...I can write about this year's Nationals (National Student Roleplaying and Wargaming Championships 2007). As usual I was there representing DURPS as I have done over the last 8 years. Christ! 8 Years and 9 Nationals. I first went in 1999 when I was no longer a Student and have been going ever since. Ummm, maybe they should rename it, many of the people going are in the same boat as me.
The Nationals epitomize that old saying, "It's not about if you win or lose but how you play the game." Yes, there is some competitiveness between societies, especially in the Wargaming categories (they have winners and losers), but really it's an excuse for many gamers to assemble under one roof and tell many glorious lies of battle and get totally smashed out of their tiny little minds. At least it is for me at any rate.
As last year, I took part in the Systemless category. No defined rules system or world setting to fall back on, just solid roleplaying. Groovy. Last year I won this category but this year a I only managed fourth (That's me picking up my award). Only managed? Dear Lord, my group was crammed to the gills with top notch gamers. Any one of us could have won. I count it an honour to have played with them and to get recognition as well... A double whammy of good!
The Edinburgh organizers led by Lucy (Pictured with the megaphone) did an amazing job. They entertained us, fed us, made sure we got to our games on time and chased us when we didn't. I wish we could go to Edinburgh every year but next year, Sheffield (damn their wargaming hides!).
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