September 4, 2010 12:00 PM. 8 attended.

TAG: Mississauga! Inaugural Meetup

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Selected By: Desiree

Come one, come all to the first meetup of the Mississauga extension of Toronto Area Gamers!

We're going to play some D&D 4th Edition. Desiree ran this one-shot at Fan Expo over the weekend. Good times were had by all! Pre-gens will be provided (if you wish to bring your own 3rd level character, you must generate it with the D&D Insider character generator and send the character file to Desiree for approval by Friday at 6pm).
Try to bring at least a 20-sided die and at least one each: d4, d6, d8, d10, d12. A pencil and a piece of scratch paper is also handy.

Come out and meet your fellow gamers and get your game on!

This event is running from Noon until about 5 pm.
Parking is FREE!

Some ground rules include:

1. Keep the noise reasonable (it's okay to give quick hoot or holler if you roll a crit or something but dont go crazy)

2. Outside foods & drinks are okay: nothing too saucy (he will KILL YOU if you get BBQ sauce or Cola on his tables!!!)

3. "Paying" customers and Tournament players have Priority seating, so if he's got a Tournament set up we're either not going to play or we have to wait 'til they finish.

4. Time limit... well he said none, but I dont want to overstay my welcome so figure on 5 hours or less.

I think thats it, ummm... there is only a Chinese restaurant in the plaza but about 1-2 blocks west is a Subway, Pizza Pizza, and other shops, so ya if you want food those are your options, he also sells chips and pop if you feel 'lazy'."
(Note from Dez: support your game space by being a paying customer when you can!)

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  • Desiree
    Desiree

    If you don't have my personal email, send to Desiree@torontoareagamers.com

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 12:40 AM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    Please do not post my personal email to this site. Thanks.
    I posted the email address for the benefit of the others, Adam.

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 12:46 AM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    Sorry Dez! ill keep that in mind. anyway i hope the characters are up to your standards!

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 12:50 AM
  • Krypter
    Krypter

    Can I get a pregen character? I don't know much about 4E.

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 2:04 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    Krypter: I will have all six of the pre-generated characters made for this little module on hand this Saturday. You can take your pick from them, absolutely.

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 2:11 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    Cool! the Pieces are falling in to place... im surprised that Jon hasn't RSVP'd yet... it makes me a sad panda...

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 3:00 PM
  • A former member

    Well, I've built a Devoted Cleric for Saturday. Nice and straightforward, I think. I thought it might add a little balance to the Horrid Bringers of Mauled Death that seem to also be coming. Hopefully it passes Desiree's filter.

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 9:20 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    Hey James, this particular module has no undead. :) But, a cleric is always useful. I have a cleric among the pre-gens on hand if you'd rather use the one designed for this particular setup. Or you can adjust the one you've made. Your call! :)

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 9:48 PM
  • A former member

    Thanks for the heads up, Desiree. Think I'll try and make adjustments to mine and see where it goes. Will send an updated character to you in the next few days.

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 10:15 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    I look forward to seeing it! Which reminds me I need to poke at the one's the other lads sent me.

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 10:24 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    Hey I got a weird question for any1 willing to listen; how do the D10's work? do they go from 1-100? or 0-99? and how do you roll them? at the same time, right?

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 10:34 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    If you have the one with the 10's on it instead of single digits, that is a percentile die. Roll it with the single-digit 10 and you get a percentage! :) Otherwise, count it as 1-10.

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 10:54 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    ok.. when would i be using said D10's? i think i made my Dwarf have a D10 weapon... so if i roll the single digit D10 and its a 0(zero) thats 10?

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 11:06 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    When making the damage roll, yes. :) If you feel unclear now, it will become more clear when you play. :)

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 11:14 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    Yes, i will have to wait & see when we meet on Saturday.. so it seems we have enough for a game then... if Specer brings his buddy too right?

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 11:17 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    We have enough, now, Adam. I can run it for one-six. It's not as much fun to crawl a tower alone, but it can be done.

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 11:33 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    Also, I am soooo not gonna help you eat two pizzas, Adam. Better bring help! :d

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 11:34 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    lol... ok ill buy you your own pizza... maybe ill just get the 'party pizza' 32 squares.... that should cover everyone for about 3-4 slices.

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 11:35 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    Adam... you're so gonna make me throw up on you and then your shopkeep is never going to allow you back in again. Ever.

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 11:38 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    lol i know you can handle it! besides the Squares arent that big... i have personally seen people pack in 6-8 of theses and still say they're hungry..

    Posted August 30, 2010 at 11:41 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    Yes, now gives us our precious!!!

    Posted August 31, 2010 at 12:32 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    You can, i dont know how thatll work in terms of D&D, cos i think a D&D game caps at 6 players... we'll have to see what "Dez sez" as she will be DMing... maybe tell them to bring Magic cards or something..?

    Posted August 31, 2010 at 10:17 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    Any more than six players and it's too much.
    Also, I am not too keen on running this for non-TAG members, so please encourage your friends to join if they'd like to participate in the future. :)

    Posted August 31, 2010 at 10:29 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    agreed! TAG members preferably... i guess they can come and watch... and mooch pizza off me...

    Posted August 31, 2010 at 10:30 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    Thats good to hear! heck he can become a member now if he wants... its free you know... and he'll get his own name tag that doesnt say "Guest" on it!

    Posted August 31, 2010 at 10:36 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    Spencer: awesome!

    Posted August 31, 2010 at 10:42 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    Great! should i close off the RSVP-er then?

    Posted August 31, 2010 at 11:23 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    Adam, leave the RSVP settings alone. The Waiting list is set to automatic. If someone says YES, it goes to the waiting list. If someone cancels last minute, it gets switched to yes.

