During a recent visit to Shrewsbury House - our local community centre - Sue pointed out that a gaming group met there every Wednesday evening. She suggested that I ought to pay it a visit … so yesterday, I did.
The group - Dice on the Hill - started in 2018 and has a membership of over 150, although not all of them turn up every week. It also has a presence on Facebook, Instagram, and X as well as an active Discord group. According to its website:
The majority of our members are playing role-playing games, mostly that is D&D 5e where there is always a space to play. But we also run many other systems, such as Call of Cthulhu, WFRP, Star Wars, Free League RPGS, and more. We host multiple D&D 5e campaigns and welcome newcomers for both short-term and long-term adventures.
We offer a welcoming environment for both experienced players and newcomers to explore popular games like Blood Bowl, Kill Team, Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer 40k, Zombicide, and more.
I had a reasonable idea as to what would be on offer when I visited the group … and it lived up to my expectations. I was made very welcome, and had the opportunity to see loads of RPG games in progress ...
… as well as two games of FROSTGRAVE.
I spent most of the time watching the latter, and joining in the banter around the tables.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself, and will certainly be going back again … hopefully next week!
Are you being drawn into the world of Fantasy Gaming Bob?
ReplyDeleteMaudlin Jack Tar,
DeleteNot really. From what I saw of FROSTGRAVE, the fantasy element wasn’t that important, and the game’s combat mechanisms were very simple and easily applicable to skirmish games.
All the best,
Bob
Glad you were able to chat with other gamers and join in to the fun. Perhaps you can introduce a new crowd to the wider world of miniatures gaming.
ReplyDeleteWEK 3,
DeleteOne thing that struck me was that a lot of the members seemed willing to try different styles of game, and I hope to introduce some of them to miniature wargaming,
All the best,
Bob
Hey Bob, it was great to meet you yesterday. For most of us, it was our 1st game of Frostgrave but it was very enjoyable. Perhaps you’ll join in with a game some time?
ReplyDeleteKen,
DeleteCheers! Thanks for making me so welcome. I really enjoyed being there last night and will certainly be returning … hopefully next week.
Watching you playing FROSTGRAVE gave me some ideas I’ve been playing around with for a World War II skirmish game.
All the best,
Bob
BOB,
ReplyDeleteIt is a good thing that your mobility is good enough to attend the club- glad you had an enjoyable time. Did you recently have your 75th Birthday?...If so, then you are six months younger than my partner Chris. Best Wishes. KEV.
Kev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteI’ve managed to move over to using a single walking stick most of the time, and I can even totter around without one if the surface is flat.
My birthday is tomorrow 7th February … and I will be hitting the grand old age of 75.
All the best,
Bob
Good for you, Bob! Glad to see you are getting out and about again. You should really introduce them to The Portable Wargame, if course ..
ReplyDeleteDavid in Suffolk,
DeleteI hope to introduce some of the members of the group to PW and Matrix Games … but I don’t intend to rush the process.
All the best,
Bob