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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gamerprinter" data-source="post: 5639868" data-attributes="member: 50895">I was introduced to the game by someone already expert in it, who held my hand as I rolled up my first character. I never bought a brand new game, not knowing how to create a character, until I was already an experienced gamer (then it wasn't something I was completely uninitiated in). I didn't begin my first RPG experience by purchasing the game alone without assistance - so I'd have no idea what I was doing to begin play in the first place. I've never met anyone who has - though I'm sure they exist. Everyone I know joined a game of experienced players who helped them into the hobby. I may be wrong, but I think that's how most people begin their trek in playing RPGs. And I agree with you, from the stand-point of a first time gamer who doesn't have that expert to help him out - just as I say, I don't know anyone who falls into that category. But regarding whether a game is an easy pickup for a new player is not my concern as someone looking at a new game. Simplicity is great for beginners, but I'm not a beginner, so its not something I am looking for at all. Don't give me a simple game, I don't want it. [And really, I don't look at what WotC is doing anymore, they don't make the game I want to play anymore, so I don't even look - or care if a 5e, or non-e comes into existence. At this point, I'm only concerned at what Paizo is releasing or other PF 3pp and little else].</blockquote>

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