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RPG club

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#1
scottish_hound
Sep 04, 2008 8:39:43 this might not be the place for this but i want to post it anyway.

my school has an RPG club, we play everything from D&D to starwars to GURPS. recently our number have dwindled, so i was hoping some one could give me some advice on recruiting new players. im sure there are people out there who dont even know what an RPG truly is. the rest of my group would love more people but we don't know how to convince people they should try it or that if there interested they should play with us, many say they don't have the time even though our group meets on Fridays and for the most part is a come and good as you want group. any suggestions?
#2
ranger_reg
Sep 04, 2008 20:05:28
this might not be the place for this but i want to post it anyway.

my school has an RPG club, we play everything from D&D to starwars to GURPS. recently our number have dwindled, so i was hoping some one could give me some advice on recruiting new players. im sure there are people out there who dont even know what an RPG truly is. the rest of my group would love more people but we don't know how to convince people they should try it or that if there interested they should play with us, many say they don't have the time even though our group meets on Fridays and for the most part is a come and good as you want group. any suggestions?

Set up a mini-convention, an open gaming event during recess or one full day.
#3
scottish_hound
Sep 05, 2008 8:53:32 see that's what i thought, this is a college so no recess but we had a convention last year and the stores around here didn't even want to show up (gaming stores mind you) so whats someone to do when not even the stores are willing to help? im going to try and get it to run again but i don't know
#4
angel_blade
Sep 05, 2008 16:49:57 How about a "bring a friend" day? Each member has to bring a someone that has never been to this club before, have some snacks and run a few tables with quick into runs, maybe limit them to 15min each table/game. You can have RPG's, a few board games, maybe a few card games (Lunch Money FTW).

Just make sure you have the right people running them. The first impression is the most important. you have to have the right DM, that mixes humor with evoking a great setting. For the card games, you have to have someone who is willing to be loud and fun and over the top to get the players into it.

Anywho... my two cents.

Angel Blade
#5
ranger_reg
Sep 06, 2008 2:13:31
see that's what i thought, this is a college so no recess but we had a convention last year and the stores around here didn't even want to show up (gaming stores mind you) so whats someone to do when not even the stores are willing to help? im going to try and get it to run again but i don't know

Hmm. Then have the club sponsor the event, if the stores don't want new customers and increasing profit margin.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 scottish_hound Sep 04, 2008 8:39:43	this might not be the place for this but i want to post it anyway. my school has an RPG club, we play everything from D&D to starwars to GURPS. recently our number have dwindled, so i was hoping some one could give me some advice on recruiting new players. im sure there are people out there who dont even know what an RPG truly is. the rest of my group would love more people but we don't know how to convince people they should try it or that if there interested they should play with us, many say they don't have the time even though our group meets on Fridays and for the most part is a come and good as you want group. any suggestions?
#2 ranger_reg Sep 04, 2008 20:05:28	this might not be the place for this but i want to post it anyway. my school has an RPG club, we play everything from D&D to starwars to GURPS. recently our number have dwindled, so i was hoping some one could give me some advice on recruiting new players. im sure there are people out there who dont even know what an RPG truly is. the rest of my group would love more people but we don't know how to convince people they should try it or that if there interested they should play with us, many say they don't have the time even though our group meets on Fridays and for the most part is a come and good as you want group. any suggestions? Set up a mini-convention, an open gaming event during recess or one full day.
#3 scottish_hound Sep 05, 2008 8:53:32	see that's what i thought, this is a college so no recess but we had a convention last year and the stores around here didn't even want to show up (gaming stores mind you) so whats someone to do when not even the stores are willing to help? im going to try and get it to run again but i don't know
#4 angel_blade Sep 05, 2008 16:49:57	How about a "bring a friend" day? Each member has to bring a someone that has never been to this club before, have some snacks and run a few tables with quick into runs, maybe limit them to 15min each table/game. You can have RPG's, a few board games, maybe a few card games (Lunch Money FTW). Just make sure you have the right people running them. The first impression is the most important. you have to have the right DM, that mixes humor with evoking a great setting. For the card games, you have to have someone who is willing to be loud and fun and over the top to get the players into it. Anywho... my two cents. Angel Blade
#5 ranger_reg Sep 06, 2008 2:13:31	see that's what i thought, this is a college so no recess but we had a convention last year and the stores around here didn't even want to show up (gaming stores mind you) so whats someone to do when not even the stores are willing to help? im going to try and get it to run again but i don't know Hmm. Then have the club sponsor the event, if the stores don't want new customers and increasing profit margin.