"Breaking In with a New Gaming Group" Topic

You try out a new gaming group. None of them play any games you're currently playing. Are you willing to play what they're interested in, to "break in" with a new gaming group?

Sure, I'll try anything with toy soldiers/boats/planes.

Joining depends more on the people in the group than the figs on the table. For me, anyway.

Yes except for Lego wargaming. Just can't do it.

I've learned many new systems over the years, so in general sure. There are many games I would not play just to get in a group though.

Sure, I'll try anything with toy soldiers/boats/planes.

Even a roleplaying game? A boardgame? Card game?

Yeah, as long as they're decent guys. I've been lucky to have good players and good sportsmen in the groups I've been involved in and it would be tough moving on to another group.

I'll play anything, as long as it fits in with my energy levels and time available.

I play with a group that plays none of the games I have a primary interest in.
It doesn't matter to me, though, because I like the guys in the group and I have a good time playing, no matter what it is.

FIrst, I need to see if I fit in with the people, then I will give the games a go.

Even a roleplaying game? A boardgame? Card game?

Sure – card games (like guillotine or Falling or Flux) are a good way to fill a bit of time if a game finishes early. Boardgame – if I know the rules / it's very easy. RPG – generally like to know who I'm playing with, but yeah, probably.

It really depends. In general, it's about the quality of the people, but they've got to be occasionally playing at least one game I'm interested in. For a while I gamed with a group that only played my game of choice once every month or two. It was worth it to hang out with good group of gamers and to get some gaming in.

If I hadn't stumbled on a group of folks that plays games I like every other week and is closer to my home, I'd still be gaming with the first group.

Even a roleplaying game? A boardgame? Card game?

Yes, yes, and yes if it's not a collectable card game, and even then I might play if they provided the deck.

I roleplay and boardgame probably more than I do minis so they are easy options.

depends more on the people

Me too

Depends. People are important, won't argue that. But the game is important too. Are they playing a period or genre I like (for wargames)? Or an RPG I find acceptable? You can have a great group, but if the rules are a distraction, it can impact the experience…

Damon.

Sure, I'll play along for a few months/meetings/whatever. I'll also be sure to bring along my beautifully painted miniatures for "my other game" to show off and hopefully pique their interest. :)

Sure, why not.

Most of the groups I've seen are also willing to give new things a try, if someone is willing to provide the time, minis, and teach them the rules.

Yes

DM

Yes, I even tried D&D once.

It is all about the people and their willingness to reciprocate. We are talking to a reneactment group right now about attending one of their events in exchange for them attending on of ours. Friendships cannot be built on selfishness.

If they're willing to put the effort into putting the game on, I am willing to play it.

Sure. If you play their games, there's more chance they'll be willing to play your games.