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[intraining]

So uh...hi.

[ a+ charlie bradbury. best start to a conversation ever. good job. ]

I'm starting to realize this might actually be the worst timing ever, what with the whole destruction of buildings and earthquake shenanigans and all that jazz, but the network's working again! Or like, un-glitch-afied. Again. And I've kind of been working on this for a while? So why not.

[ and now she smiles. big, look at how cute i am kind of thing. she's really cute guys love her. ]

I'm Charlie, by the way. [ vulcan salute hello. ] Been around for a little bit, just your average geek-without-her-tech. For all you crazy kids I haven't met, hi. For all you crazy kids I have met...hi also.

And yeah okay, everyone's probably going to be rebuilding and surviving and doing that thing we do when we want to not live in houses with holes in the ceiling... [ charlie looks up above her for a moment before sighing and shaking her head. ] But I kind of sort of noticed that a lot of us, when we're not hunting and fishing and generally being great awesome citizens-of-the-month, are bored. Like. Seriously, going kind of insane, bored.

I miss the internet. I know, I know, shock, but a lot of my life was on there for a really long time. I started LARPing a while ago and got really into that, but other than a select few thespian friends I've met, I can't see people really getting into the world of live action RPing. Thus I come to you, my dear, sweet Kore, with another option.

[ at this moment, charlie reaches down to the table in front of her, picking up what looks like a very large piece of paper with a map drawn into it. ]

Table top gaming. [ she says that like it carries a lot of weight, like there should be some applause backtrack going on in her life. if she had her laptop, she could be playing a nice little trumpet sound right about now, but instead? silence. she looks excited enough, so there's always that. ] Figured D&D is probably the most popular, so we could do a version of that. I'm probably gonna be the only DM around here, so depending on who all's interested I could change the game up, but for those of you who don't know- D&D is a table top role play game, or RPG. You make characters, with all these specifics that you peeps are so lucky because I've got that shit memorized, and they go on an adventure.

It's fun, it doesn't involve possibly going out into the dark and life-threatening forest, and it's social. [ ohhhhh, ahhhhhhh. ] We're all stuck here anyway, so might as well make the most of it, right? Right.

Drop your name if you're interested. Gotta gauge how popular this is before I actually get this crap organized. Oh also! If you find any more paper or like...drawing supplies. Collect 'em for me? I might be the master of memorizing kind of useless details, but even I've got a limit here.

And...yeah. Guess that's all I wanted to PSA at everyone. Charlie out.

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[runboyrun]

[Stiles is going to respond to this by tripping over a flat surface. While standing still.]


That....

I am so freaking in.

[intraining]

Yeah? [ she totally called this bro, you've got no choice now. ] Tell me you're familiar.

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

[Confusion. So much confusion.]

Is this... something people do in the future?

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[intraining]

Yup! [ bring on the confusion, dude, she's totally prepared for this. ] It's a board game, kinda like chess. Except you only have to care about one piece and you come up with backstories and motives and personalities for that piece.

[video]

[justrunsasaloon]

You're welcome to use the bar. If you want, I've got chalk and you can use the tables for drawing or whatever.

[Ash had played a few games with a few of the younger hunters that had come through.]

Most of the symbols are painted in now, so no worry about them.

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[intraining]

Seriously?

[ oh my god ellen you just made her whole life. ]

That would actually be so freaking amazing.

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[noblexcompanion]

I once had a boyfriend who was big on the whole D&D thing. He was a right geek - no offence.

I didn't really understand it.

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[intraining]

It has a tendency to draw in the more-nerdy, yes. Mostly cause it takes a lot of time and effort and only the hard-core geeks have time for that.

[ a.k.a. her ]

But game-wise it can be fun for a whole range of non-geeks and closeted-geeks. And it's not like we're doing much else with our free time.

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[venatical]

[ This is the face of a man who's extremely interested but trying not to look like he's incredibly interested but also maybe not that worried about hiding it. ]

So uh... You don't have to dress up? [ He might miss the dressing up aspect. Like. Maybe. A little. ]

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[intraining]

Nope. [ and this is a smile of someone who was planning on making dean no matter his interest level, so this is great. ]

[intelligently]

How many people do you need? [ Not that she's interested. She's not offering. Make her play ]

[intraining]

At least seven.

[ actually that's a lie, she needs at most seven. but she kind of wants everyone to play, so saying we need more is obviously the way to do that. ]

So definitely you.

[lightgunhustler]

I'll play.

[Jo's not worried in the least about hiding her interest -- Charlie's right. When they're not working, this place is pretty dull, and all work and no play makes everyone cranky.]

You'd have to teach me how to play from the ground up, but I'm a quick study. Mom already offered you the bar, right?

[intraining]

[ internally screeching with excitement ]

No that's cool- I kinda expected to teach everyone from the ground up anyhoo. We're gonna be changing up rules and things to make it less complicated anyway, so yeah.

[ she nods, and then just grins because okay this is getting to be a really cool list of people playing. ]

Yeah, she said we could use chalk on the tables, which would be really freaking helpful.

[notrosesshadow]

Count me in.

[Martha had never played D&D before. She had no idea what it was other than some game her kid brother played. But that was exactly why she needed to play it. She needed some sense of her brother. Something of home.]

[intraining]

[ charlie might have no idea what martha's motives were, but she sees the intense look and just kind of...grins really big. yes more people. ]

Awesomesauce! Have you ever played before?

[ video - private ]

[foundacause]

Looks like I'll be giving playtime a miss.

[ Yeah, she saw Ellen's offer of the bar and the bar is hardly demon friendly. ]

You ever want to play Twister or Monopoly - you know where to find me. We can even make it Strip Twister if you prefer.

