Is there a /tg/ pastebin? I'm completely new and I don't understand a single thing.
>>47488820
Don't worry, most people who spent here years understand jack shit about traditional games as well.
1d4chan.org may clarify some things.
>>47488840
Thanks anon.
>>47488820
First I suggest you pick a game and find some folks to play with. Experience the hobby before you hear a bunch of people shit all over it on the internet.
And if you are trying RPG'sthere are other games than D&D, some of them might even be a better match for you. It's not a bad game, but it's far from the only game.
I hope you plan to get into /tg/ related hobbies, and not just become part of this board for some reason.
>>47489036
Well that's why I asked, because I want to get into this stuff
If I wanted to shitpost I wouldn't do anything or just go to /v/
>>47489014
If you absolutely must try D&D, I'll probably get accused of baiting but go for 5th or 4th edition. They're kind of controversial due to being newer editions, but they're better for new players. 4E's closer to a turn-based strategy vidya so it might be good for easing in if they're used to those. Otherwise I'd say 5E over 4E since it's closer to most RPGs.
>>47489014
>>47489101
Thanks anon. First I'll have to encourage my friends to play and that's the easiest part. Any tips for a beginner?
>>47489112
I'd recommend you try playing online first. None of you guys should be GMing if you've never even played a game before.
>>47489112
I can absolutely encourage Dungeon World, if you are looking for fantasy and story-telling above elaborate game-mechanics. It's not a popular thing to mention on /tg/, but it just clicks with my group and it's easy on beginners.
>>47489122
I disagree, but you do need to have some confidence in your skills to perform in a group, improvise, adapt to unforeseen, ect. And a circumstances. And a good grasp on the rules. So trying out isn't a bad idea, but trying it out with your friends might be more enjoyable to pop your RPG-cherry. Best situation is finding a IRL game-master you know.
>>47488820
Is that suppose to be the Moonlight Great Sword being covered in Phantasms?
>>47489171
It is easy for beginners, but it's pretty different to most other RPGs I've played. While it may be easy, that doesn't necessarily mean it's a good introduction.
>>47489193
Looks like it.
>>47489210
I suppose it depends on the type of games you want to play. My group started with a game on the opposite side of the spectrum: the black eye. It's a spend 2 hours on picking out your stats and roll 3D20 for every situation kind of game. That also wasn't great.
Like I said, Dungeon world is for people who prefer story-telling and improvisation above elaborate game-mechanics, but a lot of people enjoy those elaborate game-mechanics. It's up to OP to figure his shit out.
>>47489193
Yeah.
>>47489171
I'll check it out, thanks. Unfortunately I don't know any GMs and RPGs aren't popular in my country, so I'll have to start online.
>>47489210
It's a good middle ground between traditional roleplaying and storygames, and that means that new players get a little bit of both. It collapses in on itself pretty quick, but by the time it's done so, you should have a pretty good idea what it is that your group enjoys most.
>>47489122
this is only true for turbo-autists
I've had normal newbies play aristocrats and rogues and it turned out great
just watch a podcast before to make sure you don't get anything completely wrong, and then go as you please
