I had a great time at Grogmeet22, a convention that I managed to do in a day, thanks to the central Manchester location and foregoing some of the other shenanigans that made for a yet fuller weekend experience. It has long been on my list to attend and was everything I could have hoped for. A short time with the tribe, good company and good games, with some top chat and socialising in the evening.
Matthew Broome’s medieval mystery took me back to my play of Ars Magica 2nd Edition, a game that I enjoyed so much back in the distant past. I was fortunate to play in such a strong group, where we gelled and laughed and bounced off each others characters from Magi to Companion to Grog throughout. The blended play, across three power levels of characters, was seamless, in good part to Matthew’s GMing, and we all had spotlight time to make our mark on the outcome. A fine game, and has had me scurrying to the big and over-stuffed store cupboard, to see if I can find my copy of the game. I fear it may have left my tenure.
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| Trudvang at Grogmeet |
I was very glad to get Trudvang Chronicles to the table once again, perhaps slaying some demons as to how complex or difficult it is to play. My only real concession was to Body Point recovery, as I wanted the characters to continue despite their wounds. Troll mauls will do that to you.
Trains were running on time, which helped, and the walk from Manchester Picadilly to Fan Boy 3 was no more than a laden eight minutes. A lift back provided by Tom, a fellow Grog from Sheffield, added a pleasant and timely return with added game chat!
I often worry about my introverted self, solidified a little by pandemic, and how I come across. I can tend to be a hoverer and a listener, rather than a charismatic deliverer, and wouldn’t want to be thought of as aloof or distant. I’m there, in my own way. The lovely time I had socialising with such tremendous folk has persuaded me to practice more!