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<blockquote data-quote="Djeta Thernadier" data-source="post: 1426608" data-attributes="member: 12043"><p>I agree. If they are just learning the game, they might be quite reluctant to spend the $$ on the books and also run the game. I think a lot of people who are new players also need a long time to learn the mechanics of the game before they can run it properly. I know I am still learning, and it's going to be a long while before I run a game. The people I play with are all used to very experienced and good GMs and before I have a crack at GMing them, I want to make sure I know what I'm doing. I suspect your friends might be the same way.</p><p>It's also , as I'm sure you know, a lot of work, and you need to be able to put a certain amount of time aside to spend working on the games. Maybe they just don't have as much time.</p><p> </p><p>However, I think that if, in time, they decide they are into the game and want to become more devoted players, they should buy at least the basic books. But, like Keeper of Secrets says, give it time.</p><p></p><p>That said, I guess it really comes down to you. Is playing the game with these people worth it to you to let them use your PHB until they decide to buy one of their own? Is having to be the GM for at least a while worth it to you to be able to play? Or can you find another group to join. There are a lot of EnWorld people from Australia, I don't know where in Australia they (or you) live but I bet you could find another group of more devoted players (or join a group as a player yourself) if you look.</p><p></p><p>I know it's frustrating, though. But really, take a break for a week or two and try to figure out if the frustration is worth it to you to play. And check (or maybe make a post yourself) in Gamers seeking Gamers and see if there is anyone in your area looking for a new player.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Djeta Thernadier, post: 1426608, member: 12043"] I agree. If they are just learning the game, they might be quite reluctant to spend the $$ on the books and also run the game. I think a lot of people who are new players also need a long time to learn the mechanics of the game before they can run it properly. I know I am still learning, and it's going to be a long while before I run a game. The people I play with are all used to very experienced and good GMs and before I have a crack at GMing them, I want to make sure I know what I'm doing. I suspect your friends might be the same way. It's also , as I'm sure you know, a lot of work, and you need to be able to put a certain amount of time aside to spend working on the games. Maybe they just don't have as much time. However, I think that if, in time, they decide they are into the game and want to become more devoted players, they should buy at least the basic books. But, like Keeper of Secrets says, give it time. That said, I guess it really comes down to you. Is playing the game with these people worth it to you to let them use your PHB until they decide to buy one of their own? Is having to be the GM for at least a while worth it to you to be able to play? Or can you find another group to join. There are a lot of EnWorld people from Australia, I don't know where in Australia they (or you) live but I bet you could find another group of more devoted players (or join a group as a player yourself) if you look. I know it's frustrating, though. But really, take a break for a week or two and try to figure out if the frustration is worth it to you to play. And check (or maybe make a post yourself) in Gamers seeking Gamers and see if there is anyone in your area looking for a new player. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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