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7 months ago  ::  Nov 11, 2012 - 3:15PM #21
Krusk
Date Joined: Nov 30, 2005
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All good info. 

Gaming club - You don't want to bail on kararte. Understandable. Could you gather some info from the club leaders, or mention to some people who do go and try to stalk/meet people outside of normal club hours? Or at minimum get them to pass out a stack of fliers for you at their next meeting?

Anime Club - Thats lame. Ours met once a week to discuss what anime, and then another day during the week to watch it. Who picks what anime to watch?  I'd assume they have to meet and discuss that at some point, right? Also, what about lingering before/after? Eh, I could seriously imagine an anime club consisting of silent show up watch anime and leave people... hopefully thats not yours.

Comic Book Shop - Drop some fliers, and see if you can recruit people there for a game on campus? 

Other people have really good luck with online games. Play by post, skype, and/or email based. Have you considered them? I personally dislike them, but know others who swear its the only way. Its definatley worth giving a shot. 
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7 months ago  ::  Nov 11, 2012 - 3:20PM #22
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Random other thought. We had a few people join games I was running because we played in the "Lounge". Each floor of most dorms had a "lounge" that was public space for that floor. Usually a 2-3 dorm room sized area. We played our games there and found a solid ammount of new players when someone would wander by and ask what we were doing. 

... so for serious, go wander your dorms on friday nights and just see what people are doing in public spaces. 

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Also, no one at karate is interested in learning? 
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7 months ago  ::  Nov 11, 2012 - 11:09PM #23
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Craigslist can work
Or can produce a lot of weirdos.

I lucked out: college had an existing game club, and when we got tired of problems there (loud people at another table, stupid rules, mandatory 10pm quiting time), we splintered off and just met in my apartment (minis there, lots of snacks, and privacy).

Also met some players at libraries and Barnes&Noble.
Check if there is a local comic shop or gaming store.

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7 months ago  ::  Nov 11, 2012 - 11:58PM #24
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I actually started a group in my freshmen year of college as well.  Pretty much just like you, ended up far from home with nobody I knew.  I just went to the dorm lounge (usefully placed right next to the elevators) with my books and started writting campaign, people stopped and asked questions and I just answered away.  Didn't take me more than 2 hours to get a group together.
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7 months ago  ::  Nov 12, 2012 - 6:59AM #25
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A new problem came up today. I was doing my Monday morning walk around campus today to make sure my posters were still up.

Several of the "info tabs" had been ripped off. Okay- not a "ton", only 7 were gone out of 48 (I checked 6 flyers, at 8 tabs per flyer), but if 7 people contacted me, I would super happy. Heck, if two people contacted me, my day would be made.

Either people are taking the info tabs to be mean, or a handful of people actually have my information and are not getting a hold of me for some reason. I double and triple checked my contact information-it is correct.

I'm not sure what to do? I mean, I can't make people get a hold of me?

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7 months ago  ::  Nov 12, 2012 - 12:57PM #26
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I'd expect 2/7 people to actually have intent to call you with the other 5 thinking "maybe I will" but then never doing it. 


From that I'd say you've got 50-50 odds that the person looses it, or takes a week or so to actually contact you. If you find 1/anyone though your odds of finding more go up. 


Have you considered putting a "Contact me by Dec 1" or something on it? Let people know a start date, and make it seem like you are able/willing to move forward if they don't act. Will help reduce people who "totally meant to call, but forgot". 

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7 months ago  ::  Nov 13, 2012 - 8:05AM #27
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I'm with Krusk on the amount of people who pull a tab thinking they will get in touch with you and then just never do.

With the comic shop across town and maybe not somewhere you would want to travel to once a week, just stop by and talk to some people. The employees or the owners would be able to tell you about regulars who come in to purchase DnD books or gear if they have it and might actually be able to point you in the right direction in finding an active group or groups they know about.

As a freshman in a dorm, hit up the lounge. Its not only a good spot to make new friends but to also find things to do around town and school. You would be surprised how many people know the name DnD but have absolutely no idea what it really is and how easy and fun it can be to sit down and play. Head down to any floor lounge and strike up conversations with people and you could find that you have a group in no time flat.
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7 months ago  ::  Nov 14, 2012 - 5:46PM #28
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So far, two people texted me completely interested in playing, and one person wants to play, but I'm worried his tight schedule will not work (he is only on campus twice a week).

It's progess!
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7 months ago  ::  Nov 14, 2012 - 7:59PM #29
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Yay! Progress.
Twice a week is better than 0. Will depend on everyone else's schedule.
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7 months ago  ::  Nov 15, 2012 - 6:13AM #30
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I know this situation well. I'd never played before but I was always aware of D&D and always willing to play. Like you, I didnt know anyone who was interested in playing so rather than look for people who were interested in playing, I looked for people I thought would be fun to play with and then convinced them to play. 
When I pitched the idea to friends, I focused on the social aspect - told them it would be a good reason to get together, have a few drinks and have some fun. The group came together well and although it hasnt been long, they are all enjoying it. It worked for me, it may work for you too.
Good luck!
 
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