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[Elementgreen]

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.

 

[Crothian]

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.

Welcome to D&D

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.

 

[darjr]

Do you mean D&D specifically?

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.

DCI & RPGA Rankings and Ratings

Also try the game finder sites. Enworld does this, sjgames, and others. My favorite is NearbyGamers

 

[Elementgreen]

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.

 

[Herremann the Wise]

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?

Best Regards
Herremann the Wise

 

[Elementgreen]

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.

 

[Crothian]

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.

Are you playing with a group?

 

[Elementgreen]

Are you playing with a group?

No, I can't find a group in my town.

 

[malraux]

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.

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.

 

[Elementgreen]

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.

How about an online game?