Corvinus
Arcane
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Have you ever sat yourself down with some friends and had a proper PnP (Pen-and-Paper) campaign? Meaning playing an actual role-playing game? Or is your experience limited to the digital classics, or whatever more recent tripe they slap that label on?
The question springs to mind sometimes when reading our esteemed site. Some are likely well versed, others, especially the younger crowd, seem oblivious to the type of game(s) that started it all. Which is a shame, really, considering that the real deal can be vastly superior to the digital format when you have a good refree and competent players.
I got introduced to RPG's two decades ago, and have been playing ever since, on and off. Most of it has been using 'home-made' rule systems and settings, but also through commercial ones such as D&D and Forgotten Realms.
During recent years I've also taken a small part in a PbP (Play by Post - id est forum based) campaign which lasted over a decade before termination. It used an emulation/interpretation of the original D&D rules anno 1974, which were much different to what I was used to (2nd-3rd edition), and I must say, superior in their scope and simplicity. Especially when compared to the soulless products of today.
For some time now I've been giving serious thought to starting such a campaign here, if there's enough interest, but since it would be quite the undertaking I'm not at all sure it would be wise.
It would be interesting to read about your experiences with actual RPGs, and any thoughts about a Codex campaign would also be welcome.
The question springs to mind sometimes when reading our esteemed site. Some are likely well versed, others, especially the younger crowd, seem oblivious to the type of game(s) that started it all. Which is a shame, really, considering that the real deal can be vastly superior to the digital format when you have a good refree and competent players.
I got introduced to RPG's two decades ago, and have been playing ever since, on and off. Most of it has been using 'home-made' rule systems and settings, but also through commercial ones such as D&D and Forgotten Realms.
During recent years I've also taken a small part in a PbP (Play by Post - id est forum based) campaign which lasted over a decade before termination. It used an emulation/interpretation of the original D&D rules anno 1974, which were much different to what I was used to (2nd-3rd edition), and I must say, superior in their scope and simplicity. Especially when compared to the soulless products of today.
For some time now I've been giving serious thought to starting such a campaign here, if there's enough interest, but since it would be quite the undertaking I'm not at all sure it would be wise.
It would be interesting to read about your experiences with actual RPGs, and any thoughts about a Codex campaign would also be welcome.