So a bit new to the board gaming thing. My wife and I play some, but I'm looking to meet others to play with on some games that aren't so much her cup of tea, specifically x-wing or the Star Wars card game. Anyone have advice on meeting others to get into games with (so much easier with online gaming)? I'm lucky enough to live near the FFG center, any suggestions or etiquette for getting into gaming groups?

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In my limited experience of going to a single local game store that has a couple wargaming days a week, I found everyone was very welcoming and casual. I say just head on down to your local game store and see whats going on there. And treat other peoples miniatures better than you would your own.

Lots of groups have facebook pages where they post schedules. With how nice the x-wing community is, it's usually as easy as showing up at the right time and place and introducing yourself.

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I'm in the same boat.

know if I want to play I should go to the FLGS .. but it's a little intimidating. I fly very casual and tend to shy away from competitive fellas as I see games as being there purely for fun. I also understand that others define fun differently to me.

I know myself and know that I wouldn't be inclined to play against the guy who puts a fat Han on the table (not a metaphor).

But I know, I know .. it's the Schrodinger's cat thing. I'm not going to know if the cat is dead or alive until I open the box, 'woman/man up' and walk through those doors.

In my (limited) experience I only tend to see people bring those fat-something lists when there's a big tournament coming up, and even then at my LGS it's not overly common.

Most areas have a 'fly casual' ethic facebook group, if you dont have one start one for people in this county or state or whatever who want to play the sort of game you want (narrative/easy going/ tourny practice etc etc).

Book it and they will come....

Failing that go 'old school' and put an ad or poster up in your FLGS asking if anyone wants to meet on say weds eves for games of xwing or whatever, i'd avoid putting personal contact info on it though unless you have a 'disposable' email account you only use for that sort of thing.

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In fairness i made a dental comment and i'm British...

Meeting people is not as hard when you already have something in common and can talk about. The worst thing that could happen is that they don't talk to you or turn out to not be of good character. But if you watch how people play and interact, the good ones will separate from the bad ones really quickly.

Look for the one cowering in the corner.... approach him slowly offering gifts of chocolate and or energy drinks use the magic phrase "you can true me I'm not like the others"

Avoid looking at peoples lists and saying

'you're flying that!? You're braver than i thought.'

Walk in dressed a Picard and ask who wants to play Attack wing ....
Jokes aside you were brave enough to ask some one to marry you so just go down to the game shop and do it

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Conandoodle, on 22 Jul 2015 - 03:56 AM, said:

I'm in the same boat.

know if I want to play I should go to the FLGS .. but it's a little intimidating. I fly very casual and tend to shy away from competitive fellas as I see games as being there purely for fun. I also understand that others define fun differently to me.

I know myself and know that I wouldn't be inclined to play against the guy who puts a fat Han on the table (not a metaphor).

But I know, I know .. it's the Schrodinger's cat thing. I'm not going to know if the cat is dead or alive until I open the box, 'woman/man up' and walk through those doors.

Why would you refuse to play versus a Fat Han in casual play? That ship and other similar ships are part of this game. Just as much as any other ship.

If I understand you correctly you don't play competitively just for fun. Don't be afraid of fat hans they are easy to beat with the right list. The whole game is made of different types of ships that work well against certain others, or the rock, paper, scissors scenario. If your not in a tournament your not on a timer, Fat Han is easy to beat with many lists.

I don't get why you would find this such a bother. The game itself is not STRICTLY "an arc dodging" game or whatever some others would have you believe.

X wing Casual play is a very well balanced game. There is no timer no MOV in casual play.

Have fun and play any lists without fear or prejudice my friend.

I'm lucky enough to live near the FFG center, any suggestions or etiquette for getting into gaming groups?

Join the Twin Cities X-Wing facebook group. That's going to be the quickest and easiest way. We have lots of X-Wing going in the cities, and people are constantly posting about how they'll be at any given place on a given day and when.

Folks at the FFGC are great. I'm playing xwing there tonight!

Just remember nerds are like sandpeople they spook easily but they always return in greater numbers.

Look for a league night, or a casual game night at your FLGS. Some people show up with 100 point tournament lists, but if you go there and ask for a demo kit I'm sure someone would be happy to show you the game at a much smaller point value.

Our FLGS has a Star Wars gaming night, people play Armada, IA, and X-Wing pretty casually. We have a lot of different formats we like, they're all casual: 50 point small ships, 59 point dual+ ship cross faction, 30 point furball, etc. Most everyone at ours can come up with a casual list for a ship they like to fly.

A demo game would be best though. And if you already have the starter kit, ask if someone is willing to play the missions with you. The starter missions are good to get maneuvering under your belt, and you can do it with the Starter box. If you have extra ships, I'd recommend the Furball. Everyone builds an X point ship (30, usually) and all play on one board. Tons of casual fun!

One thing I think is good etiquette is to never rush. Like don't blitz your moves and try to quickly announce all your actions as it leads to a lot of little mistakes. I mean don't slowplay, but don't feel like a bomb is about to go off under your seat.

Don't play for other people. Like if you're watching a game don't tell them to focus vs evading or something like that.

And above all. Try your best, if you don't win don't whine but learn from your mistakes. If you do win gracefully.