On Saturday, I ran my first revive-gaming-in-Durban game day. Durban managed to come up with four players and I ran the WWDDGD MM2 adventure for them. Though the adventure was one massive combat fest, with a horribly forced skill challenge (in my opinion), I believe everybody had fun. I’ll try and see if I can coerce one of the players to write up a play report and I’ll share it here later. Today, however, I need some help:
Four players may not seem like a lot, but I had several ‘maybe’ players contact me. Plus ICON (more on that later) stole a whole bunch of players this weekend too. So, it looks like I may need to investigate some sort of scheduling tool (to avoid too many people pitching up at once). Plus, the venue seemed quite keen on having multiple tables being run in the future. Could anybody recommend a free software solution? I was considering using Facebook for this, but that would exclude all non-FB users.
And we might need extra GMs for those days when I don’t run anything (I’m not in town or I want to play) or when we run multiple tables. Any volunteers?
I also need help in deciding which games to run. I’m currently only considering quick starts and/or good once-off adventures. Games that make good use of miniatures and/or lots of dice (so that it looks like we’re playing a game, instead of just sitting around talking) may be a plus, but not necessary. Any suggestions? Right now, I’m looking at the following schedule:
- July 25th: Rogue Trader Quick Start
- August ??th: Don’t Rest Your Head
- September 19th: WWDDGD DMG 2 Adventure
And finally, one of the primary goals for running these game days was to generate interest from the general not-gaming-yet public. One family did approach us with questions (success!), but, as it turned out, they were Capetonians, just visiting Durban (half-success?). Well, as long as the South African gaming population increases, it doesn’t matter where you’re from.
- jatori
Congratulations
– I think for a first-time session it qualifies as a success and as such should be celebrated with suitable amounts of beverages-of-choice.
Naturally I think you should move away from the mainstream 4e – and try out the mystery and hidden depth of other, less well-known games such as 3.x. Perhaps even Pathfinder.
Comment by trashcondor — 13 July 2009 @ 11:07 am
I am bummed that I was forced to miss out. Despite being in Pmb, I’ll be making every effort to a) Get down and b) see if I can cram others into the car for the experience.
Comment by Kurrel — 13 July 2009 @ 11:51 am
If there’s enough interest in PMB, and a venue to use, I’m sure that we can start something on that side too. Let me know and I’ll see what can be done.
And if you do bring lots of people through, let me know in advance, so that I can organize a second GM and table.
Hope to see you soon!
Comment by jatori — 13 July 2009 @ 12:03 pm
I agree… It was a success. As one of the players and not having played 4e before, I found this version of Dungeons and Dragons quite intuitive and enjoyable. Is it my game of choice?… No…but that is a debate for a different forum.
I’ll volunteer as an extra GM, we should chat, maybe set-up some sort of rotating schedule…
Game on.
Comment by Zarthon — 13 July 2009 @ 12:24 pm
The best that I can think of is to run a game in the Exclusive books at Midlands Mall. I can’t think of anywhere besides there that has any real publicity for roleplaying.
I’ll enquire there whether they find that acceptable.
Failing that, just getting together for a private session could be done at any one of the homes here.
Comment by Kurrel — 15 July 2009 @ 4:49 pm