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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Darrin Drader" data-source="post: 4477087" data-attributes="member: 7394">I've often found that when going to an expert on a given subject and asking them for advice, they often say something profound, which you completely don't understand because you lack to context.So for a new player - 1. D&D is a game of "Let's pretend" with a complex set of rules so your pretend self can adjudicate imaginary tasks.2. Don't let the rules make you think that there is no way to accomplish the task you want to attempt.3. Heroic fantasy is not the end-all be-all of roleplaying games4. Wizards of the Coast is not the only company producing roleplaying games6. If you find the game boring, don't keep showing up. There are probably activities that are better suited for you.7. Soap is your friend. Use it.8. Roleplaying games are not a substitute for an active social life.9. Don't argue too much about the game because at the end of the day, you don't get to take that +5 vorpal sword home with you.10. If you aren't sure about your character's motivation, don't worry too much, nobody else is either and nobody really cares.</blockquote>