Dungeons and Dragons Day 3: What was the first dungeon you explored as a character?

I have fond memories of the first dungeon that was explored as a character.  It seems as though it was yesterday.  Wait, it was just a month ago, so there shouldn't be much memory loss regarding the character.

However, I can't share too many details because is from a Pathfinder Society scenario named "The Confirmation," which was recommended to me as a perfect starting point within the world of organized play.

The dungeon itself wasn't very large, but we did meet several types of enemies.

Eventually we solved the problems given to us and defeated the enemies to make it back outside and finish out the scenario.  

It is quite unfortunate that I can't tell more about what happened, but it is quite easy to find out for yourself as this scenario is being run almost constantly, at least among the places I frequent.

Dungeons & Dragons Day 2: The first person you introduced to D&D

Well, this is going to be a short entry, as I have not actually introduced anyone to the game as of yet.

Over the course of two nights I did show my girlfriend the basics of the game, and designed a characters.  However, she does not have an active interest in playing.

However, the next time I return to my hometown, I do expect to run a few games to show friends there the game.  As they are all avid Magic: the Gathering players, I believe they're ready for that next step.

Dungeons & Dragons Day 1: Who introduced you to the game?

Truthfully, I have not played a game of actual Dungeons & Dragons.  However, I am currently learning to play Pathfinder, which is an expanded/perfected version of D&D 3.5.

It has been a long process to find the game.  Although tabletop games garnered some interest during my teen years, there were never any actual games to be played in rural Louisiana during the 1990s.  Alas, my gaming up until recently was relegated to the realm of video games and an occasional begged game of Magic: The Gathering.

Also, those types of games during that period of my life had little interest.  Music was my biggest occupier of time.  Nonetheless,  I had a box set featuring the world of Robert E. Howard's Conan, which was liberated from an older brother's garage sale entries.  It seemed interesting, but other than myself there was no interest.  Eventually, I acquired source books for Marvel Super Heroes, Shadowrun, and Vampire: The Masquerade.

Fifteenish years later, life was different.  My location is now Austin, Texas, a wonderful city bustling with activity.  There were a number of factors, mostly involving this city, that led to my foray into gaming.

Firstly, there is a wonderful library system.  One day, while browsing the shelves I came across a few sourcebooks and checked them out.  They were all consumed with fierce voracity.

There is also one friend who has experience running campaigns, and told me about Pathfinder and it being a modified/improved version of D&D 3.5, his personal favorite versions.

My new place of residence has a number of fantastic comic book and gaming stores.  Upon my initial visits to Dragon's Lair I noticed quite a few advertisements for the Pathfinder Society and on January 4, 2014, I took the plunge with a scenario named "The Confirmation."

I was immediately hooked.  As stated in other entries, ChupacabraCon just solidified that fact.  It may have taken a long time, but I'm glad the aforementioned plunge was taken.

February: A month long celebration of D&D's 40th year

It's official.  I am going to try out the Dungeons and Dragons 40th Anniversary blog hop during the entire month of February, and detail a number of my feelings and thoughts despite my being new to the games.  Not every day can have a solid entry, but it will have an entry nonetheless.

I'm so looking forward to this.

Sting reportedly close to WWE deal

One of the rumors that pops up occasionally in the pro wrestling world is that of the ever-popular Sting headed to the WWE.

The story is always a big deal, because Sting is quite simply the biggest pro wrestling name to have never appeared on the "big stage" of the world's largest federation.

Speculation has come in the form of comments by Matt Hardy and Ring of Honor's Rob Feinstein.  Of course, a more reputable opinion comes in the form of Dave Meltzer, who also states the wrestler is close to a deal.

Inking this deal is good for both the wrestler and WWE.  First, as mentioned above, Sting is the wrestler who never hit the big time.  Although he is at least a decade past his prime, this will allow several big time, money generating matches against other legends such as The Undertaker or HHH.  Also, Sting is easily a Hall of Fame quality wrestler, especially with his years at WCW being those when they were most competitive with the WWE.

Please note that this is a common rumor, and one that has never materialized before.

Best of House Music: Cricco Castelli - Life is Changing

One of the greatest house tracks of all time.

Celebrating Dungeons and Dragons 40th year with a blog hop

So, today I was reading over at The RPG Corner and saw this list and the 28 day blogging challenge.

As one of my recent entries noted, I am quite new to actually playing tabletop RPG games.  However, the journalistic side of me is quite interested in reading the blog entries.

The originator of the blog hop at d20 Dark Ages is also offering tips on how to make it more successful.

Entries/commitments are due by Feb. 7, maybe by then I will jump on board as well.