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a new level of geek

May 18, 2008 9:56 pm

So I’ve reached a level of geek I never thought I’d even approach.

I’ve now played D&D. And not just, you know, played D&D, either. Instead, I am DMing a campaign. Just jumped right into the deep end, something I never do. (I mean, come on, the water is usually really freaking cold).

But you know what? It’s fun. That’s right, I said it. It’s FUN.

I mean, where else can you retaliate in a god-like way when someone annoys you?

So far, I’ve only played with Nathan and Ethan. But last weekend, we had this conversation:

Nathan: “I check the altar to see if it has anything inside it.”

DM: “It’s a solid stone block. Your check reveals a solid stone block.”

Nathan: “Okay, then. I want to smash something. Is there anything I can smash?”

DM: *withering look*

Ethan: *withering look*

Nathan: “Okay, I attack the pews.”

DM: “The pews are made of stone, like I said before. You break your sword.”

Nathan: “DAMMIT!”

One Response to “a new level of geek”

dancingdoc2 wrote a comment on May 19, 2008

Congrats on attaining the next level of geekdom. I’ve been playing on and off for 30 years … I think I must be about a 47th level geek by now!

Part of the joy of DM-ing is making players squirm:
Player: Wait, don’t open that door yet. I’m going to check for traps. *rolls die*
A 4.
DM: *consults notes for show* Hmmm …. well, you don’t SEEM to detect any.
*sits back and enjoys resulting uncertainty*

And my favorite D&D t-shirt (don’t own one, just know someone who does):
Front: Jesus saves …
Back: … and takes half damage.

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