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Post by dmsam on Feb 18, 2016 19:04:39 GMT
Hello fellow DMs,
I probably should have introduced myself earlier.
Several years ago, a discussion amongst friends got me interested in D&D. I tried to get comfortable with the rules of 4e at the time, and felt like I was trying run the code behind a video game. . .on paper, with dice. After several weeks of studying the rules, I decided that I could not keep up and had to abandon the project.
When 5e came out, I decided to give it another shot. The elegance and simplicity made DMing a much less daunting task. Now, I happily run games (or social experiments) every week for three friends.
After listening to some of the more famous actual play podcasts, I stumbled upon DMB. The discussions that happen here are just what I needed to get my mind going for the next session.
Thank you.
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Post by kjmagle on Feb 18, 2016 19:08:01 GMT
Everyone needs a sam... Welcome to the group.
4E rocks.
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Post by DM Mitch on Feb 18, 2016 20:23:42 GMT
Welcome DMSam! I've seen you posting around the forums, and I'm so glad you decided to join us here. Welcome to the Block Party my friend!
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Post by joatmoniac on Feb 18, 2016 23:00:07 GMT
Happy to hear that 5E drew you back to behind the DM screen! Also, welcome to the Block Party!
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Post by DM Windhover on Feb 19, 2016 4:33:08 GMT
Welcome again! I'm already loving reading your contributions and look forward to many more.
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Post by lasersniper on Feb 19, 2016 22:44:23 GMT
Welcome to the collective
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Post by dm_mainprize on Mar 2, 2016 16:56:33 GMT
Welcome! glad to have you on board and to share your passion for collaboration and getting better at DMing!
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gmsamuel
Squire
Got on after over six months away, feels like Dja vu.
Posts: 44
Favorite D&D Class: Held at the RPG academy
Favorite D&D Race: The Marathon
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Post by gmsamuel on Mar 11, 2016 1:36:52 GMT
what, exactly, do you mean by "social experiments" I have thought about using D&D as a tool for demonstrating political stances, and (secretly) helping people see the other sides of peoples views, and that sounded simmilar.
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Post by dmsam on Mar 11, 2016 2:22:35 GMT
D&D allows me to push envelopes past many lines. While it is not a very accurate model due to its small sample size, it's still fun to set up moral quandaries and awkward situations for players to explore. What do you do with that flourishing kingdom that thrives on slavery? What do you do with the slaves that are content with trading away freedoms for three meals a day and housing? How about public baths, do you join in or do you wait till everyone else is gone? Do you try exotic foods such as giant centipedes, or do you insult your host by refusing?
Of course, each experiment requires a hypothesis. Most of the time players act drastically different from the designed situation, but it's fun to see some of them behave as predicted.
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