Wives and roleplaying

willpax · March 23, 2006, 08:46:43 AM

My wife tried it once. It isn't for her.

That said, we've finally worked it out so that she lets me get out to play around once per month (my current group is in Chattanooga, so play involves an evening and overnight stay). It's okay, but I might try to start up something with some other people locally if I can find the time.

kanegrundar · March 23, 2006, 12:42:54 PM

Quote from: the ultimate nullifierWhere can I find me a wife like yours?

No shit! I'm just happy my fiancee will at least play the occasional board game with me. She won't touch RPG's with a 10-foot pole.

Nicephorus · March 23, 2006, 01:15:10 PM

Oh.

I thought this was going to about pirate and mermaid sorts of roleplaying with the wife.

Cyberzombie · March 23, 2006, 01:43:09 PM

Quote from: NicephorusOh.

I thought this was going to about pirate and mermaid sorts of roleplaying with the wife.

Well, tell us your experience with this sort of thing!

Cyclotron · March 23, 2006, 02:08:09 PM

...And post photos.

HinterWelt · March 23, 2006, 03:25:40 PM

Quote from: Zachary The FirstFor me, hope springs eternal. I think Gen Con this year will be the key (it's her first time going). Yeah, there's a bunch of crazies and other sorts there, but she loves just about every type of game except RPGs thus far. I'm thinking once she sees just how expansive the choices out there are, and gets to run in some good demos, she'll find something she enjoys.

She's on the fence--just needs a liiitle push.

Zachary, Stop by the booth and I will get Linda to work her over. Linda is pretty good at convincing non-gamers what fun RPGing is. Also, we will make sure she gets a copy of SA! and that is sure to rope her in.

Oh! and I will be running a SA! this year. Should be fun.

Bill

HinterWelt · March 23, 2006, 03:28:05 PM

I have to say, Linda, is a great RPGer and an incredible woman all around.

Here are some pictures of her and Theoden, my son.

I have always said, mate within your species.

Bill

Zachary The First · March 23, 2006, 03:46:26 PM

Quote from: HinterWeltI have to say, Linda, is a great RPGer and an incredible woman all around.

Here are some pictures of her and Theoden, my son.

I have always said, mate within your species.

Bill

Maybe her awesome gamer ways will have a positive influence on my wife if (when) they meet at Gen Con this year.

Theoden's a handsome little guy, isn't he? I'll have to bring my daughter Saris so there can be two gamer toddlers there.

Quote from: HinterWeltZachary, Stop by the booth and I will get Linda to work her over. Linda is pretty good at convincing non-gamers what fun RPGing is. Also, we will make sure she gets a copy of SA! and that is sure to rope her in. Oh! and I will be running a SA! this year. Should be fun.

Bill

That sounds fantastic!!!! I already have time planned as blocked off for HinterWelt this year. And if SA! can't do the trick, it might be a lost cause.

(BTW, I responded to the crit question on the forums, just FYI)

HinterWelt · March 23, 2006, 03:49:07 PM

Quote from: Zachary The FirstMaybe her awesome gamer ways will have a positive influence on my wife if (when) they meet at Gen Con this year.

Theoden's a handsome little guy, isn't he? I'll have to bring my daughter Saris so there can be two gamer toddlers there.

We are bringing extra people for the booth just so we can handle Theo so Saris will be most welcome. Theo will be almost 2 by then. How old will Saris be?

BTW - Linda and the crew want to take you (and your crew) out to dinner so figure that into your plans. At least you will get a meal out of it.

Bill

Zachary The First · March 23, 2006, 03:54:56 PM

Quote from: HinterWeltWe are bringing extra people for the booth just so we can handle Theo so Saris will be most welcome. Theo will be almost 2 by then. How old will Saris be?

BTW - Linda and the crew want to take you (and your crew) out to dinner so figure that into your plans. At least you will get a meal out of it.

Bill

Sounds fantastic! Thanks very much! And Saris turns 2 this August, so that works out just fine.

Is Chevalier going to be ready in time for GC Indy? I'm betting Brittania will, at least.

Back to the topic, someone really should do a seminar for GC Indy entitled "Gaming & Wives--They Can Co-Exist". It'd be the most-attended seminar there.

BOZ · March 23, 2006, 11:32:04 PM

i can very rarely get my wife to game with me. she's played D&D with me maybe all of 3 times, i think. that completely ended with the birth of our baby, however.

now, she does game a whole bunch when we go to GenCon, maybe because the kids aren't around.

and i can always get her to join in Keeper of Secrets' CoC game if nothing else.

CleanCutRogue · March 24, 2006, 02:20:16 PM

My wife used to game with me almost daily in college - she was of course my girlfriend then. Since then, we still game but because of children and jobs and life, our gaming is seldom now. But we still have the interest and still seek time. But I'll one-up you...

My wife is a gamer AND goes to strip clubs with me. Not interested in the girlies, but she loves the environment. THATS a good wife

flyingmice · March 27, 2006, 09:12:40 AM

Hey, Bill! Theo looks like gamer material to me. My son is a bit older - he's 19, probably older than some folks that post here - but he has written games with me. He's largely responsible for the magic system of Book of Jalan, for example.

My wifre games too - in fact we met at a game. We'll be celebrating our 21st anniversary this year.

-mice

Nicephorus · March 27, 2006, 09:35:40 AM

Quote from: CyberzombieWell, tell us your experience with this sort of thing!

I'll have to see if I can track down the pics of me in a mermaid costume, it makes the whole thing come together.

My wife loves to play boardgames but just can't get comfortable with rpgs.

Zachary The First · March 27, 2006, 09:39:38 AM

Quote from: NicephorusMy wife loves to play boardgames but just can't get comfortable with rpgs.

I know exactly what you mean. But where there's gaming, there's hope.