New to dice? Want to learn D&D? (D&D 5th Edition)

[Thorn Darkblade]

New to dice RPs? Want to try one of the originals (well, the newest edition)? I'm looking for some novices to dice-based RPing to learn the basics of a (sort of) simple D&D game. In specific, I'm looking for 5 players. We'll decide on party build/character concept and so on afterwards, once I've gotten enough folks interested.


Requirements:


-Access to the D&D rules. The basic rules can be found here for free, but they only cover Rogue, Fighter, Cleric, and Wizard, and even then only a singular path of each. Should you like to play a different variant of a class, or one of the other classes (Barbarian, Bard, Druid, Paladin, Monk, Ranger, Sorcerer, or Warlock), you'll have to purchase a copy of the rules (Amazon or your Friendly Local Game Store should have a copy), or find a pdf.


-Little/No prior experience in dice-based RPing. Don't want you to outshine the rest of the players, so, even field!


-The desire to learn a new type of roleplay, and learn the ins and outs of the system. You won't be expected to memorize the whole rulebook right off the bat, but, as the game progresses, you'll need to have more and more knowledge.


-Your imagination and some fun!!!


If there's any questions, feel free to ask them here!

 

[JayTee]

Is this exclusive to newcomers to dice games, or can anyone join this party?

 

[Thorn Darkblade]

[QUOTE="Thorn Darkblade]-Little/No prior experience in dice-based RPing. Don't want you to outshine the rest of the players, so, even field!

[/QUOTE]
Sorry JayTee. I might have some of the more experienced members cameo in as NPCs though, if you're interested

 

[JayTee]

Sure, sounds fun. Drop me a line when you need me!

 

[Seeker of the End]

Hmm, I've never really tried DnD before (my only experience is through Exalted) so I might want to join up for this.

 

[SephirothSage]

Well.. I'm an old hand to DND- but I've never played 5th Edition, and been meaning to see how it differs...


Would I be - er.. that is... Would it be - can I please?


*Puppy Dog Eyes*


Alternatively, cool to NPC like Jaytee- but, yeah. Never played 5th Edition- most of my experience is 3.5

 

[Thorn Darkblade]

Seph and Seeker, same position as JayTee for now. However, I'd like to point both of you guys to the 3.5 game I'm recruiting for as well. Also, if this gets no newbie love, I might run an open 5th ed game. But, newbies first!

 

[SephirothSage]

Fair nuff- and your recruitin for a 3.5 game? Mind droppin a link?

 

[Thorn Darkblade]

https://www.rpnation.com/threads/ptolus-the-city-by-the-spire-d-d-3-5.111887/

 

[EstrayaRae]

*Waves* I fallowed the magical


 
Road*

 

[Thorn Darkblade]

Well, there's 1 novice. Now to get more!!!!

 

[EstrayaRae]

Woot! Im the first! *Does a victory dance, stops, blushes, and sits down* hehe

 

[Thorn Darkblade]

Now to just get 3-4 more people.

 

[EstrayaRae]

Ill see if I can help!

 

[Girouette]

Oi, I'm not new per-se, I tried to play Dungeon World once, but it failed after one session and kinda sucked...So, like I'm basically still a newb to Dice stuff, and would like to learn, so if ya'd take me I'll be all for it.

 

[Lady Bee]

hello would like to learn some stuff about it

 

[Thorn Darkblade]

Oi, I'm not new per-se, I tried to play Dungeon World once, but it failed after one session and kinda sucked...So, like I'm basically still a newb to Dice stuff, and would like to learn, so if ya'd take me I'll be all for it.

Dungeon World? Not familiar but a quick google search shows it's kinda like a D&D clone. But only one session? Yeah, you're newbie-ish enough

[QUOTE="Raven Slender]hello would like to learn some stuff about it

[/QUOTE]
Awesome, the more the merrier!!!!

 

[Girouette]

It's like a less Dice-Based DnD, so...Yeah.

 

[EstrayaRae]

Yay! That makes 3 of us ^-^

 

[Thorn Darkblade]

I only need 1-2 more and I'll set up the thread for everyone!

 

[Lady Bee]

yay!

 

[hosaki]

I'm interested, but how active will I have to be?

 

[Thorn Darkblade]

I'm interested, but how active will I have to be?

Most dice-based RPGs, especially those of a traditional fantasy nature, tend to be highly team focused, so, it's not the kind of thing where a character can pop in and out randomly. It's hard for a player to swing in and out when you're deep underground exploring forgotten catacombs together.


Along with this is the fact that dice-based RPGs, this one included, usually have turn-based combat, with initiatives rolled for folks. Don't want people having to wait forever.


I find usually, for forum based games, being able to do 2-4 posts at least every 2 days keeps it moving at a pace where no one has to wait forever, but not so demanding where a game becomes your life.

 

[Namie]

I'd be interested. I've roleplayed fantasy a lot and even gotten my hands dirty with some MTG but from what I know about D&D, and its not much, those don't compare. However, I'd love to learn and my activity is high when I have things to do! Plus I love the idea of the dice system and haven't had the chance to explore it on this site.

 

[Thorn Darkblade]

So far, I've got for definite interested parties @Raven Slender , @Girouette , is this correct?