NSFCD

Generally Speaking => Power On => Topic started by: Redpaige13 on February 22, 2009, 12:32:43 AM

Title: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Redpaige13 on February 22, 2009, 12:32:43 AM
Turns out it wasn't what you were expecting?

For example, I saw this store called "The Gaming Matrix", and I thought it was a video game store.  So I ask Hero if we could go there today, and we did.
It was a D&D and LARPing store.  I saw men ages 30-40 playing... Magic the Gathering.  The moment I saw the foam swords and shields, I felt... very uncomfortable...  especially considering the fact that I was the only female in that store, and some people were staring at me.  I practically shoved my husband out of the store when I saw bottles of "Mana" for sale. 

It was scary. 

Got any scary stories?
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Jono2 on February 22, 2009, 12:44:08 AM
I went into a novelty store, San Francisco's, expecting the normal dollar-store type stuff

went to the back and found penis waterbottles
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Redpaige13 on February 22, 2009, 12:50:37 AM
Quote from: Jono2 on February 22, 2009, 12:44:08 AM
I went into a novelty store, San Francisco's, expecting the normal dollar-store type stuff

went to the back and found penis waterbottles
Awesome. xD
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Indigo on February 22, 2009, 12:55:10 AM
I once got out a Phonebook and called a place in the White Pages called 'Gamesky' thinking it was a game store... It ended up being a family home   :O
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Redpaige13 on February 22, 2009, 01:02:27 AM
Quote from: supercoolbros on February 22, 2009, 12:55:10 AM
I once got out a Phonebook and called a place in the White Pages called 'Gamesky' thinking it was a game store... It ended up being a family home   :O
No poop? 0:
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Indigo on February 22, 2009, 01:54:11 AM
Quote from: Redpaige13 on February 22, 2009, 01:02:27 AM
Quote from: supercoolbros on February 22, 2009, 12:55:10 AM
I once got out a Phonebook and called a place in the White Pages called 'Gamesky' thinking it was a game store... It ended up being a family home   :O
No s***? 0:
They'll put businesses like Gamespot that aren't in the Yellow Pages in the White Pages, so I thought it must just be missing from the Yellow Pages, perfectly reasonable since Gamespot was only in the White Pages.
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Smashin on February 22, 2009, 07:57:19 AM
My cousin tried calling the movie theater but the number in the phonebook was for a phone sex hotline.
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: The Seventh on February 22, 2009, 09:59:27 AM
Quote from: Smashin on February 22, 2009, 07:57:19 AM
My cousin tried calling the movie theater but the number in the phonebook was for a phone sex hotline.
AHAHAHAHA.  Funny.  It turned out to be a sex hotline.
Quote from: Jono2 on February 22, 2009, 12:44:08 AM
I went into a novelty store, San Francisco's, expecting the normal dollar-store type stuff

went to the back and found penis waterbottles
What the intercourse .
Quote from: Redpaige13 on February 22, 2009, 12:32:43 AM
Turns out it wasn't what you were expecting?

For example, I saw this store called "The Gaming Matrix", and I thought it was a video game store.  So I ask Hero if we could go there today, and we did.
It was a D&D and LARPing store.  I saw men ages 30-40 playing... Magic the Gathering.  The moment I saw the foam swords and shields, I felt... very uncomfortable...  especially considering the fact that I was the only female in that store, and some people were staring at me.  I practically shoved my husband out of the store when I saw bottles of "Mana" for sale. 

It was scary. 

Got any scary stories?
Another WTF type thing.

I'm glad that hasn't happened to me... yet.

But there was a story I hard about that in a certian state, they made these duck stamps, and they put a phone munber on it that was mean't for donations to a conservaton fund.  It turned out to be a sex hotline.  To think a state DNR accidentally had this big of a slip up.
Quote from: Redpaige13 on February 22, 2009, 01:02:27 AM
Quote from: supercoolbros on February 22, 2009, 12:55:10 AM
I once got out a Phonebook and called a place in the White Pages called 'Gamesky' thinking it was a game store... It ended up being a family home   :O
No poop? 0:
At least you didn't find out when it was too late...
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Zovistograt on February 22, 2009, 10:06:07 AM
I went into a small card shop that seemed not to be much at all in Chinatown.  It turned out to have a hidden Internet cafĂ© / LAN Party in the back with really nice computers.
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Tupin on February 22, 2009, 11:05:34 AM
One time when I went to Las Vegas, they had a shop where they sold like model airplanes/cars right next to a "gentleman's club".  :D
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Captain Justice on February 22, 2009, 12:25:23 PM
whats D&D and LARPing?
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Doodle on February 22, 2009, 12:28:45 PM
Well, at a grocery store, a random deaf kid came up to me and started saying random jibberish to me. That's unexpected. :O
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Tupin on February 22, 2009, 12:29:36 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 12:25:23 PM
whats D&D and LARPing?
Dungeons and Dragons and Live Action Role Playing.

