I was introduced to role-play as a hobby by a good friend of mine, Christopher Hildreth. Often considered the realm of ‘Nerds’ and ‘Geeks’ and other social outcasts, the truth is that almost everyone alive has role-played at some time in their life. At its purest form, role-play is simply putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. Every girl who has ever played ‘princess’ and every boy who ever played ‘Cowboys and Indians’ or ran around the backyard pretending to storm a castle has role-played. But as we grow up, we’re told to ‘grow up’ and to ‘get a life’. This leads most of us to bury that part of ourselves. But I tell you, I have had more consistent days I would consider ‘fun’ than I have since childhood. I love the adventure, the empowerment, and the escape from the mundane facets of our daily lives. Some people would say that I should just go out and experience the world, to literally become that which I desire to be. And that has some merit, but while I am certainly capable of being a soldier, learning swordplay, etc, I can never be a Space Marine, a Thyrsus Archmage, or a Holy Paladin. And that’s where it’s at. Doing something that takes me away from the world we live in.
Unfortunately, I myself am not very good at conveying these experiences for others. I look and listen back on games I have run, and I realized that I am nowhere near the skill level of others when it comes to being a Game Master. Nevertheless, our troupe has stuck with me, through my procrastination and inspirational dry spells. Now, I believe that with my personal growth and the things I’ve learned over the past year, we can attempt it yet again. There are those of you who this is specifically written for, and from you, I need feedback. I’m willing to attempt to include those of you at significant distances via Skype, if you’re interested. Also, If there is anyone out there who would be interested in say, Co-Gm’ing… possibly even running a separate game altogether, let me know.
My current intent is to run a game of World of Darkness Core, no supernatural templates(at least for now). It would be set either in Des Moines or a fictional city/country(though the latter option requires a lot more work on everyone’s part). The campaign would last 10-12 weeks, meeting once a week. I should be home and free on April 14th, and the group can start meeting possibly as soon as I get back, though I would not start the game proper until May.
So, If you are interested in playing(even if you’ve never played before) or interested in being a Co-GM, Please send me an e-mail at beroya(dot)is(at)gmail(dot)com, so I can start planning!
