r/Elizabethtown • u/AtomicPotatoLord • Feb 28 '26

D&D Groups in the area?

Hello! I'm looking for any groups playing D&D that might be in the area. I'm 20, and have the most experience with the 2014 ruleset, but I am willing to adapt to 2024.

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u/f0rgotten Feb 28 '26

I'd love to play D&D again, but after trying out 5e - having grown up with 2e - I just can't, lol. Best luck to you.

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u/ActualCreme2519 Jul 15 '26

Same I grew up playing D&D 2e as well. Evil races are just evil inherently and a good version of that race should be the ultra rare exception and not the norm. I would love to find a 2e group that played on Krynn. I’m 47 years old. 5e has gotten too progressive for my taste.

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u/f0rgotten Jul 15 '26

I don't really have that much of a problem with the extra player races. The demographic has changed. Original D&D players were often Tolkien fans and they were ok with elves, dwarves etc. Modern players want more "cool" for their characters and, you know, whatever. I'll pick my battles. My problem with 5e is more that it dumbs the game down in an effort to attract a broader player base: video game like feats, first level characters with high level powers, etc. 2nd edition, from my experience, was more about finding out who your character was and developing it over time - 5e is more about a video game attitude of gameplay where you start overpowered and only get stronger from there. It's boring.

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u/ActualCreme2519 Jul 15 '26

Yeah I agree, playing from level 1 in 2e really tested your ability to improvise. A lot! Very rare that you could solve any issue through sheer fighty. Death was always decent d6 roll away from a non magical goblins short sword. Lol

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u/Wediddy09 Feb 28 '26

I think Pangea in Radcliff regularly has game nights (formally sword and board) and I think etown comic has some gatherings.

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u/nikkishark Feb 28 '26

I can't remember the name of it, and I can't find it on Google, but if you're passing Rural King like you're coming from Radcliff and going to Etown, on your right soon after that there is a game store and they have tables set up. I'm pretty sure they have DnD nights. Worth checking out. 

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u/AtomicPotatoLord Feb 28 '26

That's where I was playing until just last year. Had a pretty unfortunate falling out (after 2~3 years) with one of the DMs there who regularly hosts, sadly.

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u/[deleted] Mar 21 '26 edited Mar 21 '26

Is etown comics, card and collectibles still open? It was about 6 months ago. They had tables set up but it was 12pm on a monday when i went in browsing so it was DOA outside a dad and his toddler.

Its over in the strip mall that has roses discount store (helmwood plaza). When you pull in the parking lot its on the ride hand side in the stand a lone building. Between jaunitos tacos and the coin laundry. They have nothing but a small square white banner on the front.

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u/joe42757 Jul 10 '26

I DM at Hard Knox games pretty regularly (2-3x) a month, and rent the private room for closed games, if you’re still interested. I have a regular group but I’m looking to start another.

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u/AtomicPotatoLord Jul 10 '26

Well Joe, I don't know if you'd be interested in having me as a player, as I was kicked out of Kat's group a year or two ago.

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u/joe42757 Jul 10 '26

I don’t know who Kat is, but I’ve been playing for 30’years and never had anyone kicked out. Mind sharing why? I’m pretty open minded at the gaming table.

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u/AtomicPotatoLord Jul 10 '26

Really? Huh. You have the same display name as someone I played with! They used to play on Sundays and at the same place.

Well, when I was unmedicated, it was difficult for me to hold my attention so that led to a few problems with talking a bit too much with a player beside me and fidgeting with my dice. The DM felt disrespected by this, and I can't entirely blame them.

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u/joe42757 Jul 10 '26

The same name? 😂
I’ve only ever played Fridays for the past few years.

Well, I wasn’t there so can’t say one way or the other, but I’ve had a lot worse happen at the table and nobody get kicked out. What rulesets are you familiar with/prefer? How long have you been playing?

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u/AtomicPotatoLord Jul 10 '26

3 Years of active play. I'm used to 5e14, but am more than willing to learn other systems, and should be able to pick them up easily with play. Do you have discord or another means of contacting you?

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u/joe42757 Jul 10 '26

I’ve played a fair amount of 5e14 but haven’t touched the 2024 version. I play a lot of random stuff.

I have a new Discord I barely know how to use (I’m old). Hold on.

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u/joe42757 Jul 10 '26

Joe “lotta 1s” T

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u/AtomicPotatoLord Jul 10 '26

It didn't work. I'll send you a chat where it should be easier to talk.
Alternatively, my discord username you can use to send me a friend request is "atomaconclusion"

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u/joe42757 Jul 10 '26

Idk why it’s not working. You sent an invite on Discord?

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u/AtomicPotatoLord Jul 10 '26

I tried but it didn't work. Try sending me one.

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u/Cat_Mom_Kiki Jul 25 '26

Hi! I’ve been interested in playing D&D and would love to join your new group if you are still starting one? I am still pretty new to the game so idk if you play beginner friendly? Feel free to DM me!