It's obvious that anyone that visits this forum is at least somewhat interested in computer RPGs, and it's probably fair to say that most of us are at least close to being hardcore CRPG addicts.
My question, and poll, is have you ever played tabletop (pencil-n-paper, PnP) RPGs. I think (and I could be completely wrong) that having played PnP RPGs tends to make a person look for a certain type of CRPG.
I myself have been playing PnP RPGs for over 25 years. I've spent about 95% of that time DMing (bein the game master). I have a group of friends that have been playing together for that entire time, and I have another group that has been playing together for over 5 years.
I'm going to be 40 on Sunday and with a family and demanding job I still make time to run my PnP campaigns. Although we don't get to play as much as when I was younger, we still get together when we can, and we still have a blast.
I've even been lucky enough to begin working (2nd career) as a freelance RPG writer. All those years of creating worlds and adventures actually paid off (much to the surprise of my parents who thought RPGs were a waste of time).
So, chime in on the poll and let me know how playing PnP RPGs (or not playing them) has influenced your computer RPG experiences, and even your life.
narpet
My question, and poll, is have you ever played tabletop (pencil-n-paper, PnP) RPGs. I think (and I could be completely wrong) that having played PnP RPGs tends to make a person look for a certain type of CRPG.
I myself have been playing PnP RPGs for over 25 years. I've spent about 95% of that time DMing (bein the game master). I have a group of friends that have been playing together for that entire time, and I have another group that has been playing together for over 5 years.
I'm going to be 40 on Sunday and with a family and demanding job I still make time to run my PnP campaigns. Although we don't get to play as much as when I was younger, we still get together when we can, and we still have a blast.
I've even been lucky enough to begin working (2nd career) as a freelance RPG writer. All those years of creating worlds and adventures actually paid off (much to the surprise of my parents who thought RPGs were a waste of time).
So, chime in on the poll and let me know how playing PnP RPGs (or not playing them) has influenced your computer RPG experiences, and even your life.
narpet