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Hi everyone,
My husband and I live in the NW suburbs of Chicago, and we're looking for a gaming group. He recently moved down here from Michigan where he had a regular group of friends he'd game with, but now that he's in the Chicago area we're looking for other gamers.
He's been playing D&D since he was a teenage, and he just introduced me to the Pathfinder Beginner Box, which we just finished (so I'm very new to the game). I'm starting to build a new character using the core rules now, and we'd love to start playing with other people.
So if there are any gamers in the area looking for a couple of new players give us a shout! We usually have weekends off.
Thanks so much!
Nash
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The closest gaming store near with tables near us is Games Plus in Mount Prospect. Which is where we were hoping to start meeting when we found a group. But I talked with my husband, and we're willing to drive to a location that is sort of between here and Joliet.
Do you know any gaming stores? We googled it, and it looks like a place named Fair Game in Downers Grove, might have some table space that we could use.
There is a game store on Chicago's North side (the Dice Dojo) with a pretty solid Pathfinder Society contingent, and it includes players of all skill levels. The games run on Monday evenings. (I personally live in the boondocks on the State line, but I work near enough to the Dojo that I try to make it at least once a month.)
If you're close to Games Plus and PFS isn't your cup of tea (it's not for everyone, to be sure), it's unquestionably a good place to start sourcing. They have a game room of their own and while it's primarily miniatures gaming-focused, there are usually all sorts of players who make it. For the record, Games Plus is a terrific local game store; I never go in there without buying something. :-)
Welcome to the area!
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We checked out the bulletin board at Games Plus yesterday when we were there, and we didn't see anyone seeking Pathfinder players (which was a major bummer), so we were thinking about posting something up there soon, to see if we can find local gamers (and a GM) to join us!
I'm not entirely sure what Pathfinder Society is, and how it differs from any regular PFRPG game play.
We ALWAYS buy something when we visit Games Plus too lol.
There's also a store in Grayslake, IL (Unique Gifts and Games), which isn't quite on a par with Games Plus — of course, they haven't been around as long — but is a good resource too.
Pathfinder Society Organized Play is a living campaign environment in which you can bring your PC from table to table all over and still be using the same set of rules. When I say it's not for everyone, I mean that there's less of the storybuilding you do in a home campaign, which not everyone enjoys. Check it out here: link
I personally enjoy PFS because it gives me the opportunity to play more often than perhaps I could in a home campaign, while making it far less problematic to miss a particular week when Real Life [tm] intervenes, since the parties are modular by design.
You should put something up at Games Plus advertising what you're after. What have ya got to lose? :-)
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Ok, I read about the Pathfinder Society, and it actually sounds like a cool idea. It would definitely be a great way to actually get an opportunity to play the game if we can find a regular set of people to game with. I think I'm going to look into it :)
Yeah, we're definitely going to post something on the Games Plus board.
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DM Mathpro, I've never been to Fair Games, so I'll take your word for it. I love Games Plus, and the staff is pretty awesome.
We're both interested in gaming with you. I think finding a GM is the hardest part. We plan on posting a "personal ad" on the board at Games Plus in search of two more players!
OMG! I'm super excited!!! My husband has actually been wanting to try Raise of the Runelords.
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Sweet!...*hint hint* you could always teach her how to play too, and we could have 3 players! The Beginner Box is how my husband got me hooked on Pathfinder, just sayin'
On a serious note, we both work until 10-10:30p on weeknights, so we hope to game on the weekends. Once or twice a month maybe? Whatever works with everyone's schedule.
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Excellent! It would be awesome if your finace ever wanted to learn. The Beginner Box is the best way to ease into the game. And we'd love to play through it again if you needed players for that :)
I'll try and find us two more players, and sign us up for a table once we find them. I'll shoot you an email right now, so expect a message from nashnova@ymail.com
Are you guys anywhere near the Crystal Lake area? We're starting a local PF game with new DM and players. You can drop me a note at Jeff6016 at Gmail dot com.
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Sorry for not updating this thread. We have five players now, and we started the campaign a week ago. We've got a pretty good sized group now.
Maybe you guys in the area can get in touch with each other and start a gaming group of your own. We've gotten a good response from our flyer at Games Plus! I definitely recommend you post something on their bulletin board if you're looking for a group!