If you enjoy playing PnP RPGs or it's something that interests/intrigues you, please don't skip over this post.
There was a group of AusGAF members that at one point, were playing D&D together. For some of them, the allure of playing a traditional RPG, or even the name Dungeons & Dragons sounded like an attractive prospect to participate in. Unfortunately, the reality of playing that game is far different from what (I assume) many of them may have envisioned it as being. It is slow and plodding, with many rules that slow the game down, and a design that is restrictive. When a player asks "can I do this?" the answer they want to hear is "yes, and XX happens"; sadly the answers provided for them were "no, you can't". No one wants to hear that, it's not fun and it's not constructive.
I'm hoping that some of the people who found the idea of playing that game appealing in the first place, perhaps some that have come around on the idea, or maybe someone who is at least the slightest bit curious would be willing to give it another try. This time, the game won't be the well known D&D, but something completely different. There are a multitude of RPGs out there, many different themes and genres and systems, with different styles of play encouraged in each; D&D is just one of these, and honestly, it isn't really that good.
My proposition is this: At least to start with, I would like to run a game for those that want to play an RPG for the first time ever, or maybe they want to get back in the saddle after a long hiatus. This game requires no commitment at all, I will keep it short so that it could be run over one night, with a chance of spilling over to a second night, depending on how things go. If you enjoy it and want to play it again, that's great, if not, there's no hard feelings.
If you're new and feel that you may not be very good, don't be. I'm new to running these games, so I'm in the same boat as you. If you want to learn and have a bit of fun that you haven't experienced before, we can learn and have that fun together. This style of game is all about sharing, teaching and enjoying each-others company. New-comers are especially welcome as they bring fresh ideas and a fresh perspective to the table. It's an easy game to learn. All you need is a microphone, mumble and your imagination.
Two cool AusGAF members have noted themselves as interested in playing, we just need some more to kick things off. I'm hoping this last call for interest will grab the extra players we need to make this happen. Don't be shy, it's easy to learn and fun to play. If it sounds like something you might be interested in trying, please let me know in this thread or via PM and we can organise a night that suits all players.