[ video - private ]

[intraining]

[ oh. oh. charlie didn't even think of that, and her face actually falls at the realization. she might not be meg's biggest fan, but she's been making an effort for dean, and she also doesn't really like...leaving people out.

so the demon still scares the shit out of her. at least charlie's trying. ]

We could do- uh. Other games. Or like, other campaigns, private ones, somewhere else. [ a beat, and then in a smaller voice. ] Sorry.

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[wolfofmidgard]

[...that sounds like her life. Her life as a game. Oh dear.]

I think I'd be rather worthless, from the sound of it, but there's a great deal of paper here in this house that you're welcome to.

[video]

[intraining]

You don't know that! It's really super fun. You should come try anyway.

[ a beat, and then a sigh of relief. ]

Oh my gods, that would be amazing. Can I just come over and pick it up?

[tryingitall]

I've been hoarding paper and pencils. Just a bit. [Drawing on some of them, too! You should see his botanical illustrations.] And I want them, but I can share. Do you need colors, or just newsprint and pencil?

[There's a thoughtful pause, as if he's weighing the impact of his next words, then he says:]

And I'm in.

[intraining]

If you want them for yourself, I don't want to take them. It's mostly just to keep info straight since everyone's gotta make characters and all. Just newsprint and pencil, mostly, though the pencils more than anything.

[ and this is charlie's yes good grin. ]

Great!

[any1youwant]

[She blinks; she isn't even sure why she's responding to the video except for the fact that she's only been around for a few weeks and she's already going stir crazy.] I don't think I understand...

Alright, I get that it's a game... everything beyond that is what I'm confused about.

[intraining]

That's why I'm gonna hold an info session first go-round! Explain the rules and the point and answer any and all questions.

[ yes see being bored is dumb come have fun instead. ]

[video]

[triplelindy]

[ Sam remembers a few college mates having some games. He hadn't been really interested, instead wrapped up in his studies and Jess. He's never been much for gaming, not really. Pop culture and cult films, sure.

It might not be the most productive thing to be doing, but a part of Sam knows that going out of his mind from boredom isn't much better. ]

It'll be good to get everyone together every now and then when it's not just business. Good idea, Charlie. [ He offers up a smile. ] At least I won't have to worry about finding face paint for this adventure.

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[intraining]

Face paint and foam swords are optional, but don't let me stunt your creativity man. You're free to go all out for the campaigns all you like.

[ and there's not even a question there, bro. you are also listed under 'those who are coming whether they want to or not'. ]

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[godsprophet]

[ There really isn't much to do in Kore. And Chuck's heard of tabletop gaming before, but he's never participated in it. He supposes now is as great a time as any, right? Besides, it beats sitting in the attic and doing nothing all day. ]

Sure, I guess I'll join. I mean, you might need to teach me, but...

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[intraining]

First lessons are for educational use only.

[ yes perfect she always wanted to play god for god. ]

[zen_navigator]

Does this have something to do with homosexual fantasy creatures? [His only interaction with gamers so far involved a gay love triangle and something like World of Warcraft. Let's just say Dirk's experience here is limited. Also all of your acronyms are confusing and new.]

I have a couple writing implements and a small notebook with me. If they would be of any use, they are at your disposal.

[intraining]

Homo-what? No. No actually the sexual preferences of the characters is one hundred percent up to the player, though fantasy creatures are a maybe.

[ though honestly dirk charlie would love to hear about that WoW love triangle. sounds interesting. ]

The pens would be mega-helpful, for sure. We've got plenty of paper for now unless you wanna bring your own. You in?

[video]

[happytobleed]

What is D&D?

[ He's not saying he's not in and if she's friends with Dean, whatever that is might be interesting. ]

[video]

[intraining]

Table-top game! [ she says, with the most excitement a girl can muster after explaining this however many times.

you're lucky you're so dreamy, cas. ]

You pretend to be a character in a world I get to make up and go on an adventure with no actual harm to you or your person.

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[plagiary]

Look at you love, bringing the people together through boardgames. [ He may sound sarcastic but if anything his smile is genuinely fond. ]

Any takers yet?

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[intraining]

[ perfect angel smile of I know you're being sarcastic and I don't even care. ]

Someone's got to do it. And actually...yeah. A few. We've got... [ give her a second to count on her fingers... ] fourteen. And I've got an assistant DM so we might split into two.

SHHH I KNOW I'M TAGGING INTO THIS WAY LATE

[nedofpies]

[ Ned's main source of recreation isn't really an option here, at least, not in the way he'd like. There aren't enough supplies to be constantly baking pies, so he's going to have to find himself a new hobby. This sounds as likely as anything else. Besides... it might be good to get out a bit more. Meet people. ]

Non life-threatening fun sounds... really good, actually. Count me in.

I DON'T BELIEVE IN LATE

[intraining]

[ it's alright ned. not all of us can be baker extraordinaires. ]

Sweet! You should bring Daneel too.

tagging in way lay but i need itttttt

[monticora]

I have only one question--is Mr. Douche gonna be there? [ Mr. Douche being Dean. Everytime he's around that guy it's like a weird competition for whoever owns this face. This face is all his in his world. Well, him and Ben, but Ben is toast. He's dead and gone so that just leaves Alec. Having to compete with that dude over it? Totally lame. ]

NO SUCH THING AS LATE NOPE

[intraining]

[ aw c'mon bro he's her bro. ]

I mean, he's invited. But if you don't wanna I can do like...separate games?

[ also the fact she totally knows who 'mr. douche' is supposed to be is another story entirely. ]