Been to one of those stores, Red. Not scary, the employees were too busy playing D&D to notice any customers.
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Captain Justice on February 22, 2009, 01:21:10 PM
Quote from: Tupin on February 22, 2009, 12:29:36 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 12:25:23 PM
whats D&D and LARPing?
Dungeons and Dragons and Live Action Role Playing.

Been to one of those stores, Red. Not scary, the employees were too busy playing D&D to notice any customers.
so like, Pokemon Cards?

lmao
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: noodle976 on February 22, 2009, 03:39:53 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 12:25:23 PM
whats LARPing?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oWAb5NVALw
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Silverhawk79 on February 22, 2009, 04:01:26 PM
Quote from: Redpaige13 on February 22, 2009, 12:32:43 AM
Turns out it wasn't what you were expecting?

For example, I saw this store called "The Gaming Matrix", and I thought it was a video game store.  So I ask Hero if we could go there today, and we did.
It was a D&D and LARPing store.  I saw men ages 30-40 playing... Magic the Gathering.  The moment I saw the foam swords and shields, I felt... very uncomfortable...  especially considering the fact that I was the only female in that store, and some people were staring at me.  I practically shoved my husband out of the store when I saw bottles of "Mana" for sale. 

It was scary. 

Got any scary stories?
We have one of those stores in town. D:
One of my friends used to work there. >_>
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Qsmash on February 22, 2009, 04:24:02 PM
I thought Goodies would sell candy but...
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Zovistograt on February 22, 2009, 05:58:50 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 01:21:10 PM
Quote from: Tupin on February 22, 2009, 12:29:36 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 12:25:23 PM
whats D&D and LARPing?
Dungeons and Dragons and Live Action Role Playing.

Been to one of those stores, Red. Not scary, the employees were too busy playing D&D to notice any customers.
so like, Pokemon Cards?

lmao
...no

Dungeons and Dragons is a very involved tabletop role playing game with a huge library (literally, over 30 books) of rules and expansions.  One of the most insanely-thought-out and open games ever.

LARPing is going out at night with foam swords (or nothing, doesn't matter) and go on a quest or something that doesn't exist.  Basically, it's the same as "make-believe" but adult-ized.
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Captain Justice on February 22, 2009, 06:05:35 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on February 22, 2009, 05:58:50 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 01:21:10 PM
Quote from: Tupin on February 22, 2009, 12:29:36 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 12:25:23 PM
whats D&D and LARPing?
Dungeons and Dragons and Live Action Role Playing.

Been to one of those stores, Red. Not scary, the employees were too busy playing D&D to notice any customers.
so like, Pokemon Cards?

lmao
...no

Dungeons and Dragons is a very involved tabletop role playing game with a huge library (literally, over 30 books) of rules and expansions.  One of the most insanely-thought-out and open games ever.

LARPing is going out at night with foam swords (or nothing, doesn't matter) and go on a quest or something that doesn't exist.  Basically, it's the same as "make-believe" but adult-ized.
that sounds so pathetic lol
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Zovistograt on February 22, 2009, 06:49:59 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 06:05:35 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on February 22, 2009, 05:58:50 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 01:21:10 PM
Quote from: Tupin on February 22, 2009, 12:29:36 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 12:25:23 PM
whats D&D and LARPing?
Dungeons and Dragons and Live Action Role Playing.

Been to one of those stores, Red. Not scary, the employees were too busy playing D&D to notice any customers.
so like, Pokemon Cards?

lmao
...no

Dungeons and Dragons is a very involved tabletop role playing game with a huge library (literally, over 30 books) of rules and expansions.  One of the most insanely-thought-out and open games ever.

LARPing is going out at night with foam swords (or nothing, doesn't matter) and go on a quest or something that doesn't exist.  Basically, it's the same as "make-believe" but adult-ized.
that sounds so pathetic lol
I've done both *cough*
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Silverhawk79 on February 22, 2009, 09:26:02 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on February 22, 2009, 06:49:59 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 06:05:35 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on February 22, 2009, 05:58:50 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 01:21:10 PM
Quote from: Tupin on February 22, 2009, 12:29:36 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 12:25:23 PM
whats D&D and LARPing?
Dungeons and Dragons and Live Action Role Playing.

