Question:
You think that it is laim to play games like dnd and Call of Ctulhu in the age of 20?
anonymous
2006-05-18 07:20:19 UTC
Not too much but i think they are intresting,does it sound bad?
(your answers will not change my attitude)
Eight answers:
marbledog
2006-05-18 07:30:31 UTC
I'm 26 and have played these games all of my life. Whether or not anyone considers this "lame" doesn't make a whole lot of difference to me. RPG's allow people to be creative, exercise problem solving skills, and socialize all at the same time. I've taken countless hours of enjoyment from these games and made tons of friends. I've also learned more about myself and how I think. I don't personally think it's lame, and I can't imagine why I would care if anyone else does.
Experienced Newbie
2006-05-18 14:31:37 UTC
Dungeons and Dragons at 20 years old? That's not hardly lame (sorry, but I must correct your spelling).



I learned Dungeons and Dragons in the late 1970s from a University Student who learned it and special rules they developed together at CalTech (The California Institute of Technology is a prestigious Science-Magnet Private University in Pasadena, California).



Lets remember that the late 70's was before the printing of Greyhawk, well before the invention of "Advanced" Dungeons and Dragons. All that existed back then was the 3 volume boxed set and anything the players could agree upon. There were a lot of agreements among the gamers at CalTech and the rules they came up with were stored on a CalTech computer in four files: rules.1 rules.2 rules.3 and rules.4.



I may have a printed copy of those still around in my storage, on green-bar paper. One former CalTech student published the rules as "Warlock" and later withdrew the publication out of concern for copyright infringement.



I have friends who play Dungeons and Dragons weekly in their fourties. I prefer to dance than play, but I play online in "MUD"s (Multi-User Dungeons).



Would you rather put on costumes and armor and re-create history (or fantasy) rather than fantacise about it?



-EN-
math_prof
2006-05-18 14:26:05 UTC
No. I personally think that RPGs are great for creativity, especially when played in person, not on a computer.



If I had the time and a group, I would love to GM again. I have run many campaigns. The last one ended when I was about 32. Once my children are older, I plan to get back into it, like one Friday a month.
Perfect Gentleman
2006-05-18 14:23:22 UTC
I believe you can do whatever you can for stress-relief or having fun. Besides, I know a person who plays these games at the age of 32. I am 25 and sometimes I like to play silly internet games for stress-relief.
Mikey_T
2006-05-18 14:24:54 UTC
My friends and I would still be playing D&D now (in our 40's) if we lived near to each other (we live in Massachussets, Northampton (UK), Edinburgh and Harrow). Instead we play using custom NWN and Skype.



If/when we are all in the same country we will play with paper & dice again.



But, to the question - Are we lame? Yup. Do we care? Nope.
Hex
2006-05-18 14:25:14 UTC
lol Dude I am a hardcore Counter-Strike ConditionZero gamer and I will probably keep on being a hardcore gamer until the day that I die lol.

Your still young man, if you have time to pwn some newbs then feel free to Release the 1337-/\/3$$.



lol



-Void
playfultoyz
2006-05-18 14:22:19 UTC
are you kidding my husband plays warhammer and cthulhu and hes 28 years old! all of his friends do to, i never got into it though instead im on here answering and asking questions! go for it its fun!
anonymous
2006-05-18 14:20:55 UTC
Nope, doesn't sound bad.


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