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The bizarrely unexpected problems when a crusty Grognard looks for similar

Started by Grognard GM, February 03, 2023, 09:44:03 PM

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migo

#45
February 25, 2023, 10:44:43 AM
What I've found easiest is just asking friends who aren't gamers to play. It's just like when we were kids.

The problem is always in seeking out existing gamers to play with. That's when you're dealing with preferences, they know what they want, and know what they don't want. And they know no gaming is better than bad gaming.

PencilBoy99

#46
February 25, 2023, 01:55:18 PM
My own experience is that if you don't already have players, post a very specific thing you want to run with clear standards. I've been able to get people onboard with that. But usually I post in a discord / subreddit / forum for that specific thing (e.g., savage worlds, osr).

You'll get some bad fits, but then you accumulate a stable of players that will play with you.

silencio789

#47
March 01, 2023, 05:27:08 PM
We set up a group at our local theatre and we are at 25-30 every month. We recognised we would standardise on 5e so players and GMs can swap about and there is a standard shared setting on a wiki.
We like many other rpgs better but this works.
What has happened is people have met each other and now are forming their own home campaigns, often not D&D.
I'd suggest this is how the hobby has been since it started to spin out from wargame clubs.
Iffy picky players are like photographers who never take pictures IMHO
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