Aaron Member of Portland Dungeons & Dragons Meetup
Title: Kick'n It Old School
My activity
- Meetup RSVPs (43)
- Photos (6)
- Greetings (7)
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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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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Latest activity
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Aaron RSVPed Yes"I'm so there."
Mar 18 6:00 PM -
Aaron replied to a discussionWhat do you name a Goblin Brothel?
"The Goblin Hole"
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Aaron replied to a discussionDead Gentlemen Productions: Amusing (and yet insulting?)
"Well, I think that's your problem right there. Gaming isn't serious business at all - it's adults sitting around a table pretending to be elves and wizards...."
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Aaron commented on a Meetup
"A WINNER IS ME!"
Feb 18 6:00 PM -
Aaron commented on a Meetup
"Definitely enjoyed this month's event! A good turnout, and I enjoyed the atmosphere, despite the extreme lack of respect from those concerned with gaming and not much else. Ha, I am HILARIOUS! :D"
Feb 18 6:00 PM -
Aaron commented on a Meetup
"Remember - if you're not there, that means you hate fun!"
Feb 18 6:00 PM -
Aaron RSVPed Yes
"All up in it, y'all!"
Feb 18 6:00 PM -
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Aaron replied to a discussionGamma World comes to 4th Edition in 2010
"Yep. The basic game comes with a set of cards for mutations and equipment - for some reason, your mutations apparently change randomly from battle to battle...."
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Aaron replied to a discussionPrison Ban on Dungeons & Dragons...
"I guess the thing to take away from this is "Don't beat someone to death with a sledgehammer if you want to be able to play your favorite game." Murderous gamers, take heed!"
