Narrative Gaming

I played in the wonkos narrative last Saturday. I guess as the rules go it was my first actual narrative event. As you all would have guessed I loved it.

Here is what happened.

The first thing I liked about it is we got to play zone mortals. I have played small games before but not one in a maze with doors you had to blow. I really liked the game.

The second thing was that in each of my next two games it did not matter whether I won. Yes, I got a shiny infernus pistol but frankly my interest was making sure my opponent had a good game.

The third thing is that it brought out a different crowd. No netlists, just dudes who usually probably play at home but felt it was ok to come out to wonkos. Well, it was.

I actually never thought not keeping a standings, not having a top table, and having random prizes would make a difference but it did.

So, I'm a narrative guy. I like to travel to play, but if I can play in a narrative I will do it. It's a lot more relaxing to play if you don't have to worry if the mistake you just made will cost you the game and a possible 2-1 record instead of 1-2.

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Originally Posted by noodlers

I played in the wonkos narrative last Saturday. I guess as the rules go it was my first actual narrative event. As you all would have guessed I loved it.

Here is what happened.

The first thing I liked about it is we got to play zone mortals. I have played small games before but not one in a maze with doors you had to blow. I really liked the game.

The second thing was that in each of my next two games it did not matter whether I won. Yes, I got a shiny infernus pistol but frankly my interest was making sure my opponent had a good game.

The third thing is that it brought out a different crowd. No netlists, just dudes who usually probably play at home but felt it was ok to come out to wonkos. Well, it was.

I actually never thought not keeping a standings, not having a top table, and having random prizes would make a difference but it did.

So, I'm a narrative guy. I like to travel to play, but if I can play in a narrative I will do it. It's a lot more relaxing to play if you don't have to worry if the mistake you just made will cost you the game and a possible 2-1 record instead of 1-2.

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This was actually a pretty nice thing to have for the narrative.

Winning really didn't matter. It was all just about personnel objectives and having a good time.

I really enjoyed my Orkquisitor casting Hammerhand with perils, rolling a 6, going super saiyan, and fighting Draigo to a standoff. The hand of Mork was at work for the orks that day!

I enjoyed the games as well (and I had a losing record :)).

The story, along with the different setup and play, was nice because it helped me look a few things in a different way. Also, as a new (not based on time, but games played) player it was great to get in several games and learn. I had many takeaways, including plans for building my Inquisitor with his shiny new weapon ;)

Thank again to Bal4eva.

I'm jealous of you guys. I think narrative play with interesting, creative missions and scenarios is the best. Hopefully I can make it out soon.

Are they hosting another narrative event in March?

It is monthly. Check the events threads, bal4eva is running it.

Cool, thanks.