Been to one of those stores, Red. Not scary, the employees were too busy playing D&D to notice any customers.
so like, Pokemon Cards?

lmao
...no

Dungeons and Dragons is a very involved tabletop role playing game with a huge library (literally, over 30 books) of rules and expansions.  One of the most insanely-thought-out and open games ever.

LARPing is going out at night with foam swords (or nothing, doesn't matter) and go on a quest or something that doesn't exist.  Basically, it's the same as "make-believe" but adult-ized.
that sounds so pathetic lol
I've done both *cough*
I've played D&D before. It's fun if you don't take it totally seriously.
...Like my brother driving my car, rolling a 1 on the Drive thing, and totalling it.
gj idort
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Captain Justice on February 22, 2009, 09:35:55 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on February 22, 2009, 06:49:59 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 06:05:35 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on February 22, 2009, 05:58:50 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 01:21:10 PM
Quote from: Tupin on February 22, 2009, 12:29:36 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 12:25:23 PM
whats D&D and LARPing?
Dungeons and Dragons and Live Action Role Playing.

Been to one of those stores, Red. Not scary, the employees were too busy playing D&D to notice any customers.
so like, Pokemon Cards?

lmao
...no

Dungeons and Dragons is a very involved tabletop role playing game with a huge library (literally, over 30 books) of rules and expansions.  One of the most insanely-thought-out and open games ever.

LARPing is going out at night with foam swords (or nothing, doesn't matter) and go on a quest or something that doesn't exist.  Basically, it's the same as "make-believe" but adult-ized.
that sounds so pathetic lol
I've done both *cough*
lol your pathetic
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Rayquarian on February 23, 2009, 05:55:03 AM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 09:35:55 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on February 22, 2009, 06:49:59 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 06:05:35 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on February 22, 2009, 05:58:50 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 01:21:10 PM
Quote from: Tupin on February 22, 2009, 12:29:36 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 12:25:23 PM
whats D&D and LARPing?
Dungeons and Dragons and Live Action Role Playing.

Been to one of those stores, Red. Not scary, the employees were too busy playing D&D to notice any customers.
so like, Pokemon Cards?

lmao
...no

Dungeons and Dragons is a very involved tabletop role playing game with a huge library (literally, over 30 books) of rules and expansions.  One of the most insanely-thought-out and open games ever.

LARPing is going out at night with foam swords (or nothing, doesn't matter) and go on a quest or something that doesn't exist.  Basically, it's the same as "make-believe" but adult-ized.
that sounds so pathetic lol
I've done both *cough*
lol your pathetic
The modern console RPG'S are based on this, so I've got no problem with it.
Title: Re: Ever go to a store, expecting one thing, but..
Post by: Zovistograt on February 23, 2009, 06:47:22 AM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on February 22, 2009, 09:26:02 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on February 22, 2009, 06:49:59 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 06:05:35 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on February 22, 2009, 05:58:50 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 01:21:10 PM
Quote from: Tupin on February 22, 2009, 12:29:36 PM
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on February 22, 2009, 12:25:23 PM
whats D&D and LARPing?
Dungeons and Dragons and Live Action Role Playing.

Been to one of those stores, Red. Not scary, the employees were too busy playing D&D to notice any customers.
so like, Pokemon Cards?

lmao
...no

Dungeons and Dragons is a very involved tabletop role playing game with a huge library (literally, over 30 books) of rules and expansions.  One of the most insanely-thought-out and open games ever.

LARPing is going out at night with foam swords (or nothing, doesn't matter) and go on a quest or something that doesn't exist.  Basically, it's the same as "make-believe" but adult-ized.
that sounds so pathetic lol
I've done both *cough*
I've played D&D before. It's fun if you don't take it totally seriously.
...Like my brother driving my car, rolling a 1 on the Drive thing, and totalling it.
gj idort
T_T

But it is fun if your DM has a sense of humor.  Once someone wouldn't stop moving around, so the DM made the character trip and roll 1d4 for damage.  It's also fun when the DM keeps up with insane party members...like one time, we were supposed to be going into a city, but one person wanted to disguise themselves in a bedsheet from a house that was not planned out at all.  Best improv session ever.