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Can anybody give me some tips on how to further progress into the general game? I've only recently started persuing my interest in the game, and have only played a couple of practice games.
Can anybody give me some tips on how to further progress into the general game? I've only recently started persuing my interest in the game, and have only played a couple of practice games.
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What have you got and done so far? I think it would be easier to advise you on where to go if we know where youi've been and where you are in gaming right now.
You might try and find where RPGA games are being played, I know lots of people don't like playing RPGA events, but it does attract players and GM's that play home games.
I've gotten as far as Character creation, and basic checks and rolls, but I'm still confused about a lot of things, especially combat and modifiers.
Hello and welcome. In terms of D&D I think you've found the right site in EN World.
As for playing the game, the easiest way to learn about combat and the way the game plays is to watch a game being played. It's hard to put a lot of the mechanics into a context you're not completely familiar with. I don't know if there are any youtube videos of people playing but that could be a start. Alternatively, if your friendly local game store (FLGS) has a game being played, that could be good to watch (or even get involved in).
What books do you have?
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Hello and welcome. In terms of D&D I think you've found the right site in EN World.
As for playing the game, the easiest way to learn about combat and the way the game plays is to watch a game being played. It's hard to put a lot of the mechanics into a context you're not completely familiar with. I don't know if there are any youtube videos of people playing but that could be a start. Alternatively, if your friendly local game store (FLGS) has a game being played, that could be good to watch (or even get involved in).
What books do you have?
Best Regards
Herremann the Wise
I have all the core books for 3.5 and 4.
Also, D&D isn't all that popular in my town, I've been to all the gaming stores here and they don't even SELL D&D stuff because of the lack of popularity. It was hard enough finding the dice.
Also, D&D isn't all that popular in my town, I've been to all the gaming stores here and they don't even SELL D&D stuff because of the lack of popularity. It was hard enough finding the dice.
The best way to learn the game is to join a game. Its also kinda the point of learning the game. I would start by looking in the gamers seeking games sections here and on the WotC boards for people in your area. I noticed several GA posting on the wizards board.
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The best way to learn the game is to join a game. Its also kinda the point of learning the game. I would start by looking in the gamers seeking games sections here and on the WotC boards for people in your area. I noticed several GA posting on the wizards board.
Well, there are play by posts (PbP) that are hosted on this site, but they're very slow-going. On the plus side, they're very forgiving on new players - many times, the GM can handle most of the rules side of things.
Play by chat is also fun, though I don't know of any sites that are dedicated to it. wotc is putting forward an online gaming table in a few months on their D&D Insider site which should be worth checking out - apparently, it'll even have a chat feature, so the table banter can remain.
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Bummer about that, Elementgreen. I'd suggest playing in a local game regardless what system is used. Most games use very similar concepts for most things, only the exact dice rolled differs. You'd definitely get an idea of how things work that way. Plus you might have a bit of fun on the way. Which is what it's all about after all.
I've never played on on-line game so I can't say much about how they work. But basically things are run either by sending emails or by using live messengering.
good luck with it. No gamer likes being without a game.
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Well, there are play by posts (PbP) that are hosted on this site, but they're very slow-going. On the plus side, they're very forgiving on new players - many times, the GM can handle most of the rules side of things.
Play by chat is also fun, though I don't know of any sites that are dedicated to it. wotc is putting forward an online gaming table in a few months on their D&D Insider site which should be worth checking out - apparently, it'll even have a chat feature, so the table banter can remain.
Haha my bad, I meant PbP. I just posted a character sheet on the Character thread (it was a pain just to do that >.>)
Don't listen to Trouvere, he's... well, suffice to say I disagree so strongly with his post that anything I say will inevitably be a personal attack at this point.
He does introduce a point though - always make sure you're with a group you're comfortable with, either in person, play by post, or whatever you find whenever you find it. You will find that you won't be a good match for every group, or they won't be a good match for you. This is normal, and to be expected. If for some reason you're not having fun, try finding another group (or in this case, PbP). No one poster is characteristic of the hobby as whole... there are many different ways to play.
A while back there was a post/essay on play styles by... I want to say Monte Cook, but I don't know if that's who wrote it. It did a good job characterizing how people play D&D; whether it's about the story, or the tactics, or the character building, or what not. Maybe someone can jump in and provide a reference for it, it's a good background on how the game is played.
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Sorry, trouvere. But you're talking to a guy who FINALLY got back to a computer after three months or so. And there's no guarantee I can stay on my comp regularly for any length of time (working 7 days a week right now!).
See, it can be hard for some players (namely, myself) to keep in the game when real life intrudes.
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In terms of D&D I think you've found the right site in EN World.
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