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05.05.2013, 09:41
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It sort of comes under "free time" (of which I don't have much) ... does anybody know, is anything happening as far as role-playing games are concerned? Are there any gaming groups in Lausanne? What's the rpg scene like in this part of Switzerland? | This user would like to thank Lukc for this useful post: | | 
05.05.2013, 10:10
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we used to have a group in Basel, they still meet there but now we live near Neuchatel...
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05.05.2013, 13:35
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Are there any website where gamers congregate in Switzerland or is it pretty much find-as-find-can?
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05.05.2013, 20:27
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I think it's pretty much find-as-can. There used to be a pretty large group in Fribourg, but I don't know if it's still going.
The best thing to do is ask at your local gaming stores. There is at least one in Lausanne, but I can't remember exactly where.
Just googled and found this: http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/9283...n-suisse-roman | 
05.05.2013, 20:32
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Yeah, I've seen the boardgamesgeek forum page and wasn't blown away
It looks like the gamers here are staying much more underground - or perhaps they're just using French.  Now to work out how to say "le gaming shoppe" in that language ...
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05.05.2013, 21:04
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I don't play myself, but I am pretty sure there is a shop just next to the Metropole theatre in Bel Air. I expect they could help.
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05.05.2013, 21:05
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Googled again and I think this is the store I was thinking of http://www.xenomorphe.ch/?v=accueil
Mostly Flames of War, but they do have other stuff and they might know of any RPG groups in the area.
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05.05.2013, 21:11
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Hmm ... Xenomorphe, yes, I've got a tab open to their store. It looks very francophone, but I'll give it a shot next time I'm around the Fresh Prince's hangout. | 
13.05.2013, 20:52
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You could try http://www.enworld.org
they have a section find a game which includes gamers in Switzerland
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18.05.2013, 14:27
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Couldn't this forum be used to organize some english-rpg games? Although a newbie, I am all for getting a 4e dnd game going, or a DnD boardgame. I haven't seen much DnD in Geneva, Warhammer seems to be the most popular thing.
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18.05.2013, 15:15
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Well ... it certainly could. I know I wouldn't be able to dungeonmaster a game in any language besides English!"  My German would be terrible:
"Ja, sie sehen ein Ork. Ja. Er ist gross und grün. Eeeh ... Er kommt für sie?"
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18.05.2013, 16:36
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Haha... I wouldn't even know how that would go in French! I find it strange that few people are into DnD, especially with such large tradition for tabletop gaming around here. I heard there was an organized group up in Zurich, but not much else, and not around Geneva/Lausanne. The books in English are also hard to come by, unless you use Amazon. I guess the rapid turnover also makes campaigning difficult. It might be fun to run a few one-shots to see if people are interested. Are there any shops in Lausanne that lend themselves to gaming events or a Ludotheque?
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18.05.2013, 17:17
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Apparently there are a few gaming shops, yes - as well as a ludotheque. Haven't managed to visit yet, but I'm thinking of starting things out with one-off and with a persistent sandbox setting, where every character does not have to be present every session.
Ideally I'd also find a backup DM, because I travel for work, so my schedule can get shot all kinds of wonky (tomorrow it's off to Frankfurt for 5 days. At 6:41 a.m. Yippee!)
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19.05.2013, 01:41
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Wow.. Good luck on your trip. I am not far from Lausanne and I have a little experience with DMing. Maybe this post might attract a few others and we'll have a dungeoneering troupe!
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19.05.2013, 23:24
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yes, it would be pretty nifty!
For a taste of how i game, this might give a suggestion: http://cauldronsandclerics.blogspot.com/  my little gaming blogue. | 
24.05.2013, 21:12
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I'm in Fribourg and wouldn't mind getting back into a regular game. In fact that would be awesome!
I've got a good collection of rule books ranging from basic d&d, d&d cyclopedia (my fav), d&d 3e, stormbringer, etc.
-Jacques
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24.05.2013, 21:19
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| | Re: Dungeons & Dragons [Lausanne] | Quote: | |  | | | I'm in Fribourg and wouldn't mind getting back into a regular game. In fact that would be awesome!
I've got a good collection of rule books ranging from basic d&d, d&d cyclopedia (my fav), d&d 3e, stormbringer, etc.
-Jacques | | | | | Well, if your French is not too bad and if they're still around there used to be a group in Fribourg who played regularly in the nuclear bunker in Parking des Alpes. You could try enquiring there to see if they're still going.
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25.05.2013, 10:14
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My French is horrible, but thanks for tip nonetheless! | 
02.06.2013, 00:50
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If all people that replied in this topic get together, it would be a group big enough...
I joined to forum today just because of this topic, I moved to Switzerland (Lausanne) last year and didnt find a D&D group yet (didnt look for it very hard to be honest).
I was DM back home, but english is not my native language, so I am not sure how it would turn out. I have some books of D&D 3.5. My personal favorite is to play in Eberron world, but forgotten realms is nice too, or any other one.
I could be the DM, but not full time, I enjoy being the adventurer also
So, anyone around willing to start a new group?
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03.06.2013, 08:26
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hey there Konrad,
welcome to EF! i would gladly be interested in starting/joining a new group if we have enough interest. i've DM'ed a few campaigns in home grown settings but i'm probably *very* rusty.
perhaps we should setup something on meetup.com and advertise in this thread?
cheers,
-Jacques
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