Last week, a few of the first year MFA students got together to get to know each other and play board games. We played several games of Brawl and a couple long hands of Once Upon a Time. All in all, it was a good time.
There have been a few suggestions that we make a regular thing out of this. I'm not sure how the logistics of that are going to work out, but I think having a scheduled time for these sorts of activities - sharing favorite games, trying out new or classic board games, getting informal playtest feedback on design prototypes - could be a lot of fun, and useful as well.
So this week, at least, we'll be getting together again. Anyone who's interested is more than welcome to join in. We'll try to dig up a copy of Settlers and see what's available in the GIL, and I'm sure we'll be able to find plenty to keep us busy. Details TBD, but expect to meet early Saturday afternoon at Zemeckis. If you're interested, keep an eye out here for confirmation, or leave your thoughts in a comment.
UPDATE: 2:00 PM on Saturday at the ZML. Bring games if you want to play them.
Comments (9)
The 2nd years (last year's 1st years!) tried to do this... it was tons of fun, until we started 488 in the Spring and then we were doing play experiments for that class and then holding our own sessions seemed like overkill.
I'll totally crash your sessions when I have time, though, if you guys will have me. I saw Once Upon A Time and wanted to try it... and I am totally going to buy Munchkin at some point and will want people to play it with... :x
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August 28, 2008 12:19 AM
Posted on August 28, 2008 00:19
Great! We'd love to have you. I fully expect these sessions to stop making sense at some point, if interest drops off or classes become overwhelming or, as you say, it becomes overkill. But for the moment, it seems like a worthwhile thing. I'm glad to hear that we're following in your footsteps, and that it was successful when you guys tried it.
Also, I have both Once Upon a Time and Munchkin, so let me know if you ever want to play.
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August 28, 2008 7:07 AM
Posted on August 28, 2008 07:07
You do know that there is an official USC club that does this already, don't you?
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August 28, 2008 11:46 PM
Posted on August 28, 2008 23:46
I did not. Do you have any more information? How would I go about learning more about this club?
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August 29, 2008 8:16 AM
Posted on August 29, 2008 08:16
USC Society of Strategic Gaming and Role-Playing
uscssgr@googlegroups.com
I learned of them thru word of mouth and am on their mailing list. They meet Mondays and Wednesdays nights at 7. I have yet to get at them, but I will likely do so next week.
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August 29, 2008 9:17 AM
Posted on August 29, 2008 09:17
Good to know. Thanks.
For anyone who's interested in an IMD get-together this weekend, though, let's say 2:00 PM tomorrow at the ZML.
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August 29, 2008 1:29 PM
Posted on August 29, 2008 13:29
I'll be there. Does that club mentioned above go beyond RPGs and strategic wargames (i.e. D&D and Warhammer)?
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August 29, 2008 7:10 PM
Posted on August 29, 2008 19:10
As far as I know, they'll try anything.
I gaffed on the schedule. Here's what I believe is their most recent post:
Details for the following event have changed:
Title: SSGR Semi-Weekly Games Meeting
Time: Weekly at 7pm on Monday, Thursday until Thu Dec 11 7pm (Timezone:
Pacific Time)
Where: THH 214
Calendar:
Description: The Society of Strategic Gaming and Role-Playing's Fall 2008 meetings!
Bring your dice.
Bring your game face.
Leave your reputation at home.
Embrace the inner geek.
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August 29, 2008 9:09 PM
Posted on August 29, 2008 21:09
It is a curse and a blessing (to my studies) that I hadn't known about this. I'll be sure to check it out, and the next IMD gaming I read about (before it's done...).
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September 1, 2008 6:38 PM
Posted on September 1, 2008 18:38