Levi, Man, you've been a saint. Thanks for not getting frustrated, these guys (me too) are a hard sell. I play D&D at the dragons keep on Thursdays, but I'd really like to try Monsterapocalypse. I think it's great there's a hobby game store that is generous in allowing people to walk in, offer to teach people games and let people use someone else's games- that kind of trust is rare. Really it is appreciated- perhaps we'll risk trying something new and discover the great new games that have been going around almost every night, although I suspect that the entire Utah County Boardgame group won't show. Several reasons why" 1. Some of these guys are married, and are limited to twice a month for game nights. The group meets at Sanctuary 1st Friday of month and Games People Play 3rd. Several also meet each Wed for game nights at Boardgame Revolution. The other two Fridays most likely aren't available, and what's to keep them, even if they had it open, from participating in open MTG tournaments at the Provo Town Center store for $7 entry fees. So I would come more, but I'm taking 18 credits at BYU, dating a girl (seriously), working two jobs, etc. My point is, Tuesday nights are shot 'cause of a film class, and that's rotten luck because that's your board game night, right? Fridays are packed aren't they? 2. These guys want a place they can go without competition. Some place private, but this in all fairness is a nice way of saying they want to be catered to. There is an element of elitism present here, but in all fairness, not everyone frequenting all "our" game stores are friendly, personable and social, and we know it. The Dragon Keep unfortunately has a reputation for housing rabbles of geeks, not the most hygenic, etc- but I've been there (about twice a week for the last 2 months) and I see it's not the case. It IS a bit run down, and the game selection isn't on par with stores that focus only on board games, but those other stores pale with the dragon keep's hobby/ skirmish/comic and rpg selection. So why can't we just be friends? 3. I think the answer lies here: There's skeptics on both ends, and then there's snobs. In addition, some just don't want to try, and never will be interested in a game with a dragon, wizard, spell or epic quest involved. It's a shame too, because such games cater to their meticulous and complex nature, and think they'd enjoy symbiotically with the heavy euros and boardgames. Some might be offended I am attempting to represent them here, but I hope that we can all admit we may all share the guilt, and we all could be a little more open minded. For God's sake friends, we're gamers! Aren't we those who are open to fresh ideas, and always on the cutting edge to try the next best thing? I consider this group a group aimed at having fun, and above all, to enjoy one another's company. I may be alone in saying this, but I'd love to see the group hold game nights here- it opens up the table options more, right? This could surprise even the most experienced board gamer into trying something new, and it would allow a lot of nice people with no experience in board games to give them a try. I hope everyone can see my effort here is to be more including and less selfish in creating and providing a better, more quality experience, before they see me pointing a finger.
As it is, I struggle attending BGR's game nights for this very reason. I'm asked by Brant to be there in case newcomers show up. I do, and several times no one comes and then I'm left out of the one game going on (not enough players, or more often I'm just not interested in the game). I suppose some would say this is my own fault, but I see it as a duty to facilitate fun for others, something that I feel is rare on these game nights- it feels as if the same people pick the games week after week, which is ok provided they consider everyone present, and that the games are something everyone wants to play. Maybe, I'm being ironic here, and maybe some disapprove when I say I consider myself a member of this group, but I'd like to know that anyone can participate and enjoy themselves with no previous experience. What we do makes us thinkers, and leaders. I think we have potential to improve and open our wings to other, potential friends. I apologize for preaching, if it comes across that way, and I hope not to offend. Some small, insecure part of me wishes to be friends to everyone in this group, because I admire you, look up to you, and share a passionate interest and hobby with each of you. I stress over dissensions, disagreements, and I tremble with paranoia that a sour glance at times is directed my way. I just hope that hasn't been felt by others, that there's respect, and that the games don't become more important than the people- my girlfriend would be proud that I added that. I'd love to hear what you guys think- can we give Dragonskeep a chance? Have I made enemies from writing this? Am I out of line? Let me know, I'd like to hear our criticisms. P.S.- Rachel and I went ring shopping this week! We're not technically engaged yet (she needs to meet my parents over Christmas, oy vey! (ironic for yiddish, ya I know)), but she and I are very exited and just can't seem to keep it a secret! SEE YOU GAMERS FRIDAY- LEVI, YOU UP FOR JOINING US ;) ??? On Nov 8, 10:47 am, DKeep <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey, > > We will be having a restock this next week. This game was very popular > internationally and they have sold out world wide on Starters and in > some areas boosters. I will have more of everything but the Starters > by Wed. of this coming week. Additionally, we will be getting in > something similar to Starters as soon as they are released. The game > was very popular at Dragon's Keep so we moved through our available > inventory very quickly. > > Hope to see some of you down here playing sometime soon. If you have > any other questions please let us know. > > Thanks > Levi > > On Nov 7, 10:34 pm, "M. Crane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > DK only has four boosters left as of yesterday. They are $13 for four > > minis. > > > On Nov 4, 8:19 pm, DKeep <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Hey, > > > > Just wanted to let you know you can stop by Dragon's Keep any day of > > > the week and someone would be glad to play with you. All of the > > > employees play the game and there are often more then one game being > > > played on most days. Additionally, Thursday night is our official > > > night for this game and we have a pretty good following. Most people > > > are willing to trade figures they need or want so with a minimal > > > investment you can get into the game then trade up to be able to > > > play. If you have more questions about the game and the format let me > > > know and I will try to answer these questions the best I can. > > > > Thanks > > > Levi > > > > On Nov 4, 5:31 pm, Marc Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > I know this is not our usual type of game (it's a collectible mini > > > > game) but has anyone else taken notice of this or even taken the > > > > plunge to buy a set? > > > > > Monsterpocalypse:http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/32674 > > > > > I have been thinking about buying some myself but the whole > > > > collectible format is scaring me off a bit. If anyone has a set I'd > > > > love to try it out before I go ahead and decide to spend some money on > > > > it. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "utah county boardgamers association" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/ucboardgamers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
