Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The Continent of Nathmaria
The Continent of Nathmaria is a foreboding and mysterious place. Not much is really known about the land across the sea. The four heroes were the first to ever record their expedition to this distant continent. Their adventures will be chronicled at a later date.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Welcome to Nathmaria.
In 1988, I met a friend that changed the way I thought about gaming. Just a freshman in college, I sought my place in this big world. Mr. Manning opened my eyes to what a person could become. Involved in many interests, I always made time to game. (For those that aren't familiar with the lingo, this refers to role playing games, such as D&D, however, not limited to it.) Mr. Manning was a fellow gamer. Sometime in my second month, he introduced a few of my friends and me to a system he was crafting. We agreed to play test it for him, although we did not really call it this. What emerged was a new found respect for him as well as what role playing could be. To use other game terms, I went from a rail shooter to open sandbox. He opened a story driven game instead of a planned event driven one. I have used this model ever since. The friends and memories I made have lasted this long. Nathmaria was his world.
Over my time here, I will introduce you to the world, its denizens, and insight into Mr. Manning and my friends. I welcome your comments. I will endeavor to be prompt in my replies. Enjoy.
In 1988, I met a friend that changed the way I thought about gaming. Just a freshman in college, I sought my place in this big world. Mr. Manning opened my eyes to what a person could become. Involved in many interests, I always made time to game. (For those that aren't familiar with the lingo, this refers to role playing games, such as D&D, however, not limited to it.) Mr. Manning was a fellow gamer. Sometime in my second month, he introduced a few of my friends and me to a system he was crafting. We agreed to play test it for him, although we did not really call it this. What emerged was a new found respect for him as well as what role playing could be. To use other game terms, I went from a rail shooter to open sandbox. He opened a story driven game instead of a planned event driven one. I have used this model ever since. The friends and memories I made have lasted this long. Nathmaria was his world.
Over my time here, I will introduce you to the world, its denizens, and insight into Mr. Manning and my friends. I welcome your comments. I will endeavor to be prompt in my replies. Enjoy.
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