I was tinkering with my computer last night - cleaning up the hard drives and removing old files - when I came across a folder filled with all my old D&D character sheets. Its been such a long time since I needed to create a new PC that I had almost forgotten I had this folder (a real treasure trove) on my computer. Each character sheet describes a hero of my past and comes complete with memories of adventures and quests that are as vivid to me now as they were when I played them the first time.

Another favorite was the expert archer Bryn Keensight. Bryn was lethal with a bow and rose to lead his companions through several adventures. One of my most vivid memories was facing off against a Beholder and realising that Bryn was running out of arrows. So the archer pulled out a Rod of Lordly Might - a magical item with the ability to turn into one of several weapons - and charged into close combat with the eye tyrant. The attack was a success, but only just.
Reading through these characters I realised that I valued the character sheets as much as I do the miniatures I painted to accompany them. Memories of great games have soaked into these characters and made them an invaluable part of my gaming heritage. I'm glad I kept them and rest assured I will be backing-up and password protecting the files to preserve them for the future!
good stuff :)nice post
ReplyDeleteI never quite get round to cleaning up my hard drive, until the computer fails and I use a security device, known to us science geeks as a two-handed hammer, on the drive.
ReplyDeleteThis was an especially good read. A lot of being older gamers like us could be trying to re-capture past experiences. It's also a good reminder there's not much difference really between a roleplaying game and a wargame.
ReplyDeleteGood story, I liked that.
ReplyDeleteI dig it man! I just posted our D&D party pix on my blog page. I have two more to paint to replace existing characters that have either left the party or changed their gear.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up Lee!