So, in a bit of a troll, I posted this thread to Rolelaying Open at rpg.net (It got pulled so I reposted the gist of it below)
Hey, I thought I would repost a bit of my post there to see what I was talking about.
Anyway, I recently joined myspace.com (http://www.myspace.com/robmuadib if you want to amuse yourself by looking), and was checking out RPG groups on there and came across this individual, Pamela Elfin, who I think most of you will agree is on the very edge of the old Gamer Geeks Ven diagram. They are a D&D player, TV SF con-goer, and transgendered crossplay furry.
A pic of them with Wil Wheaton (Geek Cred)
(http://myspace-839.vo.llnwd.net/00078/93/84/78574839_l.jpg)
Their Myspace Profile
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=11980790
Them with Klingons at a con in Pasadena (They are on the left in the pink shirt)
(http://myspace-620.vo.llnwd.net/00078/02/62/78582620_l.jpg)
Them meeting Virginia Hey (Xan from Farscape), (They are the one in the pink on the left)
(http://myspace-732.vo.llnwd.net/00078/23/73/78583732_l.jpg)
And a pic of them dressed as a Furry Fox
(http://myspace-209.vo.llnwd.net/00078/90/28/78578209_l.jpg)
So my question is, would you give this person a fair shake at joining your gaming group, maybe playing a test session?
Sorry, being one of the banned elite, I cannot read the thread linked above.
Any chance of a cut and paste job?
Quote from: LawbagSorry, being one of the banned elite, I cannot read the thread linked above.
Any chance of a cut and paste job?
Heh, I foolishy forgot to copy my original post before it got pulled, doh!
The thread isn't there anymore. But to answer the question I am rather paticular about who I game with. Especially when things are going good - I'd be loathe to bring anyone into my current game. It's going great and I'm afraid I'd Yoko the whole thing apart.
They pulled a whole thread... they are a tad draconian over there arn't they.
Not draconian. It´s a "reign de la terreur", which not even they have control of anymore. Unlest they jump ahead and be all-banny before the mob gets angry. Thus they seem to keep control.
Amongst my friends, many have a person or 7 they choose not to game with. Those that have the biggest list don't really get to game at all. You have to look at personal dynamics of a group at some point. When things are going great, they are great.
On the other hand we had a campaign where the players fought amongst themselves repeatedly. It was because 2 groups of gamers were merged and the merger failed. The couple survived the attempted merger, but the 2 groups do not play together to this day.
I game with my friends. It's all the "screening" I need.
Quote from: shooting_diceI game with my friends. It's all the "screening" I need.
Wisdom.
We play mostly with friends here, so it's all about consensus. If the group agrees, we bring in a new player.
Personally, I like to play with functional human beings.
QuotePersonally, I like to play with functional human beings.
Don´t search on the Internet :)
Quote from: MaddmanWisdom.
The new dump stat?
Quote from: Technicolor DreamcoatThe new dump stat?
I always dumpstat wisdom. I mean it's more fun to have an excuse to play someone freakin goofy than unfriendly. And so it kills your Will save, so what? If I'm going to fail anything I'd rather it be Will, so that I can at least get to roleplay being the Dark Prince's he-bitch or something. :D
Yeah, but eventually you're going to have to put your foot down and say "Damn it! You know what? I'm sick of this crap. I'm sick of being the guy who eats insects and gets the funny syphilis. As of this moment, it's over. I'm finished being everybody's butt monkey!"
Quote from: DackeYeah, but eventually you're going to have to put your foot down and say "Damn it! You know what? I'm sick of this crap. I'm sick of being the guy who eats insects and gets the funny syphilis. As of this moment, it's over. I'm finished being everybody's butt monkey!"
Got it. No more butt monkey.
Quote from: SettembriniDon´t search on the Internet :)
No, you just have to search *carefully*. Besides my college friends, all of my RL friends are people I met over teh infraweb.
Posted the majority of the original message above. The replies on RPG.net were about 40% people saying umm, probably not, a few saying they'd give them a chance, and then a bunch of bitch-asses saying don't be mean, but not answering the question. So let's hear it?
after looking again at your original post... hmm, well...
i don't think this person would fit in well with us. most in the group are much higher on the "socially well-adjusted geek" chart. ;)
Quote from: RobMuadibPosted the majority of the original message above. The replies on RPG.net were about 40% people saying umm, probably not, a few saying they'd give them a chance, and then a bunch of bitch-asses saying don't be mean, but not answering the question. So let's hear it?
