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Topic: TROS game in London?
Started by: Snikwas
Started on: 8/28/2003
Board: The Riddle of Steel


On 8/28/2003 at 12:11pm, Snikwas wrote:
TROS game in London?

A big hello to all of you. I'm new to this forum and The Riddle of Steel game and am looking for a game. I live in North London in the UK, so if anyone knows of a way to line up a game, I'd appreciate it. I am originally from Australia, so have no established gaming network in the UK. Any help would be appreciated.

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On 8/28/2003 at 9:14pm, Brian Leybourne wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

Welcome to the forum.

As far as I know, there are a few Londoners around here, so I have my fingers crossed for ya. Another good move is of course to check out gaming stores (of which there are MANY in London). Some of them have a pegboard where people can advertise that they're looking for players or groups etc. See if there's a group looking for someone, or better yet - advertise that you want to start up a ROS game and see if anyone bites. It's far better to roleplay with established friends, but when that's not an option, roleplaying with strangers can often make them into friends.

Brian.

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On 8/29/2003 at 7:32am, Snikwas wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

Thanks for the tips Brian. I did ask in a local gaming store, but they didn't know. Putting up a notice might be a better way.

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On 8/29/2003 at 7:54am, Dan Sellars wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

you could try

www.leisuregames.com

I believe thay are based in london and may be able to help.

Dan

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On 8/30/2003 at 10:34pm, Pytorb wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

Another place youcould try (though more central London than Leisure Games north London) would be the Orcs Nest, www.orcsnest.com

Unfortunately I'm hideously busy but I would be interested in playing a tRoS game if one's starting in London, my current group are more interested in the riddle of D20 or White Wolf.

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On 8/31/2003 at 8:15pm, Snikwas wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

Pytorb: I am happy to run a TROS game if I can get some players. I'll let you know if I get anything going.

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On 8/31/2003 at 11:00pm, Camillus wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

There are a number of clubs that meet in London.

I'm going to one that meets in the Green Man pub opposite Great Portland Street tube on a Monday night, from about 18:30 hrs.

At the moment I'm playing in a Feng Shui game but I'd love to start playing TROS (I actually prefer to GM but I'm happy to play).

I'm kind of promised to a Harn game after the Feng Shui one ends but I know that TROS is being used as the rule set for Harn by some people and I don't see why pressure couldn't be brought to bear ;o)

I would happily play another night as well if a suitable time and venue could be arranged.

Cheers

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On 9/9/2003 at 7:28pm, Pytorb wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

So that's a possible three, anyone else want to join the fun?

Peter

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On 9/15/2003 at 10:15pm, Camillus wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

Any more news on forming a group?

I've spoken to the Harn GM who has expressed an interest in using TRoS to run the game so we might have a goer if everyone can get organised.

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On 9/16/2003 at 10:46am, kiwinick_in_london wrote:
Game in London

Hi there

I am the Harn GM Charles was referring to.

I'm really keen to play a game in Harn, which I would like to GM. Charles has mentioned that he would like to GM also, so we probably need to thumb wrestle or something to decide that!

If me, I enjoy a very low-fantasy style of game. I enjoy it (and also hopefully the players do also!) when the characters start with comparitivly little, and then make their way in the world through guile, cunning and violence.

I have not played TRoS previously, so it would be nice to have some sessions prior to the game kicking off to go over character generation and combat etc. Needless to say, I shall purchase a copy of the rules forthwith.

As Charles also mentioned, I play in the Green Man pub, just outside the Great Portland Street tube exit on Mondays. That would be the best time for me to game.

Cheers,

Nick P

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On 9/16/2003 at 12:48pm, Snikwas wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

I'm keen. When will you be starting?

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On 9/16/2003 at 1:50pm, kiwinick_in_london wrote:
Game

As Charles mentioned, we are both playing in a Feng Shui game.

This game is very fun, and I would like to give the GM maybe four weeks notice of stopping, so he can write me out with a suitably heroic end.

I tried to buy TRoS today, but Orcs Nest had sold out, but they will be getting a new shipment on Thursday, so that is the earliest I will have the rules.

The Feng Shui doesn't normally start until 1900 or later, so if people wanted to meet at the Green Man at say, 1800 then that would be fine with me.

