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Sometimes in between rounds, and usually when im playing at home

My 'local' FLGS's annual grand tournament (I've just moved out of the area in question, but I'll be returning for the annual tournament every year) holds the event at a local RSL or bowling club, which has an open bar.
I'll usually put down at least a few on the first day of the event, since that night is going to be all-drinking anyway. Buy your opponents a drink, loosen up, it's all good.


I wouldn't drink in a gaming store, nor attend one drunk, unless it was generally being done.

I'm surprised Dashofpepper hasn't posted in here yet. He is notorious, well atleast in my book, for boasting about drinking whilst playing.

Boasting in general, in fact. He's probably always drunk.

It depends on where I'm playing and with whom I'm playing. I mostly play down at my local GW store, and obviously there's no drinking going on there -- plus I have to drive home after the game.

But when my friends get together for our monthly game night, the alcohol tends to flow pretty freely, and I like a nice cocktail with my game.

I drink when I game. I don't think I would have much fun if not. I'd be too uptight and anal about things and probably annoy the hell out of people.

Just a beer or two so I don't get all obnoxious or anything. But gaming is supposed to be a relaxing and fun thing to do. When I am relaxing and having fun, I like to have a beer.

Even store games. I just keep it low key, like when I go out for a cigarette between turns or whatever I'll take a couple gulps of brewski.

@LunaHound's question. It doesn't affect them one bit except the occasional stranger in a store who might smell beer on me and have to go tattletale to the redshirt because he is opposed to alcohol. That only ever happened once, and the redshirt didn't care, just as long as it wasn't actually in the store and I was obviously not intoxicated or causing any problems. So yeah some anal types get offended I guess but I only ever encountered it once.

I possibly have a beer, at least since it has been so hot out lately. I always smoke the refeer though. BC bud ftw.

One time I was at my buddies and they were playing a game one guy drank to much and the other guy cheated.

For some, like me, having a beer or two before a game helps them relax and have a more enjoyable experience. The key is to know when to slow down or stop so you don't get sloppy.

When playing at a house a couple of beers over the course is always good, after all its supposed to be a beer and pretzels game. But i don't see the point of trying to play warhammer drunk trying to send a text when it hits like 2am out clubbing is hard enough, let alone trying to resolve the compulsory movement phase for an orc and goblins army with fanatics.

Although Yu-gi-oh after 3/4 of a bottle of jack is a lot more fun than before the 3/4 of a bottle of jack

In the words of the late great W C Fields "I always keep a supply of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also always keep handy". Re gaming I find it rather pleasant to round off the edges a little with a few beers, just got to stay on top of those pesky little dice though!!!

I don't think I've ever played a game without at least a beer in my hand. Well, except for the three games I played at my FLGS. But I don't count those.

"The Dice Gods favor the fools and the drunkards"
--Guitardian

(go ahead try it some time guys! You'll be pleasantly surprised how many sixes you notice when you are only half paying attention)

I thought everyone has a beer when gaming.

Hell no I don't want to smell it...I don't want some tipsy guy knocking my models over...getting belligerent...getting forgetful...what the crap? I can't have a sexy model but people can drink? I don't think so!

Beerhammer 40k is always a fun game to play. Need cover? Chug a beer!

edit: Mind you, I don't play it at a FLGS.

As long as you don't get so wasted you can't play.. go for it.
I honestly prefer to have a few beers
And this is why i don't like having kids around. I want to enjoy a game, not babysit your bloody rugrats


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Oh yeah, did i mention you have to know how to control yourself?
I usually drink with people BEFORE i game with them.. just to know if they are going to wreck the place or be too stupid to play!

I dont think mixing alcohol and little figures ove spent hours painting is such a great idea. There are plenty of other occasions to drink on...but not while im gaming

I'm too young anyway, but what my parents have let me try, I find disgusting anyway so I probably won't be drinking while gaming anytime soon.

Shenra wrote:Hell no I don't want to smell it...I don't want some tipsy guy knocking my models over...getting belligerent...getting forgetful...what the crap? I can't have a sexy model but people can drink? I don't think so!

I know plenty of people who are forgetful, belligerent, and/or clumsy when they are sober. I know plenty of people who are more annoying with their holier than thou attitude towards having a beer than the guy having the beer too. hint hint.

I drink very little to begin with, couple of cans and maybe a glass of wine a week, and I'm always driving when gaming so no drink for me.

I wouldn't mind if someone just had a can or two but I'm not going to game with someone that's getting themselves drunk. I live on a street with six pubs within 200 meters of each other so get enough of drunks there o na weekend, I don't want to deal with such morons while gaming too.

Warhammer is easily adapted into a drinking game... every time you get a kill point, your opponent takes a shot... It's fun, especially apocalypse games...

Games happen in 6 turns. Beer comes in 6 packs. coincidence?

Drunk gaming is awesome, you just need a sober guy to mediate. Two drunk guys argueing about rules kills the buzz lol

i openly refer to this as chemical warfare. I enjoy having a drink once in a while. especially if i am on my way to win a tourni. if im up by second round it helps me keep my cool and not make stupid moves. so does avoiding caffeine. That stuff makes me angry. Risk games are no holds barred though. if your foe is winning, pass him the bottle.

They can shoot up heroin while smoking crystal meth for all I care as long as they can handle themselves and behave. What a person drink/smokes is there business not mine.

I dont drink and i have know care to drink when i play games.

Nah I have to make a choice,appletini money or money for models.

Models always win.

Plus I rarely drink as it is.

Can't see any issue with drinking alcohol while gaming. It's just like any other beverage except it has alcohol. This only becomes an issue if you drink to excess, and that's usually inappropriate unless you're at a party and everyone involved is comfortable with it. Getting drunk in the middle of the afternoon while playing wargames... well you might have 'a problem' if that is becoming a serious issue.

As for 'drinking in front of minors', god americans are so up tight about their alcohol. Kids have to learn to drink some time. Better off in a responsible setting at home than experimenting for themselves. My first occasional light beers were probably over games of Space Hulk and Rogue Trooper and I would have been a good bit underage if you're picky about that sort of thing.

I am firmly of the opinion that its a great idea for other people to drink during games that require a lot of thought. I don't do it myself, but I'll take any edge I can get.