    Posted September 1, 2010 at 12:05 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    oh ok, thats a good function... well i guess ill just sit here and wait till saturday... yup... *makes silly noises and stuff.. twiddles thumbs...*

    Posted September 1, 2010 at 1:36 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    If you have your own character (which I need to look at and I'm sorry I haven't but I'm a busy bee, guys) then I expect you to print it out and bring it. I have pre-gens with me if that fails to happen.

    Posted September 2, 2010 at 2:30 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    You know what? i havnet used my Warforged all that much.. mind if i change my character? im going to send you my WARFORGED PALADIN for approval Des.

    Posted September 2, 2010 at 3:10 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    Okay guys!

    A little backstory for you, all your characters have worked together before for the throne of Breland. I dunno what crazy shenanigans ya'll are up to, but for the module, that's the story.

    Posted September 2, 2010 at 5:40 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    Cool, i like it so far! oh umm by the way i sent you my updated Lvl 3 Warforged, i hope it meets your standards, i also kept my 'purchases' under 100 gp, except my Sword(if i recall you said we could have 1 'free' magic item at or below our level)

    Posted September 2, 2010 at 6:33 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    What Spencer said. Also, Avoreen is a forgotten realms god. Eberron. Eberron. Eberron.

    Posted September 2, 2010 at 6:55 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    DO Deities really matter? ok ill change the stuff... did u look at my character by chance?

    Posted September 2, 2010 at 7:13 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    Yes, I looked. It's fine. Deities matter for RP purposes and usually only for longer term campaigns. Or if you're a religious character like a PALADIN or a CLERIC or an AVENGER.

    Posted September 2, 2010 at 7:17 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    This is kinda funny... the guys i played with yesterday(Wednesday) actually suggested we hire a slave to "pack-mule" our gear.... dang it Spence... stop enslaving everyone! or my RIGHTEOUS BLADE SHALL SMITE THEE!

    Posted September 2, 2010 at 8:59 PM
  • Krypter
    Krypter

    Hope you don't mind if I bring my wife along, she won't be playing but would like to observe for a little while. Thanks.

    Posted September 3, 2010 at 4:55 PM
  • Krypter
    Krypter

    Just a suggestion: if this is going to be a regular meetup perhaps it should be more social than gaming, so that everyone can come out, rather then limited to just 6 people. I strongly encourage the "come one, come all" motto here.

    Posted September 3, 2010 at 5:00 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    Good to see you are going to join us Krypter!
    Ya see; this is what i kinda wanted, heck maybe enough people will show up and they can start their own game? im thinking if 5+ more people showup, they should bring a lvl 3 character just in case and if any1 has DM experience they can DM said 2nd game.

    Posted September 3, 2010 at 5:04 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    also worst case scenario we can also commandeer a second table for Magic or Warhammer if you would be so inclined... i personally wouldnt mind having a Magic table.

    Posted September 3, 2010 at 5:06 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    I forgot to ask; is anyone bringing food or drinks? this is just so we can coordinate!
    Also i will be bringing a party pizza and bottled water for all to enjoy!

    Posted September 3, 2010 at 5:22 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    So, we clapped a cap on the RSVPs out of fear that we'd have one game and like, one guy sitting there twiddling his thumbs. It looks like we have enough for others to bring some boardgames or Magic cards or D&D or whatever and do something too. Let's do this!

    Posted September 3, 2010 at 7:12 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    Krypter: you know your wife's welcome. She's nice! Quiet (what I've seen of her anyway) but totally nice.

    Posted September 3, 2010 at 7:13 PM
  • A former member

    Adam: Sorry, should have thought about food before. I will see what I can scrounge up. Probably more in the line of Minute Maid Fruit Juice boxes than pizza, but I'll do what I can.

    Posted September 3, 2010 at 8:43 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    No worries James, im just making sure every1 knows who's bringing what, i just want to avoid everyone bringing a bag of chips and we end up with 100 bags of chips. i also have a special surprise for our DM....

    Posted September 3, 2010 at 11:28 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    i got an idea for D&D if your willing to hear it... well i say it here anyway... if we have too many PC's maybe the extra can play as monsters during the Encounters..? kind of like a mini-DM?

    Posted September 3, 2010 at 11:32 PM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    good good. well i got a busy morning so i gotta snooze.. see yall tomorrow... NOON!

    Posted September 3, 2010 at 11:44 PM
  • Desiree
    Desiree

    I'm not magical like John Blackthorne and can't handle more than the 6 I've indicated I can handle max. So there!
    A what for me?! *takes her arsenic antidote*

    Posted September 4, 2010 at 12:38 AM
  • LoganN64
    LoganN64

    Great meeting everyone... well from the hosting standpoint... terrible game everyone, we all died a horrible horrible death and killed thousands of innocent people to boot... ya... great meeting you all! so when would everyone like to meet again? Sept 11? or Sept 25? I can book the table for 18th but i cant come cos i have the Ravnica 2.0 session to attend to with Matt Harper. so what'll ya have?

    Posted September 4, 2010 at 5:54 PM
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8 attended

RSVPs closed

5.00 5.004 (4 ratings)
  • Event Host
    Desiree
    Halfling Secret, Assistant Organizer
    Venue was roomy. Adam was a great host! I got a hat! Everyone was awesome for game!
  • Event Host
    LoganN64
    Paladin of the Golden Light
    Well being the host of the event i say it went really well, my only gripe is that we failed horribly in the encounter/game... but thats life in D&D, better luck next time.
  • Krypter
    Good stuff, guys! Thanks to Adam for organizing and Desiree for running the D&D 4E game. It gave me a good idea of how the new system works.
  • Rob
    Another Rob
  • A former member
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  • A former member
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