It would be nice to meet up a couple of weeks before the game proper starts. I especially would like some character generation and combat practice before it all kicks off officially.

NickP

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On 9/17/2003 at 11:44pm, Pytorb wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

I'm keen too, but not about for the next week and a half. I'll check this thread again when I'm back in front of my PC.

Hope to see you all soon.

Peter

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On 9/19/2003 at 3:06pm, kiwinick_in_london wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

I have now purchased a copy of the The Riddle of Steel rules.

I propose that we meet at the Green Man pub (just outside the Great Portland Street tube station) on Monday 29 September for a preliminary get together/in-person discussion.

As I mentioned previously, the Feng Shui game starts between 1900 and 1930 so we could meet at 1800 for an hour or so to discuss things.

Looking forward to meeting you. Except Charles, of course! I've already met him, and he's very nice!

Nick Pullar

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On 9/19/2003 at 9:23pm, Abbs wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

Hello All.

I'm new to TROS and me an' my mate would like to join any games in the London area. We're North Londoners and available most evenings except Wednesday and Friday.

Cheers

Abbs

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On 9/20/2003 at 8:59am, Snikwas wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

kiwinick_in_london: Sounds good to me. I'll see you on the 29th September.

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On 9/23/2003 at 12:51pm, Abbs wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

To kiwi_nick_in london

would you and your group mind if me and a friend joined your game on Monday 29 September?

Abbs.

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On 9/23/2003 at 1:02pm, kiwinick_in_london wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

Of course not! The more the merrier!

I regard my suggestion to meet on Monday September 29 2003 as an open invitation to anyone interested in TROS and/or Harn.

We will meet at 1800 at The Green Man pub, which is literally just outside Great Portland Street tube station.

See you all!

Nick P

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On 9/23/2003 at 9:35pm, Abbs wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

Thanks!

Um..I'm going to be a bit late, since I finish work at 7. I'll probably be there about 7.30. is that ok?

Abbs

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On 9/24/2003 at 6:02am, Brian Leybourne wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

Guys,

Far be it from me to stand in the way of people getting to play TROS, but this thread has turned into a bit of a personal conversation.

Can I suggest that anyone else who wants information about this game or to join in, PMs or emails Kiwinick in person.

Thanks,
Brian.

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On 9/24/2003 at 7:35am, kiwinick_in_london wrote:
Ridiculous

Brian Leybourne wrote: Guys,

Far be it from me to stand in the way of people getting to play TROS, but this thread has turned into a bit of a personal conversation.

Can I suggest that anyone else who wants information about this game or to join in, PMs or emails Kiwinick in person.

Thanks,
Brian.

What a ridiculous thing to say.

The title of the thread makes it quite clear what its purpose is. People who aren't in London, or who are not interested in a TROS game there won't read the thread.

On the other hand, people who are interested will be able to co-ordinate their activities with each other so we can perhaps start a game, and then (and I think this might be a crucial consideration for you) buy more of your products.

One of the purposes of community forums like this is to facilitate personal conversations. God forbid anyone should actually want to get to know their fellow members of the board.

My suggestion, Brian, is to chill out and start worrying about things that make it harder for people to enjoy the board.

Nick Pullar

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On 9/24/2003 at 8:21am, kiwinick_in_london wrote:
Reply to Abbs

Abbs wrote: Um..I'm going to be a bit late, since I finish work at 7. I'll probably be there about 7.30. is that ok?

Hi Abbs

No, not really. As I explained, we start our own game of Feng Shui at 1900 or thereabouts. I think that it would be very rude to excuse myself from the game once it's begun.

I will phone the GM and ask him if he will let me do a timeout from his game for ten minutes or so.

I will PM you to inform you of his reaction.

Cheers

Nick Pullar

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On 9/24/2003 at 7:08pm, Brian Leybourne wrote:
RE: TROS game in London?

When a moderator closes a thread, it stays closed. Please see the etiquette posted at the top of this forum.

If you feel I'm in error, please feel free to PM me or bring it up in the Site Discussion forum. I'm happy to discuss it there and am big enough to admit it if I'm wrong.

But I wont discuss it here, and I wont justify myself. That's not appropriate in this forum.

Brian.

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