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!”
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One Response to “a new level of geek”
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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