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New Gamers, some "recruiting" themselves.

Started by Koltar, April 14, 2007, 03:55:30 AM

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Gunslinger

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April 18, 2007, 03:42:39 PM
Quote from: KoltarJust remembered another bunch that "recruit" themselves : Servicemen just out of the military or on leave. The guys who might have looked down on gamers whilst they were in High School are now playing Dungeons & Dragons and loving it. First year that our store was open a soldier explained to me that an RPG needs very little "equipment" to play in the field. All a player needs is his or her character sheet, dice and their imaginations. The DM is doing most of the hard stuff. (A DM also might need the books more)
Also, a lot of these guys get care packages with that sort of thing sent to them.  I'm sure it's a great way to spend time when not on duty.

I know that Marvel makes special comic books for the soldiers.
 

flyingmice

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April 18, 2007, 03:45:16 PM
Quote from: GunslingerAlso, a lot of these guys get care packages with that sort of thing sent to them.  I'm sure it's a great way to spend time when not on duty.

I know that Marvel makes special comic books for the soldiers.

I just sent out Cold Space and In Harm's Way in a care package for a soldier, along with dice. I know a lot of service folks game, and figured if he didn't want it, he'd give it to a buddy.

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HinterWelt

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April 18, 2007, 03:48:46 PM
Quote from: flyingmiceI just sent out Cold Space and In Harm's Way in a care package for a soldier, along with dice. I know a lot of service folks game, and figured if he didn't want it, he'd give it to a buddy.

-clash
Similar with a batch of Roma, Nebuleon and SA! with dice. I have a lot of friends in the military and they value distraction very highly.

Good job Clash!

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Gunslinger

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April 18, 2007, 04:13:47 PM
Hinterwelt, flyingmice.  Very cool.  

Quote from: HinterweltI have a lot of friends in the military and they value distraction very highly.
I know.  I've been employed for 9 years mostly to be a distraction.
 

Ian Absentia

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April 18, 2007, 04:16:07 PM
Quote from: GunslingerI know that Marvel makes special comic books for the soldiers.
Not reprints of the old Power Pack and Care Bears comics from the 80s, I assume.  Specially-written and illustrated stories, or just compilations like the old Holiday Grab Bag issues? Any idea what titles they send?

!i!

Gunslinger

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April 18, 2007, 04:23:19 PM
Specially written and illustrated stories.  I have one that is a Captain America and Punisher team up.  Punisher says he was in the ARMY, the Marine Corp will be pissed.  The other one I was given was Iron Man.  I'm assuming they're doing this with other big name characters and titles as well.
 
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