Title: Kick'n It Old School

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June 24, 2007

Introduction

Hello, everyone! I'm new to Portland, and I'm looking to find a solid D&D group to play with. I'll happily play any edition, although I admit to a nostalgic soft spot in my heart for running or playing 1st edition - anyone interested?

Tell everyone about YOUR current (or ideal) game.

I like games that are open-ended and "organic". My old DM before I left Kentucky was great for that - his world felt real, there was a lot of character development, and the game never felt like a series of isolated adventures. I salute you, Dan!

What is your favorite class in any system? Why?

Ooh, a tough question. Okay, I DON'T like the bard, in any system - "He's like a thief! But with music stuff, too! Oh, and he can cast spells." Lame, I say! Other than that, all the classes can be appealing - I'd like to play an illusionist sometime.

What balance do you like to see in your game towards RP and Combat? 50-50? 70-30?

70% RP, and 30% combat - maybe even a bit more RP than that. If there's not much development of character and story, I just find it harder to give a crap when the dice are hitting the table as the party whales on the foe du jour.

How many players do you prefer in your group?

Between 5 and 8, although that can admittedly make a battle go mighty slowly in the current edition if everyone's not on the ball. However, I think a bigger group makes for better roleplaying and interaction.

How long have you been gaming?

I played my first D&D game about 25 years ago, although our poor understanding/creative interpretation of the rules at the time lead to my 35th level cleric with full psionics who gained a level at every 2000 xp. I'm much better now, I promise.

Additional Information

"I look forward to meeting like-minded players. Like I said, I'll happily play any edition, and I may even get up the ambition to DM a 1e campaign if there's interest - I've got spare PHB's if anyone's down for it!"

What Aaron is saying about this Meetup Group

Good stuff - I've been lax in making it to Meetup events, but I enjoyed meeting almost everyone there. I'll definitely attend again!

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