Can't say. There isn't enough information available. I've met enough people via the internet to know that you don't know what someone is going to be like tabletop until you actually meet them and spend some time face to face with them. Some people turn out to be much cooler in person, some do not.
Edit: I would give them a chance in the sense of I would meet and interact with them to find out if they would be someone I want at the gaming table. I wouldn't invite them straight out to game with us.
I'm a fucking snob. Answer is no, no negotiations. :)
Quote from: RobMuadibPosted the majority of the original message above. The replies on RPG.net were about 40% people saying umm, probably not, a few saying they'd give them a chance, and then a bunch of bitch-asses saying don't be mean, but not answering the question. So let's hear it?
Put me down for "Um...probably not"
Every experience we've had trying to bring a total Freak-show into our gaming group (over the last 15years or so) has been almost entirely negative.
Call the experiment done and the results assimilated into our new paradigm.
No Social Rejects...much less Transgendered Furry Sci-Fi Con attendees.
Quote from: shooting_diceI game with my friends. It's all the "screening" I need.
That's certainly the best way to do it. My problem is that two years ago I moved across the country to a place where I had no connections or friends, and then moved again just a few months ago to a place a couple hundred miles from where I initially moved. So it's been tough to build a circle of friends from which to draw a gaming group. It what's just about caused me to give up on gaming.
As for the original question...I have to be honest and say I'd have to get to know the person first. If I have to make a decision based on just the info given, I'd have to say no.
:snooty:
Reasonable chance?
Nope.
I wouldn't even give it an unreasonable chance.
Quote from: CyberzombieI'm a fucking snob. Answer is no, no negotiations. :)
:withstupid:
Can't see it happening.
Would he (and I use the gender neutral "he" here) look at me with that empty, toothless expression the whole time? Because that would be a dealbreaker right there.
That's a pretty cool shirt on Wil Wheaton though.:win:
Quote from: Teflon BillyThat's a pretty cool shirt on Wil Wheaton though.:win:
:heh: Out of everyone here, only you would notice that and comment on it, TB!
As for the original question, nope. I wouldn't give him (the nuetral him) a chance. My groups have enough quirks than having to play with Toothless McSheman. He may be a nice person, but that's just too distracting.
I only play with friends as well, but If he knew someone already in my group and wanted to play, well we would give him one session. The friend in question would be in a world of hurt if this dude turned out to be a nut job :heh:
You'ld think if you were going the transgender route you would at least shave.
"I hate it when they ain't been shaved."
(Bonus Geek point to the first person to spot the quote without resorting to Google)
Quote from: BagpussYou'ld think if you were going the transgender route you would at least shave.
"I hate it when they ain't been shaved."
(Bonus Geek point to the first person to spot the quote without resorting to Google)
Wasn't that from that goofy freakshow movie? Damn it. I can't remember the title. Something Night or Dark or along those lines?
Quote from: kanegrundarWasn't that from that goofy freakshow movie? Damn it. I can't remember the title. Something Night or Dark or along those lines?
Near Dark.
No, there's no way I'd invite him/her/it to our group. Generally if they look like an all out freak, they often are all out freaks. I don't care if he's a nice person he/she's not coming in my house. Plus Northcott still carries his cinderblock with him like a security blanket.
Hell until you showed the rest of the pictures I though that first one was photoshoped. But full credit for Weaton to be standing there with a semi-smile on his face.
Quote from: Xavier LangNear Dark.
Bingo. I was going to search on IMDB about it, but then forgot. :D
No way. I mean, I don't have a problem with people doing what they want, but I wouldn't want to hang out with someone like that.
When I first saw the thread on rpg.net, I just assumed that Rob was posting about his own profile, and wondering if he could discover why he didn't have a game group.
100% no.
if I have friends they will eventually meet my wife and children. I'd enjoy explaning what is going on with that guy about as much as I'm going to enjoy explaining the giant herpies billboard on the freeway to my older son when he learns to read.
Not a chance. I've had the displeasure of gaming with that type before, I won't be repeating the experience.
Quote from: RobMuadibSo my question is, would you give this person a fair shake at joining your gaming group, maybe playing a test session?
Not in this fricking lifetime.
Quote from: Harry JoyOh -my - gawd.....
That's the kind of person that is absolutely certain to come to any table with some issues. And I don't want to know what they are.
I feel bad for Wil Wheaton. There is now a picture of him with this...person floating around teh interweb for all eternity. :hang: