Questions regarding players who are new to a specific system or to RPGs in general.
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What should be included in a 'getting started' player handout?
When playing a new RPG system and setting, it is helpful to have important game information in front of you. For my free RPG Icar, I intend on having a single side of paper with reference rules and ...
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7answers
457 views
Character-driven fantasy adventure with infrequent combat?
I'd like to try one-on-one RPGing with my partner and am looking for an initial high-fantasy adventure to get started with.
My original plan was to adapt the Fighting Fantasy gamebook, 'The Warlock ...
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6answers
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How do I explain the concept of “staying in character” to a newly starting player?
I've always had difficulty trying to explain the concept of "staying in character" to newly starting players. Typically, what we end up doing is just start playing the game. Sooner or later (often ...
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4answers
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How should one properly roleplay a Kender?
For my first campaign ever, we are playing 2E DragonLance. I, not content with my usual lot, chose to play a female kender handler. The first playsession went well, but reading up on kenders (from ...
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4answers
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Where can I find a couple “wife-friendly” adventures?
Some background:
My wife and I have always played computer games (we actually met on one) but it's been a lot of years since I did any table-top. A few months ago, we ran through a Tolkien-based ...
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Playing 4th Ed D&D for the first time, what should I read to avoid holding everyone back?
I've been invited to join a new game of D&D 4th edition this weekend, but haven't played proper D&D before. Are there any resources I ought to read or get before I turn up, so that I'm not a ...
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7answers
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How should a GM handle novice players?
In our game, we have 5 players - two are completely new to roleplaying, and one is new to the system we're playing (Pathfinder).
At the moment, the GM grants the new players no leeway - if the player ...
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2answers
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Final Fantasy Style/Tales of Symphonia Style Summoner in 4e
I’m trying to build a character for a 4e game but I’m having trouble picking a class and powers that go with the feel I’m looking for.
I want to effectively play a Final Fantasy style or a Tales of ...
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8answers
389 views
Minimum player knowledge of the rules
None of my group of players have read any of the rule books, not even the Player's Handbook.
I find this isn't a problem when making rulings, as they all accept my word (and a quick lookup if I'm not ...
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3answers
559 views
What are the most important errata for a new D&D 4E group?
I plan to start a new D&D 4E game soon. None of us have played before and we'll be starting at level 1. Are there any important errata that I should know about and inform my players?
I know there ...
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1answer
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How easy is it for a group that's grown up on a D20/DnD system to quickly pick up and try Dust Devils?
The Dust Devils rpg seems very interesting to try; we are, however, quite busy and won't have time to prepare in advance - most likely we'll be learning the rules while we play.
How difficult is the ...
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2answers
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Anyone have some links to “easy to read” resources for a DND newbie?
Howdy! I am about to start a campaign with some friends in a month or so when they finish their current game. We will be using the 4e rules and characters. My wife has expressed interest in playing ...
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4answers
635 views
What are the essential elements of Legend of the Five Rings?
I got invited to a game of L5R (the role-playing game, not the card game) and I want to know enough about the game to be able to contribute instead of being hauled along. The biggest problem for me is ...
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7answers
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What non-gaming media can provide outsiders a good example of tabletop RPGs?
I'm looking to build a list of books, movies, or other forms of narrative media which are not specifically game related, which serve as good introductory examples of tabletop RPGs to outsiders and ...
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What are the best places on the Web to advertise for players? [closed]
I am looking for players to join a play-by-chat game. I have set up a wiki for the game at Obsidian Portal, and have advertised on a couple Yahoo Groups dedicated to gaming. Are there any other places ...
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1answer
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Looking for Group in RPG-deprived cities [closed]
I live in Santiago de Chile. RPG resources here are -to my knowledge- few and far between. AFAIK there's one single shop selling RPG dice, the rest of the bookstores having dwindled and waned their ...
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9answers
290 views
What is best practice for auditioning a prospective new player?
Continuing on this question how is the best way to set up an auditioning session? What gamewise should you do differently? What are the expectations on the group and the potential new person? What is ...
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5answers
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Dealing with high player churn?
In my current D&D 4e game we have extremely high player churn. Any given night we may have between 2 and 5 players (out of 10 to 12) leave and or join (leaving often takes the form of simply not ...
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4answers
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Dealing With Inexperienced Players in Hero System
When playing Hero System, experienced players can really get the most out of every point, and create incredible characters, while new players can find the system a little overwhelming.
How do you ...
