Post by jasonhopkins32 on Feb 11, 2013 16:23:08 GMT -5
I really just wanted to say, “Thank you” publicly.
I have been playing RPG off and on for 30years. I have just fired up a new campaign with not only my old D&D group but many of their teenage children. Right now my group is 11 players, 8 of which are green green green. =)
It’s a unique challenge to bring in a group of teenagers to a pen and paper game. We have all kinds of “interesting” discussions on very telling things like, yes, you can remove items from a fellow deceased player character…you are not locked out from “looting” like so many MMORPG floating around. These kids closest exposure to an RPG have been games like Everquest or WoW and as such we have had to deal with some unforeseen misconceptions.
It’s been particularly challenging to get these 13 – 16 year olds “immersed” and role playing. I ran a few sessions with paper maps and I could see they were missing the point in a way. It was like a big board game to them.
Then came Scotty. =) Man, you changed our game and more. The first “gridless” session I ran with this group I also included a few 2.5d elements (they were traveling overland) and I could see it click in these kids eyes. I have since run them through a full set of “tiles” and the difference is night and day. My old timers have helped me to get these kids engaged, immersed and role playing. And they are in LOVE with gridless and the new tiles. It’s wonderful to see. And a LARGE part of it is affordable home/hand crafted tiles and props ala Scotty!
Another SUPER cool aspect of this is the impact it’s had on our family. Joining us for the first time at the table is my second wife of 5 years. Not only has she proven to be a great player (lots of theatre and improve experience) she is hella talented with the crafts. She has already expressed an interest in co-DMing and potentially running her own campaign. The time we spend together, crafting props for the next session has been great. We have a common hobby and really look forward to crafting time. Plus, she is not at ALL worried when I spread out gaming materials all over the living room. In fact I have had to devise new and crafty ways to surprise her in session. My 14 yr old son and 16yr old daughter all the sudden have time for dad and step-mom. And they work together, brilliantly, AT the table. But even that brief respite has done wonders for the day to day teenage sibling bashing that just seems to be part of life.
Scotty, sincerely, thank you for doing what you love and sharing it with your fellow DM’s. People like you are what makes life interesting. Keep those videos coming…the wife and I have watched most of them. She actually text me today on your latest tree video...guess we are making some trees tonight!
I have been playing RPG off and on for 30years. I have just fired up a new campaign with not only my old D&D group but many of their teenage children. Right now my group is 11 players, 8 of which are green green green. =)
It’s a unique challenge to bring in a group of teenagers to a pen and paper game. We have all kinds of “interesting” discussions on very telling things like, yes, you can remove items from a fellow deceased player character…you are not locked out from “looting” like so many MMORPG floating around. These kids closest exposure to an RPG have been games like Everquest or WoW and as such we have had to deal with some unforeseen misconceptions.
It’s been particularly challenging to get these 13 – 16 year olds “immersed” and role playing. I ran a few sessions with paper maps and I could see they were missing the point in a way. It was like a big board game to them.
Then came Scotty. =) Man, you changed our game and more. The first “gridless” session I ran with this group I also included a few 2.5d elements (they were traveling overland) and I could see it click in these kids eyes. I have since run them through a full set of “tiles” and the difference is night and day. My old timers have helped me to get these kids engaged, immersed and role playing. And they are in LOVE with gridless and the new tiles. It’s wonderful to see. And a LARGE part of it is affordable home/hand crafted tiles and props ala Scotty!
Another SUPER cool aspect of this is the impact it’s had on our family. Joining us for the first time at the table is my second wife of 5 years. Not only has she proven to be a great player (lots of theatre and improve experience) she is hella talented with the crafts. She has already expressed an interest in co-DMing and potentially running her own campaign. The time we spend together, crafting props for the next session has been great. We have a common hobby and really look forward to crafting time. Plus, she is not at ALL worried when I spread out gaming materials all over the living room. In fact I have had to devise new and crafty ways to surprise her in session. My 14 yr old son and 16yr old daughter all the sudden have time for dad and step-mom. And they work together, brilliantly, AT the table. But even that brief respite has done wonders for the day to day teenage sibling bashing that just seems to be part of life.
Scotty, sincerely, thank you for doing what you love and sharing it with your fellow DM’s. People like you are what makes life interesting. Keep those videos coming…the wife and I have watched most of them. She actually text me today on your latest tree video...guess we are making some trees tonight!