other chairs, *my* chair is this big, sweet black leather chair, high-back, that my friends often quip to me that the black chair is "SHARK's Throne." I recline in it expansively, chewing on my fine cigar, as I roar with laughter at the group's misadventures! And yes, I suppose I am rather like J. Jonah Jameson! *Laughing* I have various military trophies and memorabilia placed about, and a giant scarlet Marine Corps flag! You even remembered the stuffed animal heads! I have a taxidermied DEER HEAD, cool antlers and everything. I should add more animal heads! I have many bookcases spaced about, all heavy wooden things, with fine finish, stacked with gaming books on several--though most of them are brimming with books on History, Philosophy, Theology, Politics, all the good stuff. And books on animals, dinosaurs, and guns. Then, there is a large workbench along one wall, cabinets and everything, featuring reloading equipment, scales, and lots of ammunition and numerous weapons, like my AR-15, and various other weaponry. I keep a Marine K-Bar on a side table near the SHARK Throne, and a Glock .45 kept in its holster. Upstairs, I have a cigar humidor, and I always bring a handful of cigars to the table to share with anyone else in the mood.

"The Smoking Lamp is Lit!"

Oh, and yes, there is a liquor cabinet, fully stocked with rum, whiskey, and tequila. I also have a refrigerator full of ice-cold drinks for the crew. The kitchen inside is always stocked with French Vanilla Creamer, and several varieties of fine coffee, too! As the DM and Host, I always like to ensure my friends have everything good to eat and drink and be happy while we game together!

The group members--yes, the men likewise are grizzled veterans, and the MILF women are--and no, as women in their 30's, 40's, and 50's, none of them are "super-models"--and yet, they are all Class A dolls because they respect what is important--they respect men and women, appropriately, they respect God, Veterans, and America. It is who they are inside as people that makes them really special, and beautiful people. And, of course, they respect ME--and the game. Very important elements in my book. Besides being friends with them all, one attribute concerning them is they all are *gamers*--with a strong respect for the game rules, the game system, and me, as the DM. It is a very old-school dynamic, but I certainly appreciate it very much. That is also why I feed them well, whether we are having pizza, or Greek food, or steaks from the grill. The grill and smoker are outside the garage, on the covered patio.

And yes--the women *do* often make Yipping Noises! *Laughing* You know how the women can be. They like shrieking and all that.

So, I'd say you are pretty accurate, my friend!

I don't think that the atmosphere would be to the Woke gamer's liking. Too many *triggering* elements, and too much "Toxic Masculinity." They would no doubt believe that the women are full of Patriarchy Brainwashing or some BS like that.

And here we are, all these years, thinking we are normal, strong, reasonably healthy, God-Fearing Americans that were raised right and proper.

Good stuff, Persimmon! I love it! Your imagery made me howl laughing!

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

Shark, wherever you are I would be honored to be at your game table, if you'll have this Army tanker vet...
Because your table sounds AWESOME!

Greetings!

Thank you, Blackstone! And, yes, it would be a blast to game with you, my friend!

I am in the state of Idaho. PM me, my friend!

And damn, TANKS? Tanks are awesome!

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

Quote from: jeff37923 on September 19, 2023, 12:44:52 PM
I know a lot of this is tongue-in-cheek, but there's some truth here.

My best friend is a woman, her husband is also a gamer and so are her sons. We get together and roll the dice when our schedules align, but she isn't interested in RPGs - so she brings drinks and cooks snacks for us while we play. I asked her about it and she said that she liked watching us have fun, but was more interested in being a good hostess for the men in her life when we play. That way she can share in our fun, even when what we are doing doesn't interest her at all.

Greetings!

Hey there, Jeff! She sounds very cool, too!

I had an old friend from many years ago--his wife was just like that. She would seldom play, but usually, she was very happy to watch and be hostess, which she enjoyed. She liked hanging out with us and watching.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

Quote from: Dapig on September 16, 2023, 06:25:31 PM
The pussification of the gaming culture is just absurd.

One of my kids who is in the 9-10 age range played with the grownups. 

We were playing 5e and he was a half orc barbarian.  In this case we were playing at our home with a 3D dungeon and miniatures.  It was a big affair.

In any event, we chased an evil priest down.  The kid realizing we needed to get information and asked to grab him.  The rolls go well. He grabs him and asks if he can drag him to out of his chamber.  As he does it he priest yells a command and evil creatures come following after.

It come back to the kid's turn and the priest was unsuccessful in escaping so he pulls his hand axe and rolls a '20' burying in the bad guys head.  Yeah, I narrated the fact that he tomahawked him in the head. 

Realizing his age I say "wow son, I guess that was pretty brutal." 

And he responds with some intelligence.."it's like call of duty or something.  It's (and this is key) just a game." 

The thought that grown adults freak out about well, anything, does not shock me.  The thought they would voluntarily play a game called "dungeons and dragons" and then get the fucking vapors about monsters and battle axes is so fucked up I cannot believe this is in our zeitgeist.  What has happened to people? 

My child would have yelled "oh no!" If his character had been turned into a monster probably followed by weird monster sounds and problem solving about how to get help.  (He also correctly surmised that if he attacked orcs (which were trying to make an imprisoned manticore attack the party) the monster may well turn on its captors.  Right again grasshopper.  Right again.

Greetings!

Very nice, Dapig!

It is sometimes amazing how much common sense and maturity young *kids* can demonstrate. Even more remarkable is the absolute childishness and pettiness of so many adults, in comparison.

The whole "pussification" of our society has mushroomed at blinding speed. It is so sad, seeing how entitled, selfish, weak, and mentally and emotionally fragile so many of the younger gamers are. It is quite astonishing.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

SHARK,

You have an OPEN INVITATION to sit at my table here in the Cleveland metro area.

We, The Burning River Sellswords, would be honored to have you.

The Burning River Sellswords are a no-nonsense group of old school gamers.

We all have families and are bringing up our kids in the OSR tradition.

We drink, we smoke, and don't give a damn what other people think.

Oh, and we do have a bar in the downstairs where we game. Pretty fully stocked too. Right next to the game room with the custom made gaming table.