Author Topic: Dragon Raid (Read 20510 times)

ACe · « **on:** January 22, 2010, 02:35:45 PM »

Was Dragon Raid a game made by cactus? and has any one played it?

Minister Polarius · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2010, 02:38:50 PM »

I don't believe it was a Cactus game. And the only way to attach more stigma to D&D than it already has is to make a Christian version.

ACe · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2010, 04:46:48 PM »

So is it not recomended or is there any other people out there that have played it?

New Raven BR · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2010, 06:08:30 PM »

well if it has a bible theme to it and like redemption have fun and fellowship then yes i would recommend it, but i wouldn't know about it cause i'v never played it before but i would if i could

some person put it on the "satanic games" list which i don't believe they could do such a thing to a christian game

TheKarazyvicePresidentRR · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2010, 07:36:21 PM »

Just cuz a game says it is christian doesn't MAKE it christian nor does calling a game christian make it GOOD(EG Bibleopoly).

I have not played it BUT I know there are a few who have.

Minister Polarius · « **Reply #5 on:** January 23, 2010, 04:38:59 PM »

Just play DD, have a Christian DM, and don't let anyone play Evil. Simple as that.

TheKarazyvicePresidentRR · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2010, 03:54:21 PM »

Quote from: Minister Polarius on January 23, 2010, 04:38:59 PM

Just play DD, have a Christian DM, and don't let anyone play Evil. Simple as that.

Or mages.

Sadness · « **Reply #7 on:** January 24, 2010, 05:29:27 PM »

Try Googleing Dragon Raid. I visited their website a while back and the game reminded me a lot of D&D. just with different packaging. Best advice is to check 3 Lions Gaming.com-he lists reviews on various games.

Sincerely, Sadness

ACe · « **Reply #8 on:** January 24, 2010, 11:07:59 PM »

I checked three lions but there was no review.

New Raven BR · « **Reply #9 on:** January 24, 2010, 11:18:13 PM »

sadness, try covenantgames.com

ACe · « **Reply #10 on:** January 24, 2010, 11:37:01 PM »

not really a review. I just cant believe that no one has played it. or can tell me more then the web sites have.

TheKarazyvicePresidentRR · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2010, 12:35:58 AM »

Because of its strong resemblance to D&D I would assume most parents stay away from it, just in case.

Master KChief · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2010, 06:15:28 AM »

i used to play it a long time ago when i was younger, actually a very solid game. you memorize and quote a lot of scripture to gain benefits, so thats a plus.

777Godspeed · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2010, 11:44:50 AM »

Quote from: TheKarazyvicePresidentRR on January 25, 2010, 12:35:58 AM

Because of its strong resemblance to D&D I would assume most parents stay away from it, just in case.

I'm a parent and I have it.

I like the idea behind the game. Yes, it can be compared to D&D, as Redemption can be compared to the "other" card game, but it is not D&D. There is much scripture memorization and quoting in the game. Many Biblical principles are laid out and taught in the game much like they are to be used in real life. We have played it very little due to time and my kids being a bit young for it. (that reminds me, I need to dig the game out since the kids are older) I did quite a bit of research on the game before and after purchasing it. It has many expansions for it and has been used a discipleship training tool also. Please don't dismiss the opportunity to play this game if you are interested. The benefits are gonna outweigh some of the preceived negativity of being a D&D clone game. Just think of it kinda like Redemption and the "other" card game out there. They get compared, but they are not the same.

Godspeed,
Mike

ACe · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2010, 12:05:48 PM »

well i teach Jr High boys 7th 8th grade and i was looking for something hands on they can do. also what are the expansions? and where can you get them

777Godspeed · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2010, 12:09:17 PM »

I think this Dragon Raid link should help you out.

Godspeed,
Mike

ACe · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2010, 12:16:38 PM »

Thanks alot Mike you were the post i have been waiting for. So its not something you would use to teach sunday school with is it?

Red · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2010, 12:19:28 PM »

i read a awsome review of it i say it would be a good game

777Godspeed · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2010, 12:23:38 PM »

I believe it could be used to teach Sunday School class with, but you would need a dedicated group of X persons for X amount of time to complete each adventure. Example - if an adventure requires approx. 16 hrs. to complete you would need 10 weeks. Week 1 getting players started/set-up with characters. Week 2 - 9 (averaging 2 hrs play each Sunday) Adventure time. Week 10 wrap things up (recap Biblical principles learned and how to apply them in everyday situations, maybe set-up the next adventure). The Dragon Raid website and all the links provide a plethora of info. Let me know how it goes.

Godspeed,
Mike

ACe · « **Reply #19 on:** January 25, 2010, 12:34:55 PM »

Yeah i will i still have 4 or 5 weeks to finish up the Tabernacle study. was thinking about taking the boys the the holy land in Urika? AK. I hear they have a Life size Tabernacle. I wanted to know if it could be sunday school material and thank you for the answers.

rpgdirector · « **Reply #20 on:** February 14, 2010, 11:35:55 PM »

I have played DragonRaid for years as well as lead DragonRaid groups. It is NOT a game. It is a discipleship program that is designed similiar to Role Playing Games. Years ago, I led a small DragonRaid group. Out of all the programs I led as the youth minister, the DragonRaid group showed the most spiritual growth. If handled correctly, it is an EXCELLENT discipleship tool.

DragonRaid was published in 1984 by Adventure Learning Systems Inc. Designed by dork Wulf, a Christian counselor who has written books on the dynamics of small groups. DragonRaid was originally maligned by the hobby gaming industry for being a Christianized RPG, and maligned by various Christian groups whose only excuse was ignorance of the subject matter. Basically, having never played an RPG or even learned about what they are, these Christian groups were outspoken against DragonRaid.

Gameplay-wise, DragonRaid is a scaled down RPG. Very simplistic when compared to other RPGS. It was designed as a discipleship program, not as a game for hobby enthusiasts. Today it is published by Adventures For Christ, a small group of part time fans from back in the day. You may have even met some of them at Redemption tournaments.

rpgdirector · « **Reply #21 on:** February 14, 2010, 11:42:44 PM »

DragonRaid is not the only faith based RPG. Holy Lands is published by Faith Quest Games. Spiritual Warfare is published by Golgotha Games. Green Ronin Publishing even makes a book called Testament. It's an RPG based on the D&D open license.

Warrior_Monk · « **Reply #22 on:** May 17, 2010, 10:02:24 AM »

Quote from: rpgdirector on February 14, 2010, 11:42:44 PM

DragonRaid is not the only faith based RPG. Holy Lands is published by Faith Quest Games. Spiritual Warfare is published by Golgotha Games. Green Ronin Publishing even makes a book called Testament. It's an RPG based on the D&D open license.

I didn't care for Holy Lands. I never actually got a group together though... ...
Dragon Raid sounds interesting though.

ACe · « **Reply #23 on:** May 17, 2010, 10:23:28 AM »

yeah im starting my dragon raid in 2 sundays after we finish the tabernacle. my jr high boys are getting really excited about it.

Warrior_Monk · « **Reply #24 on:** May 17, 2010, 10:31:47 AM »

Quote from: ACe on May 17, 2010, 10:23:28 AM

yeah im starting my dragon raid in 2 sundays after we finish the tabernacle. my jr high boys are getting really excited about it.

lemme know how it goes. I can't see myself getting a group together any time soon, but once I'm an adult I would be up for doing the same sort of thing, but maybe not in Sunday school. an awesome way to have a fun ministry.

News:

Author Topic: Dragon Raid (Read 20510 times)

Warrior_Monk

Warrior_Monk