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Hi, just back from Conflict Scotland (which was fun) and this is just to publicise a small 40k group based in Glasgow, mainly operating out of each others front rooms.

We are mostly in our late 20's and early 30's. I think I'd speak for most of the group in saying that we enjoy playing with more mature folk (tho not necessarily older) who just like playing the game and enjoy the story round the game.... rather than power gaming, winning at all costs or taking the game too seriously (thus boring the opposition to death). This may come across as a bizarre form of elitism... which it is! That's because we want to scare off the idiots! (by idiots I mean power gamers and probably people with no social skills too)

So if you're bored of the power gamers, but love 40k and want games with some thoughful souls, or perhaps you want to meet some like-minded 40k players with social skills (I know how ridiculous this sounds), do get in touch. The last year (after meeting some superb guys on Dakka[thank you Dakka]) has convinced me that there are people out there who share these views and they are welcome in our group!


TT

PS we have a facebook group called warhammer 40k for glaswegians. Please join it if the rant above makes any sense to you. If not, don't take offence.. its nothing personal!

Exactly the same record! Well you know who to call if you're ever in sunny Glasgow!

Dave, PM sent.

Its ok BB, DaemonDave was only kidding

Ah yes but the madness of this place is part of its identity.. take that away and it wouldn't be Glasgow anymore.

Anyway the west end is awash with non scary non denominational bars. The key to enjoying Glasgow, in my humble opinion, is to avoid Sauciehall St.

Hey guys, I would urge you to get on the facebook wall and collar someone into meeting up or just getting a first game!

Mav - I'm not sure about younger groups. Glasgow Uni used to have a roleplaying club but it had limited wargaming (although that is based on 12 year old information!). There are a few clubs in the Glasgow area such as St. Aidens Warriors in Clarkson. Also Hamilton howlers I have good reports about them too.

On the other hand there are a few younger folk on the facebook group, I just haven't met them yet! You might want to join the group and give Tama Liertz a shout, he's a 1st year Glasgow Uni student and always up for a game.

Great to see so many like-minded players in the Glasgow area. Like brother bartius says if you're up for a game, post on the wall of the facebook page and someone will take up the challenge.

Also I'd like to re-iterate that its not so much age but state of mind that's they key thing. So people like gathering storm are most welcome.

I still havent got round to hamilton howlers yet but i've heard its a really good club.


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I'm arranging a meetup on Sept 4th so you're welcome to come along to that.

The boxed set is probably not the worst place to start Robert, but as hemingway says if you have an idea which army you want, ebay can easily save you 50%. Otherwise its terribly expensive to build up your force.


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Hemingway - Vancouver? I wish!

For the record I'm not equating power gamers with poor social skills - far from it!

The criteria was no power gamers and no social 'cases'. I stand by that definition (these people are going to be in my living room at some point, right?!).

The bottom line for me is that this is something I spend my leisure time doing. I'm personally not interested in using that time to indulge idiots who don't get that it’s a game. Do I play to win, er, yes, doesn't everyone (though being Tau I understand why this is questioned)? Do I play to have fun with a good bunch of guys* - yes, undeniably. To me the latter eclipses the former in importance.

But Arakasi makes a good point and that is you don't really know till you play someone.

*that understand the coolness of churches made of polystyrene packaging.

It was vaguely church shaped. No, wait....

Yep that seems to sum it up pretty well.

Hey Aandayyan don't know what your weekend schedule is like but if you're up for sitting in on a game in Glasgow give me a shout and we can arrange something.

Also the facebook group is a good forum for meetring other mature players:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=45929976401

Hmm I know a few Orks who might disagree